Cam Johnson plans to return on Thursday

Photo: Peter Baba The Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo says he cares about MVP but his priority is the championship. “The priority for me is to get better, to help my team win a championship, to get that feeling again. If God can bless me with an MVP again,…

San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama showcased his burgeoning talent in a breathtaking performance that secured the team’s first win of the season in a thrilling overtime victory against the Houston Rockets. Recording a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, Wembanyama’s impressive presence on the court proved instrumental…

Photo: Nic Antaya/Getty Images The NBA is considering changing the All-Star Game format from the current Player Draft to the Eastern vs. Western conference, among other concepts. It has been a topic of discussion at recent Board of Governor and GM meetings after this year’s ASG. NBA and NBPA agreed…

Photo: Toronto Raptors/Twitter In the first major domino of free agency, the Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has declined his $22.8 million player option and will become an unrestricted free agent in July. VanVleet averaged 19.3 points and a career-best 7.2 assists last season, ranking in the Top 10…

Photo: philanthropydaily.com Retired NBA player-turned-TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal says the Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant deserves to be mentioned in the MVP conversation. “This kid is an exciting player, he can do it all … wasn’t no high draft pick, wasn’t really talked about in high school, but the…

SLAM 240 cover star Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined since Oct. 25 because of stiffness in his surgically repaired right knee. The organization is trying to be cautious with their superstar’s knee because he missed all last season with a torn right ACL, an injury he suffered in the second…