Hornets add Harry Giles on one-year deal

After a dominant showing in Game 2, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 109-86, the Boston Celtics now have until Saturday to recoup, which means an improved chance that Marcus Smart will make his return for the Celtics in the second round. Smart was sidelined for the Celtics Game 2 win after…

Welcome to another installment of Hoops, Rap and Everything Black, a weekly column that zeroes in on the two fundamental components of SLAM—hoops and rap—while threading in other aspects of the vibrant tapestry of Black culture. Let’s get it. Maria Isabel, 27, is on her way to becoming a superstar,…

If you know SLAM, then you should know my story, but I want to really get into the journey I’ve been on… I’ve always tried to do things a different way, and I’ve never been afraid of taking a risk.  That meant going to Oak Hill, when I was already…

Christian Koloko could return to the Toronto Raptors after a long hiatus, reports Aaron Rose of Sports Illustrated. The 24-year-old center has been out of NBA action for nearly 16 months due to a serious blood clot issue. Koloko, the No. 33 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, last played…

Photo: Washington Wizards/Twitter The Washington Wizards have agreed to formally tap Michael Winger as their newest president of basketball operations this Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Winger will now leave his general manager position at the side of the L.A. Clippers. Per Woj, Winger will also manage the WNBA’s Washington…

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has strengthened its EuroLeague roster with the acquisition of NBA veteran Rodney McGruder, securing his services until the culmination of the 2023-24 season. La Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano comunica di aver raggiunto un accordo fino al termine della stagione con Rodney McGruder. 🇮🇹 Comunicato ufficiale 👉🏻 https://t.co/hDB7D3FtlF🇬🇧…