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Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter The Golden State Warriors point guard Gary Payton II will spend the next month on rehab and strength and conditioning. “I know my body, so I think I’ll know when I’m ready to go out there and get to be able to be myself,” Payton said….

This exclusive story appears in SLAM 238. Shop now. There’s much more than what meets the eye when it comes to rising junior standout Deja Kelly. There are so many layers to the San Antonio native’s story. Each layer exposes even more greatness lying beneath the surface. You find a…

Photo: Houston Rockets/X The Houston Rockets have made a significant trade, sending guard Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as reported by NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. In return, the Thunder are trading Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to the Rockets. This transaction carries…

The strong connection between Julius Randle and Wolves head coach Chris Finch, which originates from their time together with the New Orleans Pelicans, was a pivotal factor that made Minnesota feel confident in acquiring Randle after trading away Karl-Anthony Towns. This bond is explored in detail by Chris Hine from…

Photo: New Orleans Pelicans /Twitter The New Orleans Pelicans are parting ways with assistant coach, Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon. Weatherspoon has been on staff since 2020, developing a strong rapport with players like Zion Williamson, and turned down other opportunities in hopes of rising in New Orleans. Sources:…

Brittney Griner has reportedly lost her appeal hearing after a Russian court upheld her nine-year prison sentence for drug smuggling, per multiple reports. Griner can be sent to a penal colony unless the U.S. and Russian governments negotiate a deal for her release. Griner appeared via video leak from her…