Knicks, Nets to expand Mikal Bridges trade to avoid hard cap

After the Philadelphia 76ers were knocked out of the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Miami Heat in a 99-90 Game 6 loss—losing the series 4-2—many have been questioning Doc Rivers and his reign as head coach for a team that’s fell short of their championship expectations over the last few…

 This story appears in SLAM 239. Get your copy here. There were levels to the crowning moment (so far) of Simeon Wilcher’s high school basketball career. Back in March, Wilcher led his Roselle Catholic squad to a 61-58 victory over Camden HS in the New Jersey Tournament of Champions final….

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant applauded the career of recently retired 2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose during Tuesday’s media availability. (via Memphis Grizzlies): “Hell of a career, man. Special guy. Special talent. Everybody know what he means to the game of basketball, know what he means to athletic guards. Pretty…

The Los Angeles Lakers have converted the contract of guard Quincy Olivari to a two-way contract. Additionally, the team has waived two-way center Colin Castleton and guard Grayson Murphy. Olivari (6’2”, 201) recently appeared in four preseason games for the Lakers, averaging 8.8 points on 52.2 percent shooting from the…

Tracy McGrady has a sprawling estate hidden away somewhere in Texas. The drive to it leaves city skyscrapers far behind in rearview mirrors. The drive to it presents signs to be careful of passing deer. The drive to it goes through grass flatlands.  Today’s Texas sun is becoming increasingly unobstructed…

Kawhi Leonard has missed seven straight games after sitting out the Clippers’ 110-102 loss to the Jazz due to right knee management. The two-time Finals MVP is expected to miss Monday’s game against Cleveland, and his return remains uncertain. Leonard has been participating in individual workouts, but there’s “really not…