Kyle Kuzma expected to attract trade interest

This story first appeared in SLAM 251. It’s hard to believe but there was a time when the Boston Celtics weren’t a top team. You’ve gotta hand it to them, though, they had a solid start—winning almost 11 successive titles from 1957 through the following decade. Following that, if the…

Photo: San Antonio Spurs/Twitter Excitement is reaching a fever pitch as fans eagerly anticipate the Summer League debut of top pick Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs rookie is set to showcase his skills tomorrow against the Charlotte Hornets, and the anticipation is palpable. In a stunning display of fan…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter The Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about shooting guard Tyler Herro who recovers from a broken hand: “He is progressing. We’re really encouraged by the progress. He started doing contact work as soon as we got to Denver. We have to maintain perspective. We want…

After an impressive season with the Hornets, Kelly Oubre Jr. faced a disappointing offseason when Charlotte opted not to re-sign him, leading him to sign with the 76ers as a free agent. Recalling the challenging free agency period, Oubre acknowledged feeling undervalued, stating, “(Free agency) was very disheartening. I guess…

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James thinks that his sharp basketball mind has helped him not have to be as physically imposing at this stage of his career. (via Grant Afseth): Dan Woike: “LeBron, in year 21, how are the ways that you affect the game? How has that changed…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/X Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart recently described what kind of identity the team is looking to build this season. (via Bally Sports Detroit): “I would say our main goal as a team is to play physical and to get into people on defense. I feel like…