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Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers are signing big man Jaxson Hayes to a two-year contract, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). The second year will be a player option, Woj adds. Hayes averaged 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 241 regular season games with the New…

Photo: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is traveling to Moscow in the near future to participate in talks to try and secure the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner, who has pleaded guilty to drug charges, and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, . Richardson…

In case you missed it, SLAM’s got your back with the things you might’ve missed over a weekend packed with great NBA moments. The Splash Bros, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, and Bol Bol all had some insane moments showing off their unique skills, especially Klay Thompson, who erupted for a…

The Miami Heat has always been one of the more competitive organizations in the NBA. The ‘Heat Culture’ is portrayed by the gritty, aggressive, and, more importantly, winning mindset President Pat Riley and Coach Erik Spoelstra have established. One of those fearless competitors in the Heat locker room is Gabe…

AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko The family of an American businessman imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates for the last 15 years says he is rotting in a ‘dungeon’ prison – diseased with a flesh-eating infection and near death – and claim the US overlooked him for weed-smuggler WNBA player Brittney Griner,…

Photo: Toronto Raptors/Twitter As the Toronto Raptors assess their roster dynamics and long-term goals, the possibility of trading Pascal Siakam is gaining traction. Mark Medina, a reputable journalist, offered insights into this potential shift, indicating that the Raptors may no longer be content with their current roster configuration for serious…