LeBron James: “Dunk Contest was never a goal of mine”

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun discussed feeling more comfortable when facing double teams after last night’s 122-116 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Clippers (23 points/19 rebounds/14 assists/2 steals/10-19 FG/3-8 FT/+2 +/-). (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): Reporter: “You’re coming off a career-high 45 points last night, and of…

One of the game’s true revolutionaries, NBA legend Tracy McGrady recently appeared on the latest episode of SLAM’s “No Pump Fakes” podcast to talk about his new one-on-one basketball league, Ones Basketball League (OBL). The seven-time NBA All-Star took hosts Theus and Ahmad behind the founding of the League and…

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon finds himself at the center of trade speculation as the deadline looms, with several teams expressing interest, including the Los Angeles Lakers. Brogdon, acquired by the Blazers in the offseason, remains steadfast in his focus despite the swirling trade rumors. “I’m honestly not even…

Photo: HiNet Dwight Howard is living his life to the fullest in Asia as a crazed star in Taiwan’s T1 League, but an opportunity to get back to the NBA would mean nothing but special for him. In a recent interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic, Howard still expressed…

Photo: Getty Images The Knicks were thought to be the primary trade destination for Donovan Mitchell. However, long trade talks culminated with nothing as the 25-year-old shooting guard was traded to the Cavaliers. Reportedly, there was a mutual interest between Mitchell and the Knicks but the team could not work…

Photo: Peter Baba The Indiana Pacers shooting guard Tyrese Haliburton shared some of his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving: “We haven’t played Dallas yet, but obviously, those are two of the toughest one-on-one covers in the league. And those two together present something…