Miles Bridges to sign Charlotte’s qualifying offer

Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero thought Jalen Suggs brought tremendous defensive intensity during Monday’s 104-94 home win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. (via Bally Sports Florida): Dante Marchitelli: “Jalen tried to block every shot in the fourth quarter, take us through what you saw. Great job on Donovan…

The situation between the Chicago Bulls and Lonzo Ball just got a whole lot more concerning. According to Jamal Collier of ESPN, the 2017 second-overall pick will undergo arthroscopic debridement on his left knee, the same knee he had surgery on earlier this year. The procedure looks to remove the…

The Philadelphia 76ers will be missing their star player for another game at least. Joel Embiid, who sat out the Christmas Day game against Miami, won’t be playing in the upcoming match against Orlando on Wednesday. According to Keith Pompey’s tweet from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid, who was named the…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown feels confident that the roster can win it all in 2024 if a strong defensive identity is established. (via NBC Sports Boston): Reporter: “As you look towards next year, do you think this roster has what it takes to win an NBA…

Here’s Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups discussing Scoot Henderson’s rookie season progression/2024 summer goals. (via Portland Trail Blazers): Reporter: “When you look at this season from October to now, where do you think Scoot made the most progress?” Billups: “I think just understanding two things. Understanding the actual…

For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…