Pistons parting ways with GM Troy Weaver

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter The Los Angeles Clippers are interested in adding veteran guard Chris Paul, a source confirmed to Law Murray of The Athletic. Sources tell Murray that the Clippers could envision a scenario where they acquire Paul while also re-signing point guard Russell Westbrook. “The Clippers would not…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter Udonis Haslem, after an illustrious 20-year playing career with the Heat, has made a formal return to the franchise, this time in a front-office capacity. The Miami Heat have appointed Haslem as the Vice President of Basketball Development, as reported by Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press….

Every NBA offseason, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reads the same book, “The Inner Game of Tennis.” Written by Timothy Gallwey, the book looks at the mental aspect of the sport and the connection between the mind and body. Kerr’s mentor, Chip Engelland, gave it to him to…

After the 76ers lost Game 5 to the Heat, 120-85, Joel Embiid was asked about his reaction to finishing as the MVP runner-up to defending winner Nikola Jokic who reportedly won his second consecutive MVP award on Monday. Embiid answered that he wasn’t surprised by the news, claiming that he…

To celebrate SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re spotlighting the 30 most influential men’s college teams from our past 30 years. Stats, records and chips aren’t the main factor here, it’s all about their contribution to the game’s cultural fabric. For the next 30 days—Monday through Friday— we’ll be unveiling the full list…

Pooh Jeter is many things: a Los Angeles native, a mid-major product and an overseas hoop legend, to name a few. And now you can add NBA player development coach and G League assistant GM to the list. But there’s one identifier that’s the foundation of Pooh’s entire existence. Above…