REPORT: Nic Batum to Decline His Player Option

An MRI performed on Friday on Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen unveiled a re-aggravation of an impingement in his right shoulder, as announced by the team. Doctors intend to reassess Markkanen in two weeks, effectively concluding his season. The discomfort in Markkanen’s shoulder emerged after he played 42 minutes in…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Reports have surfaced indicating that James Harden has opted to decline the upcoming 76ers training camp for the 2023-24 season, a move that could have far-reaching consequences in light of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Harden’s choice to forego reporting to the training camp comes on…

SLAM 235 cover star Azzi Fudd is a superstar. We knew that three years ago when she became the first sophomore to win the Gatorade National Player of the Year high school award. We knew when she signed NIL deals with BioSteel, Chipotle, and Stephen Curry’s Under Armour-affiliated SC30 brand….

I initially named my pickup runs “Black Ops” because I wanted the workouts and open runs to be discreet. Most people who follow basketball only see the games and workout sessions on social media, but here, I’m giving you an insider breakdown of another year of Black Ops Basketball. Preparation…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter After a disappointing end to the season, the 76ers are facing some tough questions about the team’s future. High on that list is James Harden’s contract situation. The 33-year-old superstar has a player option for next year which he can decline until June 29. Harden said after…

Photo: sdna.gr Serbian big man Miroslav Raduljica, who last played for South Korea’s Goyang Carrot Jumpers, is getting ready for the next challenge, via Eurohoops: “I train every day, more than ever. I’ve never been in better shape. Maybe because of age and experience, the fact that I am much…