The O2 Arena made taller for the ballers

There are rumors that Miami might consider trading Jimmy Butler instead of extending his contract, according to Kurt Helin. Despite Pat Riley’s statements, Miami is reportedly open to the possibility of parting ways with Butler. Reuniting Butler with Joel Embiid in Philadelphia could be a viable option, as mentioned by…

Rob Dillingham couldn’t have been happier when the Minnesota Timberwolves selected him during last week’s NBA Draft by acquiring the #8 pick (traded a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 top-one protected pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs).  (via Minnesota Timberwolves): Chris Hine: “What was your reaction when…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Malcolm Brogdon’s recent discontent with the Boston Celtics has garnered attention, but NBA insider Ramona Shelburne reveals that the root of his frustration lies in the team’s management of his elbow injury rather than their trade talks involving him. Recent reports suggested that Brogdon was upset with…

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…

Since getting trading to the Nets, Mikal Bridges has been on a tear and became the leader of his new team. So far he has had three 40-point and multiple 30-point games for Brooklyn. Most recently, the 26-year-old small forward dropped 42 points in the win over the Hawks. Bridges…

In a stellar performance, Kawhi Leonard dropped a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Clippers (11-10) ended an 11-game road losing streak against the Utah Jazz (7-15) with a convincing 117-103 victory on Friday night. Leonard’s offensive brilliance was on full display, making a season-high 14 field goals, including…