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Gregg Popovich will be away from the Spurs for an indefinite period due to a health issue. Popovich, 75, suffered his health issue ahead of San Antonio's game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Spurs initially announced Popovich would miss that game with an undisclosed illness but would later provide more information.

The Slam Dunk Contest is perhaps the most exciting part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. This season, one of the league’s brightest young stars will participate and try to make an impact. Shams Charania is reporting that San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle has committed to partake in the Slam Dunk Contest next month in the Bay Area.

Shams Charania, the Senior ESPN Insider, addressed recent speculation regarding LeBron James' potential involvement in an international basketball league

The one thing that's dominated the NBA's trade market news is the Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat drama. After spending the last five years of his career in Miami, a disgruntled Butler is ready to move on.

This season, Zion is averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, as he continues to be one of the NBA’s best paint scorers. The Pelicans hope that he can keep this up and stay healthy as he is an integral part of their future.

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will reportedly participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 14-16 in San Francisco.

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has reportedly committed to participate in this year's Slam Dunk Contest, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday.

San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will have the chance to showcase his athletic ability during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Gregg Popovich will be away from the Spurs ... weekend," Charania said on ESPN. "It was a situation on Saturday night pregame that Gregg Popovich needed medical attention in San Antonio.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr. is heading to the NBA All-Star Weekend for the first time in his professional career. ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania is reporting that Jackson Jr. has committed to participate in the slam dunk contest.