Joel Embiid sidelined indefinitely with torn meniscus in left knee

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Joel Embiid is one of the top candidates to be named the MVP this season. The 29-year-old Cameroonian superstar says that he is no longer focused on the individual award. He claims that he is thinking about the playoffs. The 76ers have already clinched their spot in…

Draymond Green has come under fire after his Game 3 performance left much to be desired. The 32-year-old forward posted just two points, four rebounds, three assists, and one block before fouling out in 35 minutes of action in Golden States’ 116-100 loss to the Boston Celtics. A significant source…

Here’s Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta on what advice veteran Al Horford gives him. (via CLNS Media): “Letting me know where to be at. Usually, he’s always in the right spot at the right times, so just trying to keep it honest with him. He always tries to bring…

Photo: UConn Huskies/Twitter The drive for five is finally complete for the Huskies. After nine years of wait, Connecticut emerged as the king of the dance of collegiate basketball, tearing down the San Diego State Aztecs, 76-59, to hoist the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship trophy this season. The Huskies entered…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal was not impressed by his former team trading for Rui Hachimura, to say the least. The four-time NBA champion does not see the trade as increasing changes for Los Angeles to win a title and, therefore, does not see the point in…

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…