Sergio Scariolo reflects on coaching Rudy Fernandez after final game of career

Photographer: Justin Ford/Getty Images The Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero shared some of his thoughts on facing LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers: “Anybody that knows me knows that’s been my favorite player since I was a young kid. A guy who I’ve watched countless hours of … So…

In celebration of SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re hyped to announce the first-ever film festival exclusively focused on basketball. RTG Features have partnered with Heartland Film to launch the first annual event, which will take place February 16-18, 2024 at Living Room Theaters in Indianapolis. There will be a mix of…

Photo: Washington Wizards/Twitter The Washington Wizards are hiring David Vanterpool as an assistant coach, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. He’ll join Wes Unseld’s staff after stops with Brooklyn, Minnesota, and Portland. A native of the Washington, DC-area, Vanterpool brings a strong background in player development. The Washington Wizards are hiring David…

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has responded to accusations of arrogance made by unnamed sources close to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The claims, which surfaced near the end of last season, painted Brown as thinking he was “better than everybody.” In a recent sit-down with Smith, Brown addressed these allegations,…

The Sacramento Kings are making plenty of moves to put an end to their ongoing notorious dry spell while establishing themselves in the long-term picture.  The franchise announced on Wednesday that they hired Jordi Fernandez as their associate head coach.  Fernandez, 39, is set to be reunited with the new…

In a “what have you done for me lately” landscape, it’s easy to forget that just two years ago, the Tar Heels were within three points of a national championship, falling just short in a matchup against Kansas. Now, the team is plotting to reclaim their place among the country’s…