Lou Williams hints at anti-Celtics agenda

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks are counting their blessings that Kyrie Irving’s injury on Friday wasn’t more severe. Irving endured a right heel contusion after Dwight Powell collided with his leg during the Mavericks’ victorious game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially fearing a more serious outcome, Dallas received…

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…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The proposed three-team trade between the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and Washington Wizards centered on forward/big man Kristaps Porzingis and combo guard Malcolm Brogdon has fallen apart with all sides moving on. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source

Luol Deng, President of South Sudan Basketball, responded to Gilbert Arenas’ “disrespectful and cruel” comments. Deng expressed disappointment rather than anger, especially since the remarks came from respected individuals. He emphasized that while he isn’t affected and takes pride in being African, such comments can harm the self-esteem of young…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Anthony Davis to a contract extension, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.  “In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,”…

Sharpshooter Buddy Hield was super excited to find out that the Golden State Warriors acquired him in a sign-and-trade earlier this month (traded by the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a six-team deal/GSW sent Philly a 2031 second-round pick). (via Golden State Warriors): “When I heard it was a sign-and-trade,…