Jakob Poeltl: Gradey Dick is shooting the ball lights out

During an appearance on the Petros and Money radio show on AM 570 Los Angeles, Lakers governor Jeanie Buss discussed the team’s decision to appoint J.J. Redick as their new head coach. Although Redick was a seasoned NBA sharpshooter, he doesn’t have extensive coaching experience at the highest level. “We…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter Kyrie Irving has been at the center of some controversies, but his new teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. says that all the superstar really wants is peace. “He’s awesome, man. I have nothing bad to say about the man at all,” Hardaway said about Irving on the Outta…

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/Twitter Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talked about rookie Shaedon Sharpe’s development after his big night vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in their latest 107-105 road win (27 points/6 rebounds/6 assists/9-19 FG/2-7 3-PT/7-9 FT). (via Portland Trail Blazers): “I thought Shae was just aggressive, attacking. I…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke after the Celtics’ 112-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round. Despite the late drop-off, Mazzulla said he’s not worried about the late-game malaise carrying over. “I’m not concerned at all,” he said,…

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: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter The Los Angeles Clippers players were hit with an unexpected twist during their plane ride to Denver on Feb. 25. Amid their flight to Mile High, the Clippers’ charter plane was struck by lightning. “Us players, we’re trying to nap away,” Clippers guard Eric Gordon said players…