LeBron James on His Mental Approach Going Into His 38th Birthday

Former NBA star Jamal Crawford has lauded San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, declaring that the French prodigy surpasses the lofty expectations surrounding him. Crawford commended Wembanyama’s attention to detail and his ability to impact the game beyond scoring, highlighting his knack for the little things that often go…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The 76ers sweeping the Nets in the first round of the playoffs could be helpful for Joel Embiid who is dealing with a sprained ankle. Philadelphia’s players, including Embiid, got extra days of rest. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, there is hope that the Cameroonian center…

In a recent development, the Los Angeles Lakers have signaled their reluctance to part ways with guard Austin Reaves. According to sources from both the team and the league, the Lakers are adamant about retaining Reaves, as reported by Jovan Buha of The Athletic. This sentiment was evident during trade…

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter After missing the postseason two years ago due to a broken foot, the New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson made his mark this time. He averaged 9.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks over the five games and was one of the best players in this one-sided…

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…

New Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley told the media yesterday that he’s enjoying the learning process right now. (via Toronto Raptors): “The coaching staff is telling me to shoot a lot more. They think I’m passing up a lot of shots. Still learning when to be ultra aggressive and when…