DeMar DeRozan guides Bulls to convincing win over Lakers

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter It has just been revealed that Kawhi Leonard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee. The two-time NBA champion has been sidelined since Game 3 of the first round series against the Suns. Since joining the Clippers in 2019, Leonard played 161…

Photo: nba.com Clippers forward Marcus Morris will have to relieve his wallet off $15,000 after getting fined by the NBA. The fine is for ‘directing inappropriate language toward a game official,’ the league announced. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Clipper’s 128-115 loss to the Timberwolves two days…

New Chicago Bulls guard Chris Duarte says that he wants to prove himself as a player during year four. (via Behind-the-Scenes at Chris Duarte’s Off-Season Workouts | Chicago Bulls): “I’m on-the-go mode, man. I got a lot to show, a lot to prove. That’s my mindset. I’m just out here…

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley appreciates president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman for keeping the roster together and letting them build chemistry (36-26 record). (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “Your group is ten games over .500. First time for this franchise since April of 2012 that it’s been ten games…

Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/Twitter The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed forward Jae Crowder. Acquired by the Bucks last season as part of a four-team trade on Feb. 9, Crowder appeared in 18 games (3 starts) with Milwaukee during the 2022-23 season and averaged 6.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.9…

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…