Caitlin Clark ranks as America’s fourth most popular athlete

The SLAM Summer Classic is BACK. Known as the elite high school basketball players’ favorite all-star game, the SLAM Summer Classic will again bring together the top boys and girls from across the country to take part in a weekend filled with community, culture and competition.  For the first time, the SLAM…

Gordon Hayward feels confident about what the Oklahoma City Thunder’s core can do going forward led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. (via GoJo and Golic): Mike Golic Jr: “You finished up in Oklahoma City, which is a team that seems to be entering that window right now. So from what you’ve seen…

Most know, but for those of you who don’t: SLAM was founded in 1994 as a publication that intertwines the game and hip-hop culture. As a ‘94 baby myself, I was raised on SLAM. I’m from the era of hoop that coined the phrase, “ball is life” and I was…

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, who had the guts and honor not to kneel during the National Anthem amid the Black Lives Matter protests, took to X to hint that he might wear a pair of Donald Trump’s new shoes, known as the Never Surrender High-Top Sneakers, during a game….

Brooklyn Nets small forward Mikal Bridges emphasized helping Nic Claxton by defending/rebounding as a team after Monday’s 125-108 road loss vs. the Utah Jazz (1-4 road trip). (via YES Network): Meghan Triplett: “Rebounding has been a main point of emphasis on this road trip. In what ways have you seen…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter According to a report by Darren Rovell of Action Network, Heat players Gabe Vincent and Max Strus could be in line for significant contract offers this summer. The two emerging talents have impressed with their performances and could attract interest from several teams. Rovell pointed out that…