Basketball

The day before the 2024 WNBA Draft, future second-round pick Celeste Taylor was with us at SLAM HQ, reminiscing about her childhood memories of going to New York Liberty games with her dad. It was during those moments when she got to see legends, champions and MVPs like Sugar Rodgers,…

NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on X, announcing that Jeff Van Gundy, former senior consultant for the NBA champion Boston Celtics, has finalized a deal to join Ty Lue’s coaching staff as the lead assistant for the Los Angeles Clippers. Van Gundy, renowned for his basketball acumen, returns…

Following their victory in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, the Boston Celtics celebrated their 18th NBA championship with a tweet featuring a picture of the team labeled as “2024 World Champions.” However, this celebratory tweet received a fact-check on X (formerly Twitter), as users pointed out that winning…

Los Angeles, Calif. (June 18, 2024) Today, adidas Basketball and NBA shooting guard Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers unveils the D.O.N. Issue #6, Don’s sixth signature basketball shoe with adidas Basketball.  The D.O.N. Issue #6 represents Mitchell’s “Determination Over Negativity” and inspires overlooked athletes to trust their game. The…

Fenerbahce is undergoing a backcourt overhaul following a season of highs and lows, which saw the team clinch the Turkish Basketball League title and secure a spot in the EuroLeague Final Four under head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius. The Turkish powerhouse officially bid farewell to Israeli point guard Yam Madar, who…

Kevin Punter, the seasoned shooting guard, bids farewell to Partizan Belgrade after three years. The club officially announced Punter’s departure, with rumors linking him to FC Barcelona. In the EuroLeague this season, Punter showcased his scoring prowess, averaging 15 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Partizan expressed gratitude…

Cory Joseph, a seasoned veteran of Team Canada, expressed his disappointment after being excluded from the national team roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Despite his longstanding commitment to the program, Joseph received the news of his omission just days before the opening of training camp. In an interview…

Klay Thompson, a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors, is seeking a three-year deal as he approaches unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career. Despite Thompson’s longstanding connection with the Warriors, contract negotiations have hit an impasse, prompting the sharpshooter to consider alternative options. Recent activity on…

Now honoring banner 18 with an all-Boston special edition collectible item. This magazine is entirely dedicated to the Celtics and it features both new and old stories from SLAM’s past coverage of Boston’s squad. COP THE MAG The post SLAM Presents Celtics is OUT NOW! appeared first on SLAM. Check…

Mark Cuban, a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has stated that he “won’t vote for anyone who doesn’t believe climate change is real.” This is significant, given that he owns three private planes, including two large ones that were originally designed as commercial airliners: a 767 and a 757….