Basketball

This season, Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green faced setbacks not from injuries but from two suspensions, impacting the team’s performance and playoff aspirations. Green’s absence, a result of confrontations with Rudy Gobert and Jusuf Nurkic, posed challenges for the Warriors, currently striving for a playoff spot with a 21-24 record….

The Brooklyn Nets have been recognizing the value of Nic Claxton by giving him increased playing time, particularly in the absence of key players like Day’Ron Sharpe, Ben Simmons, and Dorian Finney-Smith. Claxton has taken on additional responsibilities, averaging 34.4 minutes per game in the last 12 games, compared to…

Zalgiris Kaunas guard Keenan Evans claimed the MVP of Round 25 in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. Evans had an outstanding performance, contributing 24 points on efficient shooting, five assists, five steals, and no turnovers in Zalgiris Kaunas’ victory over Panathinaikos Athens. This marked Evans’ second MVP honor in…

In a thrilling showdown that saw Zion Williamson’s heroics with a game-winning layup, the New Orleans Pelicans secured a narrow 114-113 victory over the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Facing off against the Pelicans, Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama showcased his versatility, contributing 16 points, 14 rebounds, seven…

Atlanta Hawks’ point guard Trae Young, a two-time NBA All-Star, finds himself facing an All-Star snub for the second consecutive year. Despite receiving the second-highest fan votes among Eastern Conference guards, Young’s overall ranking in player and media voting left him outside the All-Star starting lineup. He didn’t get picked…

Nikola Jokic orchestrated a triple-double spectacle with 27 points, 22 rebounds, and 12 assists, guiding the Denver Nuggets (34-16) to a 120-108 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers (15-34) on Friday night. Jamal Murray contributed significantly, narrowly missing a triple-double with 13 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, while…

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau always knew that Miles McBride would eventually become an efficient three-point shooter (career-high 45.6% 3-PT). (via New York Knicks): “The one thing is, he’s a gym rat. We track all his shots, and we saw last year and the year before that he’s…

In celebration of SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re hyped to announce the first-ever film festival exclusively focused on basketball. RTG Features have partnered with Heartland Film to launch the first annual event, which will take place February 16-18, 2024 at Living Room Theaters in Indianapolis. There will be a mix of…

In celebration of SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re hyped to announce the first-ever film festival exclusively focused on basketball. RTG Features have partnered with Heartland Film to launch the first annual event, which will take place February 16-18, 2024 at Living Room Theaters in Indianapolis. There will be a mix of…

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff believes that 2024 NBA All-Star reserve Donovan Mitchell could easily be starting for the Eastern Conference. (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He’s a superstar, I don’t think there’s any question about that. In my opinion, if it wasn’t a popularity contest, he should be a starter….