Basketball

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter As the dust settles on the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where Team USA finished fourth, many NBA superstars are contemplating their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics to restore the nation’s basketball glory. Among the elite players in consideration is Los Angeles Lakers forward, Anthony Davis….

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter Kawhi Leonard, renowned for his meticulous approach to load management, has offered a robust defense of his strategy, highlighting the critical role of physical well-being in his ability to compete on the basketball court. While his selective game appearances have raised questions in recent years, Leonard’s…

Zeroing in on the G League’s Birmingham Squadron and four of its players—Jared Harper, Joe Young, Zylan Cheatham, and Malcolm Hill—during the historic 2021-22 season, Life in the G details the relentless pursuit of the NBA dream. Order your copy here. In this excerpt, former SLAM editor Alex Squadron takes…

Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/YouTube screenshot Giannis Antetokounmpo, two-time MVP, has opted not to sign a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks this year. During the team’s Media Day press conference, Giannis shed light on his decision. “It did not make sense to sign a contract right now because money is not…

Photo by TJ Dragotta on Unsplash The Charlotte Hornets stand as a notable economic player in North Carolina’s financial structure. With their influence reaching beyond the basketball court, the Hornets generate revenue through various channels like ticket sales, merchandise, and sponsorships. Local businesses, employment rates, and even investment opportunities see…

Photo: MIiwaukee Bucks/X screenshot Freshly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade that marked the end of his 11-year tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard opened up about his outlook and role within his new team during the Bucks’ Media Day. The 33-year-old superstar expressed his…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP in 2023, is set to decide on the national team he will represent in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Reports suggest that he is faced with a challenging decision among three countries: his home country Cameroon, France, and the USA. Expressing…

Photo: Peter Baba Free agent DeMarcus Cousins recently took on the challenge by Bleacher Report of ranking the top 10 power forwards in the NBA, offering his insights into the league’s most dominant players at the position. Cousins’ rankings feature some of the NBA’s biggest names, with the reigning two-time…

Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves/Twitter Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels recently spoke about being compared to Brooklyn Nets veteran Mikal Bridges. (via Minnesota Timberwolves): Reporter: “I saw a couple different players on podcasts this summer compare your game and progression to Mikal Bridges. Do you see that comparison in your game? Have…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Following Dimitris Itoudis’ exit from the Greek national team post after the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Greek Basketball Federation has entrusted Vassilis Spanoulis with the responsibility of coaching the national team for the next two years. As stated in the official press release announcement,…