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According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the New York Knicks are set to ink guard/forward DaQuan Jeffries to a second 10-day contract. Jeffries had previously signed his initial 10-day deal with the Knicks on February 22nd of this season and became eligible for a second stint at the start of…

Shaquille O’Neal remarks that he has never heard any player express fear of LeBron James, in contrast to the reverence players have shown for Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Shaq emphasizes that throughout his career, he and other players openly admitted to fearing Michael Jordan. Additionally, players from Mario Chalmers’s…

The Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic expresses the difficulty of playing defense in the NBA, attributing it to various factors. According to Vucevic, defending in the NBA has become particularly challenging due to rule changes that favor offensive players. He points to the impact of the 3-point line, with…

To celebrate SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re spotlighting the 30 most influential men’s college teams from our past 30 years. Stats, records and chips aren’t the main factor here, it’s all about their contribution to the game’s cultural fabric. For the next 30 days—Monday through Friday— we’ll be unveiling the full…

According to Shaquille O’Neal, he never considered Rudy Gobert to be a great defensive player. Shaq argues that Gobert’s shot-blocking abilities are not as impressive when facing top-tier centers like Nikola Jokic. Shaq emphasizes that true defensive prowess involves actively guarding and shutting down opponents, not just relying on shot-blocking….