Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves to blowout Game 2 win over Nuggets

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks are counting their blessings that Kyrie Irving’s injury on Friday wasn’t more severe. Irving endured a right heel contusion after Dwight Powell collided with his leg during the Mavericks’ victorious game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially fearing a more serious outcome, Dallas received…

Whether they want to be or not, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart’s careers will always be linked together. They’re both No. 1 overall picks that have each won MVPs, and have been fighting a tight MVP race, they were All-Star Game captains this season, and they’re in the middle of…

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…

Photo: latimes.com NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has mocked Rudy Gobert on several occasions in the past. Recently he was teased by Spice Adams on The Big Podcast who said that he thought the Jazz center would hold Shaq to 12 points. O’Neal once again responded by taking a shot at…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed guard Shake Milton. Last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Milton, 6-5, appeared in 76 games (11 starts) and averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and a career-high 3.2 assists in 20.6 minutes per game. He scored 20+ points in…

NBA insider Shams Charania provided an encouraging update on Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro’s return from a foot injury. According to Charania, there is optimism that Herro could make his comeback to the lineup as early as Friday against the Houston Rockets. There is optimism Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro…