Evan Mobley credits belief and persistence for success

For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…

Former NBA guard Jordan McRae has signed with Italian club Givova Scafati, as reported by Sportando. McRae, a versatile scorer and playmaker, brings extensive experience to the Italian league, having played 123 games in the NBA over his career. Originally a second-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, McRae made…

Photo: Danilo Gallinari/Twitter The Boston Celtics are working on a trade to acquire the Washington Wizards center/forward Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal that sends Malcolm Brogdon to the Los Angeles Clippers. LA would be sending Marcus Morris, Amir Coffey, and the 30th pick to Washington. Sides still have more…

Bryn Forbes is facing legal issues as he has been arrested on a third-degree felony charge of assault involving the strangulation or choking of a family member. Sources indicate that a warrant for his arrest was issued recently. Notably, Forbes had a previous arrest around the same time last year…

Photo: Houston Rockets/Twitter There are quite a few talented young players in the NBA. Kevin Durant was asked about which young players he likes. The first name that he mentioned was Alperen Sengun. According to Durant, the Turkish center has what it takes to be a good player in the…