Former NFL star claims victory over LeBron James in 1-on-1

On the courts of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2, there aren’t any pick-up games to be had. Rather, there are battles to be enacted and jobs to get done. Sweat and curse words cloud the atmosphere, almost entirely in contrast to the picturesque view of Manhattan sitting across the river….

This story is featured in SLAM Presents UConn. Shop now. The phone rings. Geno Auriemma’s name pops up on the caller ID. It’s October, and the UConn head coach is surprisingly upbeat and pretty chatty given the business-first demeanor he typically exudes on the court, and most definitely to the…

The Indiana Pacers have added Cole Swider to their roster with a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Swider, a free agent guard, showcased strong performances during the Summer League for the Miami Heat. He averaged 13.5 points and shot 49.1 percent from beyond the arc, attempting nearly…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics are planning to assess the skills of free agent forwards T.J. Warren and Lamar Stevens during this week in Boston. This news comes from Shams Charania of The Athletic (video link). Currently, Boston has 11 players who are under contract with guaranteed spots on…

Photo: San Antonio Spurs/X San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been pleased with Tre Jones’ play at backup point guard this season (averaging 7.9 PPG/2.8 RPG/5.1 APG/43.4% FG/84.4% FT). (via San Antonio Spurs): “He’s more aggressive all the time. He’s looking to get to the rim or find…

In a recent interview with Marc Spears, Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. opened up about his mindset and confidence going into the 2022-2023 NBA season. Porter Jr. has had a tough stretch of NBA seasons so far, as yet another lower-back injury caused Porter to miss out on yet another…