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Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto More 2023 NBA Trade Deadline week notes, this time featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets. Cleveland Cavaliers & Los Angeles Clippers Despite the Cavs & Clippers being top defensive teams this year, I still wonder how far they can actually…

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle thought the group did a good job of not letting the Toronto Raptors get out and run during Monday’s 130-122 home loss, but also did mention how paint points were an issue. (via Wheat Hotchkiss/Pacers.com): “Toronto plays the fastest pace in the league. They…

The Lakers entered the All-Star break with a convincing win over the Pelicans (120-102), a team that is currently eighth in the Western Conference. After the game Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was happy to see his team win a game like this, calling it a quality of life win….

It was an infuriated New York Knicks crowd Sunday afternoon as fans had to see their team give up 145 total points to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was the most points given up by any team this season, but perhaps the most discouraging piece of the game was the…

Unfortunately, the online basketball betting world has its fair share of unscrupulous operators looking to scam unsuspecting bettors. However, there are ways to detect fraudulent betting sites before potentially losing money to them. Spotting the warning signs can help bettors steer clear of these scam sites. Warning Signs of Illegitimate…

This story appears in SLAM 251. Get your copy now. Like any young hooper, Caleb Wilson tended to look to the most obvious sources for inspiration. “When I was younger, I used to only look at the stars—LeBron, Kobe, the big names,” he explains. “But my dad brought it to…