Jalen Brunson reflects on Kobe Bryant influence

The Utah Jazz dealt away their superstar guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers this past summer. The contention for the 25.9 points per game scorer had been over, but fans, including Mitchell himself, thought he’d end up playing his sixth season back home in New York at Madison Square…

It’s about that time of the year. In just a few hours, hoopers from all across the country will soon turn their dreams intro a reality at the 2022 NBA draft. This year’s daft class is stacked with big names, NCAA champions and even a SLAM cover star. Leading up…

Mikal Bridges has recently acquired a new residence in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. The Nets’ star player purchased a spacious duplex at 110 Franklin St. for $5.99 million, as indicated by city property records. This impressive co-op spans 5,228 square feet across four bedrooms and 3½ baths, boasting an additional 625…

In a bold move, the Miami Heat orchestrated a trade to acquire seasoned guard Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets, sending Kyle Lowry and a protected first-round draft pick in return. A key figure for the Hornets, the 29-year-old guard boasts impressive averages of 23.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.9…

Photo: Associated Press According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for his Triple H celebration vs. the Brooklyn Nets. 76ers star Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for his Triple H celebration vs. Nets. — Shams Charania…

Jayson Tatum finished Monday’s Game 4 with 31 points, eight rebounds, and five assists to lead Boston to a 102-82 win over Miami. The double-digit win helps Boston improve to 5-0 in the playoffs after a loss and 11-1 in their last 12 games. Buckets in Boston. 🍀 31 PTS…