Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts to the passing of Bill Russell

As the highest-rated hoops recruit to attend Arkansas in almost 20 years, Nick Smith Jr decided to stay local for college with the goal of bringing the Razorbacks program back to the glory days of the ’90s. He definitely has the game and swag to pull it off. As Nick…

Photo: WNBA/Twitter Las Vegas Aces HC Becky Hammon has been suspended for 2 games without pay for violating league and team Respect in the Workplace policies. WNBA has also rescinded the Aces’ 2025 first-round draft pick for violating league rules. The violations were reportedly involved with Dearica Hamby’s extension and…

AP Photo/Steven Senne The Boston Celtics guard Derrick White talked to the media following Boston’s win over the Charlotte Hornets 127-116 in their first game after the trade deadline. Boston was without three starters, with Jaylen Brown recently sidelined with a maxillary facial fracture. Jayson Tatum scored 41 points. Derrick…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter Mark Medina of The Sporting Tribune looked at veteran guard Russell Westbrook potentially re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, though financial considerations largely limit the team’s options. “Will that recent history be enough to back up both parties’ sentiments with actual actions? Westbrook would love to…

The Salt Lake City temperatures continued to dip into All-Star Weekend and StockX came in with the heat during the festivities in the Beehive State.  Knowing that All-Star weekend attendees would bring their most head-turning basketball looks, StockX Off the Grid showcased the hottest sneakers and apparel in culture. The…

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams has expressed high praise for the team’s rookie, Matas Buzelis, the No. 11 pick in the recent NBA draft. “What can’t he do? He’s young. But he can shoot the ball, change direction. Can guard 1 through 5. He’s a dog, talking trash already. I…