Kevin Durant surprised by trade talks, teams interested

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Game 4 of the Nets-Celtics first-round series has been set as Ben Simmons’ “realistic target” for returning to an NBA court. Based on Ben Simmons’ progress in practices this week – and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days – Game…

Photo: ESPN Stats & Info/Twitter Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan thinks that new assistant coach Jim Boylen will be a positive influence for defensive improvement after letting up 119.5 PPG last year. (via Indiana Pacers): “Coach Jim Boylen’s been added to our staff and he’s going to have a lot…

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the impact that all of the W legends have had on WSLAM, but most importantly, on the game. From Chamique Holdsclaw, who was the first woman, ever, to grace the cover of SLAM, to Maya Moore, Sue, the Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty,…

Ever since I was growing up, SLAM has been the hottest and biggest magazine ever. Every first of the month, everybody knew that you go to 7-Eleven and you go pick up that new SLAM Magazine.  Obviously, I was always the one to have it. My mom would take me…

Generational talents across NBA history have left an imprint on what is seen in today’s modern era of basketball. Players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Stephen Curry all dominated in their respective eras but it’s been their ability to change the game that’s led many to declare them legends….

As the League celebrates it’s 75th anniversary, there’s quite a few Top 75 lists out there already. In fact, we’ve got quite a few of our own, from SLAM’s Top 75 Players of All Time Special Issue to most recently our Top 75 NBA Teams of All Time (shop here)….