Lakers, Clippers eyeing Chris Paul in free agency sweepstakes

Photo: rudygobert27/IG Panathinaikos center Mathias Lessort disclosed that he received substantial support during challenging times this summer and is prepared to fiercely compete for the French jersey in the upcoming World Cup. “It’s nice that the coach took risks to have me here, to see that everyone was pushing for…

Photo: David Sherman/Getty Images Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson believes Anthony Edwards has been playing like an All-Star starter as of late (averaging 32.0 PPG/5.4 RPG/5.6 APG/2.0 SPG/1.0 BPG/48.1% FG/46.9% 3-PT/84.6% FT in last five games). (via Minnesota Timberwolves): “He’s playing like an All-Star starter right now, like one of…

Photo: WCC The West Coast Conference should be a battle between Gonzaga & Saint Mary’s yet again this season (identical 14-2 conference records last year/split their season series/both lost to Loyola Marymount/Zags blew out Gaels in conference tourney). Here’s a list of key players to watch for the Bulldogs &…

Photo Credit: FIBA.BASKETBALL In light of Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson’s injury, Valencia seems to be in the process of adding Stefan Jovic from Casademont Zaragoza. According to the Spanish international news agency EFE, the Serbian point guard is nearing a deal with the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague team. Encestando later confirmed…

The Houston Rockets have finalized a deal to acquire Steven Adams from the Houston Rockets, with Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks going the other way. Adams, who is currently sidelined for the season due to knee surgery in October, is anticipated to make a full recovery for the next…

For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…