Mac McClung Will be the First G League Player in the Slam Dunk Contest

This story appears in SLAM 248. Get your copy here. It’s crazy to think there was almost a moment when five-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez didn’t play basketball. Growing up in Texas, Chavez admits that when she was younger, she’d mostly sit at home and watch television on the couch, or…

Photo: Mark Jackson/Twitter Mark Jackson is out at ESPN, The Post has learned. Former Warriors coach joins Jeff Van Gundy in being laid off by ESPN after the two had been Mike Breen’s co-analysts on the NBA Finals. They are expected to be replaced by Doris Burke and Doc Rivers….

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone credited Nikola Jokic for coaching the team in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers. “I don’t know. I don’t want to be a coach. That’s the worst job on the planet,” the Serbian superstar when asked what…

Sasha Vujacic recently opened up about his time with Kobe Bryant, revealing how the Lakers legend’s relentless pursuit of greatness shaped his career and the culture of the team. Continue reading Sasha Vujacic on Kobe Bryant’s obsession with greatness at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at…

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson is set to undergo an MRI to assess the severity of an injury to his left ankle. Continue reading Amen Thompson to undergo MRI after ankle injury at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source

After years of anticipation, Diana Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury legend, finally announced her retirement this week. Taurasi has been an integral part of the WNBA for 20 years, and her departure marks the end of an era with her immense impact on the game. Continue reading Kyrie Irving Reacts To…