Marcus Smart out at least six weeks

NBA players Dario Saric and Ivica Zubac were involved in a bar fight near Athens, Greece, early Monday morning. The incident occurred hours after the two competed for Croatia in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament game. TMZ reported that the altercation took place inside the Bolivar Beach Bar around 5:30 AM….

A reported blockbuster trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns heading to the New York Knicks is still not finalized. Late last week, news emerged that the Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed to send Towns to the Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Although the framework of the deal is in…

The Washington Wizards have inked a 10-day contract with center/forward Trey Jemison. Jemison, who has been playing for the Birmingham Squadron in the G League this season, boasts impressive stats, averaging 10.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game in 25 appearances. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, he…

New Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley told the media yesterday that he’s enjoying the learning process right now. (via Toronto Raptors): “The coaching staff is telling me to shoot a lot more. They think I’m passing up a lot of shots. Still learning when to be ultra aggressive and when…

Photo: Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images With Marcus Smart taking a premature leave against the Toronto Raptors due to a troubling left ankle injury, the Boston Celtics needed every ounce of presence from Payton Pritchard. Pritchard, who embraced taking a backseat for the Celtics this season due to their backcourt…

This story appears in SLAM 252. Get your copy now. There’s nothing quite like being drafted into the NBA. A decade’s worth of blood, sweat and tears has all led up to that surreal, life-affirming moment when one’s name is called to the stage. But even in a place where…