Mazzulla clarifies attempt to block Suns player’s shot after timeout

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…

Photo: si.com The Brooklyn Nets have sent Kyrie Irving six items that he should fulfill in order to return to team activities, Shams Charania of The Athletic provides. Sources: Nets have delivered Kyrie Irving six items he must complete to return to team: – Apologize/condemn movie– $500K donation to anti-hate…

Here’s Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin on how Pascal Siakam can help the group make some noise during the postseason. (via Indiana Pacers): “Having Pascal here is amazing. He’s going to help our team tremendously. We’re trying to accomplish something. We haven’t been to the playoffs in a little…

Photo: LKL/YouTube screenshot Olympiacos is in active negotiations with Zalgiris Kaunas over the potential acquisition of Naz Mitrou-Long, according to Eurohoops. The 30-year-old guard, who joined Zalgiris from Olimpia Milano this summer, is seeking a more prominent role, making him a viable target for Olympiacos. Mitrou-Long’s tenure with Zalgiris has…

Zion Williamson has missed 141 games through the first three years of his career and missed all of last season due to a fractured foot he suffered over the summer of 2021. Heading into his fourth season, the 2021 All-Star spent eight weeks in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., executing a meticulously…

Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green offered high praise for Toronto Raptors’ rising star Scottie Barnes, suggesting that Barnes will surpass his own accomplishments on the court. Green commended Barnes’ versatility and impact on the game, highlighting his ability to elevate the point forward position to new heights. “Me playing the…