Nikola Jokic on Timberwolves: “They were built to beat us”

Apr 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) dribbles the ball up the court against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Victor Oladipo was traded to the Heat back in 2021. Since then he played…

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/Twitter The Trail Blazers are dangerously close to missing the postseason for the second straight season. It is also the second year when Chauncey Billups is the head coach of the team. Some attribute Portland’s disappointing performance to Billups but the team’s star Damian Lillard thinks the…

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: Denver Nuggets/Twitter The Minnesota Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett shared some of his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic: “Joker looks like the most humblest motherf**ker I’ve ever seen … He’s a one of one. I’ve never seen the championship picture being taken with your best player…

With the start of the 2024 WNBA season underway, this year’s incoming rookie class is garnering tons of attention, not just for their serious game, but their off-court ventures—and personal style—too. Minnesota Lynx rookie Alissa Pili is one of the many highly anticipated young talents many will be following this…

Warriors center James Wiseman played his first game since April 2021 when he suffered a knee injury. The former number two draft pick returned to action in a Summer League game against the Spurs. He had 11 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks in 19 minutes of play as Golden…