Nikola Jokic rejects notion of stepping up in playoffs

Photo: Basketball Champions League In the BKT EuroCup, the first coaching change has taken place as Turk Telekom Ankara has decided to part ways with Serbian coach Nenad Canak after two games into the season. “We would like to thank Nenad Canak, who served as the head coach of Turk…

Foto: FIBA In Manila, Italy is set to compete against Angola, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic. The team can count both on experienced players and on a young core with the likes of Matteo Spagnolo, Gabriele Procida, and Alessandro Pajola among others. “I like what I see from our…

Photo: Getty Images Other than its remarkable title triumph, the 2008 Boston Celtics team gave a long lasting brotherhood impression on the part of Eddie House.  In an interview with Brandon “Scoop B”  Robinson, House detailed his notable experience with that Cs championship batch, praising its teamwork, unselfishness, camaraderie, and…

The NBA is actively exploring investment opportunities in European basketball. Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announced ongoing discussions with FIBA regarding potential investments that could enhance the sport’s presence in Europe, according to AFP, via Barron’s. Tatum described this as an “untapped opportunity” for the NBA to grow the game. He…

Photo: Peter Baba The Dominican Republic has officially unveiled its preliminary roster for the highly anticipated 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, featuring a formidable lineup that includes NBA standouts Karl-Anthony Towns and Al Horford. The 30-player list also includes the promising talent of Chris Duarte, forming a dynamic trio of…

This exclusive story appears in SLAM 238. Shop now. Basketball tells stories. Some are of joy and triumph, others of  struggle and pain. These anecdotes are written in books and magazines, they’re made into blockbuster movies, video games and binge-able documentary series. London-based artist Lakwena Maciver—whose compelling, distinct murals have…