Paul Pierce prefers Kings as Lakers’ play-in opponent over Warriors

When the Chicago Sky escaped their Sunday afternoon game against the Connecticut Sun with a 94-91 win, they also recorded their franchise-record 25th win. The @chicagosky recorded their 25th victory of the regular season, marking the most wins in franchise history! Caught up with @coachjameswade and @Candace_Parker to discuss what…

hoop(ish) isn’t another basketball podcast. Rather than debate about the X’s and O’s or bore you with hot takes, hoop(ish), presented by SLAM and LeagueFits is a pod dedicated entirely to the culture of the game. Hosted by the cool kids at SLAM—LeagueFits visionary Ian Pierno and SLAM editor Deyscha…

Photo: Jaxson Hayes/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers are confident in Jaxson Hayes’ ability to not only start but also play alongside teammate Anthony Davis, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “That’s before mentioning Jaxson Hayes, who the team is confident can start and play a prominent role with Davis in…

Here’s Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard praising his fellow rookie teammate Jarace Walker after Saturday’s 127-109 road loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (5 points/2 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals/2-3 FG/1-2 3-PT/24 minutes played). (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “Obviously you and Jarace have spent a lot of time together sort of developing each…

D’Angelo Russell is expected to become a free agent for the second consecutive year due to his impressive performance with the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell had previously re-signed with the Lakers on a two-year contract worth $37 million, with the second year being a player option. As part of this…

Photo: Peter Baba The Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic on if international NBA players have gained more respect: “I think (we get) more respect than we used to. You have a lot of international players that are really good and people enjoy great basketball players. It doesn’t matter from…