PJ Tucker waived by Raptors

The Warriors bounced back from Game 1 loss against the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals with a big win in Game 2 (127-100). After the game Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talked about the challenges that Golden State presents to his team on the defensive end. “Just being ready…

We’ve seen all the viral highlights from his overseas days, his Summer League games, his preseason performances. We’ve read about him, watched his interviews, consumed countless social media posts about him. Now, finally, it’s time to watch rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama play NBA basketball. To celebrate the moment, we got…

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…

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ Rookie of the Year, is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a determined mindset. After skipping the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Wembanyama is set to represent France on home soil, adding extra motivation for the 20-year-old center. “Representing France adds a…

Photo: USA TODAY Sports The first thing the Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn wanted to know after Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks was how cold the temperature was in Brooklyn: “That’s all I’m thinking about right now. [My beard] gets frosted now, I’ve got to worry about…

Anthony Davis addressed Dallas Mavericks fans following the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, assuring them that they are not without a star. Continue reading Anthony Davis to Mavericks fans: You lost superstar Luka, but you gained a superstar in me at TalkBasket.net. Check out…