Raptors hire 2 assistants on Darko Rajakovic’s staff

According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving. The Nets released a public statement just moments later detailing why they suspended the seven-time All-Star. Commissioner Adam Silver released an official statement stating how “disappointed” he was that Irving didn’t offer an “unqualified apology.” The Nets have…

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone credited Nikola Jokic for coaching the team in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers. “I don’t know. I don’t want to be a coach. That’s the worst job on the planet,” the Serbian superstar when asked what…

Rudy Gobert knows SLAM 240 cover athlete Victor Wembanyama has what it takes to be special. The two French 7-footers have been linked for years both by the media and in their personal lives.  Gobert recently told NBA.com’s Mark Medina what it has been like to mentor Wembanyama. “It’s been…

Robert Williams III has been essential toward the Boston Celtics’ success as of late, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. After their Friday afternoon practice, Al Horford praised The Time Lord for his ascension in the Celtics lineup despite battling injuries throughout their opening-round series against the Brooklyn…

Trae Young is now undergoing the NBA’s concussion protocol after sustaining an injury while drawing a charge in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Hawks’ defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. The protocol outlines procedures that Young must complete before resuming basketball-related activities. Throughout each stage, Young needs to…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics players Jaylen Brown and Malcolm Brogdon had a joint press conference following the Celtics’ 121-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at TD Garden. After the team fell on its face in Game 1, the Celtics responded in Game 2 with a…