RJ Barrett: We built something in New York; fans earned it

Photo: Toronto Raptors/Twitter In the first major domino of free agency, the Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has declined his $22.8 million player option and will become an unrestricted free agent in July. VanVleet averaged 19.3 points and a career-best 7.2 assists last season, ranking in the Top 10…

This story appears in SLAM Presents USA Basketball. Shop now. When the 1992 Olympic Dream Team used a ridiculous, 46-1 first-half run to turn its opening game against Angola into an emphatic statement of what was ahead for the rest of the world in Barcelona, it did more than just…

To celebrate SLAM’s 30th anniversary, we’re spotlighting the 30 most influential men’s college teams from our past 30 years. Stats, records and chips aren’t the main factor here, it’s all about their contribution to the game’s cultural fabric. For the next 30 days—Monday through Friday— we’ll be unveiling the full list…

Photo: Charles Krupa/Associated Press The Boston Celtics small forward Sam Hauser answered questions after Boston’s 113-98 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Magic snapped Boston’s 9-game win streak, their longest of the season, and the Magic become the first team to win their season series against the…

Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, fired back on social media after NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Miami Heat star is open to being traded. Continue reading Jimmy Butler’s agent blasts insider Shams Charania over trade rumor report at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at…

In an obvious attempt to get back into the good graces of his race, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith goes on a racist rant about how white people aren’t allowed to have an opinion on the LeBron James, J.J. Redick podcast controversy he created. In the video below, Jason Whitlock, T.J….