Russell Westbrook still wants to win Sixth Man of the Year

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…

The game against the Suns early for Patrick Beverley who was ejected late in the third quarter for shoving Deandre Ayton. The point guard pushed his opponent after he taunted Austin Reaves who got blocked by Devin Booker. “I was not upset about anything,” Pat Bev said after the game….

Nuggets star Jamal Murray received an unexpected question from former NBA player Richard Jefferson. “Who has more abs? You or Jokic?” Jefferson asked Murray on ESPN. “Come on bro. Next question, bro,” the point guard replied. Both Murray and Jokic are getting ready to play in the NBA Finals after…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Houston Rockets star Kevin Porter Jr. adds more flavor to the Lakers-Rockets bout on Sunday by saying his team loves playing LA. “We love playing the Lakers,” Porter Jr. said. “It’s the Lakers, at the end of the day. Bron, A.D., big names come in…

Justin Zanik is set to undergo a kidney transplant on April 2nd due to his condition, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which is also present in all three of his children. His recuperation is expected to last through April, with plans to resume his duties as the Utah Jazz’s front office…

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently shared insights into his approach to motivating the late Kobe Bryant during their early years with the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal recounted trying to slow Bryant down when he first joined the team, but he quickly realized the rookie’s relentless drive could be harnessed. “I…