Russell Westbrook Struggles as Nuggets Lose to Clippers, 109-104

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia answered a question about his team’s interest in drafting Bronny James. Leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, agent Rich Paul conveyed Bronny’s preference to play for either the Lakers or the Suns, with workouts exclusively for these two teams. Ultimately, the Lakers selected Bronny…

Julius Randle became eligible for an extension in early August, but neither he nor the New York Knicks are rushing to finalize a deal. Despite the delay, Randle is excited about the team’s offseason moves, particularly the addition of Mikal Bridges, and believes they have the potential to be special….

The drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets has remained stagnant since Kevin Durant reportedly doubled back on his June trade request. At this point, the likelihood of a trade happening soon seems to be low as the offseason concludes and teams start their respective training camp periods. Although the Nets have…

The Orlando Magic recently signed free agent guard Cory Joseph. Joseph (6’3”, 200, 8/20/91) played in 26 regular season games last season with Golden State, averaging 2.4 ppg., 1.6 apg. and 1.2 rpg. in 11.4 minpg. On Feb. 8, he was traded to Indiana, then subsequently waived by the Pacers….

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…

This story appears in SLAM 252. Get your copy now. Non-New Yorkers might think the Big Apple seems like one compact unit where everyone is familiar with the boroughs and neighborhoods, but that is definitely not true. Especially for a teenager who lived in The Bronx’s Mitchel projects in the…