Steph Curry out against the Jazz

Here’s Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic evaluating rookie Gradey Dick on both ends since rewarding him with more minutes (averaging 9.3 PPG/2.6 RPG/1.3 APG/50.5% FG/43.1% 3-PT/80.0% FT during the last fifteen games). (via Toronto Raptors): “Overall, he’s getting more comfortable playing NBA minutes, going against NBA personnel. He’s finding…

Photo: FIBA Despite not winning a medal at the World Cup, USA Basketball has returned to the top spot in the FIBA men’s world rankings. They switched places with Spain, who are now ranked second, while World Cup champion Germany has climbed eight spots to achieve their highest-ever ranking at…

During a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, Jalen Brunson disclosed that the Dallas Mavericks declined a four-year, $55 million contract extension he was offered during his final year with the team. The point guard expressed his desire to stay with the Mavericks, but negotiations hit a roadblock…

The Chicago Sky sent a resounding message that said they’re defending champs for a reason after mounting the biggest comeback in WNBA history on Tuesday. Despite a 41-point first quarter from Las Vegas and a 28-point deficit, Chicago proved they would be fighting champion after taking down the League-leading Aces,…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter The Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green shared his thoughts on Stephen Curry’s performance on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings and praised the Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the process. “Steph Curry’s game last night was just jazz,” Green said. “It was…

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…