Steve Kerr reflects on Warriors’ loss to Rockets

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…

Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac sees the team’s bench unit making a productive impact this season. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “What’s been the feel among the bench group?” Isaac: “The feel’s been great. I know we can be a highly skilled defensive unit, and then also Cole…

Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter As it was reported earlier, the Grizzlies have officially signed wing Desmond Bane to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, though according to Spotrac it’s five years, worth $205 million. Bane, who started all 58 games last season,…

Photo: Houston Rockets/X Even with the second-degree assault charge being dismissed, the Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. isn’t in the clear, as he’s still up against allegations of second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault. In the event of a conviction for the strangulation charge, he could potentially be looking at…

The Miami Heat issued the following statement provided by Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee: “Jimmy Butler has been granted a leave of absence as he deals with the death of a family member. Jimmy and his family ask for privacy at this point in time as they navigate this loss….

The Miami Heat have been exploring potential trade scenarios involving Jimmy Butler, engaging in discussions with several teams over the past week. Continue reading Bradley Beal’s clause complicates Heat-Suns trade discussions at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source