the Legacy of Corey “Homicide” Williams

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…

The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential suitor for Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The Rockets are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation, especially if the Miami Heat consider trading the star forward. Butler, who hails from Tomball, Texas, about 30 miles from Houston,…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving was asked about the team finding success on defense after going small and switching in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets: “Yeah, I think that was probably the biggest adjustment coming here for me was going from a primarily…

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, who has experienced the highest level of racial hate from players and commentators, shared her thoughts on the racism and other hate WNBA players have endured this season. “Nobody in our league should be facing any sort of racism, hurtful, disrespectful, hateful comments and threats….

Photo: Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Quick notes on the undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. Big man Moussa Cisse was cleared by the NCAA in late November, as guard Brandon Murray still awaits his decision. Cisse has put up 3.3 PPG/3.3 RPG/2.0 BPG/1.0 SPG since returning (three games played/16.0 MPG). Head coach…

After a controversial ejection due to a Flagrant 2 assessed to Draymond Green that sent NBA Twitter into a frenzy, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Monday that the NBA would not look to reduce the Flagrant 2. Warriors star Draymond Green’s Flagrant Foul 2 in Game 1 will not…