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THE ARTIST: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Covers KICKS 23
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 18:03
GRAB YOUR COPY OF KICKS 23 Just a little patience. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander moves with just a little bit more poise than everyone else does. He's on his own time, on and off the court. He's always been that way. "That was...
2020 NBA Playoff Matchups: Eastern Conference
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 16:35
Although several months behind schedule, the 2020 NBA Playoffs are finally here. During unprecedented circumstances, it will be an interesting postseason without travel, home court advantage, or arenas full of screaming ...
Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis Set for N.B.A. Playoffs Debut
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2020 09:00
How the Dallas Mavericks' two young European stars fare on the league's biggest stage looms as one of the foremost curiosities of the playoffs.
Sixers' Brown mulls starting Thybulle vs. Celtics
ESPN - 17 Aug 2020 00:59
Brett Brown is contemplating starting rookie Matisse Thybulle to help deal with Boston's wing players in the absence of Ben Simmons.
Malcolm Brogdon's Mission to Bring Clean Water to East Africa
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 22:32
This story isn't about Malcolm Brogdon the NBA player, though it very well could be. In his first season with the Indiana Pacers, the versatile guard averaged career-highs in points (16.5), assists (7.1) and rebounds (4....
NBA Finalizes 2020 Draft Lottery Odds with Tie-Breakers
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 20:35
The NBA has finalized the 2020 NBA Draft lottery order by running tie-breakers on two sets of teams that had matching records. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the results of the random process. The big winner in ...
2020 Vision: The New Path For Converse Hoops
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 20:23
GRAB YOUR COPY OF KICKS 23 Dr. J. Magic Johnson. Larry Bird. Isiah Thomas. Larry Johnson. And now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. "It's crazy that [Converse] kind of started the whole sneaker thing in the NBA back in the day,"...
The Superstar Managers Behind Your Favorite Player's Thriving Brand
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 19:54
Led by Guest Editor Carmelo Anthony, SLAM's new magazine (below) focuses on social justice and activism as seen through the lens of basketball. 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Social Change Fund. Grab y...
Sixers, Devils owners offer $20M to push equality
ESPN - 17 Aug 2020 19:03
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, have pledged $20 million over the next five years in the fight for equality and against systemic racism.
Former Bulls coach Jim Boylen speaks
InsideHoops - 17 Aug 2020 17:45
The Bulls a few days ago said goodbye to head coach Jim Boylen. Although no one really knew when the move was coming, it isn’t a surprise that it did happen. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting: "I loved every minute...
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is a big fan of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic
InsideHoops - 17 Aug 2020 17:01
It’s always fun to hear how NBA players and coaches talk about guys on other teams. Here’s the Denver Post reporting Gregg Popovich’s words about Nuggets start center Nikola Jokic: Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popov...
2020 NBA Playoff Matchups: Western Conference
SLAMonline - 17 Aug 2020 16:35
Although several months behind schedule, the 2020 NBA Playoffs are finally here. During unprecedented circumstances, it will be an interesting postseason without travel, home court advantage, or arenas full of screaming ...
What you missed this weekend: Dame Time, all the time; Baker Mayfield's diet and Giada challenges Katie Ledecky
ESPN - 17 Aug 2020 12:41
Have a Saturday, Damian Lillard. Win the bubble MVP. Knock out the Grizzlies to earn the eighth seed. Drop new tracks. At NFL training camp, the Browns' QB talks about eating less Mexican food.