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This story appears in SLAM Presents DUKE, an entire special issue dedicated to the Blue Devils Men’s Basketball Team. Shop now. The date was June 2, 2021. It was one of those “where were you when…” days for hoop fans across the globe. On that Wednesday, the world not only found out that the winningest…

There’s a reason why a lot of current, and former NBA superstars love the game of golf. Take it from two-time NBA champion JR Smith, who picked up the sport 13-14 years ago at a fundraising event back when he was playing on the Denver Nuggets. After 16 years in the NBA, Swish decided to…

Kings fans, we know you’ve been waiting. March 2016 is the last time a Kings’ player has been on the cover but it’s time to spotlight De’Aaron and Domantas. The guys open up about the stigma of playing in Sacramento, rebuilding the culture and how the two lefties figured out how to play with each…

A singular purple light echoes up into the dark night sky.  Unheard.  Felt.  Seen.  The bright beam reverberates through all of Sacramento as a visual sign that the Kings have won again.  The glow reveals.  It’s been accompanied by a surprising surge from the League’s most dormant franchise. On the day that the Kings opened…

It was just last October when Jerami Grant told SLAM that his style is based on what he’s into in the present moment. Throughout this season, Grant has only continued to take his style to the next level. “I think I’m a bit of a chameleon,” says Grant. “I don’t have a uniform yet; I…

Caleb Love’s not a fan of in-class presentations. And two months into his junior year, his dislike for public speaking came to a head during a climate change presentation in November for his Public Policy course.  “I feel like I’m being looked at, but I got through it,” he says on a call from Chapel…

These are the only All-Star teams that matter. Your favorite hoopers favorite account, LeagueFits, is set to soon announce the best of the best in the NBA tunnel this season with the LeagueFits All-Star Team selections. Fans have the opportunity to vote for their picks while keeping just this season’s tunnel looks in mind. VOTE…

What is it like being a 7 footer in a nightclub? Who dresses better: rappers or hoopers? Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr joined the LeagueFits ‘Survival of the Fitted’ podcast and weighed in on everything from his top dressed players in the League to why teammate Ja Morant dresses like a rapper. Jackson also shared…

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly started discussing trade packages for John Wall, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wall is playing his first year with the Clippers after joining the team as a free agent. He’s currently out after suffering an abdominal injury, but when he’s healthy, the five-time All-Star is…

Fred VanVleet is reportedly drawing free agent interest from the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of the Athletic. It’s important to note that this scenario could play out IF VanVleet decides to opt-out of his player option next summer. VanVleet rose to prominence after signing with the Raptors as…