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Jayson Tatum is only 24-years-old, and he’s already taken over Hall-of-Famer Larry Bird’s place in the record books. The three-time All-Star officially passed the three-time MVP for most 50-point games in Boston Celtics history after he scored a season-high 51 points on 15-23 shooting from the field, 7-12 from beyond the arc, and a perfect…

In case you missed it, this last weekend featured some exciting revelations from Warriors legend Draymond Green, Ja Morant doubling back on his relentless poster dunks, a WNBA blockbuster trade, Nikola Jokic dominating and hitting a game-winner, and LeBron James making more history and inching closer and closer to the all-time scoring record. Here’s what…

Maya Moore has announced what many women’s basketball fans have come to accept. She’s done. The future Hall-of-Famer has officially notified the WNBA world that she is retiring from playing basketball. Maya Moore has officially announced her retirement 4x WNBA Champ2013 Finals MVP2014 WNBA MVP6x WNBA All-Star3x All-Star MVP2x NCAA Champ Thank you Maya, for…

The Miami Heat are reportedly looking to shed Kyle Lowry’s salary ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline in February, according to USA Today’s Jeff Zillgitt. The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in trading for Lowry too. The Timberwolves could move D’Angelo Russell to Miami for Lowry, and the Lakers have reportedly…

Michael Beasley believes that he can still impact the NBA because his playstyle matches what the League is currently embracing. Beasley, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, is an athletic wing and efficient shooter from beyond the arc. For his career, Beasley averages 12.4 points and 4.7 rebounds on 46.5 percent…

Mac McClung will reportedly become the first G League player to participate in the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest this All-Star weekend. Mac McClung, a Delaware Blue Coats guard whose sensational dunks have gone viral, has accepted an invitation to compete in the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend next month in Salt Lake…

New Year, new inductees. LeagueFits is celebrating the most influential, best-dressed basketball players of all-time with the LeagueFits Hall of Fame. The 2019 LF HOF Class featured legends including Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Walt Frazier, Cappie Pondexter and Nick Young, while the 2020 LF HOF Class has the only currently active player in Russell Westbrook,…

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was hard on himself after the Lakers dropped a double overtime 119-115 decision to the Dallas Mavericks, their second straight loss after recently winning five games in a row. Respect is the ultimate currency. (via @nba) pic.twitter.com/kbqHv9Fexu — SLAM (@SLAMonline) January 13, 2023 The loss came after Luka Doncic (35…

Ricky Rubio is back! The former lottery pick scored nine points and grabbed three rebounds during the 10 minutes he played off the bench to help the Cavaliers beat the Trail Blazers 119-113. He also won the junkyard dog chain for his efforts in his first game since suffering a season-ending torn ACL in December…

The Indiana Pacers have ruled Tyrese Haliburton out after he suffered a sprained left elbow and minor knee bruise against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Pacers say that Tyrese Haliburton sprained his left elbow and absorbed a mild left knee bruise and will be reevaluated in two weeks. Team is also awaiting additional opinion…