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The Toronto Raptors (16-21) have gotten off to a less-than-desirable start to the season and currently sit at 12th in the Eastern Conference. Although they’re looking outside the playoff and play-in tournament picture, Toronto doesn’t seem likely to blow up the roster and start a rebuild. However, if Raptors president Masai Ujiri decides that tanking…

This story appears in SLAM 241. Shop now. He just turned 23 in September, but Precious Achiuwa has already lived a lifetime’s worth of experiences. Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, the 6-8 forward did not start playing basketball until eighth grade, when he moved to the Bronx to play at Our Savior Lutheran School. From…

The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in acquiring Jae Crowder if they can do it via buyout, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Crowder hasn’t played this season after he told the Suns he wanted out of Phoenix. Crowder is in the final year of his current deal. “According to someone who has…

Introducing the SLAM Cover Artist Series, a new limited-edition collectible version of the magazine where innovative artists reimagine the front cover. For the inaugural entry in the SLAM Cover Artist Series, Alim Smith aka Yesterdaynite, known for his surrealist interpretations of pop culture, has turned the cover of SLAM 241 featuring the Atlanta Hawks star…

Giannis Anteteokounmpo is arguably the best basketball player in the world due to his consistent ability to dominate the paint and evolving jumper. After 10 seasons and one championship with the Bucks, the Greek Freak is ready to be so dominant that it becomes a regular thing to expect. That it’s “boring” to see him…

The Charlotte Hornets announced Kelly Oubre Jr. would undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his shooting hand. The procedure is set for Thursday. The Hornets said that “updates on the procedure and his rehabilitation status will be provided when appropriate.” Oubre missed three of Charlotte’s last four games with the injury. Sources: Hornets…

Zion Williamson is reportedly set to miss multiple weeks of games due to a hamstring strain, per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring strain, sources tell ESPN. Williamson underwent an MRI today. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 3, 2023 Williamson suffered his…

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-21) may be without superstar big man Anthony Davis due to a foot injury, but they do have LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history. And rookie head coach Darvin Ham has indicated that he will continue to lean on the four-time MVP until Davis returns and the…

Klay Thompson is still playing to get back to his peak abilities during Golden State’s infamous 2019 Finals run that led to Thompson suffering back-to-back devastating injuries that prevented him from playing for more than two seasons.  The five-time All-Star showed he’s another step closer to reaching those peak performances after dropping 54 points on…

Marvin Bagley III will reportedly miss an indefinite amount of time after suffering an undisclosed right-hand injury, per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bagley III is averaging 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Pistons. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 3, 2023 Woj reported that Bagley would undergo further testing to determine his next…