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Russell Westbrook Believes Coming Off the Bench ‘Absolutely’ Caused Hamstring Injury
October 19, 2022
Russell Westbrook Believes Coming Off the Bench ‘Absolutely’ Caused Hamstring Injury

Following an up-and-down season, fans and media across the League openly questioned how to get the best out of Russell Westbrook during his second season with the Lakers. Coach Darvin Ham has been the most critical voice trying to find new ways to integrate the triple-double king into the offense and maximize his impact. When…

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2022-23 NBA Tickets: Warriors and Lakers Remain the Most Expensive
October 19, 2022
2022-23 NBA Tickets: Warriors and Lakers Remain the Most Expensive

Most Expensive Teams: As you can see below, based on the average list price on the secondary market, the Golden State Warriors are once again the most expensive team for the 2022-23 season. At $611 the Warriors are the only team with an average list price of over $600 heading into the 2022-23 season. The Los Angeles Lakers ($518) are the only other team with…

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Jerami Grant is Ready to Take His Game, and His Style, to the Next Level
October 19, 2022
Jerami Grant is Ready to Take His Game, and His Style, to the Next Level

This story appears in SLAM 240. Get your copy here. Jerami Grant is quick to admit that he has chameleon-like characteristics on and off the court. Long before the NBA, Grant knew how to fit in and gel with other players, especially the highly-touted prep stars he called teammates. At perennial powerhouse DeMatha Catholic (MD)…

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Jaylen Brown Calls Bill Russell ‘a Great Man’ During Speech Honoring the NBA Legend
October 19, 2022
Jaylen Brown Calls Bill Russell ‘a Great Man’ During Speech Honoring the NBA Legend

As the new NBA season kicked off last night, many may have noticed the number six black patches on all the players’ jerseys. That patch honors the late great Bill Russell, who was not only a legend on the court but a true icon off of it as well. Before Tuesday night’s game against the…

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Celtics ‘All in’ On Joe Mazzulla After Gifting Him First Win of His Coaching Career
October 19, 2022
Celtics ‘All in’ On Joe Mazzulla After Gifting Him First Win of His Coaching Career

After the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night, 126-117, interim Coach Joe Mazzulla made sure he thanked his Celtics players for their contributions during a dominant performance over their oldest and most bitter rival. Afterward, the Boston locker erupted in joy as they gave Mazzulla a customary water bottle shower to celebrate…

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Cavaliers Coaching Staff See Hall of Fame Potential in Evan Mobley
October 18, 2022
Cavaliers Coaching Staff See Hall of Fame Potential in Evan Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers believe to have found a gem in Evan Mobley through his work ethic, skills, and desire to guard the best opposing players. After just one year in the NBA, Mobley has been putting his own stamp on the Association after emerging as a Rookie of the Year candidate. At age 21, the…

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Kevin Durant on Criticism Towards Russell Westbrook: ‘Dialog Around Our Game is Just so Toxic’
October 18, 2022
Kevin Durant on Criticism Towards Russell Westbrook: ‘Dialog Around Our Game is Just so Toxic’

It feels like it was just yesterday when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook led their 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder team to one win short of an NBA Finals berth. Scratching that championship quest was the Golden State Warriors, who came back down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder. A stunning turn of…

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Jaylen Brown: ‘Pushed Myself to the Limit’ Over the Summer With Underwater Workouts
October 18, 2022
Jaylen Brown: ‘Pushed Myself to the Limit’ Over the Summer With Underwater Workouts

Jaylen Brown is ready to take another leap. Brown has evolved several times throughout his career, from rookie to dynamic emerging star to explosive scorer. The Boston Celtics haven’t been a stranger to deep playoff runs throughout Brown’s tenure, and this past season, they finally broke through and made the NBA Finals. Despite this accomplishment,…

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‘38 at the Garden’ Tells the Powerful Story of Jeremy Lin and How He Not Only Transcended the Game, but Inspired the World
October 18, 2022
‘38 at the Garden’ Tells the Powerful Story of Jeremy Lin and How He Not Only Transcended the Game, but Inspired the World

It’s February 10, 2012, and filmmaker Frank Chi is leaving Washington, DC on a train headed to Madison Square Garden in hopes of scoring tickets to a Friday night New York Knicks game against the Los Angeles Lakers. But this wasn’t just any game. After standout performances against the Nets, Wizards, and Jazz, Linsanity was…

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Nick Nurse On ‘the Tone’ Fred VanVleet Sets As the Leader of the Raptors
October 18, 2022
Nick Nurse On ‘the Tone’ Fred VanVleet Sets As the Leader of the Raptors

Fred VanVleet is entering his seventh NBA season for the Toronto Raptors. The Wichita State product is tied for being the longest-tenured Raptor with his All-star teammate, Pascal Siakam. Despite the Raptors roster being home to a deep pool of 6’8 plus multitalented and highly switchable wings, VanVleet is barely 6’0, but he fits right…

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