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Emma Cannon’s road to the WNBA wasn’t your typical draft story, so when the 2022 WNBA draft came around, she felt that opening up about her experience in a tweet would help ease the nerves of the ’22 draftees. To all the @WNBA Draftees If you don’t get drafted tonight, don’t be discouraged. Everything happens…

Free agent center Enes Kanter Freedom has made it clear that although he doesn’t want to retire, he has had a hard time finding a new home in the League. Freedom recently spoke to Israeli news outlet Walla on his free agency process and was critical of why he believes he remains unsigned at the…

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are riding high after winning their fourth title in eight seasons. The Warriors are undoubtedly one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history, but in a recent interview with Anthony Slater of the Athletic, Kerr had more to say about the identity of his current team. An offseason…

The SLAM Summer Classic is BACK. Known as the elite high school basketball players’ favorite all-star game, the SLAM Summer Classic will again bring together the top boys and girls from across the country to take part in a weekend filled with community, culture and competition.  For the first time, the SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 4 will…

JaMychal Green is headed to San Franciso to play with the Golden State Warriors after completing a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder last month. Green is on an expiring $8.2M contract. Vet minimum (8 years of service) is $2.63M. Golden St. would incur a $1.83M cap hit (2 years of service). 3 roster…

Timing is everything in the NBA when it comes to breaking news, trades, and signing players. For players, the timing of the offseason could create some chaos for players. Suns forward Cam Johnson was spending time at UNC Chapel Hill with his brother, Puff when he saw all the news about Kevin Durant. “It’s Puff’s…

The signing of Jalen Brunson had Knicks fans excited for the new starting point guard, but it could come at a cost beyond the contract. Chris Haynes of YahooSports has reported that the NBA will open up an investigation on the Knicks for potential tampering. The belief is that the Knicks had contacted Brunson before…

As cliché as it is to say, high school hoops sensation Mikey Williams is in a class of his own. So, last October, when the now recently turned 18-year-old inked a deal with PUMA, he became the first American high schooler to sign with a global footwear company. The sentiment wasn’t just solidified—it was written…

Bill Russell passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. Our condolences are with his loved ones during this time. Back in August of 2020, the NBA legend contributed a powerful essay in SLAM’s special issue devoted to social justice, where he detailed his fight against racism throughout his life. A little more than a hundred…

Bill Russell, the centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won eight straight championships and 11 overall during his 13-year career, died Sunday at 88. Russell was a five-time MVP, 12-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champ with the Celtics. On top of anchoring one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties and retiring as one of the…