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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…

This story appears in SLAM 239, which is available now. Shop here.  Valentyn Dubas was sure Russian soldiers were going to kill him. The soldiers were drunk. They detained him and a friend. Had him on his knees in the street with a gun to his head, interrogating him. Dubas insisted he was buying boards…

Destanni Henderson has gone from playing for a national championship and being the point guard of a national powerhouse in the South Carolina Gamecocks to playing for an Indiana Fever (5-27) team that has struggled to the worse record in the WNBA at 5-27 with four games left in the regular season. H3333NNY (@dh3nny) with…

Sabrina Ionescu joined the WNBA after setting an NCAA record for being the first player (male or female) to register 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in her career. Now that she’s in her third season with the Liberty, Ionescu has combined what made her unique as a rebounder and playmaker to become the…

Following his move to the Knicks, Jalen Brunson has chosen to wear No. 11 for the Knickerbockers this upcoming season. Brunson received the “blessing” from his former Dallas teammate, Frank Ntilikina, who spent his first four seasons in the NBA with the Knicks. The two were teammates this past season in Dallas. Brunson signed a…

Creativity and talent been at the core of the WNBA’s DNA for years, but now we get to see those two characteristics married in a player-created brand: KA Originals. Designed, developed and created by Phoenix Mercury forward Kristine Anigwe, KA Originals is a clothing brand dedicated to body positivity and equality. “I wanted it to…

Orlando Magic rookie and the number one overall pick in this past draft, Paolo Banchero, is reportedly set to sign an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, per Shams Charania. The details of the agreement are unknown, but Banchero has become the most recent first overall pick to sign with Jordan Brand since Zion Williamson did…

Diana Taurasi added another record to her incredible resume when she became the first WNBA player to score 30 points in a game at 40-years-old or older, per ESPN Sports and Info. Diana Taurasi is the first player in @WNBA history with a 30-point game at age 40 or older. She’s the 3rd in NBA/WNBA…

Northernmost stars shine so bright that shades are indeed required. After putting the League on notice this season as the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year, it’s clear that Scottie Barnes has everything it takes to become Toronto’s next star. SLAM 239 featuring Scottie Barnes is out now. The rest of the issue features an…