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When Breanna Stewart first appeared on the cover of SLAM 229, we wrote that the portrait of a winner can be illustrated through longevity. That was published back in 2020, and since then Stewie has continued to ascend towards greatness. Now in her sixth season with the Seattle Storm, she’s nearly matching her career-high of…

Following an up and down start to his NBA career, Golden State Warriors center James Wisemen set the hardwood on fire with an electrifying Alley-Oop, his first bucket since March. Here’s that Jonathan Kuminga to James Wiseman pick-and-roll lob dunk to open the game pic.twitter.com/PqGqPb1VJN — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July 10, 2022 Wiseman missed all…

The Indiana Pacers are on the verge of acquiring 23-year-old center Deandre Ayton, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” Windhorst said the Pacers are “very close” to either offering Ayton a contract or executing a sign-and-trade and could sign Ayton as soon as Monday.  “We believe that the…

Malcolm Brogdon is headed to Boston after the 2022 NBA Finals runner-ups traded for him during the early days of July. He will get to rock the shamrock until at least 2025 after he signed an extension that’ll start during the 2023-24 season. Malcolm Brogdon on Woj Pod says Brad Stevens told his agent he…

As the WNBA’s All-Star weekend closes, League commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the WNBA would be extending its regular-season schedule. Next season, League franchises will play a record 40 games and provide players with charter flights for the Finals. The WNBA has played 36 games up until now. Engelbert also said that the League would…

The NBA is reportedly handing out Summer League championship rings for the first time in League history, according to NBA reporter Malika Andrews. For the first time, rings will be handed out to the Summer League champions. We got an exclusive look on NBA Today. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/HovjFNXKFE — Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) July…

Damian Lillard has reportedly inked a two-year max deal, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Lillard’s new deal is expected to be a maximum two years and $120 million, sources said. https://t.co/1QyoJKvdNa — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2022 According to Charania, the deal will ensure Dame Time lasts five years. Lillard’s extension also means that…

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, James Harden will take a $15 million pay cut next season, allowing the 76ers to elevate their roster and raise it to title contention. Everyone around Harden has understood the focus on his workout regimen this offseason and a championship goal for 2022-23. His close relationships with those…

It was January of 1997. Sheryl Swoopes was at the height of her career. She had just won Gold in the 1996 Olympics and was set to make her debut in the inaugural WNBA season. Then she received news that would change her life. She was pregnant.   There was no playbook at that point in…

Many had thought the great mystery that is Shaedon Sharpe would be solved by the Portland Trailblazers at pick seven in this past NBA Draft. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer. According to a team statement, Sharpe went down in last night’s summer league game against the Pistons with a shoulder injury….