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Candace Parker has encountered one major thing throughout her basketball career. One landmark case allowed Parker to go from a young girl ballin in the suburbs of Chicago to a McDonald’s All-American that thrived at the University of Tennessee, and then a No. 1 draft pick for the WNBA who’s played her way to a…

The Dallas Wings made franchise history on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Sparks. Three players scored 20 or more points in the same game making their 92-82 dub even more memorable.  Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings to the win with a team-high 27 points, followed by Marina Mabrey (21 points) and Allisha Gray, who…

According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Bradley Beal has already decided on what he’ll do about his future with the Washington Wizards but won’t reveal his offseason intention out of respect for his current contract. Bradley Beal says he’s decided his Washington Wizards future, but he’s keeping mum for now. Story now available online…

Following an excruciating six-game series in which the Boston Celtics fell to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, Brad Stevens, the former prodigy head coach of the Celtics and current President of Basketball Operations, thought it was time for a mental reset. Rather than getting back on the grind immediately, Stevens told Celtics…

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to add a co-star to their lineup that can bring the franchise to the next level, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Hawks are the most aggressive team in trade talks around the league right now with the goal of finding a co-star to pair alongside Trae Young, per @wojespn. John…

P.J. Tucker will decline his $7.4 million player option with the Miami Heat and enter unrestricted free agency, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Miami’s PJ Tucker will opt out of his $7.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season and enter free agency, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Several championship contending teams are expected…

According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Nic Batum will decline the player option of his contract with the Clippers and become a free agent. Clippers F Nic Batum will decline his $3.3M player option and become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. There’s expected to be mutual interest with Clippers and Batum on reaching a…

Stephen Silas grew up wanting to be like his father, longtime NBA coach and three-time champion Paul Silas. Their relationship, Silas says, was centered around the game, and looking back, his father’s influence has shaped the coach, and man, he is today.  “All of the things that he was great at seeped into me,” the…

This exclusive story appears in SLAM 238. Shop now. Basketball tells stories. Some are of joy and triumph, others of  struggle and pain. These anecdotes are written in books and magazines, they’re made into blockbuster movies, video games and binge-able documentary series. London-based artist Lakwena Maciver—whose compelling, distinct murals have been seen on the Wynwood…

The Boston Celtics may have lost the NBA Finals, but from Coach Ime Udoka on down the line, they collectively believe one thing. “The future is bright,” Udoka said after Game 6. “And we’re just getting started.” Ime Udoka: “The future is bright and we’re just getting started.” — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 17, 2022…