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With ‘Air,’ Affleck Tells Lesser-Known Michael Jordan Story

Ben Affleck was 12 years old in 1984 and growing up in the Boston area. The Celtics were NBA champions. The Red Sox and Patriots were respectable. The Bruins got swept in the first round of the playoffs. And that also was when Nike was betting much of its future…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

Stephen Curry Praises Mac McClung After NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The Warriors star shouted out the Sixers' high-flyer, and McClung returned the favor by referring to Curry the “goat.”

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023

Shaq Says Mac McClung ‘Saved’ the Slam Dunk Contest

O'Neal had some major praise for the 2023 champion after he earned three perfect scores in four dunks.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023

Giannis Antetokounmpo Puts NBA on Notice With Fiery 1-on-1 Take

The Bucks star didn’t hide his confidence.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023

Stefan Bondy: NBA All-Star Game changes draft format in ridiculous move to avoid hurt feelings

Listen, I get it. Social media has turned everybody into hypersensitive phone scrollers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

Who Paul George Wants to See Win a NBA Championship

The Clippers are gearing up for a title race in a loaded Western Conference, sitting in fourth in the Western Conference at the All-Star Break. Paul George was asked about what player in the league he most wants to see win a title, and he had an eye-opening response, selecting…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023

Ex-NBA Players Sentenced to Prison After Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme

Anderson and Dooling will both serve prison sentences, as well as additional penalties for their role in a fraud scheme.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023

Charles Barkley Gives His Unfiltered Take on State of NBA

The NBA analyst weighed in on some of the sport’s biggest stars after the league’s recent trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18, 2023

Donovan Mitchell Humbly Praises Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid Amid NBA MVP Race

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is having an MVP caliber season in his own right, but he remained humble when assessing some of his fellow competition for the NBA's most coveted individual award. During All-Star Weekend, Mitchell was asked about the MVP race, to which he took the ...

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18, 2023

Kyrie Irving Claps Back at Trade Request ’Narratives’ As Criticism Continues

The Mavericks star addressed the idea of players requesting trades after he received backlash for forcing his exit from the Nets.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18, 2023