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Looking Back at Candace Parker's Legendary Career
One of the greatest, ever. Candace Parker officially announced on Sunday that she is retiring from the game after more than a decade. Parker is undeniably one of the most influential, and iconic, players in the history of women’s basketball. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candace Parker (@candaceparker) A champion and […]
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Everything You Need to Know About WNBA Training Camp: How it Works, Rosters and more
There is already so much hype and anticipation going into the 2024 WNBA season. But before then, all eyes will be on training camp and final rosters. If you’re a new fan just tuning in, or an OG needing a refresher, here’s everything you need to know about training camp: from who makes the roster […]
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Former All-Star Joakim Noah Talks NBA Africa, Community Initiatives in Chicago and Fatherhood
Standing at the top of Powder Mountain in Utah on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-March, Joakim Noah is calling in for our scheduled Zoom interview while on a family vacation with his kids during spring break. You can see the ski goggles resting on his forehead, as he adjusts the phone in front of him […]
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Niko Carino, aka OVO Niko, Has Emerged Into a Successful Pro Team Owner After Transitioning From the Music Industry
Niko Carino vividly remembers growing up in a relatively unbeknownst suburb in the east side of Toronto named Scarborough in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. At the time, basketball was just a niche sport in Canada. Yet, in the Carino household, basketball was everything. A first-generation Canadian whose parents migrated from the Philippines, Niko […]
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Grills and Formal Wear: The 2024 WNBA Draft Was Full of Fire Fits
Gleaming grills, bedazzled basketball accessories and format fits. The 2024 WNBA Draft was a night to remember, and the orange carpet is the new runway. Headlined by No. 1 pick and SLAM 249 cover star Caitlin Clark, as well as No. 2 pick Cameron Brink and more, this year’s draft welcomed the arrival of the […]