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Haley Jones and Cameron Brink.

Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels..

WHERE THERE'S SMOKE, THERE'S Fire

For former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, the last three years have had their ups and downs. Now that he and the Phoenix Suns are back on the way up, DA wants everyone to know that's where they're planning to stay.

10+ mins

THE GARDEN Blooms

The Knicks are back. Deadass, they're back. A return to the tough, gritty, resilient style that made the teams of the past so dominant has allowed Saba Julius Randle and RJ Barrett and the Knicks an opportunity to compete for homecourt advantage in the 2021 playoffs. Facts.

10 mins

STRONG Island

Mental fortitude and physical toughness are what's helped Long Island's Arella Guirantes make it all the way to the W.

3 mins

Can't YOU SEE

It ain't hard to tell that supernatural vision has established Nuggets star Nikola Jokic as a clear candidate for the 2021 MVP Award.

8 mins

Hollywood

Though her first year in the WNBA was anything but normal, Atlanta dream star Chennedy Carter is on her way to a long career in front of the bright lights.

7 mins

THE THIRD Coming

FOR DJ WAGNER, SON OF DAJUAN AND GRANDSON OF MILT—BOTH FORMER NBA PLAYERS—BASKETBALL RUNS IN HIS FAMILY’S BLOOD. OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS, HE’LL USE THAT TALENT AND HIS NO. 1 RANKING IN THE CLASS OF 2023 TO LEAD CAMDEN HS TO THE TOP OF THE BASKETBALL WORLD (AGAIN).

7 mins

The Fresh Princesses of Blair

IT’S STRAIGHT UP DOMINATION WHEN OLIVIA MILES AND DOMINIQUE DARIUS, TWO OF THE BEST GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN THE COUNTRY, ARE ON THE FLOOR AT THE SAME TIME.

3 mins

BREAKING BOUNDARIES

MEET THE SALAM SCHOOL STARS—AN ALL-MUSLIM GIRLS’ TEAM THAT’S CHALLENGING GENDER-NORMS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

4 mins

Back For More

ATHLETIC PROPULSION LABS’ first basketball sneaker got banned from the NBA because it gave wearers an “advantage.” The brothers who launched the company have returned to the game 10 years later, with a duo of brand new sneakers.

5 mins

3 the HARD WAY

THREE NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THREE DIFFERENT TEAMS MEANS DANNY GREEN KNOWS A THING OR THREE ABOUT WINNING. AS HE WRITES HERE, THE THIRD WAS THE MOST SATISFYING.

7 mins

THAT QUARANTINE LIFE

AS THE WORLD SHUT DOWN IN MARCH DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS, EVERYONE HAD MORE FREE TIME THAN WE KNEW WHAT TO DO WITH. CHECK OUT WHAT YOUR FAVORITE PLAYERS WERE UP TO DURING THEIR HIATUS.

8 mins

BY EXAMPLE

DUKE FORWARD WENDELL MOORE JR ORGANIZED A POWERFUL BLACK LIVES MATTER PROTEST IN HIS HOMETOWN OF CONCORD, NC, LEADING HIS COMMUNITY TO PUSH FOR JUSTICE AND CHANGE.

5 mins

The Past is Present

PUMA’S LATEST HOOPS SHOE—COMBINING THE OLD AND NEW—IS A DREAM COME TRUE.

1 min

DEDICATION

CLASS OF 2022 GUARD SKYY CLARK HAS OFFERS FROM TONS OF BIG-TIME PROGRAMS, BUT HE’S ONLY FOCUSED ON ONE THING: TAKING HIS GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

3 mins

Arts & Crafts

VIRGIL ABLOH did it again, creating yet another masterpiece with Jordan Brand.

2 mins

THE BLUEPRINT

WHEN JAYSON TATUM WAS A KID, HIS FAVORITE PLAYER WAS KOBE BRYANT. THE CELTICS ALL-STAR FOLLOWED EVERYTHING BEAN DID ON THE COURT IN THE HOPES OF GETTING HIS GAME AS CLOSE TO 24’S AS HE POSSIBLY COULD.

8 mins

TALK THAT TALK

THE FIRST SENTENCE THAT CLASS OF 2021 WING AJ GRIFFIN EVER SPOKE WAS ABOUT BASKETBALL. AS ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS, HE’LL CONTINUE TO LET HIS GAME SPEAK FOR HIM.

3 mins

PASSION PLAY

AS THE FOUNDER OF HOOPS2O, INDIANA PACERS GUARD MALCOLM BROGDON IS HELPING BRING CLEAN, DRINKABLE WATER TO PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY NEED IT.

4 mins

EVOLUTION

BIT BY BIT, AUBURN’S ISAAC OKORO WORKED HIS WAY FROM BOTTOM OF THE PACK TO ONE OF THE TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS IN THE NATION. AND HE’S NOT DONE YET. GRAB YOUR POPCORN.

6 mins

Professor Drip

Jimmy Goldstein, one of the biggest NBA fans in the world, has been courtside at STAPLES rocking @LeagueFits-worthy gear ever since the 1960s. Take notes.

3 mins

'Til I Get There

Through countless injuries and tough breaks, Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker just keeps pushing forward.

4 mins

Leader Of The Pack

Adam Miller, aka “Ace Wolf,” has always wanted to stand out. And so far, the elite point guard from Chicago’s Morgan Park High School has done just that.

3 mins

You Don't Want Zero Problems

With a toughness and work ethic built on the South Side of Chicago, undrafted rookie Kendrick Nunn was more than ready for his opportunity. No looking back now.

5 mins

THAT EASY

Yes, he’s a two-time Dunk Contest champ and highlight machine. But as he continues to show in his third season with the Bulls, Zach Lavine is so much more than just a high-flyer. Chi-Town, stand up.

4 mins

HEAVY IN THE GAME

Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley are the spark that gives the L.A. Clippers their heart and grit. if all goes according to plan, the trio will also give the franchise its first-ever championship.

9 mins

Run For Cover

With her wildly entertaining no-look dimes and effortless crossovers, class of 2020 guard Paige Bueckers’ game garners likes and retweets on social media every night. After she wraps up her remarkable career at Hopkins HS, she’ll take her version of Showtime to UConn, and then straight to the W.

8 mins

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Through all the hardships he endured and the adversity he faced, Fred VanVleet always bet on himself. The giant ring on his finger tells you all you need to know.

6 mins

Above All

An intense passion for the game has led Angel Reese to reach heights few others have. And with their senior season and a college career at Maryland around the corner, best believe she's still ascending.

3 mins

Jaylen "Juju" Murray Is An Unstoppable Force

New York City’s Jaylen "Juju" Murray is an unstoppable force, whether he’s playing at the park or in the gym.

2 mins

ICED UP

THE DOUBT. THE CRITICISM. THE NEGATIVE POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TRAE YOUN6 REMEMBERS. AND GUESS WHAT? IT'S FUELING EVERYTHING THE RISING SUPERSTAR IS DOING RIGHT NOW. SO BY ALL MEANS. KEEP IT COMING.