The roads ahead of Wembanyama
We have seen all-timers early in their careers follow different paths from their first Finals appearances. Where will these Spurs go?
We have seen all-timers early in their careers follow different paths from their first Finals appearances. Where will these Spurs go?
The Knicks pressured Victor Wembanyama and made him uncomfortable, and he couldn't make them pay. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson took his time and figured out how to do what he does.
Rhyming the deep past (1999) and the recent past (December).
Tanking hasn't been destroyed, just changed. But how will the policy change how teams see themselves and build their rosters?
Daily notes on the profound and profane in the NBA.
Convenience has to remain a priority. That means allowing easier non-live options.
The Spurs lose Victor Wembanyama's minutes for the first time in almost three months. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still can't hit shots ... unless they are from the free throw lines. The refs are losing control by trying to take control.
An incredible team was always lurking for those who chose to see it.
De'Aaron Fox's bet on San Antonio paid off for him. It's paying off for the Spurs, too.
The bench has been remarkable and the singular reason Oklahoma City is up 2-1.
The Knicks pick up another win, and Cleveland is down 0-2 again. What's the path forward?
Attrition hits the Western Conference Finals ... in Game 2.
Cleveland gives up a 22-point lead in the fourth to lose Game 1. There are few more brutal ways to start a series.
Victor Wembanyama arrived plenty long ago. The defending champs met him in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, and were introduced to the concept of their own demise.
There's no team more dangerous than Cleveland in Game 7 of a series they should have won in six.
Anthony Edwards calls it early. Meanwhile, James Harden's flop sweat creating disaster is a good symbol of Cleveland's Game 6 no-show.
James Harden with one of the strangest winning performances in memory. Meanwhile, Jalen Duren might have played himself out of the starting lineup and Tony Brothers is going to be persona non grata in Detroit.