Two spiritual deaths in Lakerland
First, the Lakers lost. Then they lost Luka.
First, the Lakers lost. Then they lost Luka.
Big scores galore.
Adam Silver made us believe he really hated tanking. The leaked proposals on his fixes don't back that up.
De'Aaron Fox found himself on a sinking ship and grabbed a jet pack.
Teams have 7-8 games remaining. Some guaranteed playoff spots are still up in the air, along with seedings all over the place.
Adam Silver vows that serious reform will take effect next season. No one seems to know what's coming.
Houston blew another game late. Why does this always happen?
He obviously has the talent, skill and drive to be an all-time great. But Victor also carries a presence fusing professionalism and candid brashness that could fuel his fame even more.
Perspective is everything.
These aren't the most exciting races we've ever had, and all 20 postseason teams have been basically locked in for weeks. But at least there's some intrigue in a few places.
A late-season collapsed lung might cost Cade an All-NBA spot, could cost Detroit the No. 1 seed and will potentially wreck what was setting up to be a cathartic playoff run.
With a dozen or so games remaining, which coaches should be freshening their resumés ... or checking their 401Ks?