Timberwolves face impossible problem vs. Nuggets: Nikola Jokić has their number
One does not simply stop Nikola Jokić, but the Minnesota Timberwolves have been uniquely bad at that all season. That might be an issue in the first round.
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Tracy McGrady tells The Post what Knicks must lock in on to reach NBA Finals
Tracy McGrady sits down with The Post's Steve Serby for some Q&A ahead of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series.
The Karl-Anthony Towns dilemma undersized Hawks are staring down in Knicks series
That’s too efficient for the Hawks to accept.
How an ex-Warriors, Knicks player helped Cade Cunningham & Pistons' growth – sportingnews.com
How an ex-Warriors, Knicks player helped Cade Cunningham & Pistons' growth sportingnews.com
Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be the ones initially tasked with trying to stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to open the NBA Playoffs, and one of the players who will be tasked with handling him is already looking to the heavens for answers. Timberwolves big man Julius Randle joked his first strategy in trying … The post Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tony Bradley believes Hawks need to hit Knicks ‘in the mouth first’
“I think it’s very important to hit them in the mouth first,” Hawks big man Tony Bradley told reporters in Atlanta before their series vs. Knicks.
Lakers, JJ Redick unveil most urgent point of improvement for NBA Playoffs – sportingnews.com
Lakers, JJ Redick unveil most urgent point of improvement for NBA Playoffs sportingnews.com
‘What’s Our Plan for Winning?’ — Anthony Davis Demands Wizards’ Blueprint to Shed ‘Losing Team’ Reputation
Anthony Davis urges the Washington Wizards to provide a specific plan for winning to shed their reputation as a "losing team."
The Michael Porter Jr. conundrum Nets face this summer as rebuild continues
What Nets GM Sean Marks wants is a mystery. For Porter himself, not so much.
The Wings' Azzi Fudd pick is the ultimate bet on Paige Bueckers
Dallas passed on ceiling to put a higher floor around its franchise star. They better hope they were right.
Bucks-Doc Rivers reunion still possible after stepping down as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks may have closed the chapter on Doc Rivers as head coach, but not necessarily on his presence within the organization. In a surprising twist following his departure, league sources indicate that Milwaukee and Rivers are actively exploring a potential reunion in a front-office or advisory capacity. That move that could provide much-needed […] The post Bucks-Doc Rivers reunion still possible after stepping down as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Stupid NBA crap" – Charles Barkley explains the one simple change that would kill tanking forever – Basketball Network
"Stupid NBA crap" - Charles Barkley explains the one simple change that would kill tanking forever Basketball Network
Doc Rivers concedes Bucks put Giannis Antetokounmpo in a 'tough spot' – sportingnews.com
Doc Rivers concedes Bucks put Giannis Antetokounmpo in a 'tough spot' sportingnews.com
Ex-NBA All-Star Calls Out Jalen Brunson Before Playoffs
The New York Knicks are careening toward the NBA playoffs, but they're going to need Jalen Brunson at his best to truly contend. The post Ex-NBA All-Star Calls Out Jalen Brunson Before Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dan Hurley explains why college programs need to start operating like NBA teams in the NIL era – Basketball Network
Dan Hurley explains why college programs need to start operating like NBA teams in the NIL era Basketball Network
“He doesn't really have these glaring holes” – Channing Frye on why teams don't target Nikola Jokic the way they target Luka Doncic – Basketball Network
“He doesn't really have these glaring holes” - Channing Frye on why teams don't target Nikola Jokic the way they target Luka Doncic Basketball Network
This Knicks win was really just a prologue for what really matters to this team
This was just a taste, a tease, a temptress batting her eyes at you.
"It’s different than what you see on TV" – Former Warriors forward admitted he couldn’t figure out how to stop LeBron James – Basketball Network
"It’s different than what you see on TV" - Former Warriors forward admitted he couldn’t figure out how to stop LeBron James Basketball Network
Lakers’ LeBron James told Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves not to cater to him
Through LeBron James’ 23-year and counting career, he has had to deal with a never-ending barrage of criticism. Most recently, it stemmed from a perceived notion that James’ presence made Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves worse, a discourse that has since run out of steam considering the Lakers’ form before the recent injuries. Now, James […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James told Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves not to cater to him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
McCants explains why Luka will never win a championship – Basketball Network
McCants explains why Luka will never win a championship Basketball Network
WNBA Expansion Draft trades prove Sky front office doesn't know what it’s doing
The Chicago Sky just paid a steep price for something they didn't need.
Ranking the biggest playoff sleepers waiting in the NBA Play-In tournament
The Play-In tournament has generally produced fodder for the top teams in the league, but it has also launched some winners into the second round and beyond. Who could pull that off this year?
Lakers reportedly want to re-sign $67M trio, perfect match for Luka Doncic's playstyle – sportingnews.com
Lakers reportedly want to re-sign $67M trio, perfect match for Luka Doncic's playstyle sportingnews.com
Houston Rockets meeting changed Jalen Green’s role, and now everything is starting to click
The Houston Rockets didn’t just wait for Jalen Green to shoot his way out of a slump, they forced a reset, and the difference now…