Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin Gregg Popovich last NBA Coach of the Year winner to win championship same season in 2013-14 with Spurs. 2015: Mike Budenholzer (Hawks, lost ECF). 2016: Steve Kerr (Warriors, finals). 2017: Mike D’Antoni (Rockets, 2nd rd). 2018: Dwane Casey (Raptors, 2nd rd). 2019: Budenholzer pic.x.com/OMgy1mXsTG – 10:06 PM
Souichi Terada: Sam Hauser is available. Was probable on the injury report with his ankle sprain. Celtics have everyone but Jayson Tatum for Game 5 tonight against the Knicks.Source: Twitter @SouichiTerada What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Manning @RealBobManning Sam Hauser is probable to return from his ankle injury tomorrow. – 4:51 PM Bobby Manning … Read more
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops Chicago sports and a coin toss: 1970 – Lost out to the Steelers and the No. 1 pick Terry Bradshaw 1979 – Lost to the Lakers and the No. 1 pick Magic Johnson 2025 – Lost to the Mavs and the soon-to-be No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg pic.x.com/KUbXCPZHnk – 7:39 AM
CARMELO ANTHONY: “Kyrie is one of the most skilled players in the history of basketball. He’s like the basketball genius—the maestro when it comes to the game. Is he your most gifted teammate that you’ve played with?” JR SMITH: “It’s weird having you ask me this question… I think he’s the most gifted offensive player … Read more
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Story: Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Mavericks, Spurs, 76ers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets, Raptors, Rockets, Blazers, Bulls, Hawks, and more following the NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Draft Combine on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba… – 10:20 AM
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was fined $50,000 for making an “inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials,” the NBA announced on Wednesday. The incident occurred late in the Warriors’ loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their second-round series. Green fouled out of Game 3 with 4:38 remaining and … Read more
CHICAGO — The Dallas Mavericks on Monday moved up 10 spots in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery and secured the No. 1 pick in a Windy City windfall that will give the franchise a chance to recalibrate its future around Duke star Cooper Flagg. Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA Draft, … Read more
Ohm YoungmisukMay 14, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of … Read more
Oleh Kosel: A Jose Alvarado assist to Keion Brooks seals it, Pelicans beat Hornets 98-94. New Orleans’ play improved immensely after halftime. Keion Brooks: 17 PTS, 8 REB; Antonio Reeves: 16 PTS, 4 3s; Kelly Olynyk: 13 PTS, 6 REB; Jose Alvarado/Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: 12 PTS EA -via Bluesky / March 30, 2025
May 14, 2025, 02:53 PM ET Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award. The Professional Basketball Writers Association gives the award annually to the NBA player who excels on the court and displays “cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans.” Durant also won the award … Read more
Warriors guard Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha, has a successful restaurant in downtown San Francisco called International Smoke. The late Nate Thurmond, a former Warriors center/forward, once had a BBQ restaurant called Big Nate’s in San Francisco and there is now one at Chase Center. Former Warriors head coach P.J. Carlesimo had a restaurant 25 years … Read more
Why did you sign Joel Embiid to the extension when he had years left on his contract? Daryl Morey: Yeah, I just think—if we’re winning the title, Joel Embiid’s on the team. I think it’s important how these top-top players—and Joel’s going to be one of the top players all time, regardless of how things … Read more