Ian Begley: Knicks see PJ Tucker as an integral addition to a locker that has young veterans but none with the experience of Tucker brings. The 14-year vet will be received well in the room, has championship experience. Knicks also wanted someone with an enforcer mentality, which is why they’ve targeted Tucker. Knicks and Tucker … Read more
But Lacob’s sentiment is notable when attempting to get a read on the front office’s planned path forward. The lead decision-makers — Lacob, general manager Mike Dunleavy, assistant general manager Kirk Lacob — don’t plan a major shakeup, team sources said. They’re plotting a retooled middle of the rotation below Curry, Jimmy Butler and Green, still believing … Read more
Getty Images For as high-scoring and high-flying as they came to known during the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “Cavalanche” settled to a stop when it mattered most. Despite being the No. 1 seed, the Cavaliers were bounced from the second round of the NBA playoffs in five games to the Indiana Pacers, bringing a disappointing … Read more
Dave McMenamin @mcten Wolves get a break here, up 49-44. Jaden McDaniels was called for a common foul on Buddy Hield, hacking him in the shoulder/neck area after Hield drove by him. The refs reviewed the foul, looking to see if the foul was flagrant, but the original call stood. – 11:36 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM Asked if he views this as a two-year window, Stephen Curry says that with him, Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler all aligned for two more years, you just want “the ride” to last as long as it can. – 3:01 PM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby Dan Woike: Reaves averaged 20.2 pnts, 4.5 reb and 5.8 assts this season. Only players to exceed all of those numbers are Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Damian Lillard, Doncic, Cade Cunningham, De’Aaron Fox and LeMelo Ball – 11:05 AM
The debate over who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA greatness is eternal. In this post, we break down the 10 greatest basketball players of all time, based on impact, performance, and legacy. 10. Kobe Bryant Team: Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016) Accolades: 5× NBA Champion, 2× Finals MVP, 18× All-Star, 2008 MVP Known for … Read more
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Jalen Brunson Game 4 vs Celtics: 39 points, 14/25 FGs, 12 assists, 1 turnover Most career postseason games with 10+ FGs, 10+ assists, no more than 1 turnover Chris Paul: 7 LeBron James: 5 Michael Jordan, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Jalen Brunson: 3 pic.x.com/2eLbWiDwNk – 10:17 PM
Nate Robinson: I played in the Finals. I didn’t really get to play like that because Doc Rivers was on some bullsh*t. But I was mad because we lost by four points. I said, “D, I can score four points in my sleep, bro.” I couldn’t believe it. He didn’t even play me that game. … Read more
Getty Images The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder have the series lead against the Denver Nuggets for the first time. OKC is up 3-2 after a Game 5 win earlier this week. The Thunder will now try to knock Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets out of the NBA playoff bracket in Thursday’s Game 6. The Nuggets, playing at home, … Read more
Roland Lazenby @lazenby Dan Woike: Reaves averaged 20.2 pnts, 4.5 reb and 5.8 assts this season. Only players to exceed all of those numbers are Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Damian Lillard, Doncic, Cade Cunningham, De’Aaron Fox and LeMelo Ball – 11:05 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby Dan Woike: Reaves averaged 20.2 pnts, 4.5 reb and 5.8 assts this season. Only players to exceed all of those numbers are Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Damian Lillard, Doncic, Cade Cunningham, De’Aaron Fox and LeMelo Ball – 11:05 AM