7 minutes ago

Brian Keefe Deemed Least Impressive Coach in Anonymous Player Poll

Keefe received 22% of the votes in The Athletic’s anonymous 2026 player poll asking which current coach, aside from a player’s own, was least impressive. Doc Rivers followed at 14%, with Doug Christie third at 10%. Steve Kerr drew 6%, while Billy Donovan and Nick Nurse each received 5% among the 100 votes cast in the survey.

By Raahib Singh

18 minutes ago

Ric Flair Says the Lakers Are Obviously Not Trading Luka Doncic Despite Criticism

Flair pushed back on talk of the Lakers trading Doncic, calling him the franchise while arguing his scoring gives Los Angeles room to win even on quieter nights despite his $46 million salary debate. “Obviously They Are Not Going To Trade Luka,” Flair wrote. He said if Doncic scores 20, James adds 27 and the supporting cast contributes, “They Win!”

By Adarsh Ojha

33 minutes ago

Anthony Edwards’ Stamina Becomes Minnesota’s Game 2 Question

Brian Windhorst said Minnesota’s outlook changed once Edwards appeared on the injury report, calling his workload a key issue after he played 25 minutes in Game 1. “How much can Ant give?” he asked. Windhorst said Chris Finch managed minutes well, but Edwards looked exhausted late and made fatigue mistakes. Wolves will have to manage that better in Game 2.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Cleveland Offers LeBron James Best Path to Title

Smith said James has earned the right to choose lifestyle over basketball, but argued Cleveland gives him a better championship path than Los Angeles. “Don’t you want to win championships?” he asked. Smith cited Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Kenny Atkinson, saying the Lakers lack assets, draft capital and a realistic West path.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

LeBron James Called a One-Man Show After Lakers Blowout Loss in Game 1

Stephen A. Smith said James “did his job,” but called him “a one-man show” after the Lakers’ 108-90 Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City. He cited their playoff-worst 17.7 turnovers per game, Luka Doncic’s absence, and Austin Reaves’ oblique recovery. Smith said the Thunder looked unfazed, comparing them to a fighter walking through every punch.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Minnesota's Plan For Victor Wembanyama is To Wear-Him-Out: Vince Goodwill

Goodwill said Minnesota kept attacking Wembanyama in Game 1 despite getting blocked 12 times, calling it “a strategy” designed to drain him. The Spurs rookie finished with 11 points, 15 rebounds and 12 blocks, but went 0-for-8 from three. Game 2 brings a new officiating crew after Chris Finch publicly questioned a disputed goaltending call.

By Raahib Singh

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