8 minutes ago

Stephen A. Smith: The Knicks Sent a Title-Contender Message

Smith said New York’s 137-98 Game 1 rout of Philadelphia showed what title contenders do against tired teams. “You are supposed to put your foot on their neck and handle your business,” he said. Smith said it is “just one game,” and he won't overreact, but added the Knicks sent a clear message by blowing out the 76ers.

By Raahib Singh

10 minutes ago

Rajon Rondo and Darvin Ham Among Pelicans Head Coaching Finalists

New Orleans is deliberating between four coaching finalists, per Sam Amick: Darvin Ham, Steve Hetzel, Sean Sweeney and Rajon Rondo. Ham is a Bucks associate head coach, Rondo a coaching associate there. "Mosley has long been believed to be a possible candidate if he became available," Amick wrote, and Orlando just fired Mosley today after five seasons.

By Adit Pujari

3 minutes ago

Kendrick Perkins Certain Spurs Won't Win the Series Following Game 1 Loss

"I know I picked the San Antonio Spurs to win the championship, and I'm gonna say right now that I was wrong," Perkins said. He flipped his pick after Game 1 — Minnesota won 104-102 despite Wembanyama's postseason-record 12 blocks, with Edwards returning from injury to score 18 off the bench. "They're not going to win this series."

By Adit Pujari

27 minutes ago

LeBron James Says Sharing Playoff Minutes With Bronny Felt Like a Script

James said playing meaningful postseason minutes with his son gave him a rare pause. “I kind of blanked out for a little bit,” he said after throwing Bronny a lob and watching him hit a three. James said the moment let him “accepted and relished” playing as a dad, teammate, and Lakers leader at 41.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

WNBA Commissioner Puts Out Statement For Tina Charles' Retirement

Charles, 37, retires as the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, second all-time leading scorer, a league MVP, and unanimous Rookie of the Year in 2010. “Tina has defined excellence and consistency,” Cathy Engelbert said. The commissioner also praised her Hopey’s Heart Foundation work, two Dawn Staley Community Leadership Awards, and her standard as “a leader, a teammate, and a champion.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

LeBron James Says Game 6 vs Rockets Was About Composure, Not Panic

James said Houston’s push from 3-0 to 3-2 added “nerves and anxiety,” but he embraced his role as L.A.’s leader before Game 6. “We’re here for a reason,” he told teammates. James said he focused on breathing confidence into the group, setting the tone, limiting mistakes, and helping the Lakers finally “put together a complete game.”

By Raahib Singh

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