A young Raptors fan having fun last night
[Bill Simmons] “I don’t wanna defend the Heat, cause I hate the Heat—but it’s crazy they won’t have that pick cause they traded for Rozier who was under a gambling investigation and the other team didn’t tell them. They should get the pick back… I’ve never seen the league fuck over a team like this”
[MacMahon] Every time Dort watches film, Paul pops into his mind. That’s because Dort still uses the iPad that Paul bought for him… Paul made sure that Dort had access to Second Spectrum, a subscription service used by NBA teams, and tutored him on how to filter clips by using specific searches
[Charania] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending right foot procedure to address lingering discomfort, sources tell me and Tim MacMahon. Lively, who played 7 games this season, is expected to make a full recovery.
[Lebron James] on Steven Adams: “When you play Houston, one of the main focuses is Steven Adams. You need the whole team, plus the bench, and the coaching staff, and your security team to box him out.”
[Jalen Brunson] on whether he prefers blackjack, poker, or roulette: “I don’t gamble. It’s probably a good thing I don’t gamble right? Probably shouldn’t say anything about gambling.”
[Basketball Reference] Maps of the most viewed player and team pages in all 50 states and Canada in 2025
Tracy McGrady casually shows off his smooth handles on NBA Showtime.
Anthony Edwards vs. Lily Zhang
[Fischer] “From my conversations with people around Milwaukee and around the Antetokounmpo brothers — The writing is on the wall. We are in this position now because Giannis’ agent told the Bucks this past summer, that they were going to reevaluate things about 20 games into the year.”
[Michael Redd] Breaking down my favorite game: 45 vs Kobe at Staples. Nobody paid me to make this. No soft drinks, and no betting companies. Just a labor of love because basketball’s given me everything. If it connects with a few hoopheads, that’s enough. Still figuring this “content” thing out
Jalen Brunson responds to Josh Hart’s claim that he would be a terrible New York Mayor: “If I was mayor whoever stole Josh’s watches in New York City I would make sure they walk free”
There are currently 7 teams on pace to meet Phils Jacksons ‘40 wins before 20 losses’ rule, 5 in the west and 2 in the East
Desmond Bane on advancing to NBA Cup Semifinals: “I just lost $35,000. I gotta go get it back somehow.”
Anthony Edwards is left astonished during a drill by Lily Zhang
Rob Dillingham might be the worst rotational player in the NBA this season
[Highlight] Desmond Bane is having words in mid-court with Norman Powell and then starts clapping, passionately. Jamahl Mosley screaming trying to get him to stop Magic win
Desmond “Fuck Them Picks” Bane in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals Win vs the Heat: 37 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST | 1 STL | 14⁄24 FG | 6⁄9 3FG | 3⁄3 FT | 73% TS
[Highlight] KAT with a MONSTROUS slam after finding the open lane
[NBA] Kia Rookie Ladder: Cooper Flagg leapfrogs Kon Knueppel for No. 1
So many playing card names in the NBA right now
[Amick] Steve Ballmer, man, he has just got this inexplicable, in my opinion, borderline insane addiction to this group… the level of scrutiny and distraction that has come from that partnership with Kawhi has been so problematic, but Steve has never wavered in his loyalty to Kawhi
[Mavs Film Room] Exclusive: Dwight Powell is likely to retire at the end of this season, league sources tell Mavs Film Room.
There are currently 17 NBA players averaging 25 points per game - half of the league has one. In 2012-2013, that number was 5. There are currently 33 players averaging 20, compared to 11 players in 2013
[Blake Griffin] on Karl-Anthony Towns: “He was in a slump to start the season, but ever since he learned he could pass to himself things changed”
[The Athletic] Which NBA teams have the best front offices? Here’s how 36 executives voted
[Highlight] Red Panda halftime performance tonight - Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks, at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto. With replays of some of her moves.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart most annoying habits
Girl Dad and Western Conference Player of the Week Jamal Murray
[OC] [Tech] I built a “Spoiler-Free” NBA Excitement Rater for non-US fans. Seeking feedback on the volatility algorithm logic.
Jalen Brunson explains why he thinks the Knicks are playing well ever since Josh Hart’s return to the starting lineup
Grayson Allen with the gather step pump fake euro step-through middy floater
British sideline reporter causes OG Anunoby’s accent to come out
JJ Redick on playing in the social media era: “They read every single good and bad thing about them. They’ll feel ‘bad’ if they play poorly and ‘good’ if they play well because of what people will say about them. So getting guys to feel neutral, with some consistency every day is difficult.”
Michael Jordan laughed at a fan playing music as he exited the courthouse earlier
[Greene] “I’m actually at peace with everything,” he (Chris Paul) says. “More than anything, I’m excited about being around and getting a chance to play a small role in whatever anything looks like next.”
Josh Hart since entering Knicks starting lineup: 16.5 pts, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 2 steals per game on 69% TS. Knicks 8-1 in timespan
LeBron James when asked about the best and most complete season of his career: “The 2018 season I felt like I could do no wrong on the basketball floor, I felt like every time I stepped on the floor I really could do everything I wanted to do.”
[Bontemps] Sources told ESPN that the Heat were not aware of the NBA’s investigation when they traded for Rozier, whom they acquired for a 2027 lottery-protected first-round pick.. Hornets, when asked by ESPN whether they were aware of the league’s investigation before the trade, declined to comment
The Raptors and Heat have both lost 4 games in a row since the “top 3 seeds in the East are the Pistons, Raptors, and Heat” post a week ago. Outside of Cleveland, the East is slowly returning to preseason expectations as the Knicks are up to 2nd and Magic up to 4th.
[Highlight] The New York Knicks defeat the Raptors 117-101 and reach the NBA’s Cup semifinals and Las Vegas for their first time in their franchise’s history.
The Knicks were only team in the NBA to reach the Cup quarterfinals in all three years of the event
Ian Begley: NYK is 145-87 w/Brunson on floor… Obviously, no player is above criticism game by game… Will Brunson’s Knicks teams ultimately win an NBA title? We’ll find out in due time. But don’t take for granted what you’re seeing from Brunson as he and the organization pursue that goal.
Derik Queen is the first rookie since Michael Jordan to lead a game in points, rebounds, assists and blocks.
Rich Paul suggests that the Milwaukee Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for his client Jalen Johnson: “If I’m the Bucks, I’m looking at young player, high character, high talent, high IQ. I’m calling Atlanta. I want Jalen Johnson. He’s from Milwaukee.”
Kings superfan on his heated exchange with Zach LaVine
[Post Game Thread] The Orlando Magic (14-10) defeat the Miami Heat (14-10), 117-108 behind 37 from Bane
Jayson Tatum playing some 1v1s at the Celtics practice facility
Why Jaylen Brown’s Leap Is The Perfect Situation For A Post Achilles Tear Jayson Tatum