[Mat Ishbia] I am 100% behind Devin Booker here. Last night was not a good look for our league. (…) When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable.
Dillon Brooks refers to SGA as ‘frail’ after Game 2: “This is the playoffs, a man’s game. I used to watch this back when Michael Jordan was playing…when LeBron was younger, just physical basketball. I don’t get why all the dropping, the falling and the flopping and flailing…”
[Andrews] Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for the Lakers Game 3 in Houston
[Michael Shapiro] “It’s on him to find ways to get himself involved and get to his spots without the double team. Just because he’s getting double teamed, we still need him to be KD, you know?”
[Charania] BREAKING: The Milwaukee Bucks and Taylor Jenkins are finalizing a deal to make Jenkins the franchise’s new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Jenkins, a Bucks assistant in 2018-19, went 250-214 and made three postseasons across six seasons in Memphis.
The NBA is becoming unwatchable due to refs
[Charania] Thunder’s Jalen Williams has sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
[Post Game Thread] The Atlanta Hawks (2-1) defeat the New York Knicks (1-2), 109-108!
[Ford] Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith will graduate from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University during spring 2026 commencement, earning a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies–applied cultural thought from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
[Dave McMenamin] Deandre Ayton: “I’m about to show the world I can guard 1 through 5. … I thought it was going to be a secret weapon, but I’ve been practicing it and having multiple reps guarding the best players in the league on isolations. And the confidence is way up there”
[ESPN] Kevin Durant is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 3 with a left ankle sprain
Pablo Torre responds to Victim Impact Statement from Steve Ballmer
Devin Booker on the tech he got: “It’s definitely something that has to be looked into. I heard Caruso tell them to call the tech and he ended up doing it. In my 11 years, I haven’t called a ref out by name, but James was terrible tonight, through and through.
Zach Harper on Tom Dundon: “He talked to the St. Louis University coach [Josh Schertz]. He allegedly offered ‘Hey man, one million dollars. Come be an NBA head coach.’ And the coach said ‘I make more than that at St. Louis…’“
Mikal “5 Firsts” Bridges tonight in Game 3 vs Atlanta Hawks: 21 MIN | 0 PTS | 1 REB | 0-3 FG | 0-2 3PT
AJ Dybantsa announces he will stay in college and take up to 4 years to finish his degree online as he officially declares for the NBA Draft
[Haynes] Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) will not play tonight in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, league sources tell me.
[Highlight] The Knicks can’t get a shot off on the final possession, Hawks win!
Bobby Portis: “OKC gets a lot of whistles, especially Shai. He’ll big shoulder you and still get a foul… It’s the playoffs, nobody feels sorry for you… but I feel for Devin Booker.”
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in March 1975: “Jerry Loeber sets a standard for ineptitude for referees that is unequaled. They fine you when you say things about officials. I want to take the big step. I may need a lawyer. But that guy is the most inept official in the league.”
Jonathan Kuminga in the win: 21⁄4 on 9⁄13 FG
[Highlight] Okongwu with the monster putback dunk and then a block on the other side
[Highlight] Charania: Victor Wembanyama’s symptoms did not worsen and he was able to do cardio work yesterday. He is hopeful to travel with the team to Portland and his status for game 3 is in question
Mikal Bridges with a no-show: 0 points 0/3fg, 1 rebound, 2 assists. -26 in critical game 3 loss to Atlanta
Jeremy Lin preaching the use of ATOs.
[Lowlight] Everyone tries to figure out why Devin Booker received a tech
[Highlights] Chet Holmgren, great headsnap
[Highlight] Jalen Brunson turns the ball over in the last possession and the Hawks win the Knicks, go up 2-1 in the series!
[McMenamin] “I’ve gotten that a lot. … I understand it. … I’m definitely looking a little bit more, I think I need to with guys out” - Luke Kennard, who is averaging 25 pts in the series and shooting 17-of-26 (65.4%), on the calls for him to shoot even more
[Highlight] CJ McCollum gives the Hawks a lead with 12.5s remaining
[The Athletic] Aspiration co-founder “substantially assisted” the NBA’s investigation into possible cap circumvention by the LA Clippers, according to the attorney leading the investigation. Sanberg refused to cooperate with Ballmer’s lawyers, who say the information provided is suspect.
De’Aaron on the Blazers physicality: “If they’re gonna be officiated and let them be physical just let us be physical back”
Full video of Devin Booker criticizing the officiating following Game 2 (Two minutes)
[Highlight] The Atlanta Hawks show great defense and get the final stop to secure a Game 3 win over the New York Knicks 109-108. They take a 2-1 series lead.
[Highlight] CJ McCollum hits the big jumper to give the Hawks the lead!
Spurs have never won a title without going 1-1 in the first round
Alperen Sengun on the Lakers: “We are beating them in every category except making shots.”
SGA on Dillion Brooks criticizing the way he plays: “I can’t control what Dillon or anybody eIse on the other side is gonna complain about. All I can do is try to go out there and win basketball games for my team”
New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon allegedly offered SLU head coach Josh Schertz $1M to become the head coach in Portland. Schertz reportedly declined the offer, telling Dundon: “I make more than that at St. Louis. What are you doing?”
Mannix: “I can’t wait till next week. I’m gonna have some more stuff [about Dundon] nailed down. Some of the stuff that I’ve been hearing is, like, insane-level cheap-ery.”
[Highlight] Devin Booker is called for the charge on Caruso as he makes an “unnatural move into his face”
Jalen Johnson in the WIN vs the Knicks to take a 2-1 series lead: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 1 block on 8-19 FG, 2 in 38 minutes
Kuminga is Playable
[Khobi Price] Luka Doncic going through light shooting at the Lakers’ practice facility before the team heads to Houston
The ghost of icy Trae watching the Knicks lose Game 3
[Highlight] Every Foul Called Against Thunder vs Suns Game 2 April 22, 2026
Kuminga after one quarter: 4-4 from the field, 2-2 from 3, 10 points. Also has 2 rebounds, all of the above in just 4 minutes.
Mikal Bridges through 3 quarters vs the Hawks, 0 points