[Highlight] Bill Simmons on Rockets poor chemistry & body language: Sengun makes this INSANE block at the buzzer to preserve the tie and send the game to overtime, one of the best plays of his career, he busts his lip on the floor. None of his teammates celebrate or even seem to acknowledge him.
[NBA on Prime] LeBron James asking which Bron was checking in.
[NBA.com] NBA MVP Ladder: 1. Victor Wembanyama 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3. Nikola Jokić
Zach Lowe yesterday on the MVP Race (paraphrasing): “Either Wemby, SGA, Jokic, or Luka are going to somehow end up 4th in MVP voting, and it’s going to be a travesty no matter who it is”
Jaylen Brown “Lu Dort smacked me upside the head like I’m one of his grandkids.”
Luka this month 36.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.3 steals, 0.7 blocks on 61.7 TS% with a 12-2 record
[Charania] The NBA presented three comprehensive anti-tanking concepts to its Board of Governors on Wednesday, with modifications expected to each before a formal vote in May, per ESPN sources.
ESPN “Knueppel should win the Rookie of the Year award, and for as well as Flagg has played, the decision shouldn’t be that close.”
Hornets center Moussa Diabate on if he’s ever been in a car driven by LaMelo Ball: “Hell nah. Never will.”
[Highlight] A fan tries to hit the high arc shot from over the backboard and hits the back of Kon Knuppel’s head (with a replay)
Atlanta Hawks are 14-2 since trading for Gabe Vincent
The Hornets Are On Their Way to the Most Improbable Mid-Season Turnaround in NBA History
[Charania] Adam Silver on tanking: “There is an aspect of team building that is called a genuine rebuild, a rebuild with integrity.” An in-depth breakdown of the new proposed lottery changes:
[Highlight] Kon Knueppel hits his 250th 3-pointer of the season
[NBC] NBA HOFer George Gervin Is Challenging Bears QB Caleb Williams’ Effort to Secure Trademark Protection for the Term “Iceman”
Only approximately 3% of male names in the U.S. start with the letter “K”. However, 4 of the 5 top scorers in NBA history start with K: Karl, Kobe, Kareem, and Kevin. The only exception is King James.
Bill Simmons questions whether Giannis is still a top 5 player and doesn’t think teams should trade all their assets for him: “He doesn’t play… He’s closer to Embiid than Jokic. He doesn’t play. He gets hurt all the time. He’s hurt all the time. I would be really scared about this”
Impressive stat: DeMar DeRozan has played 60 or more games every single season of his career (17 years). Averaging over 30mpg for his career
[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (39-34) defeat the New York Knicks (48-26), 114-103.
Charlotte Hornets have played 32 games with the starting lineup of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabaté. Of those 32 games, they are 27 and 5.
Timberwolves fan politely tells the Rockets players how they feel after Houston gave up the largest OT lead in league history (up 13 points)
[Highlight] LeBron claps back at fan that points out his hair loss during a game.
[Highlight] Mitchell Robinson explains his rebounding philosophy to 2nd year center Ariel Hukporti and how being sidelined with injuries helped him learn different players’ tendencies when their shot misses
It’s true: either Wemby, Luka, SGA, or Jokic will not even finish in the top 3 for MVP. But how about the fact that either Mitch Johnson (Spurs), Bickerstaff (Pistons), Mazzula (Celtics), and Charles Lee (Hornets) will not even finish in the top 3 for COTY. Great coaching performances all around.
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the fastest ever to make 250 3s - in only 72 games
SGA says he’s glad that the Spurs are challenging the Thunder for 1st place: “Personally speaking, I like it. Last year, I had too much time off before the playoffs, so I think I was a little bit rusty going to the playoffs. I just love to play, so I’ll get a chance to go out there and play.”
[Bill Simmons] ‘I think this has been one of the worst coaching jobs of the year. Ime makes no adjustments, the vibes are awful…I don’t think he likes the team.’
[Vardon] If a team, under new rules, was still found by NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s office to be tanking, the commissioner would either be able to take away that team’s draft pick, move it to the end of the lottery or first round and also increase fines into the millions of dollars.
At age 22, Victor Wembanyama is already anchoring lineups with an on-court net rating that surpasses peak seasons from LeBron, Shaq, Kobe and other all time greats, with significant room for team context to improve.
Spurs are +26.3 when Victor Wembanyama is on the court since ASB
Kon Knueppel is on fire tonight against the Knicks: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, +15 (9⁄14 FG, 6⁄10 3PT)
How does a team like kings supposed to improve under new proposed anti-tank measures?
The NBA has a problem with what counts as an assist or not. All of these shots were attributed as assists to Jokic, but are they really when the other player is creating everything himself?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Every time you play a Boston Celtics, you get a playoff feel… No matter who’s out there. They’re super well-coached. They have really good players… It’s a game that you see where you really are and they test you. We got a test tonight; we didn’t pass it.”
Dear Adam Silver, There is no tanking problem. There is, however, a gambling and officiating epidemic.
Reaves on Luka beating him for 1 hole in golf: “I let him win. It’s a confidence thing. We need him at his best at 7 o’clock at night.” Reporter: “Your brother didn’t let you win when you were a kid.” Reaves: “That’s why I’m nicer than him. I had learned the hard way and so I keep my friends happy.”
Julian Reese (brother of 2-time WNBA rebounding champ Angel Reese) had 27 points and 17 rebounds last night. Since being promoted from the G-league, he has tied Shaq as the fastest player to ever reach 60 rebounds in their career.
[Highlight] LaMelo Ball with back to back 3s, the rebound, and the assist to Kon Knueppel, who hits a 3 of his own.
Knicks timeout
Impact Metrics Applied to the 2025-26 MVP Race
Since the start of February Kevin Durant is averaging 3.6 turnovers per game, only Jokic and Giddey average more.
[Highlight] Charles Lee works extra hard in order to get the timeout
[Highlight] LaMelo Ball passes to Grant Williams in the paint, who continues with the over the head tap pass to in mid-air to Moussa Diabaté for the dunk (with replays)
How is Scott Foster still allowed to referee in the NBA?
The best tanking solution: No team owning their own 1st round pick?
Pistons are 9-3 without Cade this season.
[Highlight] Miles Bridges with the sledgehammer dagger dunk with his off hand - Hornets win (with replays). With many replays.
LaMelo Ball recieves MVP chants, and the Hornets mascot brought some tissues for the Knicks fans in the arena
[Askounis] Goldsberry: “I actually heard there’s a mystery team. I called around as part of this exercise to see who were potentially desperate places for Giannis to land. And somebody who knows stuff told me that Orlando has actually been very active in seeking out Giannis Antetokounmpo’s services”
Jalen Duren with 30 points (10-12 FG) 10 rebounds 7 assists 2 blocks 2 steals in win vs Pelicans