Paul Pierce on what would’ve happened if he and LeBron swapped teams in 2008: “If I was a Cavalier and Bron was on the Celtics, we probably wouldn’t make the playoffs. I’d have been cringing passing to them. At least Bron had confidence in them.”
Victor “The Alien” Wembanyama appears in the official Artemis 2 broadcast to wish the astronauts a safe journey
[Holmes] Aspiration executive who spoke to ESPN said the company discussed an Aspiration-themed Leonard bobblehead… Aspiration officials contacted the Clippers and requested that the company’s name be taken off the bobblehead because it was a plastic item, which ran counter to Aspiration’s climate
[Holmes] ESPN obtained a 19-page contract between Leonard and Aspiration which details several pages of obligations for Leonard with a “beliefs” clause that allowed him an out of certain obligations. Three player agents who do not represent Leonard said the deal is “standard.”
Victor Wembanyama is done for the night with a 40-piece: 41 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST, 3 BLK, 29 MIN
Overheard in Knicks locker room: ‘Nah you not righteous’
[Highlight] The Wizards played an April Fools prank on a fan by pretending he made a blindfolded half-court shot for $10,000 after two earlier contestants missed. He still ended up receiving an autographed jersey and courtside tickets for next season.
[Highlight] Draymond Green employs a unique screening strategy on Victor Wembanyama
Jokic has officially averaged a triple double this season. It’s the second time he has accomplished this in his career.
[Highlight] Goga Bitadze recklessly takes out Jock Landale and sends him to the locker room with a sprained ankle
Its really weird that Kawhi’s no show contract, which Pablo had months ago, is being spun as just a normal contract. The careful language about parts of the contract being normal while minimizing the abnormal “beliefs clause” at the center of the problem is horrible journalism by Baxter Holmes.
[Charania] The Portland Trail Blazers have been fined $100,000 for illegal contact with Yang Hansen two years ago, prior to the 2025 NBA draft – and assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva, have been suspended for a period of time, sources tell ESPN.
Austin Reaves to Luka after he blasted “Texas” during the interview: “You only like it because it says your name”
JJ Redick holding back tears as Pelinka plays a video of his sons congratulating him for 100 wins as a coach
Victor Wembanyama at halftime vs GSW: 27 pts, 13 reb, 10⁄14 fg, +19, 19 minutes
In 620 games, Jarrett Allen has never worn any shoe but Kyrie 3’s, but that may soon come to an end: “I’m on my last pair. As I find them online, I buy them as soon as I can, but I haven’t found a new pair in the last 1 1⁄2 years. So, the run might be over.”
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama banks in the fadeaway jumper to give him back-to-back 40+ point games. In 29 minutes, Wembanyama gets 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 3 blocks against the Warriors.
The NBA will almost certainly go an entire decade without an American MVP
Jokic becomes second player ever to average a triple double in back to back seasons!
The Jays dominate in the win in Miami: JB with 43 points, 3 rebounds, 7 ast on 17-29 shooting, 4-10 from 3, 5-7 at the line. JT: his first triple double of the season with 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists.
[Lorenzi] Jaden Ivey reportedly told the Bulls’ head of player performance on March 25 that Jesus healed his knee and he was ready to play, He underwent an MRI the next day, and Chicago shut him down for the season.
[Post Game Thread] The San Antonio Spurs (58-18) defeat the Golden State Warriors (36-40), 127-113.
Last night, the Grizzlies had one of the worst rebounding games in NBA history. Even with Mitchell Robinson not playing for the Knicks, the Grizzlies managed only 20 total rebounds. In 79 NBA seasons, only 5 teams have ever had fewer rebounds in a game.
Paolo Banchero in a blowout loss to the Hawks: 11 points, 3 assists, 3 turnovers on 33% shooting
Victor Wembanyama in the 1st half against the Warriors: 27 PTS, 13 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK, +19, 17 MIN
Ousmane Dieng Shows Potential with 36 PTS, 7 RBS, 10 AST vs. Rockets
Marc Stein: “This Lakers team, if they finish 3rd in the West, it’s a massive overachievement that Luka has dragged them to. I don’t think Luka’s case is being looked at properly. First of all, he’s been much better defensively than advertised, but offensively, he’s been even more otherworldly”
OKC Rookie C Thomas Sorber Slept Through a Team Meeting & the Thunder Filled His Truck With Packing Peanuts
[Highlight] Nickeli Alexander-Walker puts Paolo Banchero with a savvy spin move, changes direction, and scores the beautiful layup (with replays)
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama recovers the ball and banks in the shot - 41 points.
Two straight games with 41 points for Wemby.
[Highlight] NAW, the MIP frontrunner, with moves on Banchero on his way to another efficient 30 pt game
[Highlight] Jayson Tatum sidesteps the screen and buries the 3-pointer. He has a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists early in the 4th quarter.
Weird stat: Paolo Banchero in 2025-26 is averaging his exact career averages in points, fouls, turnovers, and blocks per game
In their last 10 games: OKC is 9-1, SA is 9-1, LAL is 9-1, DEN is 8-2
Victor Wembanyama reflects on what it’s like to play against guys he watched growing up.
Nick Wright on Luka vs. SGA: ““It’s just what I believe, I think Luka is better than Shai. They played once in the playoffs, Luka won. If you put Luka in SGA spot, Thunder are the favorites still. I think he (SGA) might be in the category of Steve Nash who won back to back MVPs but wasn’t the best.”
[Post Game Thread] The Atlanta Hawks (44-33) dominate the Orlando Magic (40-36) 130-101 behind NAW’s 32 point performance. Atlanta finishes 4-0 against Orlando this season
Luka Doncic breaks Kobe Bryant’s record for most points scored in a month for a Los Angeles Laker
Jamal Murray goes 10⁄16 from 3 to finish with 37 against the Jazz, now shooting 43.8% on the year
[Post Game Thread] The Boston Celtics (50-25) defeat the Miami Heat (40-36), 147-129.
[Highlight] Jaylen Brown was in his bag last night. 43 points, 7 assists.
Atlanta Hawks Pre-All Star Break: 26-30 and 19th in Net Rating | Atlanta Hawks Post-All Star Break: 18-3 and 1st in Net Rating
Amin Elhassan on modern tanking: “Once upon a time, tanking wore the disguise of ‘player development’…But we’ve reached the point where we’re not just sitting vets: we’re sitting Alex Sarr, Trey Johnson…What are we doing?”
[Injury] Goga Bitadze grabs and pulls Jock Landale hard to the floor, while Landale was in mid-air, causing him to get injured (with replays). Tre Maddox takes down Dyson Daniels to the floor with a tackle. Landale splits the free throws and headed to the locker room again. Goga ejected Daniels tech
Nickeil Alexander-Walker in another dominant win against the Prison Magic: 32pts, 5reb, 1 assist, 2 stls on 11⁄16 shooting (5-9 from 3)
[Highlight] Christian Braun manages to catch Jamal Murray’s alley-oop pass off the glass and dunks it (with replays)
[Highlight] Jordan Clarkson uses his healing powers to fix OG Anunoby after he tweaked his wrist going for a loose ball
[Highlight] One little passionate Grizzlies fan is carrying the energy for Memphis, screaming at the Knicks every single time they go to the free throw line