Well, they almost made history. Maybe that’s even more frustrating, that the Celtics got to the precipice of doing something no team has done before, Jayson Tatum rolled his ankle, and the whole run came crashing down with him. The Celtics season is over, blown out in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals by …
Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next? Read More »
It’s been a little over a week since the Lakers’ season ended. What’s the latest with LeBron James’ future? Who could the Lakers target in free agency? What are some of the various offseason paths? Is there a walk-away point with Rui Hachimura? What does D’Angelo Russell’s free-agent market look like? Let’s dive into part …
This is the digital version of The Bounce.If you want it earlier, start every day with The Bounce delivered to your inbox. Sign up here. Isn’t it exhausting to have a burner account and a real account? Officiating Twitter? Burner-Gate feels real What is a burner account, you ask? Merriam-Webster defines “burner account” (yes, there is …
NBA ref burner account controversy (explained) and grades for coaches hired Read More »
Over the weekend, the Milwaukee Bucks completed their first big decision of the offseason and decided to make Adrian Griffin their new head coach. But while the decision has been made, the team has yet to make it official. So, while we wait on the official announcement and the introductory press conference to follow, let’s …
What should the Bucks do about Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez? Read More »
With Immanuel Quickley coming off a breakout season in which he was the runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year, it seemed like a given that the Knicks would be looking to extend the guard for the long term before he becomes a restricted free agent at the end of next season. However, that might …
Knicks planning to make low ball offer to Immanuel Quickley: Report Read More »
Let me start out by saying this argument isn’t a referendum on Jaylen Brown’s value as a player, at least in a vacuum. He’s a wonderful and deserving All-NBA talent, but that’s, unfortunately, only a piece of the picture. With the new collective bargaining agreement and its prohibitive second tax apron looming, the decision whether …
The Nuggets’ star center hasn’t won a ring (yet), but his offensive postseason stats place him alongside—and often ahead of—basketball’s greatest legends By Zach Kram on May 31, 2023 8:41 am The NBA’s career playoff leaderboard is littered with the names of the best players in league history. Michael Jordan has the points-per-game crown. Magic …
Nikola Jokic Is Already One of the Best NBA Playoff Performers Ever Read More »
No amount of due diligence can let you know how a first-time head coach is going to fare. You can talk to his or her former bosses, players, people in both the pro and con camps, family members, on and on: If you have not seen that person in charge, there are some things that …
Raptors head coaching candidates: Finding a dark horse for Toronto’s priorities Read More »
The top of this NBA Draft seems to have quickly organized itself into tiers. Tier 1, by himself, is Victor Wembanyama, whose entry into the NBA is the most anticipated since LeBron James. There haven’t been many players his height in history — somewhere between 7-foot-3 and 7-5 depending on what measurement you believe — …
By any reasonable measure, the New York Knicks knocked the 2022-23 season out of the park. They won 47 games, a 10-game improvement, and a first-round playoff series after signing Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $104 million deal over the summer, which was its own kind of home run. These are not the type of …
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