Is it time to think about Josh Minott as part of the Nets’ young core?
[ad_1] The Nets are knee-deep in a rebuild with the youngest roster in the NBA. In the midst of that youth movement, with all eyes focused on the Nets’ haul of first-round rookies, they could be overlooking the best player of the lot: Josh Minott. The Nets’ lack of a young star to build around […]
The Knicks are still trying to reach the Celtics’ level — one year after they thought they arrived
[ad_1] So much for finally breaking through last year. So much for basically putting the Celtics on the brink even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in Game 4 of the second round, for beating Boston in their first playoff matchup since 2013, for — despite their inability to beat the Celtics consistently during the […]
What’s behind the Knicks disconnect between Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Brown
[ad_1] CLEVELAND — At this point, you have to pick a side. Or assign blame. The system or KAT? KAT or Mike Brown? They’ve left us no choice. Earlier this season, their messaging, if not the results, reflected congruity. The Knicks’ new offensive system, predicated on pace and conceptual basketball over playcalling, was the problem. […]
How Team USA battled chaos, nerves and expectations to win the ultimate OIympic prize
[ad_1] Blue gloves and hockey sticks flew in the air like confetti. Hilary Knight skated toward the red, white and blue mosh pit on the ice after Megan Keller’s epic game-winning goal in overtime. The U.S. women’s hockey team, the heavy favorites to win it all at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, ultimately did what […]