Basketball

Alex Caruso is the only Thunder player who has been to the NBA Finals, but he didn’t get the full experience, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Although Caruso was a member of the title-winning Lakers team in 2020, the end of that season and the entire playoffs took place in a closed setting at Disney World in Orlando. That meant no fans, no travel and nothing to … [Read more...] about Thunder Notes: Caruso, Daigneault, Alexander-Walker, Finals Odds

In 1996, The Simpsons aired an episode called HomerPalooza. In one scene, Abe Simpson advises a young Homer Simpson who is singing into the mirror with Barney Gumble. “I used to be with it,” Abe says confidently in a flashback, “but then they changed what ‘it’ was. Now, what I’m with isn’t it, and what’s ‘it’ seems weird and scary to me.” Dramatic pause for effect as a … [Read more...] about Mike Conley Still Has “It”

Shams Charania: The New York Knicks requested permission to speak to Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka for their head coaching job, but were denied on both, sources tell ESPN. Knicks could request permission for other current head coaches too. … [Read more...] about Knicks denied chance to speak with Chris Finch, Ime Udoka for head coaching vacancy

The New York Knicks have been denied permission to interview Chris Finch and Ime Udoka. The Knicks formally requested interviews for both head coaches. Finch will remain entrenched with the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Ian Begley first reports that Udoka will remain with the Houston Rockets as has been widely expected. The Knicks could request permission for other head coaches … [Read more...] about Knicks Denied Permission To Interview Chris Finch, Ime Udoka