The New York Times – Sports:
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
Author: Tania Ganguli
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Brittney Griner Goes Home, Pledges WNBA Return and Support for Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix Mercury next season and work to free wrongful detainees outside the United States.
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For Chris Paul, Studying at an H.B.C.U. Was a ‘Natural’ Fit
The New York Times – Sports:
Paul, the star N.B.A. guard, will graduate from Winston-Salem State on Friday, completing an educational journey he started in 2003 and continuing his quest to spotlight Black colleges.
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In L.A. Since the ’80s, the Clippers Are Finally Planting a Flag
The New York Times – Sports:
Superstar players have chosen the oft-overlooked team, whose deep-pocketed owner is betting big — with his own money — that fans will choose it, too.
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The Utah Jazz Are Defying Everyone Who Said They Would Lose
The New York Times – Sports:
Many fans and pundits expected the Utah Jazz to tank this season for a better draft pick next year. Instead, they’re among the best teams in the N.B.A.
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The Secret Is Out on How Good the Grizzlies Can Be
The New York Times – Sports:
The young Memphis Grizzlies aren’t underdogs anymore, and that’s causing some growing pains. But they are confident — and having fun.
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Nets Name Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Vaughn, an assistant coach, was filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.
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Nets Name Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Vaughn, an assistant coach, had been filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.