On David Adelman and his wild ride from NBA ball boy to leading the Denver Nuggets. www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
David Adelman grew up in a coaching family. Now leading the Nuggets, this is 'his time'
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Jason Quick
@jwquick.bsky.social
Based in Portland, I write about people and sports for The Athletic.
With Gregg Popovich's retirement, the game has lost what many of his peers consider one of — if not the — greatest coach in NBA history. He found success with a fiery and direct approach, but not without unwavering compassion and care. "Pop is a generational leader."
Players and coaches who've worked with Gregg Popovich spoke with @jwquick.bsky.social about the coach's impact. www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
As Gregg Popovich steps away from coaching, here’s what made Spurs great a ‘generational leader’
Players said Gregg Popovich's fiery and direct approach worked because he also showed unwavering compassion and care about them as people.
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Incredible work by our entire staff on this year's anonymous player poll. More than one third of the NBA - 158 players 👀- weighed in on MVP, 'Face of the league,' overrated/underrated, coaching, officiating and other league issues, at @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Anonymous NBA player poll 2025: MVP pick? Most overrated? Too many 3s? Shorten the season?
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Cronin and Billups are coming back and the Blazers celebrate progress www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...
The Trail Blazers are excited about finally being mediocre. Here's why
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/619... Ryan Gomes lost a friend to cardiac arrest. How the NBA vet responded is still saving lives.
An NBA player lost a friend to cardiac arrest. How he responded is still saving lives
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/619... It took 22 years, but a full-circle moment transpired before Wednesday’s Blazers-Knicks game.
Knicks assistant Maurice Cheeks watches national anthem singer nail performance 22 years later
On Wednesday, Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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The whispers about Scoot Henderson being a bust have quieted. The urgency for the Blazers to find a point guard to lead their rebuild has eased. The key? Henderson quieting his mind, writes @jwquick.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
On Blazers’ point guard Scoot Henderson, and what’s behind his improved play: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Scoot Henderson quieted his mind — and his game got louder
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In the past year, Toumani Camara and Scoot Henderson have shared a vision. “We are going to be great together … and we are going to do it here, in Portland,’” Henderson said. On an important friendship fueling the Blazers’ rebuild: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara and their secret dream for the Trail Blazers
The budding friendship between second-year players Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara includes a vow: Being great together ... in Portland.
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On Chauncey Billups and what has been happening behind the scenes during their dramatic turnaround: www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
Chauncey Billups and the 4 meetings that sparked a Trail Blazers’ turnaround
The Blazers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, where behind the scenes, their coach has held a series of meetings to inspire change.
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For the past month I have asked opponents about the defense of Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara. They painted a portrait of a tough, annoying and relentless defender. www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...
Toumani Camara ‘doesn’t give up’: What opponents see in Trail Blazers’ young defender
Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.
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JJ Redick's first two assistant hires, Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, brought a blend of experience, knowledge and credibility. Then someone sent him a video. @jwquick.bsky.social on an infamous NBA brawl that's become part of these Lakers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
After a horrible injury to Taylor Hendricks, the Utah Jazz are discovering the meaning and value of coach Will Hardy’s “Show Love” mantra. “It reminds you that there’s a lot more to this than dribbling and shooting.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
A Jazz player broke his leg in a game. How his teammates stepped up to 'show love'
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Which NBA teams have the best front offices? We asked 40 team execs that question. One team won by a landslide; 21 received votes. With @johnhollinger.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social, at @theathletic.bsky.social The inaugural NBA Front Office Rankings www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...
What are the Top 10 front offices in NBA? Here’s how 40 executives and coaches voted
The defending champion Celtics are near the top of the list, but they didn't finish first because no one could catch the runaway winner.
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Spent a couple days around the Orlando Magic while working on another article. By the time I left, I was moved by the vibe and felt compelled to write. On a special friendship: www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr.’s special friendship sets tone for Orlando Magic
Suggs' viral comforting of a crying Carter Jr. went deeper than it appeared. And it reveals what makes the Magic special.
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In September, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would address NBA expansion at some point this season. Where does Seattle fit in those plans? Will the SuperSonics return? @jwquick.bsky.social with more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/583...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/583... On the unique bond between Seattle and the SuperSonics, and why so many are fighting for the NBA to return to the Emerald city.
Will NBA expansion bring the SuperSonics back to Seattle? ‘There’s just too much karma’
News that the league would address expansion at some point this season prompted an already simmering movement in Seattle to bubble over.
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