I regretfully made a mistake in today's story about Stephen Silas breaking down in tears after a game this season. It was inaccurate, I confused details from an emotional news conference in 2021.

Jabari Smith Jr. on dealing with pressure, his difficult start to his rookie season & finding some success recently with the Rockets.Plus the complexity of Austin Reaves’ coming free agency & how possible new rules will affect All-NBA teams:

With evolving philosophies & tightening schedules, new USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill adapting to a kinder, gentler way to build Team USA rosters:

Congrats to coach Rob Senderoff and Kent State for another MAC Championship! Sincere Carry, take your place among Golden Flash greats!

USA Basketball has a deal with Abu Dhabi to bring Team USA for games this summer, another investment by the UAE in American basketball ahead of possible NBA team ownership in future:

The Nuggets dominated clutch time last night in another win, verifying their status as NBA’s best clutch team. Can they buck the trend of that edge disappearing in the playoffs?Plus Bridges’ leap, Middleton’s bench role & Grizzlies big loss:

“You ain’t gonna find greatness on the beach”Monty Williams was breaking out his old school sayings after a heavyweight bout between superstars in Dallas highlighted what might define this season for Suns & Mavs:

Kevin Durant expected to make Suns debut tomorrow per team

Kevin Durant is officially out tomorrow vs. Thunder per Suns.

A version of Team USA is playing in South America to complete the challenging & often thankless task of qualifying for the World CupPlus LeBron James opened Kyrie Irving free agency recruitment at All-Star Game & a surprising halftime revelation