I’m not the face of the NBA
INDIANAPOLIS — Not 20 seconds had passed since the end of Nikola Jokic’s news conference when the dark curtain behind Luka Doncic’s adjacent media session parted, revealing a 6-foot-11 figure. …
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If Patrick Mahomes can pull off repeat, so can Nikola Jokic
The greats keep receipts in the wallet. Legends keep them in the soul, a pilot light for payback. “I saw things this afternoon that I haven’t seen before from the …
Explaining my 2024 NBA All-Star Game starter ballot
NEW YORK — About 36 hours after I submitted my ballot for All-Star starters last week, I was walking across that obnoxious for-display-only basketball court in the middle of the …
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon included on USA Basketball pool of finalists for 2024 Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS — Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was included in a USA Basketball pool of 41 finalists for the 2024 Olympic team released Tuesday. Twelve players on the list will make …
Deep dive into ‘down to earth’ Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant
The Phoenix Suns superstar talked with The Republic about several topics starting with his need to say he doesn’t want to be traded after reports of frustration with the franchise. …
5 reasons Nuggets have top-10 defense in NBA nearing season mid-point
The Nuggets were ranked No. 8 in the NBA in team defensive rating heading into Friday night, allowing 112.6 points per 100 possessions at the 36-game mark of the season. …
Nikola Jokic on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “He’s a problem”
Prompted by the probing interviewer known as “Curious Mike” in a rare podcast appearance made public this week, Nikola Jokic still politely swerved away from giving a straight answer to …
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker frustrated with Suns’ Big 3 in turmoil
Is Kevin Durant’s latest attempt at winning as part of a Big 3 going to be worse than his last? After a disappointing Nets run with Kyrie Irving and James …
Joel Embiid powers the Philadelphia 76ers past the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers used a big fourth quarter to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves for …
Julius Randle’s efficiency vision is becoming a Knicks reality
PHOENIX — Julius Randle’s stated goal before the season, as he outlined during training camp in Charleston, S.C., was to be a more efficient offensive player. It looked like a …