On David Adelman and his wild ride from NBA ball boy to leading the Denver Nuggets. www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

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...

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...

Cronin and Billups are coming back and the Blazers celebrate progress www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/619... Ryan Gomes lost a friend to cardiac arrest. How the NBA vet responded is still saving lives.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/619... It took 22 years, but a full-circle moment transpired before Wednesday’s Blazers-Knicks game.

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...

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...

First snow for my little girl.

On Chauncey Billups and what has been happening behind the scenes during their dramatic turnaround: www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

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...

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...

Meet our new baby girl, Charley. ❤️🎄❤️

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...

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...

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...

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.