Arturas Karnisovas did the Simpsons meme

As a queer person covering the Bulls, the team’s response to Jaden Ivey's homophobic comments came as a relief. But the guard’s beliefs — and willingness to vocalize them — were not a surprise. If Artūras Karnišovas can’t vet his trades, why should he continue running the Bulls front office?

Luka Garza is always moving. Doing exercises during timeouts while everyone else is chilling.

Matas Buzelis beating Victor Wembanyama 1-on-1

Hugo Gonzalez sprinted to the bench and punched a folding chair twice after giving up this basket to Nickeil Alexander-Walker

I asked Joe Mazzulla what winning COTY would mean to him. "I think it's a stupid award. They shouldn't have it. It's more about the players. It's more about the work that the staff puts in. It's that simple, and I don't ever want to be asked or talk about it again."

(1/2) More scouting reports for players tonight! We've got: -Labaron Philon: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/... -Cameron Boozer: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/... -Jeremy Fears: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

Labaran Philon bagwork

If you don't know much about the star players tonight, check out my scouting reports for @sportingnews.com 👇 Braden Smith: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/... Bennett Stirtz: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/... Darius Acuff Jr: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

I'm going through Braden Smith games today and I had to share this play.

Yaxel Lendeborg passing reel. Has 3.2 assists to 1.1 turnovers this season, can see over the top of the defense at 6-foot-9, excellent connective passer.

I've really been missing the DX / Adam Spinella / Hoop Intellect style of NBA prospect videos. So I decided to make my own, but condensed into three minutes. First up: Bennett Stirtz. Let me know if there is a demand for this format and who I should do next. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGbD...

Bennett Stirtz was an elite finisher this season. Shot 70.2% at the rim, ranking in the 91st percentile in points per shot via Synergy. Great cutter, soft touch, rarely out of control, and showed some hops with nine dunks.

Bennett Stirtz was an elite finisher this season. Shot 70.2% at the rim, ranking in the 91st percentile via Synergy. Great cutter, soft touch, rarely out of control, and showed some hops with nine dunks.

Trying something new here. The 20+ minute draft videos are great, but I think there's a niche for much shorter ones. Here's my two minute scout of Brayden Burries during the Big 12 Championship Game. Draft folks, let me know what you think of the format! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1mS...

I get the question marks about Tyler Tanner at 6'0". Then I see this finishing and go "hmm." He shot 66.0 percent at the rim overall this season. For comparison, -Darryn Peterson: 58.6% -Kingston Flemings: 55.3% -Keaton Wagler: 55.0% -Darius Acuff: 58.5% -Mikel Brown: 61.7%

Every time I see Coach Cal on TV, I think back to this all-timer tweet. (h/t: @tonyreast.bsky.social)

Tyler Tanner having 16 (!!!) dunks at 6'0" is wild. Other dunk numbers from the best guards in this class: -Darryn Peterson (6'5" | 10 dunks) -Kingston Flemings (6'4" | 11) -Keaton Wagler (6'6" | 0) -Darius Acuff (6'2" | 6) -Mikel Brown Jr. (6'4" | 10)

Love Jason Benetti on the Aday Mara alley-oop call: "He turns the rim into a bookshelf, like he's just reaching up there for Wuthering Heights."

That shot last night wasn't an anomaly. Chase Johnston can drill jumpers from the parking lot. Shooting 11-of-24 (45.8%) on 3's beyond 28 feet throughout his career at High Point.

Kingston Flemings middies last night, net barely moving on a lot of these. He's at 47.2% on the season from jump shots inside of 17", midrange master.

I heard that Darius Acuff Jr. might be the worst defender in the NBA next year. Watched his defense during the SEC Championship to see if people were exaggerating. It's pretty rough.

Reporters call him contemptuous. His teammates call him the most genuine superstar ever. From $8k tips for housekeepers to gifting a teammate the bracelet off his wrist, here is the side of Russell Westbrook that he hides from fans and media: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/sacra...

"If you feel like you’re speaking up on our behalf, I hate to break it to you. you’re not. You’re belittling us."

Was Bam’s 83 the prettiest thing ever? No. Was it ridiculous, chaotic and wildly entertaining? Absolutely. Not every historic night has to be pure to be fun. As @stephnoh.bsky.social said, eventually we'll forget how it happened and enjoy that it did. www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/miami...

Everyone seems to have voiced their opinion on the Hawks' Magic City Night. Nobody bothered to invite the women in the industry into the discussion. Here's my Q&A with NatsHoney, the president of Strippers United, who shared a much-needed perspective: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/atlan...

I talked to a very happy Jared McCain about his new situation and the trade that “completely blindsided” him www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jar...

I asked a sports doc about the "rushed" narrative on Jayson Tatum's return. -Advances in Achilles treatment have been "astronomical" -9.7 month return to play is not that unusual -Increased risk in coming back now vs. next year is "negligible" More: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

-What are reasonable expectations for Jayson Tatum when he returns? -Does he risk reinjury by coming back too soon? -Why was he able to come back earlier than others? Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Derek Ochiai shared those answers with me: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

on james harden being exactly what the cavs needed, and why i think they will win the east: www.theringer.com/2026/03/02/n...

Jonathan Kuminga had the Hawks arena saying "Thank you Warriors" on Sunday. On the Kuminga buzz in Atlanta: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/atlan...

The Hawks promotional team has definitively proven the correct way for a dog to wear pants

My NBA tanking fix, part 2: The one easy trick will get teams to stop losing on purpose. Step 1: Rig the lottery

Bulls last night: -Played five guards ahead of Jaden Ivey, who got zero minutes -Played Rob Dillingham under 10 minutes -Pulled Matas Buzelis with 1:38 left in a one-possession game (he was not playing well tbf) Complete opposite of what they should be doing.

The James Harden passing has looked very good in Cleveland

My NBA tanking fix: -Bottom 16 teams enter a tournament -Eliminated teams are placed on a jury to vote on top 3 pick order -At Final 4, all teams compete in a puzzle. Winner picks one other team to debate in front of jury -3rd/4th enter firemaking contest for last debate spot

Winners and losers from All-Star weekend: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

I wrote about the legacy of Chris Paul and how he was unapologetically himself throughout his career www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

The thing that I will always remember Chris Paul's playing days for is trying to unapologetically squeeze out every single edge. I got to talk to him one-on-one once, for a fun story on how he was one of the league's premier sign stealers: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

For the morning crowd, my solution to curb tanking? Good old fashioned shame. Here are my Shame Power Rankings, forgiving the ethical tanks and shining a light on the shameless ones: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

This month's games have taught me one thing. We need to bring back shame. Here are my Shame Power Rankings, breaking down how ethical each team's tank in the bottom 10 has been: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

This is how you win a tank off

My post trade deadline power rankings are out! www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

The more things change, the more they stay the same

Great read here breaking down the Bad Bunny halftime show

Here are my trade deadline winners and losers: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

I'm updating this throughout the day with instant grades for every trade within 5-10 minutes of them breaking. Keep checking back on it 👇

Thoughts are up on the Ayo Dosunmu trade, along with every other trade from the deadline: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

For the early risers, my live trade grades are updated with all of last night's moves. Check back in periodically to see instant grades for every trade that takes place during the deadline: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

I'm starting my live trade deadline grades a day early this year. Here are quick reactions to every trade that's taken place so far. Will update as trades come in: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...