Category: Basketball

A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind

The New York Times – Sports:
Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.
A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind

The New York Times – Sports:
Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.
Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren Discusses Lost Rookie NBA Season

The New York Times – Sports:
“I could let this be a blessing or a curse, you know?” Holmgren said. “So I got to figure out how to turn it into a blessing, how to make the most out of it.”
Chris Ford, Who Made a 3-Point Mark in the N.B.A., Dies at 74

The New York Times – Sports:
He helped the Celtics win a title and coached them in the ’90s, but he may be remembered more for sinking what was hailed as the league’s first 3-point shot. Or was it?
Celtics Beat Warriors, Despite Off Night From Jayson Tatum

The New York Times – Sports:
Boston beat Golden State and has the N.B.A.’s best record. But the Celtics aren’t perfect, and neither is their star.
This Isn’t Who the Lakers Are Supposed to Be. Right?

The New York Times – Sports:
The Lakers have long been seen as a glamour franchise of big names and big wins. LeBron James is dominating. But the wins have been much harder to come by, for a while.
In the Shadow of Superstars, Golden State’s Young Players Try to Bloom

The New York Times – Sports:
Newer players like Moses Moody, 20, struggle for playing time but embrace the challenge to prove themselves. “I try to take in as much as I can,” he said.
The Brooklyn Nets Have So Much Talent but So Little Charm

The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting. So why is there so little joy in watching them?
The Spurs Break an N.B.A. Attendance Record with Alamodome Return

The New York Times – Sports:
San Antonio set a single-game N.B.A. attendance record by welcoming a crowd of 68,323 on Friday. The Spurs lost, but longtime fans savored the chance to celebrate in the team’s former home.
Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats

The New York Times – Sports:
Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.
Men’s College Basketball Has Some Balance As Blue Bloods Struggle

The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 is loaded, North Carolina and Kentucky are unranked, and Georgetown is still looking to win a Big East game. Here are some themes to keep in mind as the men’s college basketball season heats up.
Miami Sinks the Thunder With Record Night at the Free-Throw Line

The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat were 40 for 40 on free throws, winning the game on Jimmy Butler’s 35th point (and 23rd free throw) of the game.