Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
Kevin Durant won’t be heading to free agency for another two years, but the speculation has already started building
Gary Neal and Ersan Ilyasova reportedly want out of Milwaukee… Bobcats have to give to get, especially with the 76ers… Mark Bartelstein on Cavs radar, but accepting the GM job could be a pay cut for him.
INDIANAPOLIS — After a season filled with enough twists and turns to qualify as a road in the eastern mountains of its home state, Kentucky is making its predicted appearance in the Final Four thanks to a plethora of talented freshmen. Guard Aaron Harrison drilled a long pull-up 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left to snap […]
SPOKANE, Wash. — North Dakota State needed overtime and an unexpected hero to earn its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, knocking out fifth-seeded Oklahoma 80-75 Thursday in a second-round West Regional game at Spokane Arena. North Dakota State guard Carlin Dupree entered the game for the first time midway through OT and calmly delivered two clutch […]
After disappointing early this season, Kristaps Porzingis is rounding into form with the Mavericks. How much does Luka Doncic’s absence factor into his improved recent play?
Shabazz Napier was never worried about who he would play for this summer, so the point guard only worried about what he could control. Douglas Farmer examines what that has meant for both Napier and Minnesota this season.
When Marcus Smart suffered an ankle injury, it was clear he has already won over his team.
WASHINGTON — Even the winning Indiana Pacers recognized the unsightly nature of their latest game against the Washington Wizards. All-Star forward Paul George and company would be happy if the remainder of the series continued in a similar slogging manner. George scored 23 points and the Pacers held the Wizards to 30 points in the […]
WASHINGTON — “Here we go again.” That was Washington Wizards guard John Wall’s reaction upon learning that Nene, the team’s starting power forward would miss six weeks with a knee injury. Considering the team’s brutal record over parts of the last three seasons without their on-court tone setter, the showing of concern seemed prudent. Then, […]
Ariel Pacheco breaks down the New York Knicks and their start to the season. Might they be able to push for a spot in the postseason?