Gregg Popovich

Bill Belichick, or whatever is left of him, has had a nominal interest in opening up the New England offense for years now. His interest in the offensive side is merely a cursory obligation. The rules require Belichick to field a…

The Victor Wembanyama hype train keeps rollin’Photo: APUnless you’ve been hibernating under a rock in the back of a cave for the past few months, you’re likely aware of the name Victor Wembanyama and the hype around him entering the NBA.…

Will Victor Wembanyama be the next star to emerge with a no-trade clause?Photo: APIt’s like the holy grail of professional sports contracts. The elusive no-trade clause. This stipulation is preserved for a select few, but they almost seem…

The conventional thinking is that Victor Wembanyama will be in safe hands with Gregg Popovich in San Antonio. But there’s no guarantee that the Wembanyama era will be anywhere as fruitful as Pop’s last dynasty or that he’ll have the best…

Before the NBA’s regular season wrapped up, before his San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks in the finale, Gregg Popovich didn’t want to talk about his future. The 74-year-old Hall of Famer brushed off questions about his retirement.…

We all know Becky Hammon can coachPhoto: Jessica Hill (AP)Becky Hammon to the NBA feels like a tired story, one that gets revived on occasions like International Women’s Day to remind sports fans that she’s more than capable of leading a…

Dwyane Wade is among the players announced as finalists for enshrinement in the 2023 class that’ll be going into the Basketball Hall of Fame this summer.Photo: Rick Bowmer (AP)The list of finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall…

Brian DabollImage: Getty ImagesThe biggest lies in human history are as follows: 1) “Just tell me the truth. I won’t be mad.”2) “Here’s a giant, wooden horse to show that our nation holds no ill will toward you anymore.”3) “There is no war…

David Robinson and the San Antonio Spurs mascot announce record attendanceImage: APYou know we’re nearing peak NBA midseason slog when teams resort to parlor tricks to attract fans and viewers. Case and point: The San Antonio Spurs hosted a…

Image: Getty ImagesThe competitive lifespan of an NBA franchise is delicate. A team’s championship relevance depends on many factors, including the front office’s competence, coaching staff, and the totality of star power on the court.…