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Draymond Green Has a Simple Pitch to Solve Tanking. It Might Also Be the Most Effective.

Are we making the tanking problem more complicated than it needs to be?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9

After Adapting to Lesser Role, Lakers Now Need LeBron James to Step Up Again

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, the burden shifts to the four-time champion to pull off some magic.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

NBA Notes: Keldon Johnson’s Role, Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future

Plus, why Michael Malone would take a college head coaching role, whether Billy Donovan will remain in Chicago and who the Trail Blazers could look to as their next coach.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

What Heat’s Rejected Trade Offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo Tells Us About Bucks’ Offseason Aims

The Bucks rejected a trade package from the Heat for Giannis at the final hour of this year’s trade deadline. What does it tell us about their hopes for the offseason?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

As Michael Malone Takes Over North Carolina, Half of Tar Heels’ Roster Hits Transfer Portal

Malone, who will be introduced on Tuesday, will have to quickly get busy in the transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Doc Rivers Told Bucks Players to ‘Google Me’ in a Meeting—It Did Not Go Well

Doc Rivers implored his Milwaukee Bucks players to Google his résumé during a team meeting. It didn’t go over well.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Breaking Down Michael Malone’s Reported North Carolina Salary—And Whether He’s Worth the Cost

If the college sports world has learned one thing about North Carolina’s administration in recent years, it’s that it loves glitz.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Texas woman’s nightmare first date at Dallas Mavericks game only gets worse when she checks her Venmo

But the internet can't decide who is right.

We Got This Covered · Apr 7

Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament

The Independent UK · Apr 7