Kristaps Porzingis’ Mavericks future very much in doubt as trade rumors swirl
NY Post
The unicorn looked more like an also-ran in this postseason.
Kristaps Porzingis had a disappointing playoffs for the Mavericks, which ended with a 126-111 Game 7 loss to the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. The idea of pairing Porzingis and Luka Doncic together as a European super duo has not panned out as planned in Dallas. Doncic has certainly done his part with MVP-caliber play, but his ball-dominant style and superstar spotlight has left Porzingis frustrated, according to ESPN.com. The former Knick averaged 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds in the opening-round series.
An endgame collapse kept the Nets winless without Michael Porter Jr. this season — and was a reminder of just how much this young team has to learn about winning.
LaMelo Ball and Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee are reportedly not aligned, according to ESPN analyst and former long-time center Kendrick Perkins.
Davante Adams only spent 11 games with the Jets, but that didn’t stop Gang Green from catching strays during the star wideout’s interview with Fox ahead of the Rams’ playoff victory over the Panthers on Saturday.
The cheese grater hat made its return following the Bears’ stunning comeback win over the Packers in the wild-card round Saturday, and this time, Caleb Williams had a real cheese grater, too.
PHOENIX — Jalen Brunson committed the big turnover in Friday’s loss, but Mike Brown agreed that Mikal Bridges didn’t do enough to get the ball back.
The Mets are going to make more moves.
BOSTON — The outlook on this Rangers team could not be any more clear after the debacle that was Saturday’s game at TD Garden.
It’s going to take a hefty price tag to acquire Freddy Peralta.
An issue with a coach turned into a problem with his teammates.
Brian Burns’ dominant season couldn’t overcome the stench of the Giants’ 4-13 record.
PHOENIX — Josh Hart, who has missed eight straight games with a sprained ankle, has progressed to taking contact in practice and is “definitely getting close” to returning, according to Mike Brown.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Islanders’ handling of the lineup spot formerly occupied by Alexander Romanov begs two questions.
The Yankees have said all along this offseason that they would love to have Cody Bellinger back.