Houston clearly felt it hit a ceiling with a diminished Chris Paul, so there was no other choice but to try to pair Russell Westbrook and James Harden.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Opinion: It’s time for Thunder to cut ties with Russell Westbrook, start rebuilding
Now that Paul George has moved on to the LA Clippers, general manager Sam Presti needs to focus on future and adding young talent.
Opinion: Kevin Durant makes risky move with Nets, but has chance to lead young team to top
Kevin Durant’s aggressive restlessness has led him to a new frontier in the NBA, to a franchise that was very recently among the league’s worst.
NCAA to tighten transfer guidelines, limit players gaining immediate eligibility
College football and basketball players who transfer could have a more difficult time receiving immediate eligibility via waivers.
Opinion: UConn rejoining the Big East means the school has given up on football program
UConn is expected to exit the AAC as soon as it formally receives a Big East invitation, which will boost basketball but means football is dead.
Opinion: Raptors deserve celebration, but Warriors’ injuries denied NBA fans classic Finals
This will be remembered as one of the saddest finals we’ve seen. Because of what it could have been. Because we watched so many stars get injured.
Warriors’ Klay Thompson leaves Game 6, is diagnosed with torn ACL
Klay Thompson’s left knee appeared to buckle in an awkward landing after a contested dunk attempt late in the third quarter of Game 6.
Opinion: Kevin Durant’s injury should serve as cautionary tale for athletes everywhere
Game 5 of the NBA Finals will be a seminal moment for athletes everywhere: If you don’t look out for your best interests, who else will?
Opinion: Kevin Durant’s Game 5 injury is a failure on many levels
Kevin Durant left Game 5 in the second quarter after sustaining Achilles injury. He should have never played Monday.
Raptors’ Fred VanVleet has new tooth, will wear mouth guard for Game 5 on Monday
Toronto breathes sigh of relief as forward Fred VanVleet cleared of concussion, will play in Game 5 on Monday.