Kyrie Irving's Return: The Only Stat That Matters
Kyrie Irving scored 17 points in his return from a 19-month ACL recovery, but the number that actually means something is the zero next to turnovers.
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Kyrie Irving Calls His ACL Tear the Best Thing to Happen
Kyrie Irving says his ACL injury was the best thing that happened to him, and the quote underneath it explains why he's stepping back this season.
The NFL Fined Azeez Al-Shaair $11,492 for Having a Heart
The NFL fined Azeez Al-Shaair $11,492 for writing Hind Rajab's name in his eye black. Kyrie Irving covered it before the league could enjoy the silence.
The Mavericks Keep Saying No on Kyrie Irving
Dallas has denied every offer for Kyrie Irving since June. Here's why league insiders don't think that stance survives the Feb. 11 trade deadline.
Klay Thompson Just Joined the Heat's Giannis Gamble
Klay Thompson is taking a two-year, $13 million flier on Miami's Giannis gamble. Pat Riley just admitted what the roster was missing the whole time.
The Pacers' Schedule Snub Isn't the Whole Story
Haliburton called the schedule disrespectful after his Achilles comeback opens on the road. The outrage is real, but the full slate says otherwise.
Don Nelson Never Won a Ring. It Never Mattered.
Don Nelson died Sunday at 86 without a title as a head coach. Half the league is still running the small-ball offense he drew up first, and it still works.
Klay Thompson's Warriors Reunion Is Dead
Draymond Green's new deal pushed Golden State over the first apron, and a CBA buyout rule makes Klay Thompson's $17.5M price tag untouchable this season.
Dusty May Just Told College What It Can't Fix
Dusty May won a national championship with Michigan in April and was the Dallas Mavericks' head coach two months later. He won't be the last to make this jump.
Kawhi Trade Talks Are Real — and the Clippers Can't Move
Shams says the Clippers and Raptors are seriously engaged on a Kawhi Leonard trade. With the Mavericks and Masai Ujiri lurking, someone has to blink first.