Everything You Need to Know From the Men’s Selection Sunday

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has voiced his apprehensions about the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff journey, citing inconsistency in effort and focus as critical issues. Despite boasting star power with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Bucks’ lack of consistent championship-level effort could jeopardize their postseason success. “They don’t have championship…

Photo: Robert Sabo After the loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau shared his thoughts on his technical foul in the first quarter of Saturday’s game for arguing with the officials: “I just felt, I think it was 10-4 at that point and I…

Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Following Monday’s 119-109 road win vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Jalen Suggs is a special defender. (via Orlando Magic): “Jalen’s defensive effort and energy was very special. He’s got that gift. I think the more he taps into that,…

In a detailed feature for The Athletic, writer Jay King takes a closer look at how Brad Stevens’ formative years coaching at Butler University laid the foundation for his successful roster-building philosophy with the Boston Celtics. Continue reading Brad Stevens’ Butler values shaped Celtics’ success at TalkBasket.net. Check out our…

Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter The New Orleans Pelicans announced that CJ McCollum underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. The surgery was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York. Additionally, after further consultation with…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter The Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent. The Warriors will try to keep him in the Bay. “The Warriors expect Draymond Green to opt out of the final…