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NBA legend Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton, expressing his honor in being part of Roundhouse Capital Holdings, which is affiliated with the Friedkin Group. Kidd, a Hall of Fame point guard and current coach of the Dallas Mavericks, aims to leverage his experience to help Everton, a club struggling for success and stability, especially as it prepares for a new stadium. Everton's executive chairman Marc Watts highlighted...

In a recent statement, journalist Tim Kawakami from the San Francisco Standard shared a noteworthy exchange between NBA players Fred VanVleet and Draymond Green. He revealed that VanVleet told Draymond, "You better pray Jimmy’s back," implying the importance of Jimmy's presence for their upcoming matchup. This interaction hints at underlying tensions and strategic considerations within the league, particularly regarding player availability and team dynamics. Full Article

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks has been awarded the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, acknowledging his pivotal role in the team's success during close games, as he expressed gratitude towards his teammates and coaches. Among playoff leaders after two games, Brunson notably leads in points, while other top performers include Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton in rebounds and assists, respectively. Brunson's impressive performance has solidified his position among Knicks greats,...

After being named NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Jalen Brunson acknowledges his role extends beyond scoring, emphasizing the need to pass the ball more, especially after reviewing film from the Knicks' Game 2 loss to the Pistons where he noted having "some bad shots." Despite scoring 37 points on 12-of-27 shooting, nearly nine shots above his regular-season average, Brunson's facilitation remains crucial, contributing eight assists in Game 1 and seven in Game 2. For...

Leaderboard Summary The current leaderboard for most career playoff losses by a coach features Gregg Popovich in first place with 114 losses over 284 games, followed by Pat Riley with 111 losses in 282 games, and Doc Rivers with 110 losses in 223 games. George Karl ranks fourth with 105 losses in 185 games, while Phil Jackson and Jerry Sloan are tied for fifth with 104 losses, with Jackson having played 333 games and Sloan...