Hewitt’s great at his job and even better as a person. We’ll miss you brotha, but happy for you too.

Imagine how much you would hate Moe Wagner after playing him seven straight times.

That’s a pathetic flagrant. Come on.

There’s a new kid in town.

The expectation is Miami's Jimmy Butler will be out multiple weeks, sources said. Butler remarkably played the final three quarters vs. 76ers last night with what is now feared to be an MCL injury.

Cool stuff here.

Lowry has played that hard since birth. His motivation comes from inside.

He’s a basketball genius who cares about nothing outside of adding to winning?

Don’t understand anyone who fails to have the ultimate respect for this dude.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is feared to have an MCL injury in his knee, sources tell The Athletic Stadium. The injury could sideline Butler for an indefinite period. MRI to come.

Not even kidding, Caitlin Clark should start her own league.

These dudes had two wins in their first 31 games and he said they started hot I am in tears.

The Celtics’ top six is all out tonight, the team announced.

I guess Scott Padgett wasn’t available?

In ways, my new book this fall is how you can change players via analytics. This article is about how KP made his body do things that analytics suggested. I'm glad that I was part of the group that helped him, but he put in the mental and physical time.

theathletic.com/5381229/2024/0…

Statement from Brad Stevens on the Jrue Holiday extension: “In addition to being one of the more accomplished players in the league, Jrue is an elite teammate and competitor. He is simply a person who raises everyone’s level around him. He combines an unselfishness to do whatever

Good stuff from Mo Dakhil.

Celtics say Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford are available tonight against the Knicks.

But:

O. Brissett - Illness (Non-Covid) - QUESTIONABLE

J. Holiday - L Patella Tendinopathy - QUESTIONABLE

K. Porzingis - R Hamstring Injury Management - QUESTIONABLE

X. Tillman

This is an exceptional story Jay King detailing Kristaps Porzingis's journey to becoming a (much) more effective post player. One of the most illuminating articles I've read this season, about both the power of analytics and self-growth.

theathletic.com/5381229/2024/0…