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Why Steve Kerr Refuses to Blame SGA for Warriors' Free-Throw Woes
Steve Kerr said he’s frustrated by the Warriors’ free‑throw woes but he doesn’t blame Shai Gilgeous Alexander; he blames the NBA rules themselves. He argues the league rewards elite scorers for hooking defenders with arm bars while defenders’ adjustments are penalized, creating an impossible environment for defense. Kerr respects the Thunder organization and Daigneault but views the issue as a league problem, not a team problem. He noted SGA averaged 9.0 free throws per game this season and ranked highly in drives, highlighting officiating as a broader concern after losses to OKC. Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 and stay informed. Visit NHENews.COM for more top headlines.
"Leafs were always the issue" - NHL fans react as Mitch Marner hits career
Mitch Marner was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nicolas Roy and has thrived with Vegas. In the current playoffs, he set a career-high 15 postseason points as the Knights push in the second round after a 2-2 series tie with the Ducks, including a hat-trick in Game 3. Social media reactions debated Leafs’ past performance, with critics blaming the organization for playoff shortcomings and highlighting Marner’s success against teams outside the playoffs. Knights coach John Tortorella defended Marner’s mental toughness, saying criticism doesn’t affect him. Marner’s Leafs playoff résumé stands at 70 games with 13 goals, 50 assists, 63 points; this postseason with Vegas, he has 10 games, 6 goals, 10 assists, 16 points so far. Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 and stay informed. Visit NHENews.COM for more top headlines.
JASIKEVICIUS's ARTWORK! ♚ How Fenerbahce eliminated Zalgiris
An interesting tactical analysis of the Fenerbahce Beko - Zalgiris Kaunas series (First round of the 2026 Euroleague Playoffs). The Turkish side won 3-1, but the Lithuanian team fought until the end: even though Wade Baldwin and his teammates defeated the opponents, Sylvain Francisco and his teammates fought hard. This has also been a nice coaching battle between Sarunas Jasikevicius and Tomas Masiulis, and this is the tactical analysis / breakdown of what happened. That said, you'll find some useful links down here: LINKS: - Instagram (@the.eurostep): https://www.instagram.com/the.eurostep/ - e-Mail: the.eurostep.info@gmail.com - Patreon (in the 1st tier "Floor General", I'll post game breakdowns and coaches' analysis since YouTube doesn't allow that type of content anymore; in the 2nd tier "Basketball Maestro" you'll find deep scouting reports and the full episodes of the "The Eurostep Official Podcast" that will start soon): https://www.patreon.com/7508107/join - Level up as a Basketball Player (FULL course) - this is a course with 20 unconventional tips to instantly become a better basketball player and earn more minutes. It's made for basketball athletes and people who work with basketball players of every level: https://theeurostep.gumroad.com/l/level-up-basketball-player - FREE Advanced Stats glossary: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:81058432-023a-4400-afa0-d8c86aca3700?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER AND FIRM LEGAL WARNING TO RIGHTS HOLDERS AND LICENSING ENTITIES: This video content is created by an individual analyst and is strictly utilized for the purposes of tactical analysis, educational commentary, and criticism regarding the sport of basketball. ASSERTION OF FAIR USE (17 U.S.C. § 107): All short clips and visual references to the original broadcast are included under the doctrine of U.S. Copyright Law known as Fair Use. The use of this material is unequivocally transformative, adding substantial new meaning, critical perspective, and original educational value that goes far beyond the mere reproduction of the original work. The nature of this video is analytical and critical, and it explicitly serves to promote and celebrate the original product, rather than substitute or negatively impact its potential market value. LEGAL WARNING AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS (DMCA § 512(f)): Be advised that the creator of this channel maintains strong legal counsel and full evidence demonstrating the protection of this content under the four factors of Fair Use. Any party, entity, or individual who submits a copyright infringement notification (DMCA Takedown) against this video will be considered to have engaged in a material misrepresentation under Section 512(f) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This section provides that any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer. LITIGATION INTENT: The creator of this content is committed to defending their rights and the doctrine of Fair Use. Should a false or fraudulent claim be filed, it will be met with the immediate filing of a DMCA Counter-Notification and the prompt commencement of aggressive legal action (litigation) in the appropriate jurisdiction. This legal action will seek the maximum available monetary damages, including, but not limited to, statutory damages, all lost revenue and business opportunities (including, but not limited to, YouTube monetization and sponsorships), and the recovery of all legal fees and costs incurred by the creator as a result of the false claim. Consider this notice a formal and final warning. #euroleague #fenerbahce #zalgiris
The Defender Kobe Bryant Respected: Shane Battier’s Genius Defense 🏀
Superstars feared scorers. Coaches feared mistakes. But Shane Battier built his career on discipline, intelligence, and sacrifice. Battier wasn’t the fastest or most athletic player on the court, but he became one of the NBA’s most respected defenders because he understood angles, positioning, timing, and effort better than almost anyone. Even Kobe Bryant respected the challenge Battier brought every night. From his championship years with the Miami Heat to battling Kobe in the playoffs, Battier proved that defense is more than talent — it’s preparation, toughness, and basketball IQ. Sometimes greatness isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s staying disciplined while guarding one of the greatest scorers ever. 🔥🏀 #ShaneBattier #KobeBryant #NBADefense #BasketballIQ #MiamiHeat #NBAHistory #Basketball #HumbleFire #Shorts #ShaneBattier #KobeBryant #MiamiHeat #NBA #Basketball #NBADefense #BasketballIQ #DefenseWinsChampionships #LeBronJames #NBAFinals #SportsDocumentary #HumbleFire #BasketballShorts #YouTubeShorts #NBAHistory
Washington Wizards will have the number one pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards have won the NBA Draft lottery to secure the first selection in next month's event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. With the worst record in the NBA, the Wizards were among three teams with 14-percent odds of getting the top pick heading into the lottery. Meanwhile, several teams jumped up in the lottery, including the Utah Jazz, who got the No. 2 pick, as well as the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls, who will pick third and fourth, respectively.Next month's draft has a number of elite recruits, including BYU swingman AJ Dybantsa, Kansas combo guard Darryn Peterson and Duke power forward Cameron Boozer, the son of retired NBA forward, Carlos. 'Standing here is kind of crazy,' Dybantsa told reporters in New York on Sunday, as quoted by The Associated Press. 'One of these teams is going to be home.' In addition to the top pick in next month's NBA Draft, the Wizards also enter the 2026-27 season with former All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, both of whom were acquired in trades during the 2025-26 campaign. Interestingly, this marked the second consecutive year that a team that acquired Davis in a mid-season trade went on to get the first pick in the following draft. Last season, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Davis and ultimately picked Rookie of the Year favorite Cooper Flagg first overall. No team suffered more on Sunday than the Indiana Pacers, who also had a 14-percent chance at the top pick, but will now surrender the fifth-overall selection in next month's draft by virtue of a conditional February trade for center Ivica Zubac. That deal specified that the Pacers' first-round pick would convey to the Clippers if it fell between picks No. 5 and No. 9. The Brooklyn Nets also got some bad news on Sunday, landing the No. 6 selection despite also having a 14-percent chance at the top spot. The Sacramento Kings will pick at No. 7, while the Atlanta Hawks, Mavs, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets found out selections No. 8 through No. 14, respectively. The NBA plans to implement anti-tanking rules in 2027 after a number of teams, including the Wizards, were accused of limiting their rosters in an effort to capture this year's No. 1 overall pick. Washington has not reached the playoffs since Scott Brooks coached the team in 2021. Brooks was fired after that season and replaced with the son and namesake of franchise legend Wes Unseld, who was then replaced with Brian Keefe in 2024. Keefe is expected to retain his job on the Wizards sideline heading into next season despite a record of 43-160 in Washington. The Wizards were represented on Sunday by John Wall, the retired point guard they picked the last time the team won the lottery. Washington also had the top pick in 2001, when they made the ill-fated decision to pick Kwame Brown, as well as 1961 and 1962, when they added Walt Bellamy and Bill McGill, respectively. #basketball #washingtonwizards #wizards #nbadraft
“That wasn’t suspension-worthy” - Lou Williams defends Wemby after Gm 4 ejection vs T-Wolves
“That wasn’t suspension-worthy” - Lou Williams defends Wemby after Gm 4 ejection vs T-Wolves
BRUNSON SCORED 5 POINTS IN 5 SECONDS 😭🔥 SIXERS COLLAPSED #jalenbrunson #nbashorts #knicks #nba
Jalen Brunson completely broke the 76ers in just 5 seconds 😭🔥 First he crosses up the defender, attacks the paint, and finishes the reverse layup with Embiid rotating over to help… then the Sixers instantly throw the inbounds pass away and Brunson drills the wide open corner three 😳 The Sixers looked completely ready to go home after this sequence. 🎥 Check out the full video reaction for the full Knicks vs 76ers breakdown 👀 👉 Like if Brunson completely took over 👉 Comment if the Sixers mentally collapsed here 👉 Sub for more NBA breakdowns 🔥 #jalenbrunson #knicks #76ers #nba #nbashorts
Top 5 TIKI TAKA Goals Ever 🤯⚽
These are the TOP 5 greatest tiki taka goals in football history 🤯⚽ Insane passing, perfect movement, and goals that looked impossible to defend 😳🔥 Which tiki taka goal was the best? 👀⬇️ #football #soccer #shorts #tikitaka #footballshorts #barcelona #messi #goals #viral #championsleague #soccerhighlights #futbol