<![CDATA[Oregon - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/location/oregon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngOregon - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/location/oregon/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 05:50:29 GMTFri, 28 Jun 2024 21:30:43 GMT<![CDATA[NBA Draft grades for every team: Why Lakers, Jazz get top marks while Heat leave questions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596270/2024/06/28/nba-draft-grades-every-team-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596270/2024/06/28/nba-draft-grades-every-team-2024/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:30:43 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Dalton Knecht (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted 17th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 26, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Of course the Lakers were going to draft Bronny James and other NBA Draft takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599169/2024/06/28/bronny-james-nba-draft-takeaways-hollinger/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599169/2024/06/28/bronny-james-nba-draft-takeaways-hollinger/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:02:46 GMT<![CDATA[NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585200/2024/06/28/nba-free-agency-best-available-centers-isaiah-hartenstein-nic-claxton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585200/2024/06/28/nba-free-agency-best-available-centers-isaiah-hartenstein-nic-claxton/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:45:33 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595111/2024/06/27/nba-draft-grades-analysis-2024-vecenie-hollinger/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595111/2024/06/27/nba-draft-grades-analysis-2024-vecenie-hollinger/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:15:54 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: 2024 NBA Draft Signage is shown at Pier 17 before the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft at ESPN Seaport District Studios on June 27, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NBA second-round mock draft: What to look for on Day 2, including Bronny James]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589676/2024/06/27/nba-mock-draft-2024-vecenie-second-round/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589676/2024/06/27/nba-mock-draft-2024-vecenie-second-round/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:34:30 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans looks on in the second half of a quarterfinal game against the Arizona Wildcats during the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Trojans 70-49. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James stands alone atop list of power forwards]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585150/2024/06/27/nba-free-agency-best-power-forwards-lebron-james/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585150/2024/06/27/nba-free-agency-best-power-forwards-lebron-james/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:30:47 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 05, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The real story underlying the French talent invasion of the NBA]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595869/2024/06/27/nba-draft-french-players-first-round/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595869/2024/06/27/nba-draft-french-players-first-round/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:39 GMTZaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr<![CDATA[Final 2024 NBA mock draft: Why we're expecting an unpredictable night]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592856/2024/06/26/nba-mock-draft-2024-vecenie-hawks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592856/2024/06/26/nba-mock-draft-2024-vecenie-hawks/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:20:42 GMTNEW YORK - JUNE 24: NBA Draft prospects Alexandre Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher visit the Empire State Building on June 24th, 2024 in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Wizards agree to trade Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for No. 14 pick, Malcolm Brogdon, picks: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595044/2024/06/26/wizards-blazers-trade-nba-draft-deni-avdija/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595044/2024/06/26/wizards-blazers-trade-nba-draft-deni-avdija/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:20:32 GMTBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 14: Deni Avdija #8 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at the TD Garden on April 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NBA free agency 2024: Paul George, OG Anunoby top strong group of small forwards]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582527/2024/06/26/nba-free-agency-best-small-forwards-paul-george-klay-thompson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582527/2024/06/26/nba-free-agency-best-small-forwards-paul-george-klay-thompson/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:30:03 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 09: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NBA Draft trends to watch: Teams, first-round picks, class value]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588532/2024/06/26/nba-draft-trends-team-picks-class-value/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588532/2024/06/26/nba-draft-trends-team-picks-class-value/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:17 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: DeMar DeRozan #11 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls look on against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at the United Center on October 27, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NBA Mock Draft 2024: What are Atlanta Hawks up to? That mystery hovers over this week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581150/2024/06/25/nba-mock-draft-2024-hawks-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581150/2024/06/25/nba-mock-draft-2024-hawks-pick/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:15:03 GMTCHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Landry Fields of the Atlanta Hawks smiles after winning the number one overall pick during the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, 2024 at the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago, IL. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kena Krutsinger/NBAE via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582267/2024/06/25/nba-free-agency-shooting-guards-kentavious-caldwell-pope/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582267/2024/06/25/nba-free-agency-shooting-guards-kentavious-caldwell-pope/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:38 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Denver Nuggets looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Alexandre Sarr and top big men]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585502/2024/06/25/2024-nba-draft-confidential-sarr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585502/2024/06/25/2024-nba-draft-confidential-sarr/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:17 GMTCAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Sarr of the Wildcats warms up prior to the round 12 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Perth Wildcats at Cairns Convention Centre, on December 26, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NBA Draft 2024: John Hollinger’s Top 75 prospects, featuring Bronny James and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5578790/2024/06/25/nba-draft-prospects-hollinger-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5578790/2024/06/25/nba-draft-prospects-hollinger-2024/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[What are the biggest NBA Draft needs for each team? Assessing all 30 young cores]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563644/2024/06/25/nba-draft-needs-young-cores/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563644/2024/06/25/nba-draft-needs-young-cores/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:47 GMTBROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 22: A look of the stage before the draft during the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22, 2023 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kostas Lymperopoulos/NBAE via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS attendance up 12 percent from 2023 — and it's not all down to Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587245/2024/06/24/mls-attendance-rise/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587245/2024/06/24/mls-attendance-rise/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:30:01 GMTMay 18, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell (88) gives his jersey to a fan after the game against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Risacher and top forward prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582670/2024/06/24/nba-draft-confidential-2024-forwards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582670/2024/06/24/nba-draft-confidential-2024-forwards/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:30:29 GMTPARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Zaccharie Risacher (10) (Bourg en Bresse) passing the parisian defense during the French National Basketball League (LNB) game between the Paris Basket and the Bourg en Bresse at Adidas Arena on April 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Glenn Gervot/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Is the 2024 NBA Draft really as bad as they say? Plus, evaluating older prospects, draft talent]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581497/2024/06/24/nba-draft-2024-talent-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581497/2024/06/24/nba-draft-2024-talent-prospects/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:50 GMTPARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Zaccharie Risacher of Bourg en Bresse Basket drives to the basket during the Betclic Elite match between Paris and Bourg en Bresse Basket at Adidas Arena on April 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579738/2024/06/23/nba-draft-confidential-guards-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579738/2024/06/23/nba-draft-confidential-guards-2024/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:37 GMTSTORRS, CONNECTICUT - DECEMBER 09: Cam Spencer #12 and Stephon Castle #5 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate during the game against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on December 09, 2023 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top 100 NBA Draft prospects in 2024: Tiers, final rankings, analysis and Big Board]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579170/2024/06/21/nba-draft-2024-top-100-prospects-guide-bronny-james/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579170/2024/06/21/nba-draft-2024-top-100-prospects-guide-bronny-james/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:02:10 GMT<![CDATA[Imagining a mock 2024 NBA Draft using only college basketball's best prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539645/2024/06/21/nba-draft-college-basketball-reed-sheppard-stephon-castle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539645/2024/06/21/nba-draft-college-basketball-reed-sheppard-stephon-castle/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:35:18 GMT<![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers: Kevin Durant, Steph Curry hang on in Tier 1, but how much longer?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5578457/2024/06/21/nba-player-tiers-kevin-durant-steph-curry-hang-on-in-tier-1-but-how-much-longer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5578457/2024/06/21/nba-player-tiers-kevin-durant-steph-curry-hang-on-in-tier-1-but-how-much-longer/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:30:54 GMT<![CDATA[NBA free agency: LeBron James, Paul George and the top 25 available players in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570940/2024/06/20/nba-free-agency-best-available-players-lebron-james/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570940/2024/06/20/nba-free-agency-best-available-players-lebron-james/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:58:23 GMT<![CDATA[NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571609/2024/06/20/nba-mock-draft-hawks-donovan-clingan-bronny-james/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571609/2024/06/20/nba-mock-draft-hawks-donovan-clingan-bronny-james/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:21:33 GMTMar 9, 2024; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) tries to shoot through the defense of Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) and center Donovan Clingan (32) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers: Wembanyama joins LeBron, Jalen Brunson and other All-NBA contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575511/2024/06/20/nba-player-tiers-victor-wembanyama-jalen-brunson-anthony-edwards-all-star/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575511/2024/06/20/nba-player-tiers-victor-wembanyama-jalen-brunson-anthony-edwards-all-star/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Excerpt from The Athletic's 'The Basketball 100': A game where 'talent and will' win out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573843/2024/06/20/the-athletic-basketball-100-book-intro-excerpt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573843/2024/06/20/the-athletic-basketball-100-book-intro-excerpt/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:09 GMT<![CDATA[Big Ten basketball transfer portal tiers: Indiana, Ohio State among biggest winners]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572303/2024/06/19/big-ten-college-basketball-transfer-portal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572303/2024/06/19/big-ten-college-basketball-transfer-portal/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:26:05 GMTBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - JANUARY 06: Meechie Johnson Jr #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on January 06, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers: Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey and Tier 3's All-Star level of play]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572480/2024/06/19/nba-player-tiers-tyrese-haliburton-tyrese-maxey-all-star/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572480/2024/06/19/nba-player-tiers-tyrese-haliburton-tyrese-maxey-all-star/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers: Why Karl-Anthony Towns, an All-Star, is in Tier 4 with elite role players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558292/2024/06/18/nba-player-tiers-4-karl-anthony-towns-aaron-gordon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558292/2024/06/18/nba-player-tiers-4-karl-anthony-towns-aaron-gordon/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:30:21 GMT<![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers 2024: Rookies make their debut in Tier 5 and ... Naz Reid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552825/2024/06/17/nba-player-tiers-2024-tier-5/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552825/2024/06/17/nba-player-tiers-2024-tier-5/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[Which MLS teams are most entertaining to watch? 2024 edition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563021/2024/06/13/mls-rankings-best-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563021/2024/06/13/mls-rankings-best-watch/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:33:35 GMTMONTREAL, CANADA - MAY 11: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on as he walks off the pitch during the first half against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Inter Miami defeated CF Montréal 3-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Reactions to Jerry West's death pour in from across sports world: 'A basketball genius']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559039/2024/06/12/jerry-wests-nba-basketball-genius/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559039/2024/06/12/jerry-wests-nba-basketball-genius/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:30:38 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Jerry West and Magic Johnson attend the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Those late whistles NBA fans and players hate? There's a method to the madness]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544233/2024/06/11/nba-referees-officials-late-calls-cadence-whistle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544233/2024/06/11/nba-referees-officials-late-calls-cadence-whistle/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NBA Draft: Do the Pistons have trade partners for No. 5 pick?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550445/2024/06/10/nba-draft-pistons-trade-partners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550445/2024/06/10/nba-draft-pistons-trade-partners/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:37 GMTCHICAGO,IL - MAY 16: The Detroit Pistons receive the 5th Pick during the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place on May 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What's going on?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544103/2024/06/07/club-world-cup-united-states-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544103/2024/06/07/club-world-cup-united-states-soccer/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:14:10 GMTClub World Cup<![CDATA[NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528904/2024/06/05/nba-mock-draft-2024-vecenie-alex-sarr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528904/2024/06/05/nba-mock-draft-2024-vecenie-alex-sarr/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:17:47 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the best players in the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Are new NBA schedule and rules to blame for an uptick in player injuries? Execs weigh in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539917/2024/06/05/nba-playoffs-injuries-players-schedule-rules-execs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539917/2024/06/05/nba-playoffs-injuries-players-schedule-rules-execs/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:05 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 29: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics leaves the game against the Miami Heat during the second quarter after suffering an apparent injury in game four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 29, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Does age matter in the NBA Draft? Plus, Bronny James' draft status and the Nuggets' CBA problem]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513010/2024/05/30/does-age-matter-in-the-nba-draft-plus-bronny-james-draft-status-and-the-nuggets-cba-problem/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513010/2024/05/30/does-age-matter-in-the-nba-draft-plus-bronny-james-draft-status-and-the-nuggets-cba-problem/Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:43 GMTCHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Bronny James talks to the media during the 2024 NBA Combine on May 14, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bill Walton leaves legacy far larger than basketball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524457/2024/05/28/bill-walton-legacy-nba-ucla-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524457/2024/05/28/bill-walton-legacy-nba-ucla-college-basketball/Tue, 28 May 2024 20:11:10 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Former NBA player Bill Walton prepares to ride his bike as part of the Inter-Galactic Bike for Humanity fund raiser to benefit victims of the COVID-19 virus and healthcare workers on April 25, 2020 in San Diego, California. Volunteers contributed to the fund and rode throughout their neighborhoods as part of the virtual ride. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bill Walton only wanted more, and he always left you wanting more too]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522799/2024/05/28/bill-walton-memories-nba-player-broadcaster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522799/2024/05/28/bill-walton-memories-nba-player-broadcaster/Tue, 28 May 2024 11:13:03 GMTSPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: Bill Walton arrives on the red carpet during the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 10, 2022 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bill Walton, one of basketball’s most eccentric characters, dies at 71]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420854/2024/05/27/bill-walton-obituary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420854/2024/05/27/bill-walton-obituary/Mon, 27 May 2024 17:38:45 GMTPortland Trail Blazers&#039; Bill Walton, who received many accolades for his performance on the court, is depicted here. Walton would later go on to pursue a career off the court as a sports broadcaster and an actor in feature films.<![CDATA[Could a $100 million annual NBA player salary be coming? Plus, the new CBA goes into effect]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5510838/2024/05/24/nba-media-rights-deal-player-salary-cba-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5510838/2024/05/24/nba-media-rights-deal-player-salary-cba-contract/Fri, 24 May 2024 14:48:16 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 12: A view of the NBA on TNT logo on a broadcast camera prior to the start of the third quarter of Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on May 12, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 115-107. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS's experimental rule changes are saving time, but causing a stir with Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516997/2024/05/24/mls-time-wasting-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516997/2024/05/24/mls-time-wasting-rules/Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:53 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Referee Joe Dickerson explains a call to Riqui Puig #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy during a game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Almada, Shaqiri among potential MLS transfers to watch in summer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511449/2024/05/22/mls-transfers-almada-shaqiri-mcguire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511449/2024/05/22/mls-transfers-almada-shaqiri-mcguire/Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Why RSL-Colorado was the perfect MLS game; San Diego hire falls through: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505425/2024/05/20/mls-takeaways-rsl-colorado-nashville/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505425/2024/05/20/mls-takeaways-rsl-colorado-nashville/Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[Bronny and LeBron, coaching hot-seat chatter and other NBA Draft Combine takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503204/2024/05/19/bronny-james-nba-draft-combine-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503204/2024/05/19/bronny-james-nba-draft-combine-takeaways/Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:30 GMTMay 15, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Bronny James participates in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLSPA salary release takeaways: What we learned from the day agents and GMs both dread]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499548/2024/05/16/mls-salary-release-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499548/2024/05/16/mls-salary-release-takeaways/Thu, 16 May 2024 18:40:13 GMTApr 8, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of the Apple TV logo on the sleeve of Toronto FC players before the match against the Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS, earning more than 25 rosters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499223/2024/05/16/mls-player-salaries-teams-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499223/2024/05/16/mls-player-salaries-teams-messi/Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[Defending the 3-point shot: How NBA defenses are doing it, other than just praying]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490931/2024/05/14/3-point-shot-nba-defense-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490931/2024/05/14/3-point-shot-nba-defense-playoffs/Tue, 14 May 2024 14:33:44 GMTLos Angeles, CA - April 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets hoots a three pointer over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of game 4 of a first round NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27, 2024. 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