John Hollinger
@johnhollinger.bsky.social
The Athletic NBA columnist
PER creator - Former Grizzlies VP Basketball Ops - Former ESPN
Wahoowa - Commanders - Brewers - Timbers - huh?
Atlanta/a hotel
PER creator - Former Grizzlies VP Basketball Ops - Former ESPN
Wahoowa - Commanders - Brewers - Timbers - huh?
Atlanta/a hotel
These accidental wins by teams sitting out healthy players are destroying the tanking debate. C'mon shitty teams, be better.
February 11, 2026 at 4:36 AM
These accidental wins by teams sitting out healthy players are destroying the tanking debate. C'mon shitty teams, be better.
Bobby and I send lengthy emails discussing how we can conspire against the Jazz.
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Bobby and I send lengthy emails discussing how we can conspire against the Jazz.
Late 2nd round but yes. The fact that he's 43 years old doesnt help.
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Late 2nd round but yes. The fact that he's 43 years old doesnt help.
Baylor runing out of talent here in a big way. BYU has opened up a 17-point lead with five minutes left.
Loud "BYU" chants in here from the fairly large contingent in blue. Baylor PA responds by cranking the music LOL.
Loud "BYU" chants in here from the fairly large contingent in blue. Baylor PA responds by cranking the music LOL.
February 11, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Baylor runing out of talent here in a big way. BYU has opened up a 17-point lead with five minutes left.
Loud "BYU" chants in here from the fairly large contingent in blue. Baylor PA responds by cranking the music LOL.
Loud "BYU" chants in here from the fairly large contingent in blue. Baylor PA responds by cranking the music LOL.
How on earth did James Nnaji get drafted. My goodness.
February 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM
How on earth did James Nnaji get drafted. My goodness.
Awesome play by Richie Saunders to block a Cameron Carr 3-pointer in the corner, he and Dybantsa have 40 of BYU's 52 points as Cougs have gone up 52-48 early in second half.
February 11, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Awesome play by Richie Saunders to block a Cameron Carr 3-pointer in the corner, he and Dybantsa have 40 of BYU's 52 points as Cougs have gone up 52-48 early in second half.
the REAL summer league
February 11, 2026 at 1:13 AM
the REAL summer league
After a wild first half in Waco, Baylor and BYU tied at 41. Tounde Yessofou has 18 for Baylor, AJ Dybantsa with 18 for BYU.
Points off turnovers: BYU 14, Baylor 0. Keeping Cougs in the game.
Points off turnovers: BYU 14, Baylor 0. Keeping Cougs in the game.
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
After a wild first half in Waco, Baylor and BYU tied at 41. Tounde Yessofou has 18 for Baylor, AJ Dybantsa with 18 for BYU.
Points off turnovers: BYU 14, Baylor 0. Keeping Cougs in the game.
Points off turnovers: BYU 14, Baylor 0. Keeping Cougs in the game.
Beautiful verticality to get a defensive stop by BYU's Richie Saunders just now against a Baylor big man trying to finish.
But man, Baylor's frontcourt ... yiiiikes
But man, Baylor's frontcourt ... yiiiikes
February 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Beautiful verticality to get a defensive stop by BYU's Richie Saunders just now against a Baylor big man trying to finish.
But man, Baylor's frontcourt ... yiiiikes
But man, Baylor's frontcourt ... yiiiikes
"rest" will be in-game diagnosis after the first quarter.
February 11, 2026 at 12:49 AM
"rest" will be in-game diagnosis after the first quarter.
yeah, pack a lunch
February 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
yeah, pack a lunch
The shot rimmed out, but NBA scouts are taking notes on that no-ball-dip 3 Cameron Carr took from the corner just now on a pass above his shoulders.
February 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The shot rimmed out, but NBA scouts are taking notes on that no-ball-dip 3 Cameron Carr took from the corner just now on a pass above his shoulders.
Man, Baylor can't miss. Potential first-rounder Cameron Carr is 5-for-5, including 3-of-3 from 3. Tounde Yessofou, of all people, has made four jump shots already, including two 3s. Bears lead 33-21.
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Man, Baylor can't miss. Potential first-rounder Cameron Carr is 5-for-5, including 3-of-3 from 3. Tounde Yessofou, of all people, has made four jump shots already, including two 3s. Bears lead 33-21.
Crowd here is lustily booing BYU's Robert Wright III every time he touches the ball; Wright, of course, transferrer from Baylor to BYU this offseason.
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Crowd here is lustily booing BYU's Robert Wright III every time he touches the ball; Wright, of course, transferrer from Baylor to BYU this offseason.
James Nnaji has his first name on the back of his jersey, and I have no idea why.
Some pretty insane shooting so far, it's 22-19 Baylor after nine minutes.
Some pretty insane shooting so far, it's 22-19 Baylor after nine minutes.
February 11, 2026 at 12:22 AM
James Nnaji has his first name on the back of his jersey, and I have no idea why.
Some pretty insane shooting so far, it's 22-19 Baylor after nine minutes.
Some pretty insane shooting so far, it's 22-19 Baylor after nine minutes.
former Knicks and Hornets legend James Nnaji checks in for Baylor.
February 11, 2026 at 12:19 AM
former Knicks and Hornets legend James Nnaji checks in for Baylor.
surprised SEA isn't getting more hate in the comments on this. Can have Disney-esque lines in summer.
John,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thank you for being a voice to the voiceless who still need rental cars in 2026. There are dozens of us!!! (I resent this specific thing numerous times every year, and while DFW and McCarran get the highlights, Denver is truly awful).
Thank you for being a voice to the voiceless who still need rental cars in 2026. There are dozens of us!!! (I resent this specific thing numerous times every year, and while DFW and McCarran get the highlights, Denver is truly awful).
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
surprised SEA isn't getting more hate in the comments on this. Can have Disney-esque lines in summer.
if it's a college arena, yes, you need a car
February 11, 2026 at 12:12 AM
if it's a college arena, yes, you need a car
this is also true
February 11, 2026 at 12:11 AM
this is also true
Feels like a G League Showcase game compared to the Phog last night
Tonight won't be as cool as what you saw last night, but the stars will probably play.
February 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Feels like a G League Showcase game compared to the Phog last night
Guys -- I did a five-song acoustic set on the side stage, including one from my new album, and I don't wanna brag or nothing but it was absolute fire
February 11, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Guys -- I did a five-song acoustic set on the side stage, including one from my new album, and I don't wanna brag or nothing but it was absolute fire
Baylor challenging an out of bounds call 37 seconds into the game. Alrighty then.
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Baylor challenging an out of bounds call 37 seconds into the game. Alrighty then.
Ready to rumble here in Waco
February 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Ready to rumble here in Waco
Greetings from the place that made shiplap cool again. Baylor and BYU in an early tip off tonight, lots of NBA personnel here to see BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Baylor's Cameron Carr.
February 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Greetings from the place that made shiplap cool again. Baylor and BYU in an early tip off tonight, lots of NBA personnel here to see BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Baylor's Cameron Carr.
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Also, EVERY taxi stand should be immediately outside of the baggage claim.
It’s absolutely absurd to make people go on a trek with their luggage to find a cab.
It’s absolutely absurd to make people go on a trek with their luggage to find a cab.
If you need a shuttle bus to get to the rental cars, your airport sucks. Massive time sink every time. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
February 10, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Also, EVERY taxi stand should be immediately outside of the baggage claim.
It’s absolutely absurd to make people go on a trek with their luggage to find a cab.
It’s absolutely absurd to make people go on a trek with their luggage to find a cab.