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
Wolves already played at Chicago and at Charlotte, so no "thank you" video montage for Mike until next season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially re-signed Mike Conley.
The Golden State Warriors have officially signed Nate Williams Jr.
The Golden State Warriors have officially signed Nate Williams Jr.
As we reset coming out of the All-Star break, here are the reported agreements we are waiting on to go official:
🏀Mike Conley - MIN
🏀Haywood Highsmith - PHX
🏀Tyrese Martin - PHI - Two-Way
🏀Cameron Payne - PHI
🏀Jabari Walker - PHI
🏀Nate Williams Jr. - GSW - Two-Way
🏀Mike Conley - MIN
🏀Haywood Highsmith - PHX
🏀Tyrese Martin - PHI - Two-Way
🏀Cameron Payne - PHI
🏀Jabari Walker - PHI
🏀Nate Williams Jr. - GSW - Two-Way
February 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Wolves already played at Chicago and at Charlotte, so no "thank you" video montage for Mike until next season.
One other college BB note -- this absolutely sucks. Thought Saunders would be a solid second-rounder; between the ACL and his age, now he's probably looking at an Exhibit 10 and fighting his way in through the G League.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
BYU loses Richie Saunders for season after torn ACL: What this means for the Cougars
Richie Saunders' injury is a major blow to BYU's season, as the Cougars have struggled of late.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:57 PM
One other college BB note -- this absolutely sucks. Thought Saunders would be a solid second-rounder; between the ACL and his age, now he's probably looking at an Exhibit 10 and fighting his way in through the G League.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Also new for @theathletic.com today - wrote some words on Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson and his NBA fit
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Why Texas Tech point guard Christian Anderson should be a first-round NBA pick
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Also new for @theathletic.com today - wrote some words on Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson and his NBA fit
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
New for @theathletic.com : The week that was
* How tanking will affect playoff races, especially in East
* 2-way conversions!
* Scouting Swiss prospect Klark-Luca Riethauser
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
* How tanking will affect playoff races, especially in East
* 2-way conversions!
* Scouting Swiss prospect Klark-Luca Riethauser
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
How tanking impacts NBA playoffs; plus the Swiss prospect who loves ‘White Chocolate’
All schedules are not created equal, and a second-half slate padded with tankers can grease a team’s run into a high playoff seed.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
New for @theathletic.com : The week that was
* How tanking will affect playoff races, especially in East
* 2-way conversions!
* Scouting Swiss prospect Klark-Luca Riethauser
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
* How tanking will affect playoff races, especially in East
* 2-way conversions!
* Scouting Swiss prospect Klark-Luca Riethauser
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Noted in my buyout market piece that Tyrese Martin remained 2-way eligible. Fringe roster guy, sure, but easily best player available as far as 2-ways go. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
NBA buyout market tiers: Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and more names to watch
Now that the trade deadline has passed, here are the players most likely to switch rosters before the playoffs.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Noted in my buyout market piece that Tyrese Martin remained 2-way eligible. Fringe roster guy, sure, but easily best player available as far as 2-ways go. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Wizards signing former ACC Player of the Year Alondes Williams to a 10-day contract. Sources tell me @tomhaberstroh immediately canceled all his plans and is renting an airbnb in D.C. for the next ten days.
February 16, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Wizards signing former ACC Player of the Year Alondes Williams to a 10-day contract. Sources tell me @tomhaberstroh immediately canceled all his plans and is renting an airbnb in D.C. for the next ten days.
"cheered on by his two brothers, Donald Royal Murray-Lawrence and Geert Hammink Murray-Lawrence ..."
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Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting story
Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting story
The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting story
Canadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars. His father had hoped he'd end up following in their footsteps.
apnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
"cheered on by his two brothers, Donald Royal Murray-Lawrence and Geert Hammink Murray-Lawrence ..."
Hawks will face a new 76er on Thursday. This still leaves one roster spot open for Sixers to eventually promote Jabari Walker, Jr. from his 2-way, but looks like they need to wait a few days to do that and stay under tax.
Source confirms that the Sixers are signing Cam Payne to a contract for the rest of the season.
February 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Hawks will face a new 76er on Thursday. This still leaves one roster spot open for Sixers to eventually promote Jabari Walker, Jr. from his 2-way, but looks like they need to wait a few days to do that and stay under tax.
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Incentivize more stars to participate in the Dunk Contest? Yearly NBA-WNBA collaboration?
Our NBA writers who attended All-Star Weekend sounded off on what they’d change about the event.
Our NBA writers who attended All-Star Weekend sounded off on what they’d change about the event.
February 16, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Incentivize more stars to participate in the Dunk Contest? Yearly NBA-WNBA collaboration?
Our NBA writers who attended All-Star Weekend sounded off on what they’d change about the event.
Our NBA writers who attended All-Star Weekend sounded off on what they’d change about the event.
also, ICYMI -- Haywood Highsmith was No. 5 on my buyout market board. Presuming he can get back on court soon, a good get for Phoenix who will fit their playing style.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
NBA buyout market tiers: Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and more names to watch
Now that the trade deadline has passed, here are the players most likely to switch rosters before the playoffs.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
also, ICYMI -- Haywood Highsmith was No. 5 on my buyout market board. Presuming he can get back on court soon, a good get for Phoenix who will fit their playing style.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
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Lifelong Stars fan here, just feels so good to finally get one, you know?
Arguably the most crushing defeat in Stripes history. Gotta feel for their fans and what they've been through.
February 16, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Lifelong Stars fan here, just feels so good to finally get one, you know?
glad somebody else noticed
how, how do you ignore Connie Sellecca, NBC, how
February 16, 2026 at 12:51 AM
glad somebody else noticed
Arguably the most crushing defeat in Stripes history. Gotta feel for their fans and what they've been through.
February 16, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Arguably the most crushing defeat in Stripes history. Gotta feel for their fans and what they've been through.
Update: This is AMAZING
This is ... good?
February 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Update: This is AMAZING
Score another one for Team Don't Foul Up 3.
February 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Score another one for Team Don't Foul Up 3.
And the West coaches didn't vote for him lol
kawhi leonard is clearly the best american basketball player in the world
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
And the West coaches didn't vote for him lol
College hoops announcer voice YOU DON'T NEED A 3 HERE
February 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
College hoops announcer voice YOU DON'T NEED A 3 HERE
This is ... good?
February 15, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This is ... good?
No past or present Grizzlies in this game, but pretty cool to see JB and Darko both out there.
February 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM
No past or present Grizzlies in this game, but pretty cool to see JB and Darko both out there.
Man, that look on those skater's faces. Knew right away they blew it.
February 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Man, that look on those skater's faces. Knew right away they blew it.
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Spent time with Norman Powell at All-Star Weekend. Here’s my video feature for @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
February 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Spent time with Norman Powell at All-Star Weekend. Here’s my video feature for @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
These "Matrix" remakes are out of control
February 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM
These "Matrix" remakes are out of control
If @samvecenie.bsky.social did curling
February 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
If @samvecenie.bsky.social did curling
🏒 Obviously the correct outcome to root for here is Draisaitl hat trick in an 11-3 USA win 🏒
February 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
🏒 Obviously the correct outcome to root for here is Draisaitl hat trick in an 11-3 USA win 🏒
HA! Terrible swiffering by the hated Swedes and we now have a commanding lead!
Alright USA, let's outcurl these assholes!
February 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
HA! Terrible swiffering by the hated Swedes and we now have a commanding lead!