Ben Golliver

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National NBA Writer at The Washington Post

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Kings fall in play-in tournament, then part with their general manager

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Kings fall in play-in tournament, then part with their general manager (washingtonpost.com) Kings fall in play-in tournament, then part with their general manager By Ben Golliver 2025041710443900 The Sacramento Kings parted ways with general manager Monte McNair on Wednesday night, shortly after their season ended with a home loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA play-in tournament, people with knowledge of the decision confirmed.
Who faces the most pressure in the NBA playoffs? Start with Shai.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Who faces the most pressure in the NBA playoffs? Start with Shai. (washingtonpost.com) Who faces the most pressure in the NBA playoffs? Start with Shai. It’s time for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to deliver for the league-best Oklahoma City Thunder, but he’s not the only one entering the postseason with huge expectations.
Suns end brutal season with no playoffs, a fired coach and a bleak outlook

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Suns end brutal season with no playoffs, a fired coach and a bleak outlook (washingtonpost.com) Suns end brutal season with no playoffs, a fired coach and a bleak outlook Phoenix finished 36-46 despite a record payroll and fired its third coach in three years. Plus, the owner has mortgaged the team’s future.
Warriors fall into the play-in tournament as NBA playoff field is set

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Warriors fall into the play-in tournament as NBA playoff field is set (washingtonpost.com) Warriors fall into the play-in tournament as NBA playoff field is set By Ben Golliver 2025041323243300 The NBA playoff bracket was finally set Sunday afternoon when the Golden State Warriors fell into the play-in tournament with a 124-119 overtime loss to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers in the final game of the regular season.
The NBA’s chaotic playoff races will be decided on last day of season

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

The NBA’s chaotic playoff races will be decided on last day of season (washingtonpost.com) The NBA’s chaotic playoff races will be decided on last day of season By Ben Golliver 2025041311124200 Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards are among the Western Conference stars who enter the final day of the NBA's regular season Sunday unsure whether their teams will make the playoffs.
Wizards’ Alex Sarr claims his spot in NBA’s rookie of the year debate

1 week ago | fredericknewspost.com | Ben Golliver

Alex Sarr is hardly a chest-thumping self-promoter. When asked recently to relive his career-high 34 points against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets last month, the Washington Wizards center lit up when recalling the late-game intensity, then quickly passed the credit to fellow rookies Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson. He made no mention of his five 3-pointers, including a clutch one from the left corner over Jokic with just over two minutes remaining.
Luka Doncic revealed a new side in his Dallas return: Mercy

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Luka Doncic revealed a new side in his Dallas return: Mercy (washingtonpost.com) Luka Doncic revealed a new side in his Dallas return: Mercy By Ben Golliver 2025041010543200 DALLAS — Luka Doncic's best games are half virtuoso musical performance and half vicious shark attack.
NBA awards picks: Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic the MVP?

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

NBA awards picks: Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic the MVP? (washingtonpost.com) NBA awards picks: Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic the MVP? Our annual awards predictions include a decision for MVP between two stars having transcendent seasons.
Nuggets fire coach, general manager less than two years after NBA title

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Nuggets fire coach, general manager less than two years after NBA title (washingtonpost.com) Nuggets fire coach, general manager less than two years after NBA title By Ben Golliver 2025040818275100 The Denver Nuggets fired longtime coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday in a stunning organizational reset that came just days before the end of the NBA regular season.
Wizards’ Alex Sarr claims his spot in NBA’s rookie of the year debate

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Ben Golliver

Wizards’ Alex Sarr claims his spot in NBA’s rookie of the year debate (washingtonpost.com) Wizards’ Alex Sarr claims his spot in NBA’s rookie of the year debate By Ben Golliver 2025040810005600 Alex Sarr is hardly a chest-thumping self-promoter.