Shane Young
National NBA Writer and Analyst for @ForbesSports. Credentialed Media covering the NBA. University of Louisville Alum. Contact Email: [email protected]
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Shane Young
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 05: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers congratulated by ... More Aaron Nesmith #23 after scoring a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Shane Young
In a series that shouldn’t have extended this long in the first place, the Oklahoma City Thunder handled business in Game 7 of the West semifinals, dispatching the Denver Nuggets in a 32-point bludgeoning. After trailing by five in the first quarter, OKC pounced on Denver and outscored them 104-67 the rest of the way. For the Thunder, it clinched their 58th double-digit victory of the year – now tied with the 1971 Bucks for the second most in history for a full season and ensuing playoff run.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Shane Young
The Cleveland Cavaliers have another award to hand out with Kenny Atkinson officially being named the NBA’s Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 season. The news comes just two weeks after franchise star Evan Mobley took home Defensive Player of the Year, as the trophy cases are filling up in The Land. In his first head coaching gig since 2020, Atkinson guided the Cavaliers to 64 wins and the second-best record in franchise history.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Shane Young
The NBA’s longest-tenured coach is walking away from the sidelines. Gregg Popovich, who had graced the San Antonio Spurs for 29 seasons as head coach, is stepping down from the role he’s mastered since 1996. With the context of his last six months of health concerns, this decision shouldn’t come as a shock. Popovich, 76, suffered a mild stroke in early November just five games into the regular season.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Shane Young
There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball. Sure, not every game will be classified as ‘beautiful’ with the amount of physicality that’s allowed compared to the six-month regular season – by the way, are we sure that’s good for the sport if there’s no semblance of consistency there? That’s a larger conversation. One of the best parts of the postseason, though, is watching how many counters a team has when they are pressured.
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Like I said a week ago, probably shouldn't have fired their coach.
The New York Knicks requested permission to speak to Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka for their head coaching job, but were denied on both, sources tell ESPN. Knicks could request permission for other current head coaches too.
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Shout out the people that are there every game and every press conference asking the good questions.
Overall, I think Jordan Ott is going to be a highly successful head coach. I’d bet on him being a long-term face of the organization and putting an end to the coaching carousel we’ve seen here.
