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
NBA Cup enthusiasts: Here's all you need to know about tonight's potential outcomes
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Cup Geekery: All of Friday's NBA Cup scenarios
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NBA Cup enthusiasts: Here's all you need to know about tonight's potential outcomes
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Memphis ... TOURNAMENT TOUGH??? Griz can still get wild card, though they probably need to beat Clips by 90 on Friday to do it.
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Memphis ... TOURNAMENT TOUGH??? Griz can still get wild card, though they probably need to beat Clips by 90 on Friday to do it.
Pistons still advance if they beat Orlando on Friday, but have to question how TOURNAMENT TOUGH they are with this loss.
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Pistons still advance if they beat Orlando on Friday, but have to question how TOURNAMENT TOUGH they are with this loss.
University of Washington announces they will retire the jerseys of Christian Welp and Detlef Schrempf this year -- Welp on Jan. 11 vs. Ohio State, Schrempf on Feb. 28 vs. Wisconsin.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
University of Washington announces they will retire the jerseys of Christian Welp and Detlef Schrempf this year -- Welp on Jan. 11 vs. Ohio State, Schrempf on Feb. 28 vs. Wisconsin.
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Why. Is. The. Kitchen. Floor. Fluorescent. Green?
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Why. Is. The. Kitchen. Floor. Fluorescent. Green?
Wife: "Thank you for putting up the Christmas lights."
Me: "Actually those are NBA Cup decorations. They come down on the 14th."
Me: "Actually those are NBA Cup decorations. They come down on the 14th."
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Wife: "Thank you for putting up the Christmas lights."
Me: "Actually those are NBA Cup decorations. They come down on the 14th."
Me: "Actually those are NBA Cup decorations. They come down on the 14th."
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On Saturday, @johnhollinger.bsky.social got his first in-person look at Flagg in a Dallas Mavericks uniform.
Here’s what he thought:
Here’s what he thought:
Scouting Cooper Flagg: What I saw in person from the Mavs’ prized rookie
Overall, Flagg's rookie season has been slightly less than expected, but let's not overreact.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
On Saturday, @johnhollinger.bsky.social got his first in-person look at Flagg in a Dallas Mavericks uniform.
Here’s what he thought:
Here’s what he thought:
2AM newsdrop: Schedule announced for last games of Players Era.
10a PT Syr-ISU
1230 ND-Hou
4 Kans-Tenn
5 StJ-Aub
630 Mich-Gonz
730 Baylor-SDSU
9 Md-Ala
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Thu 10a Crei-Ore
Thu 1230 UNLV-Rut
10a PT Syr-ISU
1230 ND-Hou
4 Kans-Tenn
5 StJ-Aub
630 Mich-Gonz
730 Baylor-SDSU
9 Md-Ala
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Thu 10a Crei-Ore
Thu 1230 UNLV-Rut
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
2AM newsdrop: Schedule announced for last games of Players Era.
10a PT Syr-ISU
1230 ND-Hou
4 Kans-Tenn
5 StJ-Aub
630 Mich-Gonz
730 Baylor-SDSU
9 Md-Ala
---
Thu 10a Crei-Ore
Thu 1230 UNLV-Rut
10a PT Syr-ISU
1230 ND-Hou
4 Kans-Tenn
5 StJ-Aub
630 Mich-Gonz
730 Baylor-SDSU
9 Md-Ala
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Thu 10a Crei-Ore
Thu 1230 UNLV-Rut
Shades of Fox vs Christie, for the old-timers.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Kris Dunn had enough ... put Luka Doncic on the ground, put the ball in Doncic's chest, then absorbed a shove from Jaxson Hayes
We gonna get some ejections probably
Kris Dunn had enough ... put Luka Doncic on the ground, put the ball in Doncic's chest, then absorbed a shove from Jaxson Hayes
We gonna get some ejections probably
November 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Shades of Fox vs Christie, for the old-timers.
Now we're seeing what the crucible of the NBA Cup brings out.
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Now we're seeing what the crucible of the NBA Cup brings out.
Just nice to see two teams that respect the sanctity of The Cup
November 26, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Just nice to see two teams that respect the sanctity of The Cup
Smart sold it but yeah that's a terrible call
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Smart sold it but yeah that's a terrible call
White flag unit in for Oregon. Great resume win for SDSU, absolute heater for Reese Dixon-Waters. Time for me to pivot to Lakers-Clippers ending.
November 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
White flag unit in for Oregon. Great resume win for SDSU, absolute heater for Reese Dixon-Waters. Time for me to pivot to Lakers-Clippers ending.
With Aztecs up by 17 at under-8 timeout, looks like Oregon may sit Nate Biddle out the rest of this one and see if his leg feels any better tomorrow. Ducks have been rolling with their backup bigs for last several minutes already.
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 AM
With Aztecs up by 17 at under-8 timeout, looks like Oregon may sit Nate Biddle out the rest of this one and see if his leg feels any better tomorrow. Ducks have been rolling with their backup bigs for last several minutes already.
Update: Looks like he's gonna try to waddle up and down the court for 20 minutes, which would be the most Ducks thing ever.
Oregon's Nate Bittle with a bad limp on his left leg coming out to the court after halftime, he's trying to run end to end but can't get it to loosen up. Not sure if he can continue.
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Update: Looks like he's gonna try to waddle up and down the court for 20 minutes, which would be the most Ducks thing ever.
Oregon's Nate Bittle with a bad limp on his left leg coming out to the court after halftime, he's trying to run end to end but can't get it to loosen up. Not sure if he can continue.
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Oregon's Nate Bittle with a bad limp on his left leg coming out to the court after halftime, he's trying to run end to end but can't get it to loosen up. Not sure if he can continue.
Halftime: San Diego State 51, Oregon 41. Aztecs guard BJ Davis with 13 points in nine minutes, team shooting 69% from field.
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Halftime: San Diego State 51, Oregon 41. Aztecs guard BJ Davis with 13 points in nine minutes, team shooting 69% from field.
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The fact that it was basically his own rebound really sells it
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The fact that it was basically his own rebound really sells it
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Michigan freshman Oscar Goodman gets a huge slam and the bench completely loses it
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Michigan freshman Oscar Goodman gets a huge slam and the bench completely loses it
Halftime: Gonzaga 47, Maryland 32. Zags made nine 3s in the first half, nearly matching Terps point total just with that.
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Halftime: Gonzaga 47, Maryland 32. Zags made nine 3s in the first half, nearly matching Terps point total just with that.
Somebody post the clip of Michigan's bench losing it after the walk-on dunked.
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Somebody post the clip of Michigan's bench losing it after the walk-on dunked.
Fun times here as Maryland's Andre Mills made a short bank shot while lying flat on his back after a loose ball ricocheted his way. Unfortunately that play is about 90% of the Terps' offense so far.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Fun times here as Maryland's Andre Mills made a short bank shot while lying flat on his back after a loose ball ricocheted his way. Unfortunately that play is about 90% of the Terps' offense so far.
My goodness, Michigan is a unit
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My goodness, Michigan is a unit
Up next: Gonzaga vs. Maryland. First look at Zags import guard Mario Saint-Supery
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Up next: Gonzaga vs. Maryland. First look at Zags import guard Mario Saint-Supery
The Hawks didn't just lose a game today. Even worse, they disrespected the NBA Cup
MY COLUMN:
MY COLUMN:
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Hawks didn't just lose a game today. Even worse, they disrespected the NBA Cup
MY COLUMN:
MY COLUMN: