You can now pre-order personalized, signed copies of TaCM through 5/28 from the truly wonderful Books of Wonder: booksofwonder.com/products/97800…
For those in the NYC area, launch events details are coming soon! #MGLit #kidlit

Always read when Jack McCallum writes.
Also: Always read when Jack McCallum writes about what he reads
mailchi.mp/sundaylongread…

Anthony Edwards is the first player in our database with the following stat line in a playoff game:

43 points ⎹ 7 rebounds ⎹ 3 assists ⎹ 1 steal ⎹ 2 blocks ⎹ 1 turnover

It’s like I’ve been saying, Anthony Edwards is the next, uh, Lew Alcindor.

James Harden in his elimination game since leaving Houston:

2024: 16 points, 16 shots, 31%
2023: 9 points, 11 shots, 27%
2022: 11 points, 9 shots, 44%
2021: 22 points, 17 shots, 29%

Also talked about what a Clippers loss in this series would mean for LAC:

Spotify: spoti.fi/3JL78fZ

Apple: apple.co/3Uppf02

Teams with the best coaching stability i.e. least number of coaches since 2000

I wrote about Joel Embiid and the burden he carries. theringer.com/2024/5/3/24148…

Can the Timberwolves destroy the blueprint they helped design? Seerat Sohi examines all the fascinating story lines and matchups of Nuggets-Wolves:

theringer.com/nba/2024/5/3/2…

Since '1-2-3 Cancun!' is again in the news ...

si.com/nba/2022/05/24…

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Talked a bit about Darvin Ham's likely dismissal this morning on the Lowe Post w/ Howard Beck -- plus Sixers/Knicks reaction, PHI future, questions in MIL, MIA, LAC, early Knicks-Pacers thoughts, more:

Spotify: spoti.fi/3JL78fZ

Apple: apple.co/3Uppf02

We are pleased to hear that Beverley and the Bucks organization have apologized to ESPN’s Malinda Adams. As Adams herself wrote on social media, “Kindness and grace always win.”
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We are proud of the many strong working relationships our members have with players, coaches and executives throughout the league. And while heated moments happen and are expected in our business, this type of behavior is atypical and should not be a part of any workplace. (cont)

The PBWA is extremely disappointed with the unprofessional conduct of Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley on Thursday night. Disrespecting and singling out a professional journalist who is merely trying to do her job is unacceptable. (cont)

How the Timberwolves fare against the Nuggets will be the true litmus test of the Wolves' progress and how much their familiarity with the champs matters.

Seerat Sohi: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/3/2…

On Giannis, the Bucks, and a clock that keeps on ticking: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/3/2…

New BS Podcast!
—The Knicks survive, what’s next for Philly/Milwaukee, Clips on life support and Denver/Minny w/ Rob Mahoney
—I flew to Seattle to talk music, sports, longevity and fandom for 90 mins w/ Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam

open.spotify.com/episode/3U1heV…

Charles Barkley told us that if TNT loses #NBA TV rights, he'll become a free agent. He's unsure about 'Inside the NBA' moving to another network because the show wouldn't be the same without Ernie Johnson. Ernie has said he isn't leaving Turner.

A decision is expected today.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humbled. Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks also reached out to apologize. I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win.