NBA Lookahead: How does the league fix its TV ratings? Plus, Michael Jordan memories

NBA Lookahead: How does the league fix its TV ratings? Plus, Michael Jordan memories

Every Thursday, I’ll be taking you through the big story heading into the weekend. Or maybe the weirdest story? Or maybe just something that makes me laugh and I think will make you laugh too. Essentially, if you’re subscribed to The Bounce and reading every day, we’re going to have the same fun here as we do in that … Read more

Five takeaways on Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Plus, is Derrick Rose a Hall of Famer?

Five takeaways on Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Plus, is Derrick Rose a Hall of Famer?

The Bounce Newsletter  | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. Today marks the rest of the NBA media days, meaning the offseason is officially over! Expect stories about the muscle players added or weight they lost! And, best of all, The Bounce is back to five days … Read more

Anthony Edwards blames himself for Timberwolves’ Game 3 loss

Anthony Edwards blames himself for Timberwolves’ Game 3 loss

Anthony Edwards thought he had energy. But once the Timberwolves’ Game 3 against the Nuggets began, the Timberwolves star “never found it” during their 117-90 loss to the defending champions. Edwards, with 43 and 27 points, was a primary reason why the Timberwolves snagged a surprising 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series. Anthony … Read more

Mike Conley’s call to arms spurs Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves to Game 1 win vs. Suns

Mike Conley’s call to arms spurs Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves to Game 1 win vs. Suns

One by one, Minnesota Timberwolves players and coaches filed into the small room right next to head coach Chris Finch’s office, sitting in the chairs they normally occupy when they break down the video from a previous game. It was two days after their most recent of three wipeouts at the hands of the Phoenix … Read more