Derrick Rose and the NBA’s most haunting “what if”

Conditionals are worth what they’re worth – a way of talking about something that never happened, yet still generates an extraordinary narrative. And that, to a large extent, is what the NBA lives on: constant discussion, endless debate. Something massively amplified by social media in recent years, but which has always been there. What mighthave … Read more

The NBA’s billion-dollar bid to crack Europe is already hitting political resistance – POLITICO

“Our conversations with various stakeholders in Europe have reinforced our belief that an enormous opportunity exists around the creation of a new league on the continent,” Silver said in a statement. “Together with FIBA, we look forward to engaging prospective clubs and ownership groups that share our vision for the game’s potential in Europe.” In … Read more