
Steve Popper
@StevePopper
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Knicks writer and NBA columnist for @newsdaysports. I've done this for a long time at a lot of papers. Opinions my own, not usually ones anyone else would claim
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Joined June 2009
This is a smart rule change although 36 feet is a layup for Steph Curry.
As tested during the 2024–25 NBA G League season and in effect for all 2025 NBA summer leagues, an unsuccessful end-of-period 'heave' will be recorded as a team—not individual—missed field goal attempt when all of the following criteria are met:. 🏀 The missed field goal attempt
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RT @StevePopper: Popper: Mike Brown brings a lot of Tom Thibodeau to the job with the Knicks and that's a good thing. .
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@JLEdwardsIII Nothing set in stone on those coaching moves yet, but source indicating those likely returning.
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Can confirm @JLEdwardsIII report -- Jordan Brink will coach summer league squad as Knicks form assistant staff under Mike Brown. Hearing a number of coaches will be back - expecting Rick Brunson, Darren Erman, Mo Cheeks to return, possibly more than these four from Thibs staff.
Knicks summer league update: Jordan Brink will be coaching New York in Las Vegas, per multiple league sources. Brink was on Thibs’ staff and largely responsible for one of the best challenge success rates in the NBA. Good, young coach deserving of the role.
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RT @StevePopper: Knicks have made their choice, finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown the head coach tasked with taking them to the next ste….
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