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
Fun thing I discovered while researching something else: In 2018-19, Knicks rookies Kevin Knox and Allonzo Trier both had higher scoring averages than fellow rookie Jalen Brunson.
November 2, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Fun thing I discovered while researching something else: In 2018-19, Knicks rookies Kevin Knox and Allonzo Trier both had higher scoring averages than fellow rookie Jalen Brunson.
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You know Donovan Mitchell is a true fan of ball because he made sure to take a pic with Jackson Chourio after some of the Brewers attended Bucks-Cavs.
November 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
You know Donovan Mitchell is a true fan of ball because he made sure to take a pic with Jackson Chourio after some of the Brewers attended Bucks-Cavs.
Eagles! Commanders! A nation awaits!
November 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Eagles! Commanders! A nation awaits!
Picked up Mayfield to get me through the bye week. Let's see how it's going
November 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Picked up Mayfield to get me through the bye week. Let's see how it's going
Wemby finished this at the rim without dribbling
November 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Wemby finished this at the rim without dribbling
okay this post wins
Let's see the shot quality data before we start crowning anybody
November 1, 2026 at 2:24 AM
okay this post wins
If you thought 2026 would be the year a French basketball superstar came up big in the biggest moments of the Finals, you probably weren't thinking this was the way it would happen.
November 1, 2026 at 2:24 AM
If you thought 2026 would be the year a French basketball superstar came up big in the biggest moments of the Finals, you probably weren't thinking this was the way it would happen.
Bummer for Atlanta but what a series.
November 1, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Bummer for Atlanta but what a series.
That clicking noise is the sound of Lincoln Riley reeling y'all back in
November 1, 2026 at 1:11 AM
That clicking noise is the sound of Lincoln Riley reeling y'all back in
This Charlotte-Philly ending is getting good
November 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
This Charlotte-Philly ending is getting good
lol that foul they just called on Schroder for slap-fighting with Maxey in the backcourt
November 1, 2026 at 12:23 AM
lol that foul they just called on Schroder for slap-fighting with Maxey in the backcourt
ATLiens: Our @sabreenajm.bsky.social @chanteljennings.bsky.social @anniecostabile.bsky.social and @brianchamilton.bsky.social are in Balhalla tonight for Game 7. Give 'em a follow.
October 31, 2026 at 11:31 PM
ATLiens: Our @sabreenajm.bsky.social @chanteljennings.bsky.social @anniecostabile.bsky.social and @brianchamilton.bsky.social are in Balhalla tonight for Game 7. Give 'em a follow.
Won't be in an arena for a bit but got my eye on both Hawks and Dream tonight.
October 31, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Won't be in an arena for a bit but got my eye on both Hawks and Dream tonight.
Vit Krejci is teaching this team how to win
Look at the ball movement from the Portland Trail Blazers
October 31, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Vit Krejci is teaching this team how to win
Lots of sad trombones this afternoon
The yikes levels are already pretty high for the Jazz this year
October 31, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Lots of sad trombones this afternoon
No Dejounte Murray revenge game today. Will have to wait for Feb. 10.
Pelicans will start Fears, Murphy, Jones, Williamson, Matkovic
Murray, Missi, and Poole are out for New Orleans
Murray, Missi, and Poole are out for New Orleans
Hawks roster breakdown for tonight in New Orleans:
Starters — McCollum, NAW, Daniels, Johnson, Okongwu
Bench — Dort, Wiggins, Flemings, Landale, Kispert, Newell, Finney-Smith
Out — Gueye, Veesaar
G League — Ejiofor, Wilson, Dennis, Gilbert
Starters — McCollum, NAW, Daniels, Johnson, Okongwu
Bench — Dort, Wiggins, Flemings, Landale, Kispert, Newell, Finney-Smith
Out — Gueye, Veesaar
G League — Ejiofor, Wilson, Dennis, Gilbert
October 31, 2026 at 11:04 PM
No Dejounte Murray revenge game today. Will have to wait for Feb. 10.
wow! this is shockingly good news
October 31, 2026 at 6:14 PM
wow! this is shockingly good news
watched this morning; early leader for Most Hilarious Review of the Season honors. Dude seriously almost got a "you can't jump" flagrant
Georges Niang's lack of vertical trying to stop a Walker Kessler dunk forced a hostile act review lol
October 31, 2026 at 3:53 PM
watched this morning; early leader for Most Hilarious Review of the Season honors. Dude seriously almost got a "you can't jump" flagrant
Some great news: new team, but Deandre Ayton "Korntests" are still a thing! Nearly misses a blockout on Kalkbrenner here because he challenges a 3 from inside the charge circle
October 31, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Some great news: new team, but Deandre Ayton "Korntests" are still a thing! Nearly misses a blockout on Kalkbrenner here because he challenges a 3 from inside the charge circle
Some rough work here from Tony Brothers IMHO. Misses a blatant illegal screen by Richard because he wasn't looking at the play (nor was baseline ref), then rings up one of the league's most laid-back players when Thybulle complains.
October 31, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Some rough work here from Tony Brothers IMHO. Misses a blatant illegal screen by Richard because he wasn't looking at the play (nor was baseline ref), then rings up one of the league's most laid-back players when Thybulle complains.
ICYMI: Why Thursday was the WNBA's "tape delay" moment, and why it's not going to happen again
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
The 17,099 fans at early WNBA Finals game are proof why the league can’t afford more errors
Fans, players and media were rushed from the arena before it was turned over to fit in an NBA game.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:32 PM
ICYMI: Why Thursday was the WNBA's "tape delay" moment, and why it's not going to happen again
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
looks like me and @chanteljennings.bsky.social will be on the right side of history tonight
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
WNBA Finals Game 7 expert predictions: Valkyries or Dream? Our staff is (mostly) in agreement
It’s a winner-take-all finals on Saturday night in San Francisco.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM
looks like me and @chanteljennings.bsky.social will be on the right side of history tonight
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/773...
Mavs won last night but I have some questions about those last 16 seconds
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A win and a lesson for Dusty May (Gift Article)
I’ve generally heard good things about Dusty May in Dallas, but he’s gonna need to ramp up quickly on NBA end-game tactics.The new Mavs coach, brought in from Michigan in the offseason, had three diff...
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October 31, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Mavs won last night but I have some questions about those last 16 seconds
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
The tax aprons have made it impossible to build an NBA Cup dynasty
MY COLUMN:
MY COLUMN:
October 31, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The tax aprons have made it impossible to build an NBA Cup dynasty
MY COLUMN:
MY COLUMN: