One of the dumbest concepts in sports Coach: "We're lifting at 5:30 a.m. because it builds toughness."

I remember asking assistant coach Mo Cheeks, what’s harder to do? Workout after practice or before?? I only asked cuz by time I would get to the gym, Russ was already done in the morning and I usually got mine in after practice. Mo like, “coming in before practice is probably harder”…since then, it’s been my routine….a lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud, nah to me, he was quiet and methodical. He lead by example and once the lights were bright, he let everything out and experienced pure freedom. It was inspiring as his teammate and everywhere I went, I seen it inspire people from all walks of life, crazy thing is, he didn’t say much, he just showed up. For 18 years. This basketball life is sacred to us as professionals, what we put into that court means everything. Some of us wish we could go back and do things with a little more intent and some can just wipe their hands and be satisfied with the time spent. Who u gonna be? We know what zero was on…keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ. I don’t care what happens, can’t erase what it was…The first YNs, finals run in our early 20s, all star games, seeing each other get injured and bounce back, the bus rides, plane rides, card games, jokes and arguments, the whole thing, memorable!! …to the whole Westbrook family, Nina, the kids, mama Westbrook, big Russ, Ray, Donnell, everybody from luezinger high and ucla and many more that I’m forgettin, much love and Congratulations on a iconic career.

The NBA will test the "one free-throw rule" at NBA Summer League this year 👀 With this rule, any foul that would typically result in one, two, or three free throws will instead result in a single free throw attempt. That attempt will be worth the same total number of points as the free throws it replaces.

New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool. Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can. Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment. A stable grid means the AC stays on, and lives are saved. Let's ease demand — and get through the heat — together.

I don’t care what just happened recently……. Jalen Brunson IS NOT better than Trae Young as a player as a whole and for sure not as a PG!! And never has been. I stand on that. Not in high school, college or pros. Same draft, drafted higher…… Brunson had a better TEAM this year. But what have they done individually as players Trae has never been a #2 option. Brunson has. Brunson avg 19,5,3 for a career. Trae 25, 9, 5. Man yall better relax!! I love the Knicks won it all. Good for them but let’s not let recent history blind us. Trae is THAT GUY and yall try and act like he not. Have a great day ✌🏾

BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell ESPN.