Joe Vardon

Writes NBA, @TheAthletic, spot host, @SiriusXMNBA, @BBC contributor. The white line’s getting longer and the saddle’s getting colder. [email protected]

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

Gambling. Racism. Gambling again. And now, alleged salary cap circumvention by the Clippers. When the NBA has problems of this magnitude, it calls the same law firm. W @MikeVorkunov @TheAthleticNBA https://t.co/ko1KN5U635 via @NYTimes

[Sam Amick @sam_amick]

More here on the strong mutual interest between Jalen Duren and the Kings, their Tuesday meeting, and the looming question of whether Detroit might consider a swap for Domantas Sabonis, at @TheAthletic

https://t.co/5u19aGmfwW

[Christian Clark @christianpclark]

The Mavericks have registered interest in Kawhi Leonard, league sources told The Athletic. Masai Ujiri famously traded for Leonard once before.

More here with @Sam_Amick and @DanWoikeSports: https://t.co/zzODxJ9agM

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

The United States Soccer Federation has presented head coach Mauricio Pochettino with a proposal to extend for a second World Cup cycle, running until 2030, but any decisions will be deferred until after the 2026 tournament.

The proposal was made to Pochettino for his consideration prior to this summer’s tournament, as U.S. Soccer made clear to their head coach they were eager to continue the working relationship.

Exclusive story from @AdamCrafton_ here ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/KlFfRpY6rC

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

“If we find a body, we say a small prayer. It’s to tell them: ‘Here we are. We’ve found you.’”

In a World Cup host city, the search continues for the disappeared, the thousands upon thousands of victims of narcoviolence, including many buried in makeshift graves in the vicinity of the Estadio Akron.

@jwhitey98 joined the mothers of the missing in Guadalajara to understand their heartbreaking stories.

🔗 https://t.co/90WBoh12Rd

[Sam Amick @sam_amick]

The NBA coaching community is furious at the Portland Trail Blazers over this low-end, incentive-laden, one-guaranteed-season contract with Micah Nori.

I spoke with @NBA_Coaches prez JB Bickerstaff, Darvin Ham and Lloyd Pierce about why, at @TheAthletic

https://t.co/nleqHJumsU

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

Kevin Durant to…coach this summer? @TheAthleticNBA https://t.co/7cR54KUCuo

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

Speaking of Day 2 of the NBA Draft, can you name which current USA Basketball player is the only one on the roster to have been drafted? @TheAthleticNBA https://t.co/7cR54KUCuo

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

In the span of one month, Jimmy Haslam traded Myles Garrett and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

[Eric Nehm @eric_nehm]

My bosses asked me to reflect on what it was like covering Giannis Antetokounmpo for the last decade in Milwaukee.

From his early years to two MVPs to an NBA Finals MVP, here is what I've seen and learned from my front-row seat. At @TheAthletic: https://t.co/r2WU1JWRBJ

[DP World Tour @DPWorldTour]

The swings of Rory and Gerry McIlroy 👀

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

Cavs won

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

For the first time since 1930, the USMNT has won back-to-back games in the men’s World Cup.

#FIFAWorldCup

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

My goodness this speech

[Golf Digest @GolfDigest]

"LIV created this false economy where we had to up prize funds... but now that LIV looks like it's less of a threat, I think, the old ways of the PGA Tour weren't actually that bad."

Rory McIlroy gave his thoughts on changes to the PGA Tour’s structure and schedule. 🗣️

[Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov]

That and more on the latest update in the federal case involving Terry Rozier. His trial date is set for Feb. 8, 2027 as he faces charges that he took a $100,000 bribe and was part of a sports gambling scheme.

Full story here, free for all to read: https://t.co/o73HmuwlWX

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

Jalen Brunson wasn’t supposed to claim two national titles in three years at Villanova. He wasn’t supposed to be the 1-A on a championship team.

He proved doubters wrong at every step.

Now they’ll say he has no shot at a second ring — but don't be surprised if he writes another improbable chapter.

[LPGA @LPGA]

“Nelly! Nelly! Nelly!”

A warm welcome from @LPGAGirlsGolf for @NellyKorda in New York

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

Love this from Sam

[Sam Amick @sam_amick]

If Mike Brown was going to survive this Knicks job, he needed Jalen Brunson’s trust. So, wisely, he sought the advice of his father, Knicks assistant Rick Brunson.

Much more here on how Brown helped end New York’s 53-year title drought, at @TheAthletic

https://t.co/YD2I2PonZi

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

Vecenie season!!!

[Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie]

The 2026 NBA Draft Guide is here.

-My top-100 prospect rankings.
-The most in-depth breakdowns of all top-60 prospects that you will find anywhere.
-Videos breaking down the top-10.
-A wonderful, new design that is easily navigated from the folks at @TheAthletic.

(link below)

[Joe Vardon @joevardon]

@getnickwright This video was great