Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker was extremely critical of the officiating following Wednesday'...

<p>Phoenix Suns All-Star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37815" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37815">Devin Booker</a> was extremely critical of the officiating following Wednesday's 120-107 Game 2 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p><p>"In my 11 years, I haven't called a ref out by name, but James (Williams) was terrible tonight, through and through," Booker told reporters, per <a href="https://x.com/CamCox12/status/2047180222244762106?s=20">Cameron Cox of 12 News Arizona</a>.</p><p>"It's bad for the sport, bad for the integrity of the sport. People are going to start viewing this as the WWE, you know, if they're not held responsible."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Booker appeared agitated by two incidents during the game. </p><p>The five-time All-Star was called for an offensive foul at the 2:31 mark of the second quarter for an "unnatural shooting motion" that appeared to make contact with Thunder forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/25024" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/25024">Alex Caruso</a>. Booker sought an explanation from referees when the Suns were called for a similar foul on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60411" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60411">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</a> on the next play.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Offensive foul on Devin Booker vs free throws for SGA<br><br>🤔🤔🤔 <a href="https://t.co/6lgcX3uuSU">pic.twitter.com/6lgcX3uuSU</a></p>— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrickCenter_/status/2047148748040794226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"(The officials) said 'unnatural shooting motion' that hit Caruso," Booker said. "But Caruso is moving forward on that. And if that's unnatural shooting motion compared to what guys are doing to get fouls nowadays - like, you can play them side by side. And you know, I'll let you guys be the judge.</p><p>"Like, pull the clips, run it back. I'm surprised this is happening on national TV in playoff games."</p><p>Booker was then assessed a technical foul with 2:05 left in the third quarter when an attempt to save the ball from flying out of bounds struck Thunder center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102798" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102798">Jaylin Williams</a>. The officials didn't immediately call the foul, instead waiting to do so until after a crowd formed around referee JB DeRosa. Caruso asked officials to call a tech on Booker.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Devin Booker got a tech for this play while trying to save the ball. <br><br>What am I missing here? Why was this a tech?<a href="https://t.co/KqwDd6VuaX">pic.twitter.com/KqwDd6VuaX</a></p>— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAMemes/status/2047193091363524935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"It's definitely something that has to be looked into," Booker said. "I heard Caruso tell him to call the tech and, you know, he ended up doing it."</p><p>Booker added, "It just feels disrespectful. I haven't won a championship in this league, but you know, I have been in it for 11 years now. So to get to this point, to be treated like that, for me to even be saying something out loud, it's bad."</p><p>Booker recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, and four assists on 7-of-14 shooting as the Suns fell behind 2-0 to the defending champion Thunder. The two-time All-NBA selection says this is the first time he's complained about the quality of officiating in the league.</p><p>"It's my first time in 11 years," Booker said. "But it's needed. Like I said, whatever I get fined for, everybody can pull the clips and see where the frustration comes from."</p><p>Booker's teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/39256" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/39256">Dillon Brooks</a> also took umbrage with the number of fouls called in favor of his Canadian international teammate Gilgeous-Alexander.</p><p>"(Gilgeous-Alexander is) a little frail, and that's what the refs are going to call," Brooks told reporters, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48567864/suns-booker-brooks-rip-refs-game-2-loss-thunder">ESPN's Tim MacMahon</a>. "I got to be smarter about it, but this is the playoffs. It's a man's game. ...</p><p>"This is physical basketball. I don't get why all the dropping and the falling and the flopping and the flailing and all this stuff is allowed when we get to the playoffs. Leave that for the (regular) season for the fans."</p><p>When asked about Brooks' remarks, Gilgeous-Alexander said, "I can't control what Dillon or anybody else on the other side is going to complain about."</p>

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns smiles against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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<p>San Antonio Spurs forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/69690" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/69690">Keldon Johnson</a> was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday.</p><p>Johnson beat out Miami Heat forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110252" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110252">Jaime Jaquez Jr.</a> and Denver Nuggets guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/6179" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/6179">Tim Hardaway Jr</a>, earning 63 first-place votes from a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A global media panel of 100 voters selected the winner of the 2025-26 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.<br><br>Complete voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/tVxTUuzueu">pic.twitter.com/tVxTUuzueu</a></p>— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/2047076597946032561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Johnson came off the bench in all 82 games this season, averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 51.9% shooting while playing 23.3 minutes a night. He also boasted impressive offensive rebounding (1.7 per game) for his size.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 26-year-old is the second Spurs player to earn Sixth Man of the Year honors since its inception in 1982-83, joining Hall of Fame guard Manu Ginobili (2007-08).</p><p>Boston Celtics guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93845" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93845">Payton Pritchard</a> won the award last year after establishing the NBA's single-season record for the most made 3-pointers (246) by a player off the bench.</p><p>It's the second time this week that a Spurs player has earned one of the league's top individual honors after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> became the first unanimous winner of Defensive Player of the Year on Monday.</p>

SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 30: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a basket against the Chicago Bulls in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 30, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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<p>San Antonio Spurs center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> became the first unanimous winner of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year on Monday.</p><p>The 22-year-old is also now the youngest player to win the award since its introduction for the 1982-83 season.</p><p>Selected for the award by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, Wembanyama beat out Oklahoma City Thunder big man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102801" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102801">Chet Holmgren</a> and Detroit Pistons wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110235" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110235">Ausar Thompson</a> for the honor.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year since the award’s inception in 1982-83.<br><br>The winner was selected by a global media panel of 100 voters.<br><br>Complete voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/wIUDEDWJtm">pic.twitter.com/wIUDEDWJtm</a></p>— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/2046354097012388224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks for the third straight season (3.1), as well as topped the league in defensive win shares (five) and defensive rating (101). He also placed second in defensive rebounds (9.5) and fourth in overall rebounds (11.5).</p><p>The two-time All-Star anchored the league's third-best defense (111.3), a number that improved dramatically to a league-best 107.7 defensive rating with him on the court. Beyond the statistical returns, Wembanyama also displayed a penchant for switching to defend guards, using his 8-foot wingspan to deny perimeter opportunities.</p><p>The league also named Wembanyama as one of three finalists for the MVP award, joining last year's selection, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and three-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.</p><p>Wembanyama is the fourth Spurs player to win Defensive Player of the Year. He joins Alvin Robertson (1985-86), David Robinson (1991-92), and Kawhi Leonard, who won in back-to-back seasons in 2014-15 and 2015-16.</p><p>The Frenchman also becomes the fifth European-born player to earn the award, joining Marc Gasol, Joakim Noah, Rudy Gobert, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Seven of the last 14 winners have been European.</p>

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after he scored the game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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<p>The NBA revealed its three finalists for the 2025-26 awards Sunday. </p><p>Reigning MVP <a href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60411">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</a> of the Oklahoma City Thunder will again vie for the league's most coveted individual honor with three-time winner <a href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37604">Nikola Jokic</a> of the Denver Nuggets and first-time nominee <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> of the San Antonio Spurs.</p><h3>Most Valuable Player</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>G</td>
<td>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</td>
<td>Thunder</td>
</tr>
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<td>C</td>
<td>Nikola Jokic</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
</tr>
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<td>C</td>
<td>Victor Wembanyama</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win back-to-back MVP honors after guiding the Thunder to an NBA-best 64-18 record. Jokic, who appeared in 65 regular-season games, just qualified for the award due to the league's 65-game eligibility requirement. Wembanyama was just as close to missing out, finishing with 64 regular-season games but also getting credit for playing in the NBA Cup final.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Rookie of the Year</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
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<td>G</td>
<td>Kon Knueppel</td>
<td>Hornets</td>
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<td>F</td>
<td>Cooper Flagg</td>
<td>Mavericks</td>
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<td>G</td>
<td>VJ Edgecombe</td>
<td>76ers</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Former Duke teammates <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171826" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171826">Kon Knueppel</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171822" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171822">Cooper Flagg</a> are expected to contest a tight battle for Rookie of the Year. Knueppel became the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in 3-pointers (273). Meanwhile, Flagg was tops among all first-year players in points (21) and assists (4.5), and second in rebounds (6.7). <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171809">VJ Edgecombe</a> is the sole finalist to reach the playoffs after bursting onto the scene in Philly<em>.</em></p><h3>Defensive Player of the Year</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>C</td>
<td>Victor Wembanyama</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
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<td>C</td>
<td>Chet Holmgren</td>
<td>Thunder</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>Ausar Thompson</td>
<td>Pistons</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Two-time All-Star Wembanyama is the consensus pick to win Defensive Player of the Year after leading the NBA in blocks (3.1), defensive win shares (5), and defensive rating (101). Thunder center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102801" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102801">Chet Holmgren</a> and Detroit Pistons wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110235" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110235">Ausar Thompson</a> have both been nominated for a first time. Cleveland Cavaliers big man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96054" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96054">Evan Mobley</a> was named DPOY last season.</p><h3>Sixth Man of the Year</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
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<td>F</td>
<td>Jaime Jaquez Jr.</td>
<td>Heat</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Tim Hardaway Jr.</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>Keldon Johnson</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Miami Heat forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110252" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110252">Jaime Jaquez Jr.</a> has been in the discussion for Sixth Man of the Year all season. He's joined by veteran Nuggets guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/6179" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/6179">Tim Hardaway Jr.</a> and Spurs small forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/69690" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/69690">Keldon Johnson</a> for the distinction awarded to the league's best bench player. Boston Celtics playmaker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93845" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93845">Payton Pritchard</a> was last year's winner.</p><h3>Most Improved Player</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
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</thead>
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<td>F</td>
<td>Deni Avdija</td>
<td> Trail Blazers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td> Nickeil Alexander-Walker</td>
<td>Hawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>Jalen Duren</td>
<td>Pistons</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93883" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93883">Deni Avdija</a> is the consensus favorite for Most Improved Player after taking a massive leap this season with the Portland Trail Blazers and earning a first All-Star selection. Atlanta Hawks guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60881" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60881">Nickeil Alexander-Walker</a> is being recognized amid a career year in his first season with the team, and Pistons big <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102754" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102754">Jalen Duren</a> had a breakthrough campaign, also receiving a maiden All-Star nod. Alexander-Walker's teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102785" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102785">Dyson Daniels</a> won this award last season.</p><h3>Coach of the Year</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Coach</th>
<th>Team</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>J.B. Bickerstaff</td>
<td>Pistons</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Mazzulla</td>
<td>Celtics</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mitch Johnson</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>While he may think the award is "<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3511415" href="https://thescore.com/news/3511415">stupid</a>," Celtics boss Joe Mazzulla is nonetheless a legitimate contender to pick up his first Coach of the Year prize thanks to his success leading a substantially different Boston squad this season. J.B. Bickerstaff also makes a strong case to improve on last year's runner-up finish after returning the Detroit Pistons to the top of the East for the first time in nearly 20 years. Mitch Johnson gets credit for the Spurs' own transformation this year after officially succeeding Gregg Popovich behind the bench.</p><h3>Clutch Player of the Year</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>G</td>
<td>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</td>
<td>Thunder</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Anthony Edwards</td>
<td>T-Wolves</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Jamal Murray</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Minnesota Timberwolves leader <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93912" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93912">Anthony Edwards</a> is again nominated for the honor bestowed upon the league's best at crucial, late-game moments. Joining him are Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44995" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44995">Jamal Murray</a>, who was named an All-Star this season for the first time in his nine-year career. New York Knicks guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45223" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45223">Jalen Brunson</a> won the award last season.</p>

DENVER , CO - FEBRUARY 1: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

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<p>Los Angeles Lakers icon <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a>' storied 23-year NBA career is littered with memorable moments, perhaps none more "insane" than sharing the court with his son in a playoff game.</p><p>James reflected on how special it was to play alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121726" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121726">Bronny James</a> in Saturday's 107-98 Game 1 victory over the Houston Rockets.</p><p>"There's a lot of crazy things that's been going on this year for me, shit I was on the floor with my son in a playoff game ... that's probably the craziest thing that's ever happened to me in my career," James told reporters.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">LEBRON JAMES: "I was on the floor with my son. In a playoff game. That's probably the craziest thing that's ever happened to me in my career.<br><br>"It was so cool to be out there with him, and his brother, and his sister, and his mom in the building, and his grandma... my mom gets to… <a href="https://t.co/K51oa1x9B5">https://t.co/K51oa1x9B5</a> <a href="https://t.co/IkP5cToLqt">pic.twitter.com/IkP5cToLqt</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2045732431865512073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Bronny played his first meaningful postseason minutes off the bench to start the second quarter, lining up alongside his father. Bronny played four minutes and did not attempt a shot.</p><p>"It was just so cool to be out there with him, and his brother and sister and his mom in the building, and his grandma," James said. "That's just insane. My mom got to watch her son and her grandson in the playoffs. That's crazy."</p><p>James nearly recorded his 29th career playoff triple-double as the Lakers raced out to a 1-0 series lead, posting 19 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds. He remains second all-time behind Magic Johnson (30) for playoff triple-doubles.</p>

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<p>Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted he's unsure about his future with the organization in the wake of Friday's season-ending play-in defeat to the Phoenix Suns.</p><p>Kerr, who is in the final year of his deal with the Warriors, said he will discuss what's next with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.</p><p>"The plan is to take some time, I don't know, take a week or two and eventually sit down and talk with Joe and Mike," Kerr told reporters, according to <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/2045368331100934552?s=20">ESPN's Anthony Slater</a>. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We've always a great partnership and collaboration, and just see where they are and I'll tell them where I am and we'll talk about what's next for the Warriors, what the plan is for this offseason, and we will come to a collaborative decision on what's next," Kerr added.</p><p>Kerr shared a moment with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Steph Curry</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> in the final moments of the 111-96 loss in Phoenix. Kerr has coached the pair since he succeeded Mark Jackson as head coach of the Warriors in 2014.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I don't know what's gonna happen next, but I love you guys to death." 💛<br><br>Steve Kerr's message to Steph and Draymond at the end of the Suns game 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/78UfbFHXCm">pic.twitter.com/78UfbFHXCm</a></p>— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonPrime/status/2045372460816605249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"I still love coaching, but I get it, these jobs all have an expiration date," Kerr said. "There's a run that happens, and when a run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."</p><p>Kerr, 60, has led Golden State to four NBA titles and was named Coach of the Year in 2016. Kerr's last championship came in 2021-22, and the team has failed to progress beyond the conference semifinals since, missing the playoffs in two of the last three seasons.</p><p>"It may still go on, and it may not. I don't know, but at this point we all need to step away and reconvene," Kerr added when asked about his future with the organization.</p><p>Kerr made it clear that a return to coaching with the Warriors would only happen alongside Curry, saying the 12-time All-Star guard would have to be "part of the equation."</p><p>Curry told reporters after the game that he would "for sure" be interested in an extension this summer, according to <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/2045377122697662691?s=20">Slater</a>. Curry, 38, has one year and $62.3 million left on his contract.</p><p>Green could hit free agency at the same time, if not earlier. The 36-year-old holds a $27.7-million player option for next season.</p><p>"I'm not retiring," Green told reporters, per <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/2045374276879225143?s=20">Slater.</a> "Hopefully, I've done enough to still be here."</p>

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 17: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns during the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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Kerr admits there's an 'expiration date' on Warriors job

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<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said the stunning trade that sent Flau'jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm on draft night was agreed upon before the former LSU guard was selected.</p><p>The Valkyries took Johnson with the eighth pick in Monday's WNBA draft and subsequently dealt her to the Storm for the draft rights to Marta Suarez and a 2028 2nd-round pick.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Seattle chose Suarez, a small forward out of TCU, with the 16th overall pick prior to the trade being announced.</p><p>"Seattle and I had an agreement to trade picks prior to any athlete selection," Nyanin told <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48481654/valkyries-gm-agreed-storm-trade-flaujae-johnson-selection">Kendra Andrews and Alexa Philippou of ESPN</a>. "I want to be super clear about the draft: This had nothing to do with Flau'jae or any specific athlete selection."</p><p>Johnson, 22, makes the leap to the WNBA after four years in Baton Rouge, where she earned two All-American third-team nods and won a national championship with the Tigers in 2023.</p><p>Johnson flexes both style and substance, blending athleticism and a versatile offensive game with superb shot selection and playmaking in transition. Detractors will highlight her mercurial senior season as a concern, but she carries a lot of upside as well.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> American<br><strong>Position:</strong> Shooting guard<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5-foot-11</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>35</td>
<td>14.2</td>
<td>4.2</td>
<td>2.5</td>
<td>46.5</td>
<td>39.3</td>
<td>69.3</td>
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Flau'jae Johnson of LSU looks on prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City.

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<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Connecticut Sun selected UCLA guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/96980" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/96980">Gianna Kneepkens</a> with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.</p><p>Kneepkens was the fifth Bruins player taken in the opening 15 picks, establishing a new WNBA record with five first-round picks a single school.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Considered a sniper, Kneepkens transferred to UCLA after four years at Utah. While the savvy perimeter threat's overall stats dropped as a result of joining Division I's deepest squad, her long-range shooting didn't suffer. Kneepkens led the national champions in 3-point percentage this past season, and she finished her college career going 335-of-777 (43.1%) from deep.</p><p>Kneepkens is also an efficient three-level scorer with near 50/40/90 shooting splits, and her size can result in matchup issues for smaller defenders.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> United States<br><strong>Position:</strong> Shooting guard<br><strong>Height: </strong>6-foot</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>38</td>
<td>12.8</td>
<td>3.1</td>
<td>2.9</td>
<td>49.3</td>
<td>42.9</td>
<td>93.3</td>
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Gianna Kneepkens #8 of the UCLA Bruins reacts during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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UCLA makes history as Kneepkens goes No. 15 to Sun

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Connecticut Sun are looking overseas in the 2026 WNBA Draft, selecting French forward Nell Angloma with the No. 12 overall pick.</p><p>Angloma plies her trade for Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration in France. She also represented the country at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, where she led the team in scoring.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>She projects to play on the wing in the WNBA courtesy of her high-level athleticism and slashing ability, which translate into high-percentage scoring opportunities. Angloma arguably has the best first step in this draft, although there are some questions about her shooting mechanics. She doesn't turn 20 until June, making her an ideal draft-and-stash candidate.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> French<br><strong>Position:</strong> Small forward<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5-foot-11</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>14</td>
<td>13.5</td>
<td>4.9</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>46.2</td>
<td>32.4</td>
<td>80</td>
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 15: Nell Angloma of France looks to pass during the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025 Group C game between Australia and France at Starez Arena Vodova on July 15, 2025 in Brno, Czech Republic.

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Sun take French forward Angloma with No. 12 pick in WNBA draft

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Indiana Fever selected South Carolina facilitator Raven Johnson with the 10th selection in the WNBA draft.</p><p>Johnson is a serial winner following a decorated four-year career under Dawn Staley's tutelage, capturing two national titles. The 23-year-old was also named SEC Defensive Player of the Year and earned an AP All-American third-team nod following a standout senior campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Johnson is a skilled playmaker and can run an offense, but her wingspan and ability to switch on defense and guard multiple positions might be her greatest assets at the next level. Her defensive intensity is a tone-setter.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> United States<br><strong>Position:</strong> Point guard<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5-foot-9</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>40</td>
<td>9.9</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>5.1</td>
<td>48.6</td>
<td>39.8</td>
<td>82</td>
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College Basketball: NCAA Final Four: South Carolina Raven Johnson (25) and Agot Makeer (44) smile on the court vs UConn at Mortgage Matchup Center. Phoenix, AZ 4/3/2026 CREDIT: Jordan Murph

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Fever pick South Carolina guard Johnson at No. 10

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Toronto Tempo opted for UCLA guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/104602" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/104602">Kiki Rice</a> with the No. 6 overall pick in Monday's WNBA draft.</p><p>Rice is headed to Toronto after a decorated spell with the Bruins in which she started 143 games across four seasons. The talented point guard was twice named to the All-Big Ten first-team and was chosen as the Big Ten Tournament's Most Outstanding Player in March.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 22-year-old is a modern floor general who thrives in pick-and-rolls and gets downhill in a hurry. She's also an excellent perimeter defender and three-level scorer. Rice has enough upside to become a high-level starter in the WNBA.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> American<br><strong>Position:</strong> Point guard<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5-foot-11</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>38</td>
<td>14.9</td>
<td>5.9</td>
<td>4.3</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>38.5</td>
<td>90.2</td>
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SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 27: Kiki Rice #1 of the UCLA Bruins drives to the basket during the second half of a game between University of Minnesota and University of California, Los Angeles at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

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Tempo take UCLA's Rice with 1st draft pick in franchise history

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Chicago Sky have acquired one of the stars of March Madness.</p><p>UCLA wing Gabriela Jaquez is Chicago-bound after she was selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>No player improved their draft stock during the NCAA Tournament like Jaquez. She scored a game-high 21 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 8-of-14 from the field in UCLA's national championship victory over South Carolina.</p><p>Jaquez has a high-level motor and is happy to do the dirty work. She makes excellent off-ball cuts, and her ability to play multiple roles suggests she'll thrive in the pro game as the WNBA increasingly trends toward positionless play. Jaquez is the sister of Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr.</p><p><strong>Nationality: </strong>United States<br><strong>Position:</strong> Shooting guard/small forward<br><strong>Height:</strong> 6-foot</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>38</td>
<td>13.5</td>
<td>5.5</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>53.9</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>86</td>
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 5: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins reacts during the second half of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 5, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Lauren Betts #51 of the UCLA Bruins reacts to a play during the California Baptist Lancers versus UCLA Bruins NCAA Women's Championship first round game on March 21, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.

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Mystics nab UCLA center Betts with No. 4 pick in WNBA draft

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Seattle Storm selected Spanish center Awa Fam with the No. 3 overall pick in Monday's WNBA draft.</p><p>Fam, 19, plays for Valencia in the top flight of Spanish basketball and for the senior women's national team.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 6-foot-4 big stood out against Team USA in FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in March, recording 10 points and five rebounds on 62.3% shooting in only 19 minutes.</p><p>Fam is viewed as a potential star with a high ceiling, courtesy of her elite length and mobility. She's also flashed efficiency in pick-and-roll and open-court scenarios.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> Spain<br><strong>Position:</strong> Center<br><strong>Height:</strong> 6-foot-4</p><p><em>2025-26 EuroLeague statistics with Valencia:</em></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>12</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>4.8</td>
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MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 17: Awa Fam #11 of Valencia Basket in action during Liga Femenina Endesa match between Movistar Estudiantes and Valencia Basket on January 17, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

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Storm select Spain's Awa Fam with No. 3 pick in WNBA draft

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Minnesota Lynx selected TCU guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/97805" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/97805">Olivia Miles</a> with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday.</p><p>Miles is the ultimate floor general. Arguably the best collegiate passer in years, the 23-year-old earned Big 12 Player of the Year honors at TCU following a decorated spell at Notre Dame.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>She keeps defenses on their toes by pushing the pace and clinically finding cutters while also making shrewd moves in the half-court. Miles boasts elite court vision and basketball IQ, and she's proficient as a pull-up threat from deep. The one glaring worry is her defense, which will surely be a focal point for the Lynx.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> United States<br><strong>Position:</strong> Point guard<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5-foot-10</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>38</td>
<td>19.6</td>
<td>7.2</td>
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Olivia Miles #5 of the TCU Horned Frogs reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

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Lynx opt for TCU's Miles with No. 2 pick in WNBA draft

<p><em>Follow the 2026 WNBA Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508842" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508842">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Dallas Wings landed UConn guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wcbk/players/97669" href="https://thescore.com/wcbk/players/97669">Azzi Fudd</a> with the No. 1 overall pick in Monday's WNBA draft.</p><p>Fudd enjoyed a decorated five-year career at UConn, guiding the Huskies to the NCAA championship in 2024-25 while earning Most Outstanding Player honors. She was named to the AP All-American first team this season and was a first-team All-Big East selection in each of the last two campaigns.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 22-year-old is the best off-ball shooting prospect in the draft and an elite three-level scorer, courtesy of a textbook jumper and lightning-quick release. Fudd ranked third in Division I in 3-point percentage (45.5%) this campaign.</p><p>Fudd also made a leap at the other end of the court. She's a high-energy defender who recorded 2.6 steals per game this season.</p><p><strong>Nationality:</strong> United States<br><strong>Position:</strong> Shooting guard<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5-foot-11</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>39</td>
<td>17.3</td>
<td>2.6</td>
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Cathy Engelbert and Azzi Fudd pose for a photo after getting drafted number one overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13, 2026 at The Shed in New York City, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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<p>The NBA's 65-game eligibility requirement for end-of-season awards has become a divisive issue. </p><p>Critics argue the rule has failed to effectively reduce load-management absences. The National Basketball Players Association recently <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3507166" href="https://thescore.com/news/3507166">pointed</a> to Cade Cunningham's award ineligibility after a breakout season as evidence of the policy's shortcomings. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3507900" href="https://thescore.com/news/3507900">insists</a> the cutoff "is working."</p><p>To qualify for Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year, or All-NBA and All-Defensive teams, players must record at least 20 minutes in 65 games. Anyone who suffers a season-ending injury is required to feature in 62 contests.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Ja Morant (20 games), Anthony Davis (20), Domantas Sabonis (19), Jayson Tatum (16), and Trae Young (16) are among the players who appeared in 20 or fewer games.</p><p>With the regular season complete, here's a list of marquee players who might have been eligible for individual honors if not for the games-played criteria:</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="NBA stars ineligible for end-of-season awards 2026" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-Hv3Oh" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Hv3Oh/14/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="1098" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p><em>* Honors represents the number of times the player made an All-Star team, All-NBA team, All-Rookie team, All-Defensive team, or won any of the NBA's individual awards (MVP, DPOY, ROY, etc.).</em></p><p><em>⁺ Doncic will reportedly appeal his ineligibility using the Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge after missing two games to travel to Slovenia for the birth of his daughter.</em></p>

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<p>Well, that was a basketball game. It was not a good basketball game - in fact, it was probably one of the worst basketball games in NBA history.</p><p>The Utah Jazz's 147-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in Salt Lake City was one for the record books, and for all the wrong reasons. Here's a look at eight absurd numbers from a truly dreadful affair:</p><p><strong>2:</strong> Jazz guards John Konchar and Bez Mbeng became the first teammates in NBA history to record triple-doubles off the bench in the same game. It was Konchar's second straight triple-double.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>3:</strong> Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack also notched a triple-double, making Friday's contest the first time in league history where three players recorded triple-doubles. But wait, it gets better.</p><p><strong>6:</strong> The Grizzlies used six players in the game: Dariq Whitehead, Toby Okani, Lucas Williamson, Adama Bal, and Maschack started, and Rayan Rupert came off the bench. That's three two-way players, and another trio on 10-day contracts.</p><p><strong>7:</strong> The Jazz rolled out a comparatively deeper lineup, with Konchar and Bez joining starters Blake Hinson, Cody Williams, Oscar Tshiebwe, Kennedy Chandler, and Ace Bailey.</p><p><strong>8:</strong> The 46-point margin of defeat was only the eighth-largest of the 2025-26 campaign, nine short of the 55-point loss the Jazz suffered against the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 10. Congratulations?</p><p><strong>10:</strong> Mashack also recorded 10 turnovers, tying for the most in the league this season. Does that count as a quadruple-double? Mashack, who is 6-foot-4, was listed as a center on official lineups.</p><p><strong>21%:</strong> The Grizzlies shot 11-of-52 from deep for a 21% shooting percentage. Rupert was the biggest offender courtesy of a 1-for-11 mark, slightly bettering Williamson (2-of-13) and Whitehead (3-of-10). Yikes.</p><p><strong>Minus-46: </strong>Mashack's minus-46 is the worst plus-minus in a triple-double performance in NBA history, surpassing Jusuf Nurkic's minus-30, which he also recorded as a member of the Jazz on Jan. 24 vs. the Heat.</p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Lucas Williamson #55 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after being charged with a foul during the first half of their game against against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on April 10, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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SSANTOS, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 26: Neymar Jr of Santos celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during a Brasileirao 2026 match between Santos and Vasco da Gama at Estadio Urbano Caldeira on February 26, 2026 in Santos, Brazil.

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