Andrew Marchand responds to Rick Carlisle criticism over Doris Burke reporting
"ESPN didn't want this story out there at that point right before the Finals, I get that."
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Doris Burke emotional after Rick Carlisle’s support: ‘Speaks to the human being he is’
"The man is about to coach Game 1 of the NBA Finals...But he took the time to check in on another human being to make sure I was okay."
Rick Carlisle rebuffs ‘sad’ leaks to The Athletic about potential Doris Burke demotion at ESPN
"It was just so sad to see the reports leaked, really unnecessarily, before such a celebrated event."
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle thought Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau was ‘fake AI thing’
"I don't think he is going to have any problems finding his next job."
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle pays tribute to Ernie Johnson, TNT after series-clinching Game 6 win
"Ernie, I just want to say, congratulations to TNT on a fabulous, unbelievable run that's coming to an end."
Rick Carlisle unloads on ‘bullsh*t’ poll criticizing Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton
"I want to see the faces of those guys."
Scott Van Pelt remembers Bill Walton with heartfelt eulogy: ‘An intergalactic force of nature’
"And now, anywhere there is light, I'll just chalk that up to Bill Walton bounding through the cosmos."
Rick Carlisle in press conference after Game 1: ‘This loss is totally on me’
"I love the way our guys fought in this game."
Stephen A. Smith: NBA doesn’t favor big markets, but he wishes they did
"OKC's a small market, Minnesota's a small market."
Rick Carlisle on officiating: ‘There’s not a consistent balance’
"I can promise that we are going to submit these tonight."
Rick Carlisle’s press conference ‘soiree’ line drew comment, including from the Merriam-Webster dictionary
Rick Carlisle's line on Josh Hart’s "soirées to the rim" drew notice.
Scott Foster’s officiating has Pacers announcers at loss for words
Scott Foster's questionable officiating marred the Pacers-Blazers game, drawing ire from fans and analysts.
After Mark Cuban called a piece on Mavericks’ front office conflicts “bullshit,” the team’s coach and GM are now both gone
The Mavericks fired GM/president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, and head coach Rick Carlisle then resigned. So The Athletic's piece Monday on front office tensions doesn't seem to be the "bullshit" Cuban called it.
Rick Carlisle says NBA games in Orlando will have virtual fans, digital boards, and home team sounds – whatever that means
The NBA is trying to make the most of their empty arenas in the bubble.
Steve Kerr says LaVar Ball coverage is a societal issue, not an ESPN problem
"So, this is not an ESPN judgment. It's a societal thing more than anything."
Pistons’ Stan Van Gundy threatens not to do pre-game meeting or in-game interview with ESPN Jan. 19 over their LaVar Ball story
“I'm not meeting with their announcing crew before the game, I'm not doing the in-game interview. I’m not going to participate in the thing.”
Rick Carlisle doubles down on bashing ESPN’s LaVar Ball piece, calls it “reprehensible” in NBCA statement
"Yesterday’s article by Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com regarding Luke Walton was a salacious one-sided story lacking journalistic integrity. The article attacked Coach Walton on the basis of one person’s unsubstantiated opinion."
After Rick Carlisle, the latest criticisms of ESPN’s LaVar Ball coverage are from…Dick Vitale?
"Y do we chase LaVar Ball ? R we that desperate for 1 of his absurd statements? @LukeWalton has more CLASS & HOOPS knowledge on his pinkie than LaVar!"
