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The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks are tied 2-2 in the first round. If New York finds a way to advance, the Boston Celtics could wait in the second round, and the debate is already beginning on what the Knicks need to do.

On the First Take X account, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made his position clear. The seven-game series loss to Boston in the semifinals should not be used as a reason to gut the roster or fire the coach.

“If the New York Knicks go, and they lose in the semi-finals in a 7-game series against the Boston Celtics, I don’t think there’s any reason to say, ‘The coach has to go. These players have to go.'”

But Stephen A didn’t stop at defending the Knicks. He emphasized why Boston deserves such an honor in the first place. Tatum is recovering from sports. Brown is playing like an MVP candidate. And the difference between this Celtics team and the team that beat New York last year is real.

“If we’re being honest, there’s no shame in losing to the Boston Celtics despite the fact that you beat Boston last year. If Jayson Tatum is healthy, which he looks better and better, and Jalen Brown is an MVP candidate, the Boston Celtics are no joke. The Boston Celtics are capable of winning the chip.”

Stephen A. Why Smith thinks the Celtics are still a championship threat in 2026

It’s not just Tatum and Brown. Stephen A went through the entire roster, coaching staff and front office and explained why Boston is built differently, and the first thing he pointed out was how many ways this team can hurt you.

“In a lot of people’s eyes they live and die with the three. But the thing that has to amaze us is that we have to run, and I don’t forget to mention the Peyton Pritchetts of the world and the Derek Whites of the world and what they bring to the table, and Joey Mazzola and Sam Cassell, and those brothers and how exceptionally well they coach.”

Then she gave her flowers to Brad Stevens.

“But the thing that amazes me about Boston, I can’t forget to mention Brad Stevens, who knows what he’s doing as an executive, who is inheritor of the work that the great Nanny Engel did in Boston. He deserves a lot of credit.”

Then came the part that redefines everything. Tatum and Brown are not veterans retiring. They are still climbing.

“Jalen Brown is on the verge of going to his seventh conference finals. Jayson Tatum is on the verge of going to his sixth conference finals. And did you know that neither of them are 30 years old yet? Think about it. Neither of them are 30 years old.”

“None of them are like, you know, it’s like we’ve forgotten that all these brothers are still young. They’re not some age. We look at them and we’re amazed when KD is healthy, KD is 37. We’re looking at Steph Curry, 37, 38. We’re looking at LeBron James, 41. Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum are not 30 years old. “Actually, they’re not 29.”

This brought him back to where he started.

“So I’m looking at them. I feel like, if the New York Knicks go and they lose in the semi-finals to the Boston Celtics in a seven-game series, I don’t think there’s any reason to say the coach has to go. These players have to go, blah, blah, blah.”

The Knicks defeated Boston last year, but Tatum was lost in Game 4 with an Achilles injury. He is now back and healthy. Losing to this version of the Celtics in seven games would not be a failure for New York. This would mean that they would be playing on a team that is built to win championships.

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PSV Eindhoven star Ismail Saibari has been warned over potential involvement armory In this heat, because of their strength in the depths.

Khaled Boulahrouz offers warning to PSV fansEmphasizing that Arsenal’s talented squad could be a major problem for the 25-year-old.

Boulahrouz speaking about the PSV forward on Rondo this week. Sport Witness has already covered his comments, Advising the player to consider a move to Tottenham this summer.

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And, as part of that conversation, he also advised their rivals Arsenal not to go. The former Dutch defender feels Saibari could soon be sidelined at the Emirates.

“I will go to a team where I will be important,” he said.

“(At Arsenal) you end up with Eberechi Eze in midfield, with Martin Odegaard, you name it. It’s going to be a tight pressure.

“Although I’m not saying he can’t handle that level. But look at Tijjani Rejenders at (Manchester) City. It’s a tough pressure too. You’ll get to the Premier League quite easily. Or maybe Spain.

“Borussia Dortmund? I think it’s a good team for him too. It would be a good fit for Sibarri,” the former Dutch international concluded.

Arsenal ties are not new

Boulhous’s comments certainly contradict what his fellow analysts in the Netherlands have been saying for some time.

For example, René van der Gijp is on a one-man mission to bring Ismail Sabari to Arsenal from 2024.

He first backed the forward to go ahead that time and then doubled it again last year. Then he got back on the move in February this year, it appears Become an obsession for him.

However, Boulahrouz thinks differently. His feeling appears to be that the forward needs to move to the middle of the Premier League, not the top. His argument about competition for places at Arsenal is certainly valid.

However, the question is who wants Saibari this summer. His stock is certainly high, and the growing consensus is that he will leave PSV Eindhoven in the coming months.

Frank Warren has warned the World Boxing Council of legal action if Agit Kabayel is not ordered to face Oleksandr Usyk for the heavyweight title. The issue comes as Usyk prepares for a crossover fight against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Kabayel holds the WBC interim title and is ranked as the number one contender. Warren clarified her position in a recent interview, pointing to the rules for mandatory challengers. The situation has drawn attention from across the division, with the WBC yet to respond publicly as questions remain as to which fights will be ordered next.

Frank Warren says Kabayel deserves title shot

Warren outlined his stance in an interview with BoxingScene, saying that the mandatory fight should take place. “Kabayel is number one in the WBC, and the fight between Usyk and Rico Verhoeven goes on in Egypt, and afterward the WBC has to give a mandatory order, and if they don’t do it, we’ll sue them.”

He insisted Kabayel has earned the opportunity. “I’m telling you, I wouldn’t bother with it. Agit [Kabayel] deserves his chance; He must stay there, and if anyone tries to avoid that fight, he must move away from there. Its as simple as that. Fight the movement or evacuate.”

Kabayel secured his spot at February 2025 by stopping Zilei Zhang to win the interim title. He later defended it against Damien Naiba in January.

Warren raised questions on WBC’s decision-making process

Warren also questioned why the requirement had not been ratified earlier. “We won’t stand for it, why wouldn’t any organization order that fight, why wouldn’t you?” He said.

He pointed to Kabayel’s recent success in support of his argument. “We just sold out the arena [in Kabayel’s last fight] In one day, we could sell up to three times that amount. It’s not like he’s a guy you can’t make any money off of, it’s a football stadium fight between him and Usyk.

Warren also talked about Usyk’s position in the game. “I want to see it. I’m a big fan of Usyk, he’s a real warrior, why wouldn’t he want to fight him?” He said.

Oleksandr Usyk plans to add something to the current situation

Usyk has already outlined his next bouts, starting with a clash against Verhoeven. That fight is going to happen before any mandatory defense.

The WBC has not yet announced whether it will order the Kabyle fight. This decision could impact the direction of the heavyweight division in the coming months.

For now, Warren’s comments make it clear that Kabayel’s team expects the mandate to remain in place. The situation remains unresolved as both sides await the WBC’s next move.

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MIAMI – The Miami Heat lost 121-117 to the Orlando Magic for the fifth time this season on Saturday night, pushing them back in the Eastern Conference standings, with the team looking to avoid the play-in tournament. Since this is the right time for the Heat with the return of Norman Powell and Tyler Herro from injury, Adebayo will talk about the upcoming program.

Miami has finished in the play-in tournament the past three seasons, meaning they have finished anywhere between the seventh and 10th seeds, competing with other teams for the final two playoff spots in the East. The team has four weeks left in the regular season to solidify a spot in the postseason, but these next six games will undoubtedly be a “gauntlet,” as Adebayo said.

Bam Adebayo is taking advantage of two off days as he and the Heat have had a grueling schedule recently: #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/nReVZySlR0

– Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) 15 March 2026

Looking at the next six games, it includes four teams with winning records, except for the Charlotte Hornets, who they will face on Tuesday, who are 34-34 but have been one of the hottest teams in the league recently, going 18-6 in their last 25 games.

After hosting the Los Angeles Lakers (42-25) on Thursday, Miami will travel to face the Houston Rockets (41-25) on Saturday to close out the week. The following week, the San Antonio Spurs (49–18) came to Miami, the team concluded the week with two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers (41–27).

Where the heat had to be endured on Saturday, it will have to be changed

While the Heat are focused on Adebayo scoring a historic 83 points, as well as continuing a seven-game winning streak prior to the Magic’s loss, the team is now focused on impressing in the toughest stretch of the season. Apart from the offensive side of the ball, it all starts with the defense for the team, which was a disappointing aspect on Saturday.

Orlando came out and scored 41 points in the first quarter, shooting nearly 70 percent from the field, and while Miami got close at the end after being down by 22 points, it was too late. At any rate, Miami looks to bounce back against the Hornets on Tuesday as they are 38-30, leaving them in seventh place in the East.

Earlier this month, Sheffield Wednesday allowed Yann Valery to join Young Boys on loan until the end of the season.

The Tunisia international made his debut for Young Boys when he came off the bench in a defeat to FC St. Gallen on 11 February.

Last weekend, the Sheffield Wednesday player played the full 90 minutes and provided two assists in a 6–1 win over FC Winterthur.

Friday edition of blick Looks at how the right-back can help the Swiss club and discusses his future beyond this season.

Why did the Owls approve the loan move?

Valeri played regularly under Henrik Pedersen and has made 23 Championship appearances for the Owls this season.

The English club is struggling financially and is in the process of finding a new owner.

Blick claims that Valeri is one of Sheffield Wednesday’s top earners and his exit will at least allow them to shed part of his wages.

The newspaper believes that this move will also benefit them from the sporting point of view and will improve their chances of making it to the World Cup. Whether this is the case or not remains to be seen.

Good start for Sheffield Wednesday loanee

He provided two assists in their previous win, and credited his new teammates for helping him settle in.

“The team gave me a great welcome. It made my first game a lot easier. The two assists were just a bonus,” He said.

Before joining Sheffield Wednesday, the fullback worked in England with Southampton. During his time at St Mary’s, the Saints sent him on loan to Birmingham City. It is believed that his previous difficult experience in England will help the Young Boys now.

“I learned this in England. But I have known it since I was a child. Later, I also experienced the battle of exile on the island,” Valerie explained.

As things stand, the Tunisian is set to return to Sheffield Wednesday at the end of his loan spell. The Owls are bottom of the table, and are unlikely to play in League One next season.

This will give Young Boys a chance to retain him beyond this season. However, Blick has warned that if he continues to shine, there could be more clubs queuing up to sign him.

The newspaper suggests the price could rise if ‘powerful Championship clubs make serious offers’.

The topic of NBA teams tanking has been a constant topic of discussion for the past few weeks, but it was uncertain whether the league would do anything about it. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, it looks like NBA commissioner Adam Silver has stepped in, and he plans to set some new rules for next season regarding anti-tanking.

“Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league’s 30 general managers on Thursday that the NBA is planning to make changes to the anti-tanking rule for next season, sources told ESPN. Stakeholders have stepped up conversations about how to deal with tanking,” Charania, formerly of the X, wrote on Twitter.

During the meeting, several topics were discussed on ways to curb tanking, including first-round picks being protected only in the top-4 or top-14+, lottery chances being frozen at the trade deadline or at a later date, a team no longer being allowed to pick a top-4 pick in consecutive years and/or after consecutive bottom-3 finishes, teams not being able to pick a top-4 the following year after making the conference finals, two years The lottery has been expanded to include all play-in teams, and the odds have been leveled for everyone. All Lottery Teams.

Over the past few weeks, teams like the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers were fined. The Jazz were fined after sitting Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter of two games, and the Pacers were fined after sitting Pascal Siakam in their game against the Utah Jazz after the league learned he could play.

Benedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard and TJ McConnell were also fit to play in the game but sat out.

There have been other situations throughout the league where some people suspected some type of tanking was taking place. Anthony Davis will likely miss the remainder of the season for the Washington Wizards, and Trae Young will likely be on that list.

Meanwhile, for the Sacramento Kings, both Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis have been shut down for the remainder of the season.