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Basketball at @WSJ. Previously, words at SI, Defector, The Guardian, Texas Monthly, etc. robert.oconnell@wsj.com
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He Was the Knicks Owner Who Could Do Nothing Right. Now James Dolan Can’t Miss.

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By Robert L. O’Connell , Robert O’connell, Katherine Sayre 
| The Wall Street Journal
James Dolan has overseen the New York Knicks since 1999. Brett Davis/Imagn Images via Reuters Connect For decades, the only thing that seemed less likely than the New York Knicks’ reaching the NBA Finals was the idea that James Dolan might be the one to lead them there. Dolan, the combative billionaire owner who has overseen the team since 1999, had failed repeatedly and spectacularly to construct a champion.
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The NBA’s Strangest Mystery: The Scoring Machine Who Disappears in the Playoffs

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By Robert L. O’Connell , Robert O’connell
| The Wall Street Journal
Cavaliers guard James Harden is defended by Raptors guard Jamal Shead. Dan Hamilton/Imagn Images/Reuters April 28, 2026 8:00 am ET When the Cleveland Cavaliers scoured the league for the player who could launch them into championship contention, they found what looked like the perfect answer. Back in February, the Cavs zeroed in on a genius playmaker who had been an All-Star 11 times, the NBA’s leading scorer on three occasions, and the MVP.
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He’s the Most Terrifying Force in the NBA—and His Reign is Just Beginning

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By Robert L. O’Connell , Robert O’connell
| The Wall Street Journal
Victor Wembanyama was always tabbed to be basketball’s next superstar. But nobody could have predicted that he would be this good, this soon. April 16, 2026 7:00 am ET Victor Wembanyama has turned the San Antonio Spurs into title contenders. Timmy Huynh/WSJ, David Zalubowski/Associated Press From the moment he was drafted, Victor Wembanyama was destined to take over the NBA.
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