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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Nikola Jokic at the 2022 NBA All-Star game.

OPINION: It might be the boring pick, but Jokic is MVP

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 21, 2025

Stop overthinking it. The 2024–25 NBA MVP race may be packed with worthy candidates, but when the dust settles, there is only one name that belongs on the trophy. Nikola Jokić. Again. Yes, again....

Who is the Greatest of All Time in the NBA? Most consider either LeBron James or Michael Jordan to hold that title.

COLUMN: There is one player that needs to win the NBA title this year

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor April 21, 2025

The NBA Playoffs kicked off last week, and the more I think about, the more it is clear who needs to win them this year for his legacy. No, it is not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, coming off his incredible...

Jaylen Wells shoots a corner three, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Former WSU basketball star Jaylen Wells discharged from hospital after injury in NBA game

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 10, 2025

Former WSU basketball star and Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells was carted off the court on a stretcher Tuesday after taking a hard and dangerous fall on a fast-break dunk against the Charlotte Hornets. Wells...

Jaylen Wells rises above the sea of defenders for a mid-range shot, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaylen Wells drafted; Isaac Jones signs NBA contract

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 29, 2024

With the 39th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Jaylen Wells from Washington State University. When those words were read, Wells’ goal when he came to WSU came true. He was now...

76ers at Wizards 2/25/18 via Wikimedia

DANIEL: I’m glad NBA Stars miss out if they miss games

IBRAHIM DANIEL March 5, 2024

This past offseason the NBA added a rule for award selections: to be eligible for any Award/All-Star team and All-NBA team you must play a minimum of 65 out of the season's 82 games. They implemented this...

The Blazers are projected to end up with a top five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, finishing with two picks in the NBA lottery.

The dismal state of the Portland Trail Blazers

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 18, 2024

Entering their Wednesday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets Jan. 17, the Portland Trail Blazers are 10-29 and are the No. 14 seed in the Western Conference, just three games ahead of the San Antonio...

NBA player Draymond Green

The NBA (also) has a culture problem

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 15, 2023

Trigger warning: this article discusses cases on sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers There is an inconsistency, not only in the NBA but across most professional sports leagues, in suspension...

Rueben Chinyelu skies through the air for a dunk during the first half of the Cougs 82-72 win over EWU, Nov. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Rueben Chinyelu featured in NBA Africa documentary series

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 30, 2023

Released on Nov. 21, NBA Africa’s first documentary series “Born and Bred” takes a look at prospects who are attending or previously attended NBA Academy Africa. The first episode of the five-part...

Hayden’s Most Improved Players, one month in

Hayden’s Most Improved Players, one month in

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 16, 2023

The NBA’s Most Improved Player Award is one of the hardest awards to pin down. There are many schools of thought. Sometimes it is given to bench players who cut out a big role in the starting lineup,...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye celebrated during a NCAA men’s basketball game against California Jan 11th.

Mouhamed Gueye Shines in NBA Preseason Debut, A Bright Future Emerging

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor October 11, 2023

When Mouhamed Gueye was first drafted, it was almost impossible to tell what team he was headed to. The Celtics and Hornets were both briefly in possession of his draft rights, but he wound up in Atlanta...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye reaches for the ball during the tip-off of an NCAA men's basketball game against Northern Kentucky, Dec. 7.

Mouhamed Gueye stars in NBA Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor July 20, 2023

Most second-round picks do not end up contributing significantly to an NBA team. It is just the nature of the league, with only 15 players per roster and 60 in the draft every year there is only room for...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dribbles toward the basket during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Cougs launch NBA careers

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 6, 2023

The NBA is the new home for two pro Cougs. On June 22, Mouhamed Gueye joined the Atlanta Hawks and Justin Powell signed a Summer League contract with the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. Gueye...

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