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Español'Thank you, Golden State Warriors': Hawks legend echoes fans after huge trade
'Thank you, Golden State Warriors': Hawks legend echoes fans after huge trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Dominique Wilkins couldn't hold back.
Jonathan Kuminga had just thrown down a left-handed hammer slam dunk that surely made 'Nique proud, and he just had to let the whole basketball world, especially the Golden State Warriors, know about it.
Wilkins is the color commentator for Hawks broadcasts, and when Kuminga threw down his post, Wilkins went for it.
"Thank you, Golden State Warriors," Wilkins said.
It's the same thing Hawks fans were saying, and even have been chanting, lately.
Kuminga has played just three games with Atlanta. He already looks like a star after his trade from the Warriors.
Golden State never figured out how to use Kuminga.
Atlanta has simply let Kuminga be himself, and it's working wonderfully.
Dominique Wilkins qui trolle les Warriors pour le trade de Kuminga en play-by-play, c'est si doux ! pic.twitter.com/OR77TkdNbm
— Hawks Fans France 🇫🇷 (@ATLHawksFR) March 2, 2026
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Kuminga dropped 20 points on Sunday night, including that poster slam.
In his first game with Atlanta, he scored 27 points in just 24 minutes (9-12 FG, 3-4 3FG, 6-7 FT) while grabbing seven rebounds, dishing out four assists and snatching two steals.
In the second, Kuminga had 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
Kuminga isn't just scoring. He's been empowered to play his game, which actually is more well-rounded than he displayed with Golden State.
The Warriors may end up regretting this one.
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Why Patriots Should Not Sign Trey Hendrickson
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The New England Patriots should be looking to add to their pass rush this offseason, but should not be fooled by some big names on the market.
Trey Hendrickson is a player the Patriots should avoid, even though on paper, he may seem like a phenomenal addition. He has been in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals for a couple of years now, and may finally be wearing a different jersey next season. However, despite his track record of success, he may not be worth it.
He is still looking to get paid after the Bengals ended up coming to short-term resolutions with him the last couple of years. He has 81 career sacks and led the NFL in sacks in 2024. However, he will turn 32 in December and missed most of last season thanks to an injury. He is an aging player who is going to cost plenty of money, coming off a poor year.
Some team is going to pay Hendrickson what he wants. However, the Patriots have a solid team and are not reportedly operating like a team that feels it needs to spend big to win the Super Bowl right now. The pass rush needs to be addressed, but there are options besides Hendrickson.
If the Patriots are going to invest in a pass rusher, it would be wise to spend on a younger player. Maxx Crosby is a name to watch in trade rumors. In free agency, Jaelan Phillips, Boye Mafe and Odafe Oweh are young players who could be solid additions. If the Patriots are not overly enthused by free agent options, the NFL Draft could provide them with a young pass rusher.
Regardless, the point is that Hendrickson may no longer be worth what he is looking for in guarantees. The four-time Pro Bowler and 2024 First-Team All-Pro is a great player, but did not do himself any favors last season. Signing him is not a risk the Patriots need to take right now, especially with needs elsewhere on the roster as well.
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Nobody In IndyCar Can Stop Álex Palou
The IndyCar circus has been dormant since the 2025 season ended 183 days ago, and in spite of that lengthy off season, it doesn't seem any of the drivers in the series have figured out a way to beat four-time champion Álex Palou and his Chip Ganassi Racing team. Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix once again went Palou's way as he brute forced his way to the front and delivered the largest margin of victory in the history of the event. Palou came home a full 12.49 seconds ahead of pole man Scott McLaughlin. He kept his cool and made it look easy.
It may be a little early in the season, but allow me to be the first to congratulate Mr. Palou on winning his fifth IndyCar title in 2026. Sure, there are still 17 races in the season to be run, but all that feels more or less like a formality at this point. I've seen this guy get better every single year, and while everyone else on the grid is still dang fast, they're not developing at the same pace.
On Sunday Palou ran a strategy that very few other drivers in the field chose to take. With the new 2026 rulebook requiring every car to run two stints on soft tires and one stint on hards, Palou started the race on softs, ran softs again in the middle stint, and moved to the hards to close out the race. The top competitors started on the hards and closed with two sets of soft tires, hoping to catch up to Palou in that final stint with a tire advantage. Not only did Palou work himself a huge gap to the chasing pack, but he stayed fast on the worse set of tires. It was magic.
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The once and future champ
IndyCar is a more or less spec series with some of the top international drivers and incredibly talented teams of individuals. There's no way any one driver should be able to dominate the way Palou routinely does. The cars are the same, the tires are the same, everyone has essentially the same equipment. In 2026 the main differences between cars on the grid are how their dampers are tuned, and teams are spending millions to have an infinitesimally small advantage over one another. All of that is moot if you don't have Palou in the car.
It looks like 2026 is shaping up to be another Palou versus the world season. I was hoping that McLaren could bring a tighter ship to the grid this year for its superstar driver Pato O'Ward, or Penske could figure out a few of the things that have been plaguing the team for the last couple of years. It's possible both will be able to improve through the season, but St. Pete didn't fill me with a ton of confidence that Álex will have anyone to push him to be faster, except himself. We're witnessing a generationally talented run in IndyCar right now, and I love to see the Spaniard succeed.
Nobody but Palou has led the IndyCar championship since June of 2024, so just let that little factoid sink in for a moment. This weekend's run at Phoenix will be Palou's 100th race in the series, and St. Pete marked his race victory. There isn't a driver in IndyCar right now who could deliver that kind of win rate, and now that Palou has essentially closed the door on a potential run in Formula One, there isn't anything coming to save the current grid from his pace.
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CBF investment pays off: Under-20s win Copa Sul-Americana title
The conquest of the South American Women's Under-20 Championship reaffirms the strength of Brazilian football beyond the field. The title of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Football Team is a direct result of continuous investment and the structured training model established by the CBF, which is based on strategic planning, a unified methodology, and the integration between the youth and the main team.
More than just the trophy, the consistent campaign and the style of play displayed throughout the competition highlight the tangible impact of a medium to long-term plan. Organization, identity, intensity, and competitive mentality were the team's trademarks from start to finish, reflecting a development process. For the Women's National Teams coordinator, Cris Gambaré, the title symbolizes the consolidation of a structured project.
Cris Gambaré highlighted the management model to strengthen the structure of the Women's National TeamsCredits: CBF
“This South American Under-20 title is concrete proof that our training project is solid and working. More than winning, we showed organization, a clear methodology, a game identity, and real integration between the youth and the main team. It is not an isolated result; it is a consequence of planning, individual monitoring, and a strong connection with the clubs. We reaffirm Brazil as a reference in training on the continent, with a prepared, competitive, and mentally strong generation. It is an Under-20 achievement, but the impact is systemic: it strengthens the entire structure of the Women's National Teams and consolidates work designed to sustain excellence in the present while aiming for the future,” she stated.
The model adopted by the CBF includes continuous monitoring of athletes, technical alignment between categories, and ongoing dialogue with the training clubs. This ecosystem ensures that players arrive at international competitions with maturity, tactical repertoire, and confidence. Gabriel Mastrodomenico, manager of the Women's Youth National Teams, emphasizes that success in training goes beyond the final result.
Gabriel praises the work done to maintain Brazil's dominance in youth competitionsCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF
“The conquest brings well-deserved recognition for all the dedication and work, both from the staff and the athletes. However, when we talk about youth and training, it is important to emphasize that it is not just the victory and the title that define success. The way of playing, with the Brazilian team's DNA from start to finish, the pursuit of goals, the intensity, putting all this into practice over nine games is of great importance and goes beyond the conquest. Winning and maintaining dominance in the tournament is very important, and we are confident that these athletes finish this cycle more mature, more experienced, and more ready for the next step.”
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