IIndiana Pacers Read More We study decision-making. The Pacers-Clippers trade offers us an unusually clear windowMay 22, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
MMinnesota Timberwolves Read More Mike Conley: I’ve never been called for a technical in 1,224 games. Here’s whyApril 7, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
DDenver Nuggets Read More George Karl: These are the 3 best leaders I coached in the NBAApril 1, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
BBasketball Read More A college basketball coach made 418 mistakes his first year. He kept track of all of themMarch 27, 2026 Peak newsletter | A version of this story first appeared in The Athletic’s weekly newsletter covering the mental side of sports. Sign…
SSacramento Kings Read More Mike Bibby: These are the 3 best leaders I played with in the NBAMarch 17, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNBA Read More Bam Adebayo is my teammate. Nobody deserves this 83-point game more than himMarch 12, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNBA Read More I played only one game in the NBA. This is my one regretMarch 7, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
MMiami Heat Read More Pat Riley thinks a suit makes a more effective leader. He might be rightFebruary 28, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNBA Read More Dwyane Wade: These are the three best leaders I played with in the NBAFebruary 25, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
GGolden State Warriors Read More I played with Steve Kerr in college. This is how he changed my lifeFebruary 21, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
NNBA Read More The Superstar Trap: Why leaders go all-in even when history says they shouldn’tFebruary 1, 2026 This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for…