The NBA rarely responds directly to media criticism. When it does, it usually means the league feels cornered.

That’s exactly what happened after Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr raised alarm bells about the NBA’s pace, schedule, and rising injury concerns, comments that gained traction following early-season injuries to stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry . When an analysis by The Athletic’s John Hollinger added the NBA Cup to the discussion, the league stepped in with an unusually forceful rebuttal.

The NBA insists the schedule is not to blame. Kerr, however, sees a very different reality on the ground.

Steve Kerr sounds the alarm on pace and wear-and-tear

Kerr’s concern goes beyond bad luck or isolated injuries. He believes the modern NBA is pushing pla

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