Rick Carlisle has been around greatness long enough to know what it looks like. He spent 13 seasons coaching Dirk Nowitzki in ...

Frustration in the NBA usually shows up in a missed shot, a slammed chair, or a heated exchange with a referee. Every once in a while, though, the emotion spills beyond the court.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has veteran guard Marcus Smart come to his defense amid criticism for on-court performance.