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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 31, #707

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a tricky one. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Yellow group hint: Not a veteran.

Green group hint: Hoops leaders.

Blue group hint: Not cold.

Purple group hint: Like Emma and Lea.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Inexperienced.

Green group: NBA head coaches.

Blue group: Can come after “hot.”

Purple group: ____ Thompson.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is inexperienced.

The four answers are green, new, raw and young.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is NBA head coaches.

The four answers are Bickerstaff, Finch, Kerr and Redick.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is can come after “hot.”

The four answers are corner, hand, seat and stove.

The purple words in...

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