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The Wemby Wave: A flood of talent from France is following Victor Wembanyama to the NBA
The 2024 NBA Draft, and the years to come, will feature a new generation of top prospects from France.
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Rich Paul says LeBron James, Bronny aren't a package deal as NBA draft looms
Will Bronny and LeBron James play together in the NBA?
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Monty Williams' firing will hopefully signify a legitimate step forward for the Pistons
With Trajan Langdon now running things in Detroit, the franchise needs one voice and one vision as it aspires for relevance.
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5 NBA veterans on fantasy basketball notice for next season
Every NBA offseason brings change with it. And those changes could bring serious fantasy impacts to key veteran players.
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2024 NBA Draft: Where could Zach Edey land? Breaking down the big man's fit at the pro level
Twenty years ago, the NBA world would be talking about Edey as the runaway favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick. But the game has changed significantly. Where does he land in the draft?
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Pascal Siakam reportedly 'intends' to sign 4-year, $189.5M max deal to return to Pacers
Pascal Siakam is staying in Indiana.
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Detroit Pistons fire head coach Monty Williams after one season
The Pistons last won a postseason game in 2008 and last made the playoffs in 2019.
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Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis to have surgery after ‘rare’ leg injury, NBA Finals win
Kristaps Porzingis missed two games in the NBA Finals with a rare leg injury he sustained in Game 2.
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Can the Celtics repeat as champs in today's NBA? Why Boston will remain in the title picture
The NBA hasn't seen a repeat champion since Kevin Durant was a Warrior. But it’s not hard to see a pretty compelling case for why Boston could find itself right back in this position next June.
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Joe Mazzulla coached the Celtics to NBA championship on torn meniscus
Joe Mazzulla has been coaching hurt since March.
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The Celtics are the first 3-and-D team to win it all — and a new blueprint for NBA title hopefuls
The Celtics didn’t win by having the game’s supreme player. Instead, they won by having the best team, one constructed with a certain modern-day vision.
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Jeff Van Gundy reportedly joins Ty Lue's Clippers staff as lead assistant
Jeff Van Gundy hasn't been an NBA coach since 2007.
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2024 NBA Finals: Scenes from a long-awaited Celtics championship celebration
Among the sea of confetti, cigars and Champagne, the Celtics were crowned deserving champions after hovering around contention for seemingly so long.
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Celtics defeat Mavericks in NBA Finals: What should fantasy basketball fans look forward to from both teams?
With Boston hoisting its 18th franchise trophy, it's time to take a look ahead at what both teams will bring to fantasy basketball next season.
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Celtics — led by Jayson Tatum and series MVP Jaylen Brown — dominate Mavericks in Game 5 to secure franchise’s 18th NBA championship
The Celtics are NBA champions for the first time since 2008.
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2024 NBA Finals: Celtics' newest champions now get it — 'there's nothing like winning in Boston'
All season long, Boston's rallying cry has been "DIFFERENT HERE," and it is. And everyone on this year's roster has become a member for life.
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Boston Celtics are champions, defeat Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in NBA Finals | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap game 5 of the NBA Finals, which saw the Boston Celtics win their 18th NBA championship with Jaylen Brown winning Finals MVP.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown finally deliver the dream for Celtics
Tatum and Brown refused to be divided, and they refused to lose the stranglehold they had on this NBA Finals, delivering Boston championship No. 18.
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Jaylen Brown named NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics past Mavericks for first title since 2008
The Celtics cruised to another dominant win in Game 5 on Monday night to claim their first championship since 2008.
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2024 NBA offseason previews: Team needs, free agents, draft picks, cap space and more
The 2023-024 NBA season isn't yet over. A number of teams are still dreaming of championship glory. But for those that have been bounced from the playoffs, it's time to reassess and re-evaluate for next season.
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Dallas Mavericks 2024 NBA offseason preview: It's time to add some shooters around the superstars
You cannot make the NBA Finals and expect anything less than a return to that level. Next season’s goal is an NBA championship, hands down.
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Boston Celtics 2024 NBA offseason preview: It's time to think about defending the title
Rule of thumb: If you win a championship, your goal is to defend it the following year. The Celtics are no different.
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NBA Finals: Kristaps Porzingis available for Boston Celtics in Game 5 vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Boston Celtics announced Kristaps Porzingis is good to go for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks after missing Games 3 and 4 with a left leg injury.
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2024 NBA Finals: If the Celtics win Game 5, they will finally be champions. If the Mavs win ...
No NBA team has come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs, but a Dallas win in Game 5 will put the pressure on Boston.
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2024 NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving respectfully calls Celtics a cult, but playing in Boston is certainly a different vibe
Irving and Celtics guard Jrue Holiday know the immense expectations in Beantown are all about winning, history and banners.
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Charles Barkley announces he will retire from broadcasting after 2024-25 season
Next season will be the end of an era for both TNT and Charles Barkley.
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Klay Thompson unfollows Warriors on social media as free agency approaches
Klay Thompson unfollowed the Golden State Warriors on Instagram, which could indicate what he believes his future is in NBA free agency.
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2024 NBA Finals: Celtics stunned in lopsided loss to Mavericks in Game 4. What happened?
Breaking down Boston's disappointing effort in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Luka Dončić rebounds from heavy criticism to remind of his brilliance in Mavs' Game 4 rout
If there’s a belief the Mavericks can do the improbable and bring this series back to Dallas for an interesting Game 6, it’s the belief that Dončić can have another 25-point first half, as he did Friday night.
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NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction: Mavs stomp Celtics, sending series back to Boston | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young recap game 4 of the NBA Finals, which saw the Dallas Mavericks crush the Celtics to send the series back to Boston.
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2024 NBA Finals: Dereck Lively II stretches Dallas' ceiling as Mavs show life in Game 4
The 20-year-old rookie flashed his immense potential with a 3-pointer and some devastating rebounding as the Mavs blew out Boston.
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NBA Finals: Mavericks steamroll Celtics to force Game 5
The Mavericks absolutely dominated the Celtics.
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2024 NBA Finals schedule: How to watch tonight's Mavericks vs. Celtics game, where to stream and more
It's time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court.
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Mavs coach Jason Kidd on Luka Dončić: 'Give my man a break. Let him play the game'
During his pregame session with reporters Friday, Kidd was asked about what it’s been like to watch Dončić navigate everything he’s had to deal with in this series, including immense criticism.
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NBA guard Cameron Payne arrested in Scottsdale, but released from jail
NBA guard Cameron Payne was arrested on Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona for providing a false report to police and not giving his name. He was booked but released from jail shortly thereafter.
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NBA Finals: Kristaps Porziņģis available 'if necessary' for Game 4 as Celtics look to sweep Mavericks
Porziņģis missed Game 3 with a posterior tibialis dislocation in his left leg.
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2024 NBA Finals: Derrick White, Boston's superstar role player, is what these Celtics are all about
The growth of White over the past two seasons has coincided with the growth of a champion in Boston.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top small forwards, led by projected No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher
Here's a breakdown of the potential star wings of this draft and others to keep tabs on in the second round.
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International prospects changing the game with Swish Culture's Jordan Richard | On The Clock
On today's episode of On The Clock, Krysten Peek is joined by Swish Culture's founder and CEO Jordan Richard to discuss international prospects and big American names in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Luka Dončić is starting his NBA Finals journey under the spotlight with no place to hide
Boston’s brilliant march to Banner 18 is the lead story of these 2024 NBA Finals. In some respects, though, it’s the star on the other sideline who stands as the series’ main character.
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NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction: Boston Celtics take 3-0 lead, Dallas Mavericks have no answers | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine talk about their experiences at game 3 of the NBA Finals and wonder if the series could be a wake-up call for Luka Doncic.
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2024 NBA Finals X-factor: Boston’s Xavier Tillman Sr. proving valuable in place of Kristaps Porziņģis
Tillman stays ready so he can contribute when called upon, just like he did defensively in Game 3.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top shooting guards, including Kentucky star Reed Sheppard
Here's a look at the top five shooting guards to keep tabs on leading up to the draft.
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LeBron James' fate and more NBA storylines that will define the fantasy basketball offseason
Like every NBA offseason, plenty of narratives could impact the fantasy basketball landscape.
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2024 NBA Finals: Mavs miss their last best shot in Game 3, putting them in worst possible spot
The Mavericks know what they need to do against the Celtics. It’s the how that continues to elude them.
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JJ Redick will reportedly interview for Lakers head coaching job this weekend
Redick hosts a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James.
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2024 NBA Finals: The elephant in the room — Luka Dončić’s defense isn’t good enough for the Mavs to win a title
The Mavs superstar was hunted on defense, was ineffective on switches and fouled out with more than four minutes to play. That's no championship formula as Dallas is now facing a 3-0 series deficit.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown has met the moments that make champions — and superstars
The Celtics guard put his stamp on Game 3, moving Boston one step closer to its 18th championship.
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NBA Finals: Celtics survive Mavericks comeback to take 3-0 series lead
A 22-2 Mavericks run in the fourth quarter nearly turned around the 2024 NBA Finals. Instead, the Celtics are one win from title No. 18.
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NBA Finals: Mavericks, Celtics honor Hall of Famer Jerry West ahead of Game 3
Jerry West died on Wednesday morning. He was 86.
