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NBA Finals: Celtics rule out Kristaps Porzingis for Game 3
If the Celtics want to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals, they'll have to do it without Kristaps Porzingis.
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Sources: James Borrego, Kenny Atkinson, Micah Nori advancing in Cavaliers head coaching search
The Cavaliers have met with and are still conducting interviews with various candidates over Zoom as well, sources said, such as Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant and Milwaukee Bucks assistant Dave Joerger.
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Ball is life, Jerry West its logo
Perhaps more than any other team sport, basketball has a way of drawing its legends back to the game long after their playing days are done — if they ever left at all.
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Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and more react to death of Jerry West: 'He was the silhouette for a reason'
After the announcement of Jerry West's death on Wednesday, the basketball world took time to pay their respects to the late legend.
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'He’s irreplaceable': Jerry West, an all-time NBA legend, was a teacher to the very end
One of the most important figures in NBA history, West never hesitated to pass along knowledge.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top power forward prospects, led by Duke's Kyle Filipowski
Here's a look at the top power forward prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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NBA legend Jerry West dies at age 86
One of basketball's most accomplished contributors, West was a staple of the sport across eight decades, winning nine championships as a player, scout, coach, executive and consultant.
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2024 NBA Finals: For Luka Dončić and the Mavericks, a little help could go a long way
Role players play better at home, as the saying goes. Can the Mavs find the range as the series shifts to Dallas for Game 3?
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Luka Dončić reportedly had pain-killing injection ahead of NBA Finals Game 2, likely needs another for Game 3
Dončić had the injection to address his thoracic contusion.
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Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis questionable for NBA Finals Game 3 with 'rare injury'
The Boston Celtics on Tuesday announced a new injury to one-time All-Star center Kristaps Porziņģis — "a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg."
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2024 NBA Finals: How Kristaps Porziņģis' injury impacts series for Celtics and Mavericks
Boston's big man being sidelined would represent an opportunity for Dallas to capitalize on in a number of respects.
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2024 NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving remains the focus as the Mavs try to avoid a 3-0 hole
Irving is seeing plenty of bodies in the NBA Finals, and they’re all equipped to defend him well. So far, they’re winning the battle — Irving hasn’t made a 3-pointer despite getting some good looks and is shooting just 35.1% through the first two games.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top center prospects, including potential No. 1 pick Alex Sarr
Here's a look at the top center prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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For Game 3, the dominant Celtics will be underdogs for just 4th time in 99 games
The Celtics haven't been underdogs in the playoffs yet.
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With Dan Hurley staying at UConn, where do LeBron James and the Lakers go from here?
Who should be the Lakers' top coaching target moving forward? And will LeBron James still be a Laker next season?
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top point guard prospects, including UConn's Stephon Castle
Here are the five best lead guards projected in this year's draft, along with other names to watch.
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Darvin Ham returning to Milwaukee Bucks as Doc Rivers' assistant coach: Report
Ham, who was fired by the Lakers after two seasons as head coach, was assistant coach for the Bucks for four seasons before going to Los Angeles.
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UConn's Dan Hurley plans to make final decision about Lakers offer on Monday: Report
Hurley told ESPN that he is weighing whether to stay at UConn or leave to coach in Los Angeles, adding that the Lakers made a "compelling case."
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2024 NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday does a little bit of everything as Boston grabs 2-0 series lead
Two days from his 34th birthday, Holiday logged team highs of 26 points and 11 rebounds Sunday night. He made 11 of his 14 shots. Defensively, he drew Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić late, wearing down both. It was everything Boston needed.
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2024 NBA Finals: Game 2 was there for the taking, but the Mavs couldn't take it
Missed free throws, turnovers and a lack of support for Luka Dončić doomed the Mavs in a game the Celtics shot 25.6% from 3.
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NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday takes center stage as Celtics fend off late Mavericks rally for 2-0 series lead
Holiday finished with a team-high 26 points and 11 rebounds alongside three assists, one steal and one block.
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NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction: Boston Celtics head to Dallas up 2-0 | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Dan Devine get together after game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, with the Celtics taking a 2-0 lead over the Mavericks, to talk about what happened and what comes next.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum is focused on 'whatever it takes' to help Celtics win, like it or not
The Celtics' star forward functioned as more of a facilitator in Boston's Game 2 win — and don't expect him to change his approach.
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NBA Finals: Kristaps Porziņģis vows to play in Game 3 after apparent Game 2 injury: 'I'll die out there'
Kristaps Porziņģis acknowledged that "something happened" but declined to elaborate on an apparent Game 2 injury. He's adamant that he'll play in Game 3.
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Mavericks' Luka Dončić available for NBA Finals Game 2 after initially questionable vs. Celtics
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The league's injury report said Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion.
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Chet Walker, Hall of Famer who sued the NBA, dies at 84
The Sixers and Bulls great had to wait decades for Hall of Fame enshrinement.
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2024 NBA Finals: Mavericks need Dereck Lively II to resume not looking like a rookie
Lively had a rough NBA Finals debut after being a key contributor throughout the Mavs' postseason.
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2024 NBA FinaIs: Is Jaylen Brown the Celtics' best player? That's not what Boston cares about
Mavs coach Jason Kidd was likely using a little gamesmanship Saturday when he said, "Well, Jaylen's their best player."
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NBA Finals ratings: Mavericks-Celtics posts worst Game 1 numbers since 2021
The Mavericks weren't the only group that underperformed in Game 1 of the Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Luka Dončić and the Mavs must find answers on offense — and quick
From the opening tip of Game 1, the Celtics sold out to take away the easy stuff from Dallas' offensive attack. What adjustments can the Mavs make?
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2024 NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving needs to perform like a superstar for the Mavs to have a chance
Little went right in Game 1 for Irving, who struggled with his shot and finished a game-worst minus-19 on the night.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown's defensive brilliance helps curtail Mavericks' formidable 3rd-quarter rally
Brown led all Celtics in scoring, but it was his work on the defensive end that stamped Game 1 for Boston.
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NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction: Boston Celtics take game 1 at home against Dallas Mavericks | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine get together after the Boston Celtics won game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks to talk about how it all went down.
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2024 NBA Finals: Kristaps Porziņģis lifts Celtics in return, reminding Boston of what it's been missing
Boston's big man came off the bench and helped set the tone in Game 1.
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2024 NBA Finals: Celtics dominate Mavericks in Game 1 win as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return
Porziņģis and the Celtics wasted no time taking control of Game 1 in the NBA Finals on Thursday night in Boston.
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NBA Finals: Celtics honor Bill Walton with tie-dyed pins, shirts ahead of Game 1 vs. Mavericks
Bill Walton won a championship with the Celtics near the end of his time in the league.
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Report: Lakers targeting UConn's Dan Hurley for head coaching job
UConn has won back-to-back NCAA tournaments.
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Coaching the Lakers is a hard job to pass up, except maybe Dan Hurley should
History is littered with successful college basketball coaches who took a shot at leaping to the NBA but failed spectacularly.
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Overtime Elite's top 2024 NBA Draft prospects with OTE's Damien Wilkins | On The Clock
On today's episode of On The Clock, Krysten Peek is joined by Overtime Elite's Head of Basketball and GM Damien Wilkins to discuss the top 2024 NBA Draft prospects coming out of their program and the future of the NBA draft landscape.
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Dan Hurley beware: History of coaches who jumped from college to NBA is a cautionary tale
If the UConn coach were to find success in the NBA, it would be remarkably, historically rare.
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Celtics tap Tom Brady to hype up fans, while Mavericks counter with Patrick Mahomes
The Boston Celtics featured Tom Brady and his championship experience in their documentary series following the quest for a 2023-24 NBA championship.
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From Deep: These 3 players dropped their 2024-25 fantasy basketball draft stock in the NBA Playoffs
After highlighting some players who boosted their fantasy basketball stock for next season, it's time to see who's on the opposite end of the spectrum after the NBA Playoffs.
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2024 NBA Finals predictions: Will Celtics or Mavs win it all? And who wins Finals MVP?
Who will be crowned champions? Our staff offers 24 takes on the '24 Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum aren't new to this game anymore
After five East finals and now in their second NBA Finals, Boston's two headliners have seen and heard it all — and they say they are better for it.
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2024 NBA Finals: How Mavs center Daniel Gafford went from trade market to integral starter
Gafford was previously scheduled to play in Boston on Feb. 9, but the day before was traded from Washington to Dallas.
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Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis confirms return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday
Porzingis, who has not played since April 29 after suffering a calf injury, told reporters Wednesday that he will play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
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Projected NBA lottery pick Nikola Topić has a torn ACL
A 6-6 point guard with high upside as a playmaker, Topić projected as a top-5 pick prior to his injury.
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Celtics trust issues, LeBron's free agency & NBA Finals predictions | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh preview game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, explain why they don’t trust the Celtics & wonder if LeBron might be switching teams this offseason.
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2024 NBA Finals preview: Everything you need to know for Celtics-Mavericks, including our series prediction
We break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, and make our prediction.
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Luka Dončić, Jayson Tatum and the legacies on the line in the 2024 NBA Finals
Here's a deep dive into what this championship series will mean for the legacies of so many of the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.
