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NBA Finals betting: Jayson Tatum and Luka Dončić are, unsurprisingly, the clear favorites for MVP
It'll be a surprise if anyone other than Tatum, Dončić, Jaylen Brown or Kyrie Irving wins Finals MVP.
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Report: JJ Redick front-runner over James Borrego for Lakers head coaching job
A decision has not been made as the Lakers have multiple steps remaining in their head-coaching search, per the report.
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Kyrie Irving is returning to the NBA Finals stage in a good place: 'It’s not too often you’re back'
The Mavericks have enabled Irving to be his best self on the floor, and he’s evolved into a leader on a team with many young pieces.
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LeBron James on former teammate Kyrie Irving: 'He's the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen'
James and Irving helped the Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA title.
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From Deep: These 3 players boosted their 2024-25 fantasy basketball draft stock in the NBA Playoffs
With the 2023-24 NBA Finals set to begin, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus looks back at a trio of players who increased their draft standing for next season.
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Mavericks sign GM Nico Harrison to extension 2 days before NBA Finals begin
The Mavericks are making sure Harrison won't be leaving anytime soon.
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2024 NBA Mock Draft 8.0: Zaccharie Risacher takes over No. 1 spot, plus our latest intel and projections for every pick
Here's a look at Yahoo Sports' latest first- and second-round projections with intel notes on how well players are performing during the pre-draft process.
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2024 NBA Finals: How the Celtics and Mavericks found key pieces and built title contenders
Boston and Dallas took unique paths to building their teams. Here’s a look at how the key players on both rosters came aboard.
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How the Dallas Mavericks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender | Good Word with Goodwill
Tim Cato from The Athletic joins Vincent Goodwill to detail how the Dallas Mavericks have rebuilt their organization over the last 3 years to end up in the NBA Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Inside Kyrie Irving’s and Kristaps Porziņģis' paths to redemption
There's history here with these players and teams and journeys as Irving and Porziņģis reach a career crescendo on the sport’s biggest stage.
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2024 NBA Finals: These Mavericks are a reflection of Jason Kidd — 'We like the underdog role'
“My job is to build something," Kidd told Yahoo Sports. "Everybody’s into this instant thing. It doesn’t happen. Championship organizations aren’t built overnight.”
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2024 NBA Finals: Luka Dončić is the series' best player. What does that mean for the Celtics?
The data regarding the overall success of the NBA Finals' best player depends on how you slice it, but one thing is for sure: Each Finals is its own animal.
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Kings coach Mike Brown agrees to contract extension after previous impasse with team, per reports
Mike Brown could make up to $10 million annually with the Kings.
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New Orleans Pelicans 2024 NBA offseason preview: Can they ever get healthy?
Zion Williamson's health will determine any success the Pels have.
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Report: Pelicans to defer Lakers' first-round pick in Anthony Davis trade until 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans have opted not to take the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft as part of the Anthony Davis trade. The Pelicans will take the Lakers' pick next year.
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Luka Doncic shreds the Timberwolves + Mavs/Celtics NBA Finals preview | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap the Western Conference Finals, and discuss the future of the Timberwolves, before previewing the 2024 NBA Finals.
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Detroit Pistons fire general manager Troy Weaver after 4 seasons in charge
The Pistons last won a postseason game in 2008 and last made the playoffs in 2019.
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The NBA Loser Lineup: Expect to pay an early 2nd-round fantasy pick for Anthony Edwards next season
Basketball analyst Dan Titus breaks down what the teams and stars who were booted from the NBA Playoffs must do to remain in good fantasy standing next season.
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Washington Wizards 2024 NBA offseason preview: Collecting draft assets needs to be the priority
Will the Wizards finally lean into a youth movement?
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Karl-Anthony Towns on future with Timberwolves: 'I'm confident I'll be able to be here with my brothers'
Potential new owners and payroll issues might force change in Minnesota.
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Why Isaiah Hartenstein could be the best big man available on the market
Hartenstein’s strong postseason performance and the particular situations of various teams could lead to a monster payday for the 26-year-old center.
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NBA Finals betting: The Celtics open as a big favorite over the Mavericks
Boston has been the best team in the league all season.
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NBA playoffs: Mavericks humiliate Timberwolves in Game 5 elimination, advance to NBA Finals
The Mavericks will face the Celtics in the NBA Finals.
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2024 NBA playoffs: Mavericks' treacherous path to NBA Finals is culmination of brilliant partnership
The Mavericks have been the lower-seeded team all postseason, but with Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, they have proven to be more than formidable.
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2024 NBA Finals: 5 questions on a Celtics-Mavericks matchup that will be worth the wait
Here’s a handful of things to think about as we get set for Celtics-Mavericks with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy on the line.
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Former 76ers player Drew Gordon, older brother of Nuggets starter Aaron Gordon, dies in car accident at 33
Drew Gordon played all over Europe after a college career at UCLA and New Mexico.
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2024 NBA Playoffs Conference Finals schedule: How to watch tonight's 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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Winners & losers from the 2024 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline | On the Clock with Krysten Peek
Krysten Peek is joined by CBS Sports HQ basketball insider and 247 Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein to discuss the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline.
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2024 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline: Bronny James among notable players staying in draft, while big names return to school
Yahoo Sports takes a look at the most notable players staying in the NBA Draft and the top players returning to college for one more season.
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Timberwolves-Mavericks: 5 things to watch in Game 5 with Minnesota showing signs of life
Here are a few things to keep an eye on as Minnesota once again tries to stay alive back at Target Center in Game 5 on Thursday.
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Wizards promote interim head coach Brian Keefe to permanent job, replacing Wes Unseld Jr.
Keefe led the Wizards to an 8-31 mark after filling in for Unseld.
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Tyronn Lue, Clippers reportedly agree to 5-year deal worth nearly $70M
The new deal will reportedly make Lue one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches.
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2024 NBA Draft: Alex Sarr has taken a unique path as the projected No. 1 pick
The 7-foot-1 French center has developed his game at Overtime Elite and in Australia's National Basketball League the past few seasons.
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves needed this win: 'Keep after it, and maybe the tide turns'
Minnesota's All-Star big man finally found the range, extending the series to a Game 5 on Thursday night.
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Bronny James staying in NBA Draft, will not return to college, according to Rich Paul
Bronny James is focusing now on establishing his NBA career.
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NBA playoffs: Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves finally grab win over Mavericks to avoid sweep
The Timberwolves, after falling down 0-3 in the series, have forced a Game 5 in the Western Conference finals.
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NBA playoffs: Kyrie Irving's perfect record in closeout games falls to 14-1 in Timberwolves win
Kyrie Irving is perfect no more in closeout games.
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Thunder GM Sam Presti admits he ‘missed’ on Gordon Hayward trade: ‘That’s on me’
Gordon Hayward said his short time with the Thunder was “disappointing” and “frustrating” after the mid-season trade landed him in Oklahoma City.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber cleared to return for Game 4 vs. T'Wolves; Dereck Lively out with sprained neck
Maxi Kleber is still questionable for Tuesday's game in Dallas, though the Mavericks may try to "ease him" back into the mix.
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Celtics blow past Pacers & remembering Bill Walton with J.A. Adande | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is joined by the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University J.A. Adande to react to the Eastern and Western Conference Finals games from the weekend and to remember NBA legend Bill Walton.
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The cost of running it back in Minnesota: Will Timberwolves spend to keep team together?
An 0-3 hole in the conference finals has resurfaced concerns about Minnesota's roster going forward.
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After sweeping Pacers, the Celtics are close to becoming the first preseason favorite to win the NBA Finals since 2018
The Celtics opened the season as co-favorites with the Milwaukee Bucks at +400.
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Indiana Pacers 2024 NBA offseason preview: There is plenty to build on with a healthy Tyrese Haliburton
The Pacers need to stay healthy and strike a balance between offense and defense that allows them to make a deeper run in the postseason.
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The Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals with the belief they can win it all this time
Boston believes this is an evolved team from the one that reached the Finals stage two years ago.
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NBA playoffs: Celtics rally again past Pacers to secure sweep, spot in NBA Finals
Boston stunned the Pacers in their own gym to complete the series sweep.
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'Go Celtics Go': Bill Walton cherished his place in Boston’s lineage of victors
Walton earned Sixth Man of the Year honors for uplifting Boston’s second unit en route to the 1986 crown.
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Pacers' Rick Carlisle recalled Bill Walton getting him into a Grateful Dead show for a date with his now wife
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle talked about his friendship with the late Bill Walton before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. Walton helped Carlisle see a Grateful Dead show on a first date with his wife.
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Social media reacts to death of Bill Walton, 'The Luckiest Guy in the World'
Everyone seemed to have a favorite Bill Walton moment.
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Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton to miss Game 4 vs. Celtics with hamstring strain
Can the Pacers avoid a sweep with their best player sidelined for a second consecutive game?
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Hall of Fame basketball legend Bill Walton dies at 71
Hall of Fame basketball legend and broadcaster Bill Walton has died at the age of 71.
