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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.
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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.
