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Knicks acquire Mikal Bridges in blockbuster deal with Nets
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Knicks acquire Mikal Bridges in blockbuster deal with Nets

June 25, 2024
The New York Knicks have agreed to a trade that would have coveted forward Mikal Bridges playing in Madison Square Garden next season, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. The Knicks…
Raptors star Barnes to sign maximum rookie extension
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Raptors star Barnes to sign maximum rookie extension

June 24, 2024
Scottie Barnes has emerged as a legitimate star for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are rewarding him with the richest contract in franchise history. Barnes plans to sign a five-year…
NBA draft has plenty of intrigue with no clear-cut No. 1
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NBA draft has plenty of intrigue with no clear-cut No. 1

June 24, 2024
One year after one of the most predictable No. 1 picks in the history of the NBA, this year’s draft has plenty of intrigue at the top – and throughout…
Cavaliers to hire Atkinson as head coach
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Cavaliers to hire Atkinson as head coach

June 24, 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to hire Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach. Atkinson will take over for J.B. Bickerstaff, who was fired after Cleveland was eliminated by the…
Report: Malik Monk returns to Kings on 4-year contract
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Report: Malik Monk returns to Kings on 4-year contract

June 21, 2024
The Sacramento Kings will retain a key piece into the foreseeable future as they look to build upon two straight trips to the NBA’s play-in tournament. Deft scoring guard Malik…
Report: Malik Monk returns to Kings on four-year contract
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Report: Malik Monk returns to Kings on four-year contract

June 21, 2024
The Sacramento Kings will retain a key piece into the foreseeable future as they look to build upon two straight trips to the NBA's play-in tournament. Deft scoring guard Malik…
Thunder reportedly acquiring Caruso from Bulls for Giddey
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Thunder reportedly acquiring Caruso from Bulls for Giddey

June 20, 2024
Oklahoma City and Chicago have swapped guards, with the Thunder acquiring Alex Caruso from the Bulls in exchange for Josh Giddey on Thursday. ESPN was the first to report the…
Lakers to hire Redick as head coach
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Lakers to hire Redick as head coach

June 20, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers will hire JJ Redick as their next head coach, handing him the job despite the former NBA guard having no coaching experience whatsoever. Redick was not…
NBA title affirms Celtics' dominance
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NBA title affirms Celtics' dominance

June 19, 2024
Though the 2024 NBA playoffs saw its share of surprising outcomes, in the end the best team reigned supreme. And the Boston Celtics left no doubt of their superiority by…
NBA-worst Pistons fire head coach Williams after one season
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NBA-worst Pistons fire head coach Williams after one season

June 19, 2024
The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after going an NBA-worst 14-68 in his first season on the sidelines. Detroit gave Williams a six-year, $78.5million contract last…
Indiana Pacers star Siakam to sign max extension
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Indiana Pacers star Siakam to sign max extension

June 19, 2024
The up-and-coming Indiana Pacers have retained a core member for next season and beyond, as ESPN reported Wednesday the team has agreed to a four-year, $189.5 million maximum extension with…
Pep's helping hand – NBA Finals-winning Celtics coach Mazzulla reveals Guardiola's advice
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Pep's helping hand – NBA Finals-winning Celtics coach Mazzulla reveals Guardiola's advice

June 18, 2024
Pep Guardiola's advice helped the Boston Celtics win the NBA Finals, so says Joe Mazzulla. The Celtics clinched the NBA title with a 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in…
Jeff Van Gundy to join Clippers as lead assistant coach
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Jeff Van Gundy to join Clippers as lead assistant coach

June 18, 2024
Jeff Van Gundy will finally make his NBA coaching return next season after reportedly agreeing to become Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue’s top assistant. The 62-year-old Van Gundy…
Irving backs Mavericks to be regular championship contenders after NBA Finals loss
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Irving backs Mavericks to be regular championship contenders after NBA Finals loss

June 18, 2024
Kyrie Irving is confident the Dallas Mavericks can be regular championship contenders after their NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics came as a "bitter" ending to a "really positive…
Celtics' NBA title win will be remembered for the rest of my life, says Tatum
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Celtics' NBA title win will be remembered for the rest of my life, says Tatum

June 18, 2024
Jayson Tatum says the Boston Celtics' 18th NBA title is a "night I will remember for the rest of my life". The Celtics capped a dominant season by cruising to…
Boston Celtics capture record 18th NBA title
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Boston Celtics capture record 18th NBA title

June 17, 2024
Jayson Tatum delivered a magnificent performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with 31 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, and the Boston Celtics capped a dominant season by…
Doncic: Mavericks will 'believe until the end' after avoiding Finals sweep
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Doncic: Mavericks will 'believe until the end' after avoiding Finals sweep

June 15, 2024
Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks will "believe until the end" after they kept their NBA title hopes alive with a Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Celtics headed to…
Brown: Celtics must 'reassemble' after missing chance to clinch title in Game 4
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Brown: Celtics must 'reassemble' after missing chance to clinch title in Game 4

June 15, 2024
The Boston Celtics must "reassemble" after missing the chance to clinch the NBA Championship on Friday, says Jaylen Brown. The Celtics headed into Game 4 on the road at the…
NBA: Mavericks roll past Celtics to avoid sweep in NBA Finals
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NBA: Mavericks roll past Celtics to avoid sweep in NBA Finals

June 14, 2024
Luka Dončić scored 25 of his 29 points in a dominant first half and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics to avoid a sweep…
'Experience is the best teacher', says Brown as Celtics close on NBA championship
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'Experience is the best teacher', says Brown as Celtics close on NBA championship

June 13, 2024
Jaylen Brown said the Boston Celtics had learned from past mistakes after they took another step towards clinching the NBA championship with Wednesday's Game 3 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.…
Celtics' Porzingis ruled out for Game 3 vs. Mavericks
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Celtics' Porzingis ruled out for Game 3 vs. Mavericks

June 12, 2024
The Boston Celtics won't have Kristaps Porzingis for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday because of a rare injury to his left leg. The…
NBA icon Jerry West dies at 86
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NBA icon Jerry West dies at 86

June 12, 2024
Jerry West, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee as a professional player, Olympian and executive and the inspiration behind the NBA's iconic logo, died Wednesday at the age of 86.…
Irving will do 'whatever it takes' after accepting blame for Mavs' 2-0 deficit
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Irving will do 'whatever it takes' after accepting blame for Mavs' 2-0 deficit

June 12, 2024
Kyrie Irving accepted the blame for the Dallas Mavericks being 2-0 down to the Boston Celtics and vowed to do "whatever it takes" to turn things around. The Mavs lost…
Porzingis uncertain to play in Game 3 due to 'serious' leg injury
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Porzingis uncertain to play in Game 3 due to 'serious' leg injury

June 11, 2024
Boston Celtics centre Kristaps Porzingis sustained a rare injury to his left leg, putting his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday into question. The Celtics announced…
Hurley reportedly turns down job to coach Lakers
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Hurley reportedly turns down job to coach Lakers

June 10, 2024
Dan Hurley has reportedly decided not to take the Los Angeles Lakers' head coaching job. Hurley, who has won back-to-back collegiate national championships at UConn, turned down a six-year, $70million…
Brown hails Holiday 'killer-like mentality' after Celtics double NBA Finals lead
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Brown hails Holiday 'killer-like mentality' after Celtics double NBA Finals lead

June 10, 2024
Jaylen Brown saluted Jrue Holiday's "killer-like mentality" as the latter starred in the Boston Celtics' victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Holiday top-scored with 26 points and 11 rebounds for the…
Doncic shoulders blame for Game 2 loss as Mavs go 2-0 down
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Doncic shoulders blame for Game 2 loss as Mavs go 2-0 down

June 10, 2024
Luka Doncic claimed he cost the Dallas Mavericks the game after they went 2-0 down to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, despite recording a triple-double. Doncic finished with…
Celtics go up 2-0 on Mavericks in NBA Finals
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Celtics go up 2-0 on Mavericks in NBA Finals

June 09, 2024
Jrue Holiday amassed 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the way as the Boston Celtics opened up a 2-0 lead on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals with…
Mavericks star Doncic to play in NBA FInals Game 2
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Mavericks star Doncic to play in NBA FInals Game 2

June 09, 2024
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić will play in Sunday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals despite being downgraded to questionable on the injury report earlier in the day. Doncic is…
Mavericks guard Doncic downgraded to questionable for Game 2 against Celtics
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Mavericks guard Doncic downgraded to questionable for Game 2 against Celtics

June 09, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Luka Doncic to questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. With the Mavericks in danger of dropping the first…
Brown lauds returning Porzingis after 'monster' Game 1 against Mavs
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Brown lauds returning Porzingis after 'monster' Game 1 against Mavs

June 07, 2024
Jaylen Brown hailed Kristaps Porzingis after the Boston Celtics power forward returned from injury with a "monster game" against the Dallas Mavericks. Porzingis, who has been absent for five weeks…
Washington urges Mavs to 'stay connected' after losing NBA Finals opener
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Washington urges Mavs to 'stay connected' after losing NBA Finals opener

June 07, 2024
P.J. Washington urged the Dallas Mavericks to "stay connected and together" following defeat to the Boston Celtics in their NBA Finals opener. The Mavs' first championship series since they were…
NBA: Balanced Celtics roll past Mavs in NBA Finals opener
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NBA: Balanced Celtics roll past Mavs in NBA Finals opener

June 06, 2024
Jaylen Brown led six players in double figures with 22 points and Kristaps Porziņģis had 20 in his first game in over a month as the Boston Celtics pulled away…
Lakers to move for Hurley as new head coach – reports
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Lakers to move for Hurley as new head coach – reports

June 06, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers will move for Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley to succeed Darvin Ham, according to reports. The Lakers fired Ham last month after suffering a five-game…
Celtics' Porzingis off injury report for Game 1 of NBA Finals against Mavericks
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Celtics' Porzingis off injury report for Game 1 of NBA Finals against Mavericks

June 05, 2024
The Boston Celtics will get starting centre Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup on Thursday when they host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It was…
Irving 'the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen', says James
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Irving 'the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen', says James

June 05, 2024
Kyrie Irving is the "most gifted player the NBA has ever seen" and holds the key to the Dallas Mavericks' chances of victory in the NBA Finals, according to former…
Celtics’ Porzingis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals against Mavericks
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Celtics’ Porzingis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals against Mavericks

June 04, 2024
The Boston Celtics are expected to get starting center Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup on Thursday when they host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.…
Celtics star Tatum aims for NBA Finals redemption
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Celtics star Tatum aims for NBA Finals redemption

June 02, 2024
Jayson Tatum views the upcoming NBA Finals as a chance at redemption for the Boston Celtics after falling short two years ago. The Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers to reach…
Kings extend head coach Brown through 2026-27
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Kings extend head coach Brown through 2026-27

June 01, 2024
The Sacramento Kings and head coach Mike Brown have agreed to a contract extension through 2026-27. According to multiple reports, the deal is worth $30 million with Brown’s base salary…
'It was Luka magic mode', Kidd revels as Doncic-inspired Mavs reach NBA final
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'It was Luka magic mode', Kidd revels as Doncic-inspired Mavs reach NBA final

May 31, 2024
Luka Doncic was in "magic mode" after his starring role helped the Dallas Mavericks to their first NBA finals since 2011, coach Jason Kidd said. The Mavs and the Boston…
'It was Luka magic mode', Kidd revels as Doncic-inspired Mavs reach NBA Finals
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'It was Luka magic mode', Kidd revels as Doncic-inspired Mavs reach NBA Finals

May 31, 2024
Luka Doncic was in "magic mode" after his starring role helped the Dallas Mavericks to their first NBA Finals since 2011, coach Jason Kidd said. The Mavs and the Boston…
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