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Bucks tab ex-Raptors assistant Griffin as next head coach
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Bucks tab ex-Raptors assistant Griffin as next head coach

May 28, 2023
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalising a deal to make Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin the franchise’s next head coach, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday. He will replace Mike Budenholzer…
White's last-second putback forces Game 7 as Celtics win again
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White's last-second putback forces Game 7 as Celtics win again

May 28, 2023
Derrick White put home Marcus Smart's missed three-pointer just before the final buzzer sounded to give the Boston Celtics a thrilling 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat to force Game…
Butler after Heat lose again: 'The last two games are not who we are'
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Butler after Heat lose again: 'The last two games are not who we are'

May 26, 2023
Jimmy Butler is confident the Miami Heat will rediscover their form as they aim to clinch a place in the NBA Finals. Miami lost 110-97 to the Boston Celtics on…
'We stayed together' – Brown lauds Celtics' unity as history beckons
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'We stayed together' – Brown lauds Celtics' unity as history beckons

May 26, 2023
Jaylen Brown hailed the Boston Celtics' unity after they beat the Miami Heat 110-97 to force Game 6 in the Eastern Conference finals. Having staved off elimination with a win…
Celtics avoid elimination again, rout Heat to force Game 6
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Celtics avoid elimination again, rout Heat to force Game 6

May 26, 2023
Derrick White led with 24 points and the Boston Celtics never trailed in a 110-97 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday to stave off elimination and force Game 6…
Heat rule out Gabe Vincent for Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals vs. Celtics due to sprained ankle
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Heat rule out Gabe Vincent for Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals vs. Celtics due to sprained ankle

May 25, 2023
The Miami Heat’s mission to reach the NBA Finals has become a bit tougher, as starting guard Gabe Vincent has been ruled out for Thursday’s Game 5 of the Eastern…
Report: Police issue check on Grizzlies’ Morant after posts, NBA star ‘fine’
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Report: Police issue check on Grizzlies’ Morant after posts, NBA star ‘fine’

May 24, 2023
Tennessee police administered a welfare check on Ja Morant on Wednesday following a cryptic message the embattled Memphis Grizzlies star posted on Instagram, according to a report from TMZ Sports.…
Butler after Heat's Game 4 loss: 'We've got to play like our backs are against the wall'
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Butler after Heat's Game 4 loss: 'We've got to play like our backs are against the wall'

May 24, 2023
Jimmy Butler says the Miami Heat must play with more energy and like their backs are against the wall when they next face the Boston Celtics. The Heat missed the…
Tatum pours in 33 as Celtics beat Heat to avoid sweep
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Tatum pours in 33 as Celtics beat Heat to avoid sweep

May 24, 2023
Jayson Tatum had 33 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics kept their season alive for at least one more game with a 116-99 win over the Miami Heat…
Nuggets the 'best team' LeBron James has faced with Lakers
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Nuggets the 'best team' LeBron James has faced with Lakers

May 23, 2023
LeBron James paid tribute to the Denver Nuggets after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the Western Conference finals. The 38-year-old said he and teammate Anthony Davis are in…
I don’t know – Lebron James casts doubt on NBA future after Lakers exit finals
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I don’t know – Lebron James casts doubt on NBA future after Lakers exit finals

May 23, 2023
Lebron James cast doubt on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers after their season-ending defeat by the Denver Nuggets. The 38-year-old, the top scorer in NBA history, even sparked…
Carmelo Anthony officially retires after 19-year NBA career
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Carmelo Anthony officially retires after 19-year NBA career

May 22, 2023
Carmelo Anthony – a 10-time All-Star and the NBA’s ninth all-time leading scorer – has officially announced his retirement from the league. He revealed the decision on Monday via social…
Brown calls Celtics 'embarrassing' as coach Mazzulla says blowout is 'on me'
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Brown calls Celtics 'embarrassing' as coach Mazzulla says blowout is 'on me'

May 22, 2023
Jaylen Brown described the Boston Celtics as "embarrassing" after they were blown out by the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who…
Heat blow out Celtics to take 3-0 lead in East final
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Heat blow out Celtics to take 3-0 lead in East final

May 22, 2023
The Miami Heat are now one win away from the NBA Finals after routing the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference…
'LeBron is capable of everything' – Jokic 'worried' about Lakers comeback despite 3-0 Nuggets lead
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'LeBron is capable of everything' – Jokic 'worried' about Lakers comeback despite 3-0 Nuggets lead

May 21, 2023
Nikola Jokic remains "worried" about the Denver Nuggets' chances of reaching the NBA Finals despite Saturday's Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, warning LeBron James is "capable of…
Murray and Jokic propel Nuggets past Lakers for 3-0 lead
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Murray and Jokic propel Nuggets past Lakers for 3-0 lead

May 21, 2023
Jamal Murray dominated the first half and Nikola Jokic came alive in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets moved within one win of a sweep with a 119-108 victory…
Celtics 'not dead' in Heat series as Tatum pledges response in Game 3
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Celtics 'not dead' in Heat series as Tatum pledges response in Game 3

May 20, 2023
The Boston Celtics are not dead and buried despite going 2-0 down to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals on Friday, insists star forward Jayson Tatum. Four-time All-Star…
'We'll take mad Jimmy any time' – Williams row fires up Butler as Heat seize 2-0 lead
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'We'll take mad Jimmy any time' – Williams row fires up Butler as Heat seize 2-0 lead

May 20, 2023
Jimmy Butler said his bust-up with Grant Williams lit the fire within after leading the Miami Heat to a terrific comeback win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of…
Butler keys rally as Heat win again in Boston
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Butler keys rally as Heat win again in Boston

May 20, 2023
The Miami Heat faced a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter but as long as Jimmy Butler is around, there does not seem to be a cause for concern. Butler…
LeBron James still sees path to Lakers victory despite 2-0 Nuggets lead
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LeBron James still sees path to Lakers victory despite 2-0 Nuggets lead

May 19, 2023
LeBron James insists there is light at the end of the tunnel for the Los Angeles Lakers despite falling 2-0 down to the top-seeded Denver Nuggets. The Lakers were beaten…
Murray says Nuggets given fuel by lack of recognition after downing Lakers again
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Murray says Nuggets given fuel by lack of recognition after downing Lakers again

May 19, 2023
Jamal Murray and Michael Malone wanted to make sure people would be talking about the Denver Nuggets after Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. They achieved just that as…
Murray's huge fourth quarter lifts Nuggets to 2-0 lead against Lakers
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Murray's huge fourth quarter lifts Nuggets to 2-0 lead against Lakers

May 19, 2023
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter in a stellar performance as the Denver Nuggets held on for a 108-103 win over the Los Angeles…
Heat can beat anybody with 'one of a kind' Butler
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Heat can beat anybody with 'one of a kind' Butler

May 18, 2023
Jimmy Butler was labelled as "one of a kind" after he led the Miami Heat to a shock win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference…
Heat surge past Celtics to win Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
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Heat surge past Celtics to win Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

May 18, 2023
Jimmy Butler scored 23 of his 35 points after halftime and the Miami Heat used a dominant third quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the…
76ers interested in bringing James Harden back, says Daryl Morey
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76ers interested in bringing James Harden back, says Daryl Morey

May 17, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is interested in having James Harden back in a Sixers uniform. The former league MVP, however, reportedly is planning to decline his…
Nuggets teammate Gordon in awe of Jokic: 'He makes it look simple... and miraculous'
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Nuggets teammate Gordon in awe of Jokic: 'He makes it look simple... and miraculous'

May 17, 2023
Nikola Jokic has an uncanny ability to make basketball look simple yet miraculous, according to his Denver Nuggets teammate Aaron Gordon. Jokic starred for the Nuggets as Denver held off…
Wembanyama set for San Antonio after Spurs win draft lottery
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Wembanyama set for San Antonio after Spurs win draft lottery

May 17, 2023
Victor Wembanyama is headed to the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday in Chicago, giving them this year's No. 1 overall draft pick and…
Nuggets fend off Lakers' furious rally in Western Conference finals opener
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Nuggets fend off Lakers' furious rally in Western Conference finals opener

May 17, 2023
Nikola Jokic notched another triple-double with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists but the Denver Nuggets barely held off the visiting Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the…
Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after another early playoff exit
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Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after another early playoff exit

May 16, 2023
Doc Rivers became the latest coaching casualty after his team underachieved in the playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers fired Rivers on Tuesday, two days after the team's Game 7 loss to…
Boston Celtics surge past Philadelphia 76ers for Game 7 win to reach Eastern Conference finals
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Boston Celtics surge past Philadelphia 76ers for Game 7 win to reach Eastern Conference finals

May 14, 2023
Jayson Tatum scored a playoff career-high 51 points – the most ever in a Game 7 in NBA history – to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-88 win over…
Grizzlies suspend Morant following another gun video on social media
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Grizzlies suspend Morant following another gun video on social media

May 14, 2023
The Memphis Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant from all team activities on Sunday after the All-Star point guard appeared to again be holding a gun during a social media video. Morant…
Suns dismiss coach Williams after another playoff elimination
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Suns dismiss coach Williams after another playoff elimination

May 14, 2023
Monty Williams has enjoyed a good run of success as coach of the Phoenix Suns but his inability to lead the team to a championship has cost him his job.…
Lakers and Heat advance to conference finals
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Lakers and Heat advance to conference finals

May 13, 2023
LeBron James led five players in double figures with 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers continued their late-season surge with a 122-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors on…
Nuggets cruise into West finals, Celtics force Game 7
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Nuggets cruise into West finals, Celtics force Game 7

May 12, 2023
Nikola Jokic scored 21 of his 32 points in a dominant first half and notched another triple-double as the Denver Nuggets punched their ticket to the Western Conference finals with…
Lakers star C Anthony Davis reportedly will play in Game 6 vs. Warriors
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Lakers star C Anthony Davis reportedly will play in Game 6 vs. Warriors

May 11, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers expect to have Anthony Davis on the court as they again attempt to close out the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of their Western Conference…
Embiid legacy can hit 'new heights' with 76ers NBA glory
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Embiid legacy can hit 'new heights' with 76ers NBA glory

May 11, 2023
Joel Embiid may have finally been named as NBA's MVP but winning the championship with the Philadelphia 76ers would push his legacy to "new heights". That was the message from…
Warriors and Knicks stave off elimination
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Warriors and Knicks stave off elimination

May 11, 2023
Stephen Curry led a balanced attack with 27 points and the Golden State Warriors notched a season-extending 121-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western…
MVP Embiid headlines All-NBA First Team; joined by Giannis, Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Tatum
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MVP Embiid headlines All-NBA First Team; joined by Giannis, Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Tatum

May 11, 2023
Joel Embiid can add an All-NBA First Team selection to his resume. A week after being voted as the league’s most valuable player for the 2022-23 season, the Philadelphia 76ers…
76ers, Nuggets move within one win of conference finals
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76ers, Nuggets move within one win of conference finals

May 10, 2023
Nikola Jokic scored 17 of his 29 points during the decisive third quarter and the Denver Nuggets gained the upper hand in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 118-102…
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. tops all vote-getters to headline NBA All-Defensive first team
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. tops all vote-getters to headline NBA All-Defensive first team

May 09, 2023
Three weeks after being named the 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year, the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. is the leading vote-getter to headline the NBA All-Defensive first team. The…
Lakers move within one win of conference finals
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Lakers move within one win of conference finals

May 09, 2023
LeBron James and Lonnie Walker IV sparked a furious second-half rally as the Los Angeles Lakers put the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors on the brink of elimination with…
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