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Bulls fans launch attack on front office with 'Fire GarPax' billboard

They've responded to the loss of Jimmy Butler.

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WATCH: James Harden's INSANE 2016/17 mixtape

Sit back and enjoy the best stepbacks, insane layups and no look dimes from The Beard.

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San Antonio Spurs sign big man Joffrey Lauvergne

The San Antonio Spurs add some depth to their big man rotation.

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Report: Carmelo Anthony not considering joining Trail Blazers

The Blazers reportedly want Melo to join their team, but the feeling may not be mutual.

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Utah Jazz officially sign Thabo Sefolosha

The former All-NBA Defensive Team performer becomes the eighth international Jazz player.

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Report: Jonah Bolden likely to play in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv next season

After an impressive Summer League stint for Jonah Bolden, Sixers fans will likely have to wait to see him in a Philly uniform for at least one more season.

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Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball named Summer League MVP

Ball averaged 16.3 points and a league-leading 9.3 assists to go with 7.7 rebounds and 2.5 steals

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Utah Jazz officially sign forward Jonas Jerebko

The Utah Jazz add another swingman to help fill the void left by Gordon Hayward.

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Report: Perkins eyeing comeback in 2017-18

Perkins was a key member of the Celtics' title team in 2008 and was a member on three other teams that eventually reached The Finals.

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Pagliuca: Celtics willing to enter luxury tax to win

The Celtics landed the biggest free-agent fish of the summer (Gordon Hayward) to a max contract.

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Crawford, Twin Cities overdue to link up

In signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Crawford heads back to the heartland, where he also has history.

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Lonzo Ball rocks Under Armour sneakers against Nets

The Lonzo Ball sneaker merry-go-round took another stop today, with the Lakers point guard rocking a pair of Steph Curry's signature Under Armour sneakers.

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WATCH: Steph Curry makes 'diving' catch from Aaron Rodgers on golf course

MVP to MVP touchdown!

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Paul George says Westbrook and Durant are 'good again'

A year on from Durant's decision to leave, the duo are apparently back on good terms.

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WATCH: Chris Paul delivers perfect first pitch at Astros game

Chris Paul looks pretty comfortable on the mound in Houston.

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WATCH: Aussie Mitch Creek scores 10 points in Jazz Summer League win over Bucks

The Utah Jazz defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 97-76, in the Las Vegas Summer League at Cox Pavilion.

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Chris Paul: 'At this point of my career, it's all about winning'

After six seasons of frustration with the Clippers, can Paul make a deep playoff run with the Rockets?

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Pacers acquire Cory Joseph in trade with Raptors

Joseph averaged 9.2 points and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from the floor last season.

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Report: Derrick Rose to meet with Milwaukee Bucks again

The Knicks may look at a sign-and-trade to get something in return for Rose.

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Hayward officially signs max deal with Celtics, will wear #20 in Boston

Hayward will be rocking Ray Allen's old number in Boston.

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Steve Mills named President and Scott Perry named GM of Knicks

The Knicks are under new management, following Phil Jackson's departure.

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Report: San Antonio renounce Jonathon Simmons

The 27 year-old is now an unrestricted free agent.

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Ben Simmons takes in workout with LeBron James

The 20-year-old Australian posted a photo of himself on Instagram alongside LeBron James and one of their trainers after a workout in Vegas.

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NBA Board of Governors approves rules changes to improve game flow

The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved rules changes pertaining to timeout format and procedures for administrating free throws and halftime.

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WATCH: Jonah Bolden impresses against Celtics with 13 point, eight rebound night

Aussie Jonah Bolden is giving Sixers fans a glimpse of the future.

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Wall not sorry for trying to recruit George

Wall offered no apologies in trying to recruit the current Thunder star, even if it meant potentially losing Porter Jr.

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Harden's contract extension lays groundwork for 'super team' in Houston

Can the Houston Rockets be a threat the Golden State Warriors atop the Western Conference?

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WATCH: Maker heading back to Milwaukee to workout with Antetokounmpo

After a brief Summer League cameo against the Cavaliers and the Nets, Thon Maker is heading back to Milwaukee to continue his off-season preparations.

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Jazz still trying to make sense of Hayward departure

What does this mean for Aussie's Ingles and Exum?

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Reports: Toronto Raptors trade Cory Joseph to Indiana Pacers for C.J. Miles

The Raptors and Pacers continue to retool in an eventful off-season.

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Bolden impresses again with his first double-double

What a weapon!

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WATCH: Tatum produces another big numbers performance with 27 points and 11 boards

What a highlight machine.

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WATCH: Ball bounces back from forgettable debut in style with classy triple double

That's what we were looking for.

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Report: Wizards match Porter's max offer sheet from the Nets

Washington keep their man.

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Report: Crawford intends to join Minnesota on a two-year $8.9 million deal

The Timberwolves are on fire this off-season!

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WATCH: Ingram outshines Ball in Lakers' Summer League opener

All eyes were on Lonzo Ball, but it was Ingram who took home the glory.

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Report: Bogdanovic signs two-year $21 million contract with Pacers

Recovering from the losses of Paul George and Jeff Teague.

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Bradley traded to Detroit for Morris

Someone needed to make way for Gordon Hayward.

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Crawford becomes an unrestricted free agent after Atlanta buyout

There are four teams chasing him.

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Report: Jeff Green agrees to one-year Cleveland deal

The Warriors and Cavs are both making moves.

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Report: James Johnson returning to Miami Heat

Johnson will return to the Heat on a four-year deal, reported on Friday (AEDT).

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Pacers waive Ellis

Ellis has career averages of 17.8 points and 4.6 assists per game.

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WATCH: Jayson Tatum pours in 23 points, 10 rebounds against Spurs

The Celtics rookie is making a fantastic early impression in Summer League.

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Report: Gallinari, Crawford, Millsap involved in three-team trade

The Clippers look to have solved their small forward problem, with Gallinari reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal.

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Report: Derrick Rose to meet with Los Angeles Clippers

With the Los Angeles Clippers trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, they may now turn their attention to former MVP Derrick Rose.

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WATCH: Ben Simmons drains ridiculous full-court shot

There has been plenty of questions marks around Ben Simmons' shooting ability, but the Sixers star is out here showing he has plenty of range.

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WATCH: Mathiang with the nasty block and dunk in Summer League

Mathiang showing his athleticism on both ends of the floor out in Orlando.

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WATCH: Exum feeling confident after first Summer League game

The young Aussie believed he was the best player on the floor "at times" throughout the game.

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Congrats! Matthew Dellavedova ties the knot with long-time girlfriend

After a fantastic season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Aussie Matthew Dellavedova is having an even better off-season.

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WATCH: Jonah Bolden focused on 'defensive versatility' in Summer League

The Aussie rookie looked very comfortable on the defensive end in his Summer League debut.

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WATCH: Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum drains game-winner to beat Sixers

The Celtics rookie went head-to-head with #1 pick Markelle Fultz.

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Bolden, Fultz ready to go for Summer League debut

“I feel like a lot of people see me as a mystery kid in the draft.”- Bolden

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NBA salary cap set for 2017-18 season at $99.093 million

The Salary Cap and tax level went into effect at 2:01 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, July 1, when the league’s “moratorium period” starts and teams can begin negotiating with free agents. The moratorium period ends on July 7 (AEDT).

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Report: Steph Curry set to sign biggest contract in NBA history, five years $201 million

Steph Curry is set to sign the biggest contract in NBA history, reportedly agreeing to a five-year $201-million contract.

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Report: Harden pushing for Houston's acquisition of Chris Paul from Clippers

D'Antoni and the teams management are reportedly looking for another point scoring god for the front court.

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The numbers behind Patrick Beverley's NBA Hustle Award

Based on these new metrics being captured by the NBA, we are now able to recognize which players best utilize hustle to help their teams win on a nightly basis.

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Thankful Westbrook credits sacrifices of those around him

He displayed a very different emotional side of himself – not the fiery competitor on the floor, but the passionate son, brother and husband who puts it all on the floor every night not for the accolades, but to repay all that he owes to his family.

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Legend Bill Russell steals the show at first annual NBA Awards

The 83-year-old man may have been surrounded by five men representing a total of nearly 35 feet in height, but the octogenarian clearly wasn’t intimidated.

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Monty Williams receives inaugural Craig Sager Strong Award

The Sager Strong Award will be presented annually to an individual who has been a trailblazer while exemplifying courage, faith, compassion and grace.

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Report: Carmelo Anthony looking into buyout option from New York Knicks

LaLa Anthony says Carmelo prefers to stay close to his son.

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Warriors' Draymond Green wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year

After finishing runner-up to Kawhi Leonard the past two seasons, Draymond Green finally got his hands on the trophy.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo wins Most Improved Player of the Year

The Milwaukee Bucks win their second award of the night!

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Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon named Sixth Man of the Year

Gordon beat out teammate Lou Williams and Warriors forward Andre Iguodala.

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Malcolm Brogdon wins NBA Rookie of the Year Award

Brogdon beat out stiff competition from Philadelphia 76ers duo Dario Saric and Joel Embiid

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D'Angelo Russell arrives in Brooklyn, leaves sour stint with Los Angeles Lakers in past

Russell is looking for a fresh start in Brooklyn after two seasons in L.A.

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Malcolm Brogdon, Dario Saric lead 2016-17 NBA All-Rookie first team

Who will win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award?

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Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert lead NBA All-Defensive First Team

Will the Warriors forward win his first Defensive Player of the year Award?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo says Greece will be the next team to beat Team USA

The Milwaukee Bucks star has some lofty ambitions for his national team.

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Jimmy Butler 'ready to win' with Minnesota Timberwolves

Jimmy Buckets has officially landed in Minnesota.

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Australia's NBA Global Academy set to usher in a new era of basketball stars

Australian basketball received a huge boost last week with the official opening of the NBA Global Academy in Canberra.

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WATCH: Ben Simmons shows off recovery progress with off-the-wall dunk

Ben Simmons looks ready to light up next season!

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WATCH: Klay Thompson ferociously fails dunk attempt in China

Klay Thompson went to China to show them what the talents of an NBA player look like in real life.

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WATCH: LaVar Ball gets nostalgic about basketball and fatherhood

Whether you like his antics or not - you've got to respect his love of the game.

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With new draft haul for 76ers, this segment of 'The Process' has concluded

The 76ers needed a unique guard. Fultz is an ideal fit.

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Chris Paul re-elected as president of the NBPA

Paul’s new four-year term begins immediately. He will be assisted by the union’s newly elected vice president, Garrett Temple of the Sacramento Kings.

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Stevens, Ainge enthralled by Jayson Tatum's potential

“He’s a really skilled player, a really talented scorer,” Stevens said. “He’s a great kid, has great work ethic. We’re excited to have him aboard.”

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Magic sees Lonzo Ball as first piece in Lakers' grand rebuilding plan

“I’m going to put a little pressure on you right now,” Johnson said to Lonzo Ball. “You look to your right, there’s some jerseys hanging on that wall. We expect a Ball jersey hanging up there one day, all right? Good.”

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Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope suspended for 2 games

Caldwell-Pope is a restricted free agent.

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Sixers' introduce Aussie Bolden to the media

The 21-year old was a full-time starter, generating 12.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while hitting 68 3-pointers (40.5 3fg%) for FMP Beograd of the Adriatic League.

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Walton downplays LaVar Ball's claim about Lonzo leading Lakers to playoffs

Lakers coach Luke Walton has played down LaVar Ball's claim his son Lonzo will lead the club to the playoffs next season, saying he'll settle for a couple of Summer League victories for now.

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Lakers select Lonzo Ball with the second pick in the NBA draft

The former UCLA standout is staying home to play in Los Angeles.

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Report: Knicks pursuing trade for Brown, Crowder, two 1st-round picks in exchange for Porzingis

The Knicks have reportedly named their price for KP.

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Report: Billups tabled five-year offer to take control of Cavs front office

After a number of meetings with the former Finals MVP, Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert has reportedly tabled Chauncey Billups a five-year deal to take charge of the Cavaliers' front office.

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Shaq advises Knicks to 'keep Porzingis and trade everybody else'

The Hall of Fame big man knows talent when he sees it.

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Nick Young declines player option to hit free agency

After a career-best shooting year from the three-point line, Swaggy will look to test his value on the open market.

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WATCH: Vince Carter says he's open to taking less money to sign with the Warriors

Could the Warriors add the 40-year-old veteran this off-season?

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Report: LA Clippers gauge trade market on DeAndre Jordan

Is this the end of Lob City?

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Report: Charlotte Hornets agree to trade for Atlanta's Dwight Howard

The dominoes continue to fall as NBA trade season takes another turn.

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Report: Lakers to trade Russell, to Nets for Lopez, No. 27 draft pick

Russell was the Lakers second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.

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WATCH: Mic'd up with Matt Barnes at the Warriors championship parade

We take you behind-the-scenes and aboard the Warriors bus, to catch an up-close look at the team's celebration.

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Report: LeBron James 'disappointed' over GM David Griffin's departure

The Cavs' off-season just got a lot more interesting.

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WATCH: Isiah Thomas goes 1-on-1 with Lonzo Ball

While most NBA prospects hone their skills in the gym, Lonzo Ball is putting in work in the backyard.

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Chauncey Billups emerges as candidate for Cavs' president job

Following the departure of Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin, Chauncey Billups could be the next man up.

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Why the Timberwolves passed on Steph Curry

Was Dell Curry the original Lavar Ball?

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Deals, chatter just getting started as 2017 draft night approaches

The deal between Philadelphia and the Celtics not only gives the 76ers the first pick in Friday's Draft, it will give the franchise a chance to finally turn the page on a dark passage in its history.

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WATCH: Markelle Fultz says he'd be a great fit with Sixers' young core after workout

With the Sixers finalising a deal with Boston for the no.1 pick, Fultz is firmly on their radar.

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WATCH: Lonzo Ball passes basketball through the windows of a moving car

The former UCLA point guard is showing of his passing range.

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Report: Derrick Rose willing to take pay cut to stay in New York

Can D-Rose be the starting PG the Knicks need?

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When is NBA Draft 2017? Date, time, draft order, how to watch

Everything you need to know about the 2017 NBA Draft, including date, time and full draft order.

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Dealing No. 1 pick could be first of many moves for Celtics

The C's may not be done making moves ahead of Friday's NBA Draft.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers' season: By The Numbers

Cavs.com breaks down Cleveland's 2016-17 Season with some interesting integers in "By the Numbers".

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Milwaukee Bucks name Jon Horst general manager

“Our No. 1 priority is building a championship-caliber organization and we believe Jon is the right person to be our General Manager” - Bucks owners Wes Edens, Marc Lasry and Jamie Dinan.

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Fultz says the rivalry with Ball is on

“I’m a competitor,” Fultz said. “Anybody that’s in front of me I’m going to try to take them out.

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The Warriors party has moved to Las Vegas

The champagne may have dried up and the confetti swept up inside Oracle Arena, but that doesn’t mean the Warriors have stopped celebrating their 2017 NBA championship.

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Rose would take pay cut to stay in New York

Don’t be too quick to put Derrick Rose on the first train out of New York.

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Sixer deal could be first step for Celtics

Celtics GM Danny Ainge could actually make several moves that allows his team to become a real force next season.

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NBA suspends Detroit Pistons' Reggie Bullock, Indiana Pacers' Monta Ellis

Their suspensions will begin with the next NBA regular season game that they are eligible and physically able to play.

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Wolves' Towns working on 'secretive stuff'

The Minnesota Timberwolves' star big man is back at it again this summer, adding new things to his skill set -- although what it is remains a mystery.

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Love once again at center of Cavs trade rumors

Love's likely to hear his name discussed in trade rumours as the offseason gets rolling.

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Report: Ball considering talking to other lottery teams

The thinking so far regarding UCLA star Lonzo Ball and the NBA Draft lottery has basically been the Los Angeles Lakers or bust.

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Markelle Fultz happy to land with either Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics

Just in case he isn’t picked first, he also wants the Los Angeles Lakers to know what they can get at No. 2.

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Report: Philadelphia 76ers looking to make deal with Boston Celtics for top pick

In the proposed deal the Celtics will get the Sixers' No. 3 overall pick and a future first round pick in exchange for the top pick so the Sixers can select Markelle Fultz with the top pick.

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Paul George committed to playing for Indiana Pacers in 2017-18

Paul George is committed to playing for the Indiana Pacers next season. After that, it’s anybody’s guess.

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Report: Lonzo Ball considering talking to other teams besides the Lakers

The former UCLA standout will work out for the Lakers again on Saturday.

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KD's coming deal key to keeping dynasty intact

The Las Vegas oddsmakers have already made them overwhelming favorites for the 2018 NBA championship, what is to stop the Warriors?

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NBA Summer League 2017 set to feature matchup between top two Draft picks

ESPN and NBA TV to bring fans all 67 Summer League games from Las Vegas.

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Durant’s coming deal key to keeping dynasty intact

The Las Vegas oddsmakers have already made them overwhelming favorites for the 2018 NBA championship, what is to stop the Warriors?

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Report: Ball to have second workout with Lakers on Saturday (AEDT)

Whom they select with the No. 2 overall pick seems unknown and the Lakers plan to bring in top prospect Lonzo Ball for one last (lengthy) look tomorrow.

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Celtics’ Stevens talks with Fultz’s high school counselor

Whether a team has the No. 1 pick in the Draft or just a few second rounders, no stone is left unturned in getting to know a prospect on and off the court.

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Bill Russell to receive lifetime achievement award at NBA Awards

Among his numerous athletic achievements, Russell was the first player to win an Olympic Gold Medal, an NBA Championship and a college title.

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Ten Australians selected for NBA Asia Pacific Team Camp

A total of the 73 boys and girls from Australia, China, India, Korea and New Zealand will travel to Hangzhou, China for the camp.

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Draft Preview: Celtics have tough choice at No. 1

The C's have a tough choice to make ahead of the draft, do they look to the future or try to win now?

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Thirty-six international early entry NBA Draft candidates withdraw

There are 63 collegiate and 10 international prospects that remain early entry candidates.

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Golden State Warriors parade set for Friday (AEDT) in Oakland

The parade will take place Friday in downtown Oakland, following the same route as the team's parade to celebrate the 2015 NBA title.

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Commissioner Silver doesn’t want to break up ‘superteams’

The Golden State Warriors are the NBA champions after completing a 16-1 playoff run one season after a record 73-9 regular season.

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Warriors top Cavs, win second championship in three years

The Warriors beat the Cavs 129-120 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning the series 4-1 to secure their second championship in the last three seasons.

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On This Date in 1991: Bulls clinch first NBA title

Michael Jordan had won four straight NBA scoring titles by the time the 1990-91 season began, and his vast array of endorsements had made him a household name, but didn't have a title.

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LeBron says he'd want Magic, Jordan as his 3-on-3 teammates

LeBron knows who his dream teammates would be in a 3-on-3 competition at the 2020 Olympics.

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Can Cavs pull out incredible comeback?

This will be the Warriors’ fifth opportunity in the last 12 months to close out The Finals and they’re still looking to get that done.

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Game 5 Preview: Warriors vs. Cavaliers

The Warriors are one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, while the Cavs live to fight another day thanks to their historic performance at home in Game 4.

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REPORT: Floor tickets for Game 5 selling for $45k apiece

There really is no limit to the amount people will pay for Finals tickets.

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Game 5 Preview: Warriors vs. Cavaliers

The Warriors will look to do something that they’ve never done before: Win a championship in front of their Bay Area fans.

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West to Clippers should worry Lakers

Laker legend Jerry West, 79, is ready to move his focus back closer to home in Los Angeles.

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Cavs reward Lue’s faith

Tyronn Lue kept insisting that he would not change his lineup or his team’s plan of attack and it paid off in the Game 4 rout by the Cavs.

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Circumstances change, not Draymond

"Ain't no tech going to stop me from being me" - Draymond Green.

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Can Cavs pull out incredible comeback?

Strange things have been known to happen in still the early days of the 21st century, not the least of which was the Cavaliers becoming the first team in history to climb out of that 3-1 hole last season.

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WATCH: Wolves' LaVine pranks Jamal Crawford on Jimmy Kimmel

The Timberwolves guard convinced close friend Jamal Crawford to do a PSA for his fake charity, "Childen Without Hoverboards".

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Every record the Cavs set in Game 4

While the Warriors searched for a historic 16-0 postseason record, the Cavaliers had other plans in Game 4.

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Pride led Cavs to Game 4 victory over Warriors

“They brought a level of physicality,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, “that we did not match.”

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Draymond Green picks up double-double in Game 4

The Warriors will count on Green to be on his best behavior while still making life difficult in the paint for the Cavs as the series heads back to Oakland for a potential series-clinching Game 5.

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What went right, wrong in NBA Finals Game 4

The Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a sweep by winning Game 4 of The Finals 137-116, handing the Golden State Warriors their first loss of the playoffs.

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IOC adds 3-on-3 basketball to 2020 Olympics

Basketball is taking on a new life at the Olympics.

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Kyrie, LeBron keep the Cavs alive with Game 4 win

LeBron James finished with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his ninth career triple-double in the Finals, breaking the record of eight held by Magic Johnson.

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Durant rises to occasion, puts Warriors one win from perfect postseason

It was Golden State 11, Cleveland zip in the final 3:09, with Durant calmly dribbling downcourt for a pull-up three-pointer — LeBron was late on defense — and the go-ahead bucket. It was a superstar’s shot, the kind made by someone who’s on a mission.

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Game 4 Preview: Warriors at Cavaliers

Leading the series 3-0, the Warriors will attempt to secure the 2017 NBA Championship.

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LOOK: Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith: Predicts 'Cavs in 7', but briefly

Moments after a heart-breaking loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Smith tweeted his team will defend its title.

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Dubs win Game 3 behind fourth quarter comeback

After trailing by six with a little over three minutes left, the Warriors ended the game on an 11-0 run and took a 3-0 series lead with Thursday's 118-113 triumph in Cleveland.

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NBA Finals Game 3: Can LeBron defend the land and prevent a 3-0 deficit?

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in the same place through two games in the NBA Finals they were at this point last season.

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Irving must step up for Cleveland to make comeback

It can be said with some accuracy that Irving swung the last two championship series between the Warriors and Cavaliers.

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Game 3 Preview: Cavs vs. Warriors

The Warriors lead the series 2-0. After dropping the first two games of the series in epic fashion, the Cavaliers look to bounce back on their home court.

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NBA Finals ratings highest since Michael Jordan's last title in 1998 on US T.V.

The first two games of the NBA Finals are the most-watched since Michael Jordan's final championship in 1998.

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Report: Bulls, Butler have 'positive' exit interview

The Bulls All-Star has heard his name mentioned in trade rumors for the last year or so.

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Colangelo: Embiid, Simmons out for Summer League

Colangelo made it clear yesterday that young phenoms Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons won't be suiting up in Summer League play.

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WATCH: How do the Cavaliers get J.R. Smith going?

The Cavs sniper has made just one field goal through the first two games of the Finals.

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WATCH: Can the Cavs come back from 2-0 down.....again?

The Starters break down what the Cavs have to do in Game 3 to keep the NBA Finals alive.

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Silver says All-Star changes may be on deck

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said to look for changes in the way the game is set up moving forward.

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Whiteside ready to lead Heat back to top

One year after signing a big free agent deal with the Heat, Whiteside says he’s ready to take on a bigger role.

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Report: Shumpert required IV following Game 2

Will Shumpert moving into a starting role in Game 3?

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Warriors push star power to the edge

14 straight wins now and they don't seem like they want to slow down.

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Steve Kerr reserved about heading to Cleveland: 'It was 2-0 last year and we lost'

The Warriors coach isn't ready to get too excited about their 2-0 lead.

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Warriors remain perfect 14-0 in playoffs with Game 2 victory

Curry logged a triple-double and Durant tallied 33 points and 13 boards as a strong second half lifted the Dubs to a 132-113 win over the Cavs.

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Steve Kerr returns to Warriors bench for Game 2, plans to coach rest of series

Kerr intends on coaching the remainder of the series which heads to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4 beginning Thursday (AEDT).

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Cavs look to get Thompson going in Game 2

One way the Cavs hope to make Game 2 a little closer is by being more physical than they were in Game 2.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant resume rare MVP battle

Today they meet again for Game 2, with LeBron looking to lead the Cavs to a revenge win.

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Watch: JaVale McGee found a Finals hat big enough for Zaza's head

McGee has completed thought to be impossible task.

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Watch: LeBron loses game of HORSE to assistant coach Damon Jones

Assistant coach Jones turned his back before sinking the dagger to seal the win.

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Film Study: Durant protected the rim in Warriors’ Game 1 victory

Game 1 on Friday (AEDT) was the Cavs’ worst offensive game of the playoffs by a wide margin.

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New Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk faces tricky personnel questions

Travis Schlenk knows what it takes to win a championship. He's also a realist.

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Cavaliers plan to muscle up in Game 2

After spending most of The Finals opener looking like traffic cones that the Warriors just drove on by, the Cavaliers say they plan to put a few bodies on Golden State in Game 2.

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Bosh ruling benefits Heat

Miami will get salary cap relief from the ruling therefore be able to pursue free agent prizes this summer.

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Rubio could be in Knicks sights

Rubio seemingly would fill the void at point guard, so it’s possible the Knicks would turn their attention to a wing in the draft.

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Charles Oakley headed to trial for Madison Square Garden incident

Former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley has chosen to go to trial in August on charges he struck a security guard at Madison Square Garden.

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Finals Have Only Just Begun, But Golden State Looks More Formidable Than Ever

“You’re not going to see crazy celebrations. You’re not going to see us getting ahead of ourselves.” - Steph Curry.

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Reports: Oklahoma City Thunder's Enes Kanter's father detained in Turkey

Thunder center Enes Kanter's father has been detained in Turkey, the country's official news agency reported Friday.

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Commissioner Adam Silver discusses draft age limit, expansion and more

Teams in The Finals rightly can feel validated in everything they did to reach this point – including resting star players on regular-season game nights, one of the league’s more recent controversies.

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Detroit Pistons mourn loss of legendary general manager Jack McCloskey

His teams made nine straight playoff appearances (1984-92), five straight trips to the Eastern Conference Finals, three NBA Finals appearances and those two championships.

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Report: Kerr hasn't been ruled out for Game 2 yet

While Kerr's status remains as up in the air as ever, the good news is he hasn't been ruled out yet for Game 2.

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Cavs’ Thompson rendered a non-factor in Game 1

After a solid showing throughout the playoffs, Thompson was not able to do his usual work on the glass in the Cavs' Game 1 loss.

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What went right, wrong for Cavaliers, Warriors in Game 1

Game 1 of The Finals, or Game 14 of the Warriors-Cavaliers championship-series trilogy, was that bad for Cleveland, and maybe worse.

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Durant, Warriors draw first blood in NBA Finals series

Durant and Curry combined for 66 points and 18 assists as the Dubs took care of business with a 113-91 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Ainge, Celtics just getting started in Draft process

In recent days, we’ve heard how top Draft prospects like Markelle Fultz can’t wait to be taken No. 1 overall in the 2017 Draft by the Boston Celtics.

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Green denies any beef with Cavs, James

Given the nature of last two NBA Finals matchups between them, it’s impossible to say there are no bad feelings between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

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Cavs build deep bonds behind scenes

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t lack for pure NBA talent, what with former MVP LeBron James and All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love leading their attack.

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LeBron resurrects teammates’ careers en route to NBA Finals

It has become cliche to say great players make their teammates better, yet in this instance, this appears to be the case.

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WATCH: The Starters' Leigh Ellis joins NBA Australia to preview the Finals

The Starters' Leigh Ellis joins NBA Australia to look ahead at the Warriors vs Cavs Finals series.

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Report: Bucks get permission to speak to front-office GM candidates

Just weeks ago, the Magic hired away longtime Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond as Orlando restructures a section of its front office.

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Report: Clippers interested in hiring Jerry West

NBA legend Jerry West is just three days removed from his 79th birthday and is still going strong in league circles.

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Police investigating racial vandalism at LeBron James' Los Angeles home

James and the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals beginning Friday, with Game 1 in Oakland.

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Playing loose (and embracing simple plays) will keep Golden State Warriors on track

What do you do when your team’s greatest strength is also its greatest weakness?

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LeBron: 'I will own an NBA team someday'

LeBron's already making big moves off the court.

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Decade of Dominance: LeBron James, Miami Heat take some Finals lumps

The 2017 postseason marks the 10th anniversary of LeBron James’ first run to The NBA Finals, when his play powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first championship series.

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NBA announces officials for the 2017 NBA Finals

The NBA today announced the list of 12 referees who earned spots to officiate the 2017 NBA Finals.

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WATCH: Counting down the Warriors' top 10 plays of the season

The Warriors scored more points, handed out more assists and won more games than any other team this season.

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Former Cavs No. 1 pick Anthony Bennett reflects on EuroLeague title

After bouncing around a few years in the league, Bennett took his battered reputation overseas and can now call himself a champion.

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LeBron: Warriors ‘up there’ with some of biggest challenges

With eight NBA Finals appearances under his belt, he is ready to face a team he’s called “a beast.”

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Are LeBron’s records getting out of reach?

As he piles up the playoff appearances and chops down post-season scoring and other records, LeBron James is setting a pace that now seems very difficult to match.

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Thomas did all he could to get back on the floor for Boston

Team doctors and officials convinced him he needed to shut down his season for his long-term health.

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Arrest warrant issued for Kanter

Reports say the Turkish arrest warrant poses no immediate threat to Kanter, who is currently in the U.S.

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Celtics could see significant change

The Boston Celtics made it to the Conference Finals before an injury knocked out leading scorer Isaiah Thomas and the Celtics were eliminated by the Cavaliers.

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Durant ignoring outside noise

Kevin Durant is just four wins away from winning his first NBA championship.

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