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Former Celtics guard Jason Terry praises Danny Ainge for now-infamous trade with Nets
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NBA All-Star Game 2018: Projecting starters, reserves in competitive Eastern Conference race
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NBA All-Star Game 2018: Projecting starters, reserves in battle for final Western Conference spots
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Grizzlies' firing of David Fizdale doesn't rule out Marc Gasol trade, SN sources say
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With David Fizdale out, Grizzlies could pursue these 12 coaching candidates
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NBA trade rumors: Knicks accept being bad, resist Eric Bledsoe deal — for now
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Top 15 NBA point guards for 2017-18: Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry battle for top spot
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Top 15 NBA shooting guards for 2017-18: It's James Harden, then everyone else
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NBA Draft lottery reform is misguided, addresses wrong kind of tanking
It's not hard to detect some hypocrisy in the way the NBA has set up its new rules for the lottery and resting players.
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In NBA season full of stars, story lines, LeBron James' free agency looms over all
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NBA trade rumors: With Carmelo Anthony gone, Knicks finally free Kristaps Porzingis
The Knicks should have been treating Kristaps Porzingis like a franchise player the last two years. With Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson gone, now they will.
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Looking back at Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, and wondering 'What if...'
McGrady will go into the Hall of Fame with a 15-year career that had as many questions as answers.
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For Tracy McGrady, Hall of Fame induction provides brief respite from Hurricane Harvey
Tracy McGrady is ready to join basketball's greats in the Hall of Fame this weekend. But his heart remains home in Harvey-wracked Houston.
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With Hall of Fame call, Jerry Krause finally gets revenge on Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson
Jerry Krause butted heads with Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan over the years. This weekend at basketball's Hall of Fame, he finally gets his credit.
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NBA trade rumors: History shows Celtics shouldn't bow to Cavs' demands in Kyrie Irving deal
Don't assume that taking Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder back would suddenly crush the Celtics.
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NBA trade news: Celtics snag top player in Kyrie Irving, but did they win deal with Cavs?
The Celtics did trade for the best player in Kyrie Irving, the question is, did they get any better?
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Spurs maintain status quo with quiet summer, but bigger moves could be on horizon
The Spurs have had a knack for remaining one step ahead of everyone else. That's what makes this San Antonio summer so strange.
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For Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves dynasty and huge NBA payday on the horizon
Karl-Anthony Towns talks to SN about the bright future of the Timberwolves.
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Projected No. 1 pick Michael Porter Jr. well aware of NBA hype machine — and pressure that comes with it
The NBA is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Michael Porter Jr. But the projected top pick is in no hurry, he told Sporting News.
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What happens when LeBron James hits free agency? NBA execs weigh in
Only LeBron James can single-handedly change the power structure in the NBA, and that will come next summer when he hits free agency.
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NBA trade rumors: Rockets still working on bringing in Carmelo Anthony — Olympic Carmelo
The Rockets want Carmelo Anthony to bring his international game stateside.
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NBA trade rumors: Kyrie Irving's request leaves Cavs hurting, Adam Silver smiling
Should the Cavaliers trade away Kyrie Irving, the inevitable Cavs-Warriors NBA Finals won't be a certainty anymore. That could be good for the league.
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NBA free agency: Dan Gilbert clearing path out of Cleveland for LeBron James
LeBron James will be a free agent next summer, and if he decides to leave the Cavs, the fault goes to this summer's front-office foibles.
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Nets' D'Angelo Russell sees an easy fit with Jeremy Lin: 'We just go'
D'Angelo Russell will join Jeremy Lin in Brooklyn, giving the Nets two potential starting point guards. But Russell anticipated the two fitting nicely.
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Tough out
Reliever Dominic Leone came into a tough situation facing Dustin Pedroia on Thursday. But he got the big out and helped the Blue Jays to a much-needed win.
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NBA scout reveals what he loved (and didn't love) from 10 players who shined at Summer League
Summer League is over, but this year's crop of rookies showed up nicely. An NBA scout weighed in for SN on their performances.
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The Raptors sought a new look for next season, and achieved almost all they set out to do. One exception: They could not deal Jonas Valanciunas.
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Hornets move?
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NBA free agency: Doc Rivers, Clippers feeling pressure from Lakers in fight for LA
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NBA free agency: League's small-market problem is much more perception than reality
Two high-profile defections from small markets in the past two years have made the NBA look like a big-market league again. But look closer at the free-agency evidence.
Sean Deveney
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Gordon Hayward signing closes door on Celtics' past free-agency issues
The Celtics used to struggle mightily when it came to signing free agents. Not anymore.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency: Gordon Hayward decision goes haywire, leaves NBA world waiting
Gordon Hayward appeared to have picked the Celtics on Tuesday. But pandemonium followed.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency: Despite angst in Boston, Celtics are combining The Process and the playoffs
The Celtics have gotten criticism for their inability to trade assets for a star. But in the big picture, all is well in Boston.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trades: With bold move for Paul George, Thunder have eyes on keeping Westbrook
Paul George has been shipped to Oklahoma City, and the Thunder are hoping they can keep him — and, more importantly, Russell Westbrook.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: After dealing Ricky Rubio, will Timberwolves target Kyle Lowry?
The Timberwolves' roster overhaul continues, as Ricky Rubio has been traded to the Jazz. Who's next in Minnesota?
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency: Clippers keep Blake Griffin and stave off a rebuild
The Clippers managed to keep forward Blake Griffin, ensuring that they will not need a total rebuild — for now.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency: Amir Johnson meeting with 3 teams in Los Angeles, SN source says
Johnson won't be back in Boston, but he does have options.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency rumors: Danilo Gallinari looking for a 'Chandler Parsons-type contract'
Could Gallo be in for a nine-figure payday?
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: For teams chasing Paul George, Lakers problem persists
Teams are still working with the Pacers on a possible Paul George deal, but the Lakers still loom in the background.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency rumors: Market shifts favor Pelicans in Jrue Holiday pursuit, SN sources say
Jrue Holiday’s free-agency options are getting limited, and the odds are improving that he winds up staying put in New Orleans.
Sean Deveney
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Fixing the Knicks: Five things New York must do in the post-Phil Jackson era
The Knicks, as usual, are a mess. But there are a handful of moves the team can make quickly to help get things turned around.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: Jabari Parker's injury history leaves Bucks with limited options to improve roster
Jabari Parker will continue to build on his rehab from an ACL injury. If he comes back healthy, the Bucks may have options — but those are distant options now.
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After Phil Jackson firing, reality hits New York: Knicks are team with no plan
The Knicks struggled under Phil Jackson, but what really hurt him in the end was that he did not give the franchise a clear direction.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: Who can coexist with James Harden? Question looms in background of Chris Paul trade
Working out the Chris Paul-James Harden dynamic will be difficult enough for D’Antoni’s playbook. But keeping the locker room together will not be easy, either.
Sean Deveney
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Karl-Anthony Towns still bothered by All-NBA snub, but now has eyes on bigger prize
Fresh off the Jimmy Butler trade, the Timberwolves have better pieces now, and Karl-Anthony Towns thinks he could yet take another step forward.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft winners and losers: Sixers 'Trust the Process,' Phil Jackson loses any trust he had left
It was a big few days for the NBA, with a raft of trade rumors and intrigue driving interest over the past week. It all came to a conclusion (for now) in Thursday's draft.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trades: Timberwolves put finishing touches on rebuild by stealing Jimmy Butler
The Timberwolves finally were able to secure a trade for Jimmy Butler on draft night, and the end of the franchise's playoff drought can't be far behind.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Trade rumors cause chaos, leave latest first-round projection unstable
Given the pace of events, much could change between Wednesday afternoon and the start of the NBA Draft on Thursday. But for now, here’s how the draft is shaping up.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft 2017: Dirk Nowitzki, Draymond Green and the perils of draft comparisons
The NBA loves to compare draftees to established players. But that can be a dangerous game.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: Knicks' reputation keeps taking hits: 'They’re alienating all players'
The last seven months have seen a bottoming out in New York, as players there have gotten weary a front office that does not seem to have their backs.
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Lonzo Ball is nothing like his dad: 'He was raised in South Central, I was raised in Chino Hills'
Everyone knows gum-flapping dad LaVar Ball. But his son and possible Lakers star Lonzo Ball is a much different guy.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: Rockets actively shopping Patrick Beverley, SN source says
Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley is being shopped actively ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft, a source told Sporting News.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency rumors: Kyle Lowry too smart not to realize he needs Raptors
Kyle Lowry might not be totally happy in Toronto, but it doesn't matter. The Raptors are his best free-agency bet.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft rumors: Sources say Clippers interested in Paul George trade
Indiana is looking for a last-minute, pre-draft trade involving Paul George, and the Clippers are reportedly interested.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft rumors: How far could Lonzo Ball fall? League execs weigh in
Lonzo Ball was considered a possibility as the No. 1 pick for much of the year. But now the question is: How low can Ball go?
Sean Deveney
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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Blockbuster Celtics-Sixers trade doesn’t change player order in latest mock
Here's how things are shaping up in Sporting News' latest NBA mock draft.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft rumors: Potential Sixers-Celtics trade will reveal Danny Ainge's plan
How long a game is Danny Ainge playing? That’s the question coming out of the potential trade between the Sixers and Celtics.
Sean Deveney
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Warriors are title favorites again, but these six NBA offseason moves could close the gap
What can the rest of the league do to catch up to the Warriors? We've got a few suggestions.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft rumors: Latest news on Luke Kennard, OG Anunoby, Frank Jackson
Frank Jackson makes a strong impression, OG Anunoby shrugs off position concerns and Luke Kennard continues to climb up draft boards. Here's the latest NBA Draft buzz from SN's Sean Deveney.
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Joining Warriors helped Kevin Durant capture first title — and recapture love for the game
Kevin Durant got more than a chance to win championships when he signed with Golden State. He got back to actually enjoying his job.
Sean Deveney
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Like it or not, these Warriors are the best team in NBA history
Folks might not like it, but by knocking out the Cavs in five games, the Warriors have secured their spot as the greatest team in league history.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Finals 2017: Warriors poised to change Bay Area championship history
The last time a Bay Area team won a title at home, the champions — the Swingin' A's of the early '70s — were not well-liked. The Warriors won't generate such antipathy if they take out the Cavs in Game 5.
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Bad blood boils to surface for Cavs, Warriors in physical Game 4: 'They aren’t going to punk us'
The Cavs were on the verge of being swept out of the NBA Finals on Friday. Instead, they got physical, fought back and (finally) won.
Sean Deveney
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Debunking the biggest myths about what the Warriors have done to the NBA
The league is set to crumble under the weight of the superteam Warriors, some would have you believe. Not so fast.
Sean Deveney
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Draymond Green on love affair with Cavs fans: 'They don’t seem to be the sharpest people around'
Draymond Green was already the target of the ire of Cavaliers fans. On Friday night, he stoked that ire even further.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Round 1 taking shape, but plenty of questions remain
The NBA Draft lottery turned up nicely for the Celtics, who got the No. 1 pick. Now let's do a mock draft.
Sean Deveney
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In facing his greatest challenge, LeBron James learns the limits of his powers
In Game 3, LeBron James’ Cavaliers did not have enough guys making plays. In the end, that will be story of the 2017 NBA Finals.
Sean Deveney
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As current Warriors play postseason 'Destroyer,' Al Attles reflects on five-plus decades with franchise
Al Attles is now going on six decades of being a Warriors professional, enjoying the team’s resurgence as much as anyone.
Sean Deveney
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Tyronn Lue playing dangerous game as Cavs pick up pace in NBA Finals
The Cavaliers play better when they're going up-tempo. But the problem for coach Tyronn Lue in the NBA Finals? So do the Warriors.
Sean Deveney
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NBA trade rumors: Trail Blazers open to dealing draft picks, SN sources say
If you’re a team looking to add first-round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, the team to see may be the Trail Blazers.
Sean Deveney
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Warriors' Stephen Curry finding NBA Finals redemption, one ankle-twisting play at a time
Stephen Curry has an up-and-down history in the NBA Finals. Through two games of this edition, he's been mostly up, and his performance is a big reason why the Warriors are two wins away from a title.
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NBA Finals 2017: After Game 1 loss, Cavs face scary reality — Warriors have room to improve
The Warriors controlled Game 1 of the NBA Finals for most of the night, but this is the scariest part for the Cavs: Even after Golden State's blowout win, there's room to improve.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Finals 2017: As Mike Brown evolves, Warriors stay on title track
Mike Brown had always been a traditional, strait-laced NBA coach. Being with the Warriors has changed that.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency rumors: Amir Johnson, Raptors strongly considering reunion, SN sources say
Amir Johnson is slated to be a free agent this summer, and Toronto could be a perfect landing spot.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Finals pick, predictions for epic Cavs vs. Warriors III
After running roughshod through their conferences, the Cavaliers and Warriors are set to meet in their third straight NBA Finals. Here's how we think it plays out.
Sean Deveney
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Can Andre Iguodala return to LeBron-stopping form in the NBA Finals?
Andre Iguodala's matchup against LeBron James could be the deciding factor in the 2017 NBA Finals.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Finals 2017: Cavs vs. Warriors series puts season-long debate on rest to bed
After a season of complaints on resting healthy players, the Cavaliers and Warriors show just how well it works.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Don't fall in love with these Celtics
Boston maxed out its ability in reaching the conference finals. But to go further in the East, expect roster upheaval.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: LeBron James still an enigma for NBA defenses
The Celtics had no answer for LeBron James, who has upped his game throughout the NBA postseason and pushed the Cavs past Boston and into the Finals.
Sean Deveney
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NBA free agency 2017: Wizards' contract conundrum with Otto Porter speaks to larger NBA issue
Washington forward Otto Porter has gotten better each season he's been in the league. But could his upcoming free-agency be a red flag for a top-heavy NBA?
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Kevin Durant's Finals trip with Warriors easy as 1-2-3-4
The Warriors wrapped up the West Conference with a 12-0 record. Once again, another defense had no answer for Kevin Durant.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: With another Cavs rout, it's clear Adam Silver's league still has a problem
The Cavs routed the Celtics in Game 2 of the East finals — again. That shows just how big a problem the league has.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Time for Celtics to take training wheels off, let Jaylen Brown loose
These are desperate times for Boston, trying to stay afloat in the East finals against the Cavs. Can rookie Jaylen Brown be the answer?
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Cavs' defense problem Thomas, Celts couldn't solve in Game 1
The Cavaliers played shoddy defense to close the NBA regular season. They've been dominant on D in the playoffs, though, and they shut down Isaiah Thomas and the Celtics in the opener of the East finals.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft 2017: Ball family union with Lakers looking more and more inevitable
The NBA held its draft lottery on Tuesday, with the Celtics and Lakers getting the top two picks. Now, it's all about Lonzo Ball.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Top-seeded Celtics provide final East challenge for LeBron James' Cavs
LeBron James is seeking a seventh consecutive trip to the NBA Finals. Can the Celtics give the Cavs a real challenge in the Eastern Conference finals?
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Celtics earn rapid playoff payoff in reaching Eastern Conference finals
The Celtics were last in the conference finals in 2012, when they played another LeBron James-led team. They're back this year with a completely rebuilt team.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Kawhi Leonard's injury signals larger problem for perimeter-oriented NBA
Today's 3-friendly NBA has created a problem for big men, one that goes beyond an ankle injury suffered by Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Do hobbled Spurs stand a chance against well-rested Warriors?
At full strength, the Warriors would have a challenge on their hands in the Western Conference finals. Can a battered Spurs team give them a true test?
Sean Deveney
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D-Mo suit
It was a rough year for Donatas Motiejunas, whose contract saga with the Rockets resulted in him signing a minimum deal with the Pelicans. Now, he is suing.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft Combine: Hamidou Diallo, man of mystery, creating first-round buzz
Hamidou Diallo has caught the eye of teams at the NBA Combine, and that could push him to leave Kentucky before playing a game there.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Draft 2017: At the combine, pondering Lonzo Ball's $495 shoes — 'Come on. No.'
At the NBA Draft Combine, fellow draft classmates of Lonzo Ball took a dim view of his new sneakers and their $495 price tag.
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NBA playoffs 2017: Zaza Pachulia finds his way with Warriors, keeps chasing elusive 3-pointer
Zaza Pachulia is riding high with the Warriors. But he tells Sporting News there were some downs to go with the ups this season.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Contrast in styles front and center in Al Horford vs. Marcin Gortat matchup
Al Horford has found success drifting to the perimeter, but Marcin Gortat hasn't shown much interest in perfecting a jumper. Both players remain effective in the Celtics-Wizards second-round series.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Draymond Green finds his rhythm — and that's bad news for everyone else
Draymond Green struggled with his shooting this year. But that's all changed in the postseason.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: LeBron James' ascent one of three reasons why Cavs are coasting
The Cavaliers have not looked like the team that was struggling to close the year thus far in the postseason. Here's why.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Wizards won't last long without solving 3-point problem
The Wizards know the Celtics are going to launch 3s. But too often, those 3s are coming without a defender in sight.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Isaiah Thomas helps make Celtics-Wizards hard-edged series we expected
The Celtics took Game 2 of their series with the Wizards behind 53 points from Isaiah Thomas. And the series took a decidedly rougher turn as the teams recalled the bad blood between them.
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NBA playoffs 2017: Kelly Olynyk shows how Celtics can change game vs. Wizards
He didn't have the biggest numbers on the day, but reserve big man Kelly Olynyk rescued Boston from a woeful start in Game 1.
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NBA playoffs 2017: Isaiah Thomas doesn't need all of his teeth to lead Celtics past Wizards
Star guard Isaiah Thomas lost a tooth in the first quarter of the Celtics' series opener against the Wizards, but recovered to lead a Boston comeback win.
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Rivalry renewed
The Celtics and Wizards have gone after each other repeatedly in the past two seasons. Now they'll meet with something at stake.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Rising Jazz, mighty Warriors square off in battle of contrasting styles
The Jazz like to play slow and steady. The Warriors want to fly up and down the floor. Something has got to give.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Spurs-Rockets matchup much more than James Harden vs. Kawhi Leonard
As good as James Harden and Kawhi Leonard have been, the bench players for the Spurs and Rockets could decide this second-round series.
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Do the Raptors have any chance of stopping LeBron James?
The Raptors have size, strategy, experience and ability. Is that enough to dethrone the Cavs in the East?
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Al Horford proves worth as Celtics take control of series
Celtics big man Al Horford, a max-contract signee last summer, has taken heat in Boston this season. He's proving the critics wrong now.
Sean Deveney
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Russ and AI
The template for winning with a player like OKC's Russell Westbrook is out there. Just look to Allen Iverson and the 2000-01 Sixers.
Sean Deveney
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Green in green
Gerald Green was set to sign with the Clippers last summer, sources told Sporting News. The Celtics now are glad they pulled him to Boston.
Sean Deveney
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NBA Playoffs 2017: Thumb injury adds intrigue to Bulls' Rajon Rondo decision
Rajon Rondo had undergone a revival in the past month, but a fractured thumb has ended his time in the playoffs, and possibly his time in Chicago, too.
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Summing up Stevens
Is Celtics coach Brad Stevens a budding genius or an overhyped postseason flop? Three sources from around the league chime in.
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NBA playoffs 2017: Robin Lopez clears way for Bulls to go up 2-0 on Celtics
Robin Lopez isn't one of the Bulls' marquee players, but the center is the reason Chicago has a shocking 2-0 lead over Boston in the NBA playoffs.
Sean Deveney
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Melo out
Most NBA front-office executives expect that the Knicks will move on from Carmelo Anthony. But none seem to want him on their teams.
Sean Deveney
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Isaiah Thomas gains brief respite from grief in playing Game 1 for Celtics
Isaiah Thomas was weighed down by the death of his sister, but still played in Game 1 of Boston's opening playoff series, a loss to Chicago.
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NBA playoff bracket 2017: Picks, predictions for Western Conference first round
The NBA playoffs are finally here. Can any team in the West bracket actually challenge the Warriors, or will it only be a matter of time before Golden State returns to the NBA Finals?
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoff bracket 2017: Picks, predictions for Eastern Conference first round
The NBA playoffs are finally here. Will the top four seeds in the East bracket advance, or could we see a huge first-round upset?
Sean Deveney
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NBA playoffs 2017: Flub on final play dooms Pacers' upset bid against Cavs
The Pacers were in position to pull a Game 1 upset of the Cavs. But then they couldn't execute the final play.
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