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Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

The Celtics were the best team in the NBA in the regular season by a wide margin and have yet to be truly tested in the postseason. As such, they enter the finals as heavy favorites. But at least one Mavs player is confident in his team's chances to take down the juggernaut from Boston and claim the NBA title.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Former champ notes importance of Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics 

Former champ notes importance of Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics 

Porzingis is expected to return to Joe Mazzulla's rotation for the upcoming NBA Finals after missing over a month due to a right soleus strain.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago
Zach Edey lands with rising contender in recent mock draft

Zach Edey lands with rising Western Conference contender in recent mock draft

After playing for a national title in April, two-time men's college basketball player of the year Zach Edey might quickly contend for an NBA title, according to where he lands in a recent mock draft.

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Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / 48 minutes ago
Shaq explains his self-proclaimed moniker of 'Black Steph Curry'

Shaq explains his self-proclaimed moniker of 'Black Steph Curry'

During his recent appearance on "The Draymond Green Show," O'Neal explained the moniker while expressing his envy for modern-day NBA big men who shoot threes.

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Report: Nets among two teams in trade talks for Rockets' No. 3 pick

Report: Nets among two teams in trade talks for Rockets' No. 3 pick

The Brooklyn Nets are among two teams in talks with the Houston Rockets for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to a report.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / 51 minutes ago
Two favorites emerge for Cavs' HC vacancy

Two favorites emerge for Cavaliers' head coaching vacancy

As the NBA head coaching carousel continues to spin, the Cavaliers find themselves in one of the most interesting spots in the league.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / 16 minutes ago
James Harden calls himself 'misunderstood' and 'underrated'

James Harden calls himself 'misunderstood' and 'underrated'

James Harden may view himself as underrated, but his resume is tough to ignore.

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Kyrie Irving feels remorse over his past behavior in Boston

Kyrie Irving feels remorse over his past behavior in Boston

Irving opened up on his last playoff visit to Boston, during which he did some things he doesn't sound proud of, and how he's approaching it this time around.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago
Magic Johnson breaks down three keys heading into NBA Finals

Magic Johnson breaks down three keys heading into NBA Finals

As someone who played in nine NBA Finals, Johnson is as qualified as anyone to break down the factors that could determine the eventual champion. 

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Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago
Luka Doncic trying to replicate a feat not achieved since 2000

Luka Doncic trying to replicate a feat not achieved since 2000

Recent history suggests that winning the NBA scoring title doesn't equate to postseason success. Doncic is trying to break that trend and join an elite club in the process.

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Sky coach addresses flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark: 'Not appropriate'

Chennedy Carter's coach addresses flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark: 'Not appropriate'

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon issued a statement on Monday regarding guard Chennedy Carter's flagrant foul against Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Six role players who could decide the 2024 NBA Finals

Six role players who could decide the 2024 NBA Finals

Celtics forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum and Mavericks guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the undeniable headliners, but the series' role players could prove just as substantial a factor in determining which team hoists another Larry O'Brien Trophy. 

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Former NBA star to become owner of overseas expansion team

Former NBA star to become owner of overseas expansion team

The National Basketball League, which plays in Australia and New Zealand, announced Monday that he will become an owner of a planned expansion team.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / 48 minutes ago
Luka Doncic looking to make history as a star in NBA Finals

Luka Doncic looking to make history as a star in NBA Finals

Doncic’s season ranks 20th all-time in usage rate at 35.98. This means that 36 percent of the Mavericks' possessions when Doncic is on the floor, end with him — whether that’s a shot attempt, turnover, or free throws drawn. 

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Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago
Kyrie Irving reflects on past interaction with Celtics fans

Kyrie Irving reflects on past interaction with Celtics fans

Kyrie Irving’s past playoff meetings against the Boston Celtics were often marked by mutual antagonism and vitriol. It does not sound like we should expect the same in the 2024 NBA Finals, at least from Irving’s side.

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / 50 minutes ago
Suns expected to retain key swingman

Suns expected to retain key swingman

A former Baylor Bear who started his professional career in Europe, he has been a solid 3-and-D player for several seasons now.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago
Celtics' Porzingis could face a hostile reception in Dallas

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis could face a hostile reception in Dallas

Kristaps Porzingis spent two and a half seasons with the Mavericks, but his partnership with Luka Doncic failed to yield the desired returns. 

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Jayson Tatum can enter Celtics history with a title win

Jayson Tatum can enter Celtics history with a championship win

Kendrick Perkins believes Tatum would cement his legacy as an all-time Celtics great with a title win.

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Bucks looking to pilfer Celtics coaching staff?

Bucks looking to pilfer Celtics coaching staff?

One Celtics assistant is already off to a new job after the NBA Finals wrap up. Could another key member of the bench be heading out of Boston as well?

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Cavaliers granted permission to interview Timberwolves assistant

Cavaliers granted permission to interview Timberwolves assistant

The Cavaliers have shown interest in another candidate for their open head coaching job.

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Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / 4 hours ago
NBA legend Alonzo Mourning now cancer-free after successful surgery

NBA legend Alonzo Mourning now cancer-free after successful surgery

Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning revealed on Monday that he was recently diagnosed with cancer, but was fortunately able to undergo successful surgery and is now cancer-free.

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Former All-Star feels Stephen Curry is 'not a generational talent'

Former All-Star feels Stephen Curry is 'not a generational talent'

What makes a generational talent? Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has his own criteria, and Stephen Curry doesn't qualify.

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Draymond Green thinks Fever need 'an enforcer' to protect Caitlin Clark

Draymond Green thinks Fever need 'an enforcer' to protect Caitlin Clark

Last week, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sent shockwaves through the basketball world by suggesting that she's been unfairly targeted by her peers in the WNBA.  "I feel like I'm getting hammered.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago
The Lakers are focusing on the wrong aspect of team building

The Lakers are focusing on the wrong aspect of team building

After a first-round exit from the playoffs this season, the Lakers will undoubtedly look to improve.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago
Celtics could add highly respected coach as Charles Lee replacement

Celtics could add highly respected coach as Charles Lee replacement

Charles Lee will be leaving the Boston Celtics at the end of the season and an interesting name is garnering attention as his potential replacement. 

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