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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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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 57 minutes ago
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 / 45 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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NBA News / Yardbarker / 46 minutes ago
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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Micah Nori News / Hoops Rumors / 31 minutes ago
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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WNBA News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago
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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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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Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago
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 / 9 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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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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NBA News / Yardbarker / 6 minutes ago
Celtics open NBA Finals as favorites after 38 years

Celtics open NBA Finals as favorites after 38 years

The C's have the most expectations entering an NBA Finals in decades.

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Andrew Wiggins details how Mavericks can guard Celtics

Andrew Wiggins details how Mavericks can guard Celtics

The Warriors would not have won the 2022 NBA Finals if not for the contributions of Andrew Wiggins, who played lockdown defense on Jayson Tatum in that year's championship series. Now, Wiggins is giving some advice to the team that will be tasked with slowing the Celtics in this year's finals.

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New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Knicks expected to extend Tom Thibodeau

Knicks expected to extend Tom Thibodeau

Tom Thibodeau has worked wonders with the New York Knicks, and it sounds like he's about to be rewarded for his efforts.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago
Mavericks have taken most difficult path to NBA Finals in 14 years

Mavericks have taken most difficult path to NBA Finals in 14 years

The Mavericks defeated three of the West's top four seeds en route to the 2024 NBA Finals.

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Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / 12 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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Doncic calls Mavericks' jump from lottery to Finals 'insane'

Luka Doncic calls Mavericks' jump from NBA Draft Lottery to 2024 NBA Finals 'insane'

The Mavericks' moves following last season are a big part of the team's current success. 

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago
WNBA upgrades hard foul on Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant 1

WNBA upgrades hard foul on Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant 1

The WNBA made a change to the ruling on the hard foul Caitlin Clark suffered on Saturday.

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Report: Jeff Van Gundy could get big promotion from Celtics

Report: Jeff Van Gundy could get big promotion from Celtics

Jeff Van Gundy looks like he may be winning the breakup with ESPN.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago
76ers reportedly looking to re-sign three notable players

76ers reportedly looking to re-sign three notable players

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to bring in some major star power this offseason, but it sounds like they are trying to keep their supporting cast largely unchanged.

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Report: Western Conference team tried to hire Darvin Ham

Report: Western Conference team tried to hire Darvin Ham

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