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Marcus Smart defends Kyrie Irving over leadership criticism
The Boston Celtics had much better success in the postseason last year when Kyrie Irving sat out with an injury, but at least one of the star point guard’s teammates thinks the idea of the team being worse off with Irving is complete nonsense.
Takeaways from Raptors-76ers Game 6
The Philadelphia 76ers returned home Thursday night with their backs against the wall. They came up big.
Adam Silver open to shorter NBA regular season?
While speaking to the Economic Club on Thursday, Silver was asked about teams practicing “load management” with their star players during the regular season.
One-on-One: Is judgment day coming for Celtics, Sixers, Rockets, Raptors?
A second-round playoff exit could be disastrous for four teams. NBA writers Sean Keane and Pat Heery address hot topics.
The biggest upsets in NBA playoff history
Who doesn’t love a good upset? Well, fans of the team that got upset, sure. But everybody else tends to love an underdog coming out on top. When it happens over an entire playoff series, it’s even more surprising and more delightful.
The curious case of Russell Westbrook
Another season averaging a triple-double with another season ending in a first round playoff exit. Those two events symbolize the polarizing figure that is Russell Geronimo Westbrook, point guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Unexpected NBA playoff heroes
They aren’t the first ones you think of when you remember a team, but without them those teams may have never had the playoff success they were able to manage. Call them the Robert Horry All-Stars.
Anonymous Celtics talk about how Kyrie Irving is ‘hard to play with’
As part of a piece he wrote about Irving preventing the Celtics from fulfilling expectations, Jeff Goodman of Stadium revealed that one Boston player told him Kyrie is “hard to play with” even though his talent is undeniable.
Taking a look back at the wild 1999 NBA postseason
Many factors make 1999 one of the oddest seasons in league history. It was the end of an era for some and the beginning of an era for others. Old dynasties died while new ones were brewing. And you had one of the most unlikely of Finals in history...
Will LeBron James remain patient with Lakers after Ty Lue fiasco?
An already dramatic Los Angeles Lakers offseason devolved into total chaos this week thanks to the organization’s bungled effort to hire its next head coach.
2019 NBA mock draft 2.0
With this latest mock draft, the goal is to start to really pin down which players would fit best on which teams and provide an NBA comparison for each prospect.
Why KD, Kawhi, not MVP candidates Giannis, Harden, are NBA's best
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. The numbers say Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are outplaying James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs.
Celtics were aware of risks in Kyrie Irving acquisition
The Celtics understood the chance they were taking with Kyrie Irving when they traded for him two years ago, writes Jeff Goodman of Stadium.
Bold predictions for Nuggets-Blazers Game 6
After taking care of business at home in Game 5, the Denver Nuggets have an opportunity to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals for only the second time over the past 35 years.
Lakers set to interview Frank Vogel for head coaching job
The Lakers are wasting no time resuming their head coaching search after negotiations with Tyronn Lue fell apart. Frank Vogel, former head coach with the Magic and Pacers, will interview for the position later Thursday.
Dennis Rodman accused of being involved in yoga studio burglary
Dennis Rodman is being accused of running interference during a recent burglary of a yoga studio, and the footage of the incident obtained by TMZ certainly appears damning.
Report: People close to Jeanie Buss ‘imploring her to trade LeBron James'
Things appear to be getting worse for the Los Angeles Lakers by the day, and there are at least some people close to the team’s ownership group who believe the LeBron James experiment should already be abandoned.
Bold predictions for Raptors-76ers Game 6
Thanks to a stunning blowout win on Tuesday, the Toronto Raptors are one victory away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Klay Thompson takes issue with speculation he's unhappy
Much is being made this week about Klay Thompson’s reported unhappiness playing third- or fourth-wheel on the superstar-heavy Golden State Warriors, but Thompson insists nothing could be further from the truth.
Did referees miss Klay Thompson out of bounds in final seconds?
Did the officials miss a turnover by Klay Thompson in the final seconds of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday night between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets?
Contract length breaking point in Tyronn Lue-Lakers negotiations
Contract length was the main point of contention that prevented Tyronn Lue from becoming the Lakers’ next coach, tweets Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
Lakers fan looking to organize protest outside Staples Center
The Los Angeles Lakers never could have imagined that fans would be protesting over the direction of the franchise roughly a year after the team signed LeBron James, but here we are.
Kevin Durant to have MRI on strained calf
Kevin Durant will have an MRI Thursday to learn the severity of his strained right calf, but the Warriors are planning to play Game 6 — and likely longer — without him, writes Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News.
The lie of Golden State's inevitability that describes the truth
My measure of the situation, which I share with at least half of the rest of the basketball writing world, is that the Warriors are the most talented team in the history of the league and they have no business failing.
Report: Tyronn Lue will not be next Lakers coach
The Lakers are back to square one in their head coaching search, as multiple reports indicate negotiations between Tyronn Lue and the Lakers have ended for good without a deal.
Takeaways from Celtics-Bucks Game 5
On the brink of elimination Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics couldn’t shoot themselves out of a 3-1 series hole against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Lakers just can't do anything right these days
The Lakers' recent offseason actions highlight the franchise's ineptitude.
The 'Shipping out of Boston?' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score the most points in a single game during the 2018-19 regular season for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
Five key questions for the Atlanta Hawks' offseason
Here are five key questions facing the Atlanta Hawks this summer.
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