Monthly Archives: June 2024

With Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland in trade rumors, the Cavs will have one of NBA’s most intriguing summers

The 2021-22 Cleveland Cavaliers had largely found the basis of their defensive identity. They badly needed another injection of scoring. They traded for Donovan Mitchell hoping that a partnership with Darius Garland would give them one of the best offensive duos in the NBA. But last season, the Cavs’ offense ranked 16th in the league. Cleveland has underwhelmed in the …

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Celtics 2024 offseason: Key dates to circle on your calendar

Celtics 2024 offseason: Key dates to circle on your calendar originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA offseason is underway after the Boston Celtics finished off the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night to clinch their 18th championship. Of course, it will take a bit longer for the C’s to switch into offseason mode. Their celebration will continue throughout the …

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Kentucky baseball vs Florida NCAA College World Series game postponed. Here’s what to know

OMAHA, Neb. — Kentucky baseball’s College World Series game against Florida has been postponed. The contest was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Because of the threat of severe weather in the area Tuesday night, the game now will be played at 11 a.m. Wednesday. This story will be updated. Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at …

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Kentucky baseball vs Florida NCAA College World Series game postponed. Here’s what to know

OMAHA, Neb. — Kentucky baseball’s College World Series game against Florida has been postponed. The contest was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Because of the threat of severe weather in the area Tuesday night, the game now will be played at 11 a.m. Wednesday. This story will be updated. Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at …

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Windhorst downplays concerns over Klay’s negotiations with Warriors

Windhorst downplays concerns over Klay’s negotiations with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s no need for Warriors fans to hit the panic button just yet regarding Klay Thompson’s contract negotiations. At least according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who downplayed the concern about the longtime guard’s future with the team as he approaches unrestricted free agency in an …

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Pacers, Pascal Siakam nearing agreement on a long-term contract, per report

Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers are nearing an agreement on a new, long-term contract, according to Fieldhouse Files’ Scott Agness. The Pacers acquired Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in January, and he played a major role in their run to the Eastern Conference finals. Under the terms of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, on the day following the …

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Tatum’s emotional title celebration with Deuce is chills-inducing

Tatum’s emotional title celebration with Deuce is chills-inducing originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Of all the emotions Jayson Tatum experienced Monday night after becoming an NBA champion, the first was disbelief. As green and white confetti streamed above him at TD Garden following the Boston Celtics’ title-clinching win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA …

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Can the Celtics run it back next season? | No Cap Room

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and NBA writer Dan Devine discuss how Boston plans to set its roster for the 2024-2025 campaign after claiming its 18th championship in franchise history. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View …

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Kentucky baseball vs Florida NCAA College World Series game postponed. Here’s what to know

OMAHA, Neb. — Kentucky baseball’s College World Series game against Florida has been postponed. The contest was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Because of the threat of severe weather in the area Tuesday night, the game now will be played at 11 a.m. Wednesday. This story will be updated. Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at …

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Celtics roster reset: Breakdown of C’s contracts after championship season

Celtics roster reset: Breakdown of C’s contracts after championship season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics wrapped up their historic season in storybook fashion on Monday night, finishing off the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden for their 18th NBA championship. Years of shrewd roster decisions made by Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens finally came to fruition as …

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Jaylen Brown’s defense vs. Luka Doncic among keys to Celtics’ title

Jaylen Brown’s defense vs. Luka Doncic among keys to Celtics’ title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics would not have won the 2024 NBA Finals without Jaylen Brown’s excellent defense on Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic throughout the five-game series. Brown was consistently picking up Doncic full court, making him waste valuable seconds off the shot clock, …

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