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What does championship do for Jayson Tatum’s Celtics legacy? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum has had the talent and the numbers to be put in the same conversation as past Boston Celtics greats. The one glaring omission from his résumé? An NBA championship. After seven up-and-down seasons, Tatum finally checked that off the list by leading the …

Cameron Brink was carried off the court with an apparent knee injury on Tuesday. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was carried off the court Tuesday after suffering a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun. The Sparks confirmed at halftime that the injury was to her knee and announced that she would not return to the game. …

Who Ice Cube picks over Steph in all-time NBA starting five originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Media mogul Ice Cube is a noted sports enthusiast, and that passion extends to basketball as founder of the Big3 league. When it comes to his NBA knowledge, Ice Cube was put to the test on the latest episode of “Dubs Talk” …

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 11: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks warms up before the game Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was carried off the court Tuesday after suffering an apparent knee injury against the Connecticut Sun. The extent of …

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 …

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 …

Getty Images Jeff Van Gundy will join the Los Angeles Clippers’ coaching staff as Ty Lue’s new top assistant, the team announced Tuesday. Van Gundy spent last season working for the Boston Celtics in a front-office role as they claimed the 18th championship in team history. Van Gundy is a very accomplished NBA head coach. He led both the New …

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 …

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 …

2024 NBA Finals: Celtics hot takes that sound hilarious after Banner 18 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are the new NBA champions. The C’s eliminated the Dallas Mavericks with a 106-88 win in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night at TD Garden. Boston has now won 18 championships, which moves it ahead …

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 …

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 …

The Dallas Mavericks, and specifically Kyrie Irving, had a pretty magical 2023-24 season, and we shouldn’t lose sight of that just because they ran into a basketball buzzsaw named the Boston Celtics, who took out Dallas in five games to seal the 2024 NBA championship on Monday.  When you end on a sour note, the analysis tends to be even …

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 …

The sting of not winning the NBA Finals will linger for the Dallas Mavericks, but just as swiftly as the Boston Celtics took care of them in five games to claim their 18th championship, Dallas must now turn its attention towards the future. Specifically free agency, and how to improve the roster around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving with hopes …

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, …

Both of the following statements about the Dallas Mavericks can be true: They are, in a vacuum, an ascending team. Their core seven-man rotation in the playoffs featured only one player (Kyrie Irving) over the age of 27. Luka Doncic is still only 25. Dereck Lively II, who looks like a future All-Star at center, just finished his rookie season. …

After a “rare” injury kept him out of two games in their NBA Finals run, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is headed for surgery. Porzingis returned to the court on Monday night to help the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which earned them their first championship since 2008 and the franchise’s 18th …

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As happy as he was to be hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy again, Jrue Holiday sounded nearly as excited to have a front-row seat to watch Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown get their hands on NBA championship gold for the first time — to see the Boston Celtics’ two young superstar wings reach this watershed moment, as they have …

The doubt started before Jaylen Brown had even put on a Boston Celtics jersey. Fans inside TD Garden booed when the selection was announced during a watch party for the 2016 NBA Draft. They then showered owner Wyc Grousbeck with the same reaction when he came out to explain the decision.  Brown was undeterred. “I’m going to go to war …

Brown has amazing reaction to Pritchard buzzer-beater after title win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics fans will remember their team winning the 2024 NBA Finals for the rest of their lives. And if you’re looking for individual moments from the Celtics’ five-game rout of the Dallas Mavericks that stick out above the rest, Payton Pritchard’s buzzer-beater in …

Will the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft be the next Anthony Davis or Anthony Bennett? Is the best shooter in this year’s class from one blueblood school from the Bluegrass State, or a Blue Devil? And is it realistic to expect two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey to become a starter in the NBA? We …

A couple notes on the Knicks and around the league as we get closer to the NBA draft: The draft is almost here. Teams have seven days to prepare for the big night. The Knicks will have three selections in the top 38 of the 2024 NBA Draft. Earlier in the offseason, we reported that the Knicks were operating as …

The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks to win the 2024 NBA Finals Monday night, and while the celebrations have only just begun, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla may have to tread lightly after coaching his team to a title. Mazzulla shared Monday night that he will have to undergo knee surgery after tearing his meniscus back in March, which will …