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The Boston Celtics have been without star big man Kristaps Porzingis since Game 4 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat, but he could be back in the fold soon. On Friday, two days after Porzingis pledged to return “soon” on social media, he took part in at least some of Boston’s practice, according to coach Joe Mazzulla. “He’s …

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks – Game Five A year ago, Bruce Brown played a key role off the bench in Denver’s run to a title and became a fan favorite. However, as he hit free agency, the Nuggets could only offer him a starting salary of $7.8 million this season because of the terms of the CBA. The …

LeBron James free agencies tend to be seismic events. His 2010 Decision (capital-D) to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat changed the balance of power between players and teams forever. His 2014 decision (lower case-d) to return to the Cavaliers set up one of the most memorable championships the NBA has ever seen in 2016. His 2018 choice …

Why Jaylen Brown vs. Luka Doncic matchup could be pivotal in NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There are many exciting matchups to watch when the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks square off in the 2024 NBA Finals next Thursday. But there’s one matchup in particular that could help determine which team is hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy …

Getty Images Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has traded in his basketball shoes for a pair of soccer cleats this offseason. On Wednesday, Schroder made his professional soccer debut with FC Germania Bleckenstedt, which plays in Germany’s sixth division. Schroder, a German native, played 62 minutes in the club’s 5-1 loss to SC Gottingen 05. Despite the result, playing in …

Luka Doncic gives initial thoughts on facing Celtics in NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2024 NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks features plenty of star power. It includes two first-team All-NBA players in Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Mavs guard Luka Doncic. Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving are …

Are the Sacramento Kings serious? One day after Los Angeles Cilppers coach Tyronn Lue signed a contract extension reportedly worth about $70 million over five years, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the Kings have offered coach Mike Brown an extension worth $21 million over three years, with bonuses that could bump that number to $27 million. Brown wants around …

NBA teams can begin negotiations with their own free agents one day after the end of the NBA Finals. So if the Celtics or Mavericks win the 2024 Finals in a sweep, the Knicks can start negotiating with OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein, and their other free agents on June 15. With that in mind, we put together some bold predictions …

Michael Finley recorded quite a few steals during his 17-year NBA career. However, Finley may have recorded his most impressive theft during the Dallas Mavericks’ locker room celebration after the team clinched their spot in the NBA Finals. As the team was celebrating in the locker room, Doncic was drinking a beer while standing alongside his father, Sasa. Out of …

Bulls mailbag: Assessing Zach LaVine’s trade market, potential draft targets originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich It’s always a bit odd covering a non-playoff team. Granted, stuff bubbles up—assistant coaching changes, the NBA Draft Combine descending upon Chicago, postseason hardware. But for close to two months, as the NBA playoffs are staged, the …

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Kyrie addresses ‘rough time’ in Boston ahead of Finals vs. Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s been half a decade since Kyrie Irving last played for the Boston Celtics. But when the team you spurned five years ago is the only thing standing between you and a championship, it’s going to be a storyline. Irving’s Dallas Mavericks set …

Welcome to “The Loser Lineup,” where we delve into what teams eliminated from playoff contention must do to elevate their fantasy basketball game. As each team’s postseason dreams come to an end, it’s time for these organizations to strategize, rebuild and reinvigorate their rosters for a shot at redemption next season. Join us as we explore the pivotal moves and …

The best Minnesota Timberwolves season in 20 years came to an end Thursday night with a 124-103 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Now will come the reality of trying to keep a competitive team together under the current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Timberwolves have nearly $193 million in salary committed for …

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2024 NBA Playoffs – Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves Dereck Lively’s absence in Game 4 had real impacts: Anthony Edwards and other Timberwolves players were getting into the paint for more shots with less rim protection in their way, and the Mavericks had just one alley-oop dunk from Luka Doncic without his favorite target there. That will change in Game …

Karl-Anthony Towns finally had the breakout game that many Minnesotans were hoping for in Game 4, and it helped the Timberwolves extend their Western Conference Finals series with the Mavericks. Game 5 will take place on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET, with Towns’ NBA prop bet for his total points at 20.5. He scored 25 in Game 4 after being …

The No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves will try to stave off elimination for a second time when they host the No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday. No team has ever erased a 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven series in the NBA playoffs, and only 15 of 155 have forced a …

Green shuts down critics that say Celtics had easy path to NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are headed to the NBA Finals for the second time in three years, but critics continue to find ways to diminish the team’s accomplishment. The most common criticism of the Celtics’ run to the Finals is that their …

The Dallas Mavericks travel to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in a big-time Game 5 on Thursday. The Boston Celtics are waiting to see who they’ll face off against in the NBA Finals as the Mavericks lead the 2024 Western Conference finals 3-1. Minnesota is averaging 107.8 points per game in the 2024 NBA playoffs, while Dallas is right behind it …

2024 SoFi Play-In Tournament – Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings “We need Klay back…” Steve Kerr said after the Warriors had been eliminated, “I know I speak for everybody in the organization. We want him back. Obviously there’s business at hand and that has to be addressed with Klay’s representatives… as good as he still is, we desperately want …

Getty Images Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is available for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Lively missed Game 4 with a neck sprain, and it was obvious how much the Mavericks missed his presence in their 105-100 loss on Tuesday. The Mavericks have a 3-1 lead in the series and can advance to the NBA …

Report: Kings made Brown ‘competitive’ three-year contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings and coach Mike Brown have exchanged numbers, but there still is no contract extension agreement between the sides. Sacramento has made a three-year, $21 million contract offer to Brown, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Thursday night, citing sources. The Sacramento Kings have made …

By the end of the first quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, the Dallas Mavericks were up by double digits, the Target Center was quiet and Luka Dončić was on pace for 80 points. It didn’t get much better from there for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Two days after saving their season, the Timberwolves were eliminated from the …

The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the 2024 NBA Finals, where they’ll meet the Boston Celtics. The Mavs ousted the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday to win the Western Conference finals in five games. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shined for Dallas, pushing the franchise back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011.  The Celtics will host NBA …