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Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN At a glance: Record: 36-46 (10th, East)  Offensive Rating: 116.4 (12th) Defensive Rating: 118.4 (27th)  Net Rating: -2.0 (21st)  Pace: 100.84 (6th)  2024 Draft Picks: 1 Now three years removed from a run to the conference finals, the Hawks have been stuck in mediocrity since their miracle run. After three straight finishes in the Play-In, the …

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at New Orleans Pelicans CLEVELAND (AP) — J.B. Bickerstaff was fired as Cleveland’s coach on Thursday despite leading the Cavaliers through an injury-ravaged season and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Bickerstaff’s dismissal came one week after the Cavs were eliminated in five games by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cleveland played …

Within an hour of the Cleveland Cavaliers being eliminated from the playoffs, the rumors started that coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s job was in grave danger. General Manager Koby Altman reportedly had been frustrated with Bickerstaff over the course of last season, and a change in the big chair was said to be part of the plan to get Donovan Mitchell to …

Indiana Fever v Seattle Storm Caitlin Clark is the most hyped player ever to enter the WNBA and brought with her a very bright spotlight and more fans for the league. The early results are mixed on the court. Clark is a huge draw and is averaging 17.8 points a game, but is shooting just 32.6% from 3 and 40.3% …

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks both entered the NBA’s Western Conference Finals as unlikely contenders, starting the year outside of the top 10 in championship odds. But as surprising as their seasons have been, the biggest shocks have come from ownership, where one stunning sale and another protracted negotiation have regularly drawn headlines. In November, Dallas owner Mark Cuban …

House: Why Celtics should play Brissett in Game 2 vs. Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics used an eight-man rotation in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Indiana Pacers. With Kristaps Porzingis unavailable due to injury, Al Horford started at center and Luke Kornet was the backup. Horford played a season-high 40 minutes …

While Jalen Johnson’s fantasy basketball stock is trending up, John Collins’ future is uncertain heading into the offseason. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The 2023-24 NBA season continues to be a roller coaster of highs and lows even in the playoffs, bringing with it an array of hits, misses and unexpected breakout stars across all positions. From point guards …

Draymond begrudgingly admits Gobert will be Hall of Famer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As much as it might have pained him to do so, Warriors forward Draymond Green gave Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert his flowers. Green never has been a big fan of Gobert’s game over the years, but recently admitted the Frenchman is “not trash” …

Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek and Rivals national basketball analyst Rob Cassidy discuss whether there’s star power in the 2024 NBA Draft class and why it’s considered a weak class by some. Hear the full conversation on “On The Clock” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …

Payton Pritchard sounds off on Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have some extra motivation entering Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and it has nothing to do with what’s happened in the series to date. The league announced the 2023-24 All-NBA teams Wednesday night, and while Jayson Tatum made First-Team All-NBA …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss how the 76ers need one more all-star player to complete a successful trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. 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. …

How Jaylen Brown is helping Porzingis as Celtics star nears return originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are optimistic that Kristaps Porzingis can return from his calf injury as soon as Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. And while plenty will be made of Porzingis’ physical health when he steps back …

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks In the days before June 28, the Golden State Warriors will officially announce they are not picking up the $30 million team option on Chris Paul (it is possible the Warriors and CP3 agree to move back that deadline if the Warriors think his salary could be part of a trade). At age 39 …

Why Draymond believes Kobe oftentimes is left out of GOAT debate originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When it comes to the greatest NBA player of all time discussion, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tends to get left out of the debate, and Draymond Green understands why. Speaking to Shaquille O’Neal on “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” Green …

BOSTON — In the third quarter of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals, Indiana’s Pascal Siakam lobbed a pass that Pacers teammate T.J. McConnell mishandled. A moment was all Jaylen Brown needed. The Celtics star bull-rushed the ball, leaving McConnell in his wake and finishing through Siakam’s foul. As Brown stood at the stripe, chants usually reserved for Jayson …

The Detroit Pistons have a new president of basketball operations, roughly a month after team owner Tom Gores announced the team was opening a search for a top executive. Trajan Langdon, the New Orleans Pelicans’ general manager for the past five seasons, is currently negotiating a deal with Detroit, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Detroit is coming off the worst …

Charles Barkley is confused, morose and, most of all, angry that TNT is on the verge of losing its rights to the NBA, and the ability to do his beloved “Inside the NBA” show with the network. It was reported Tuesday that the NBA is on the verge of finalizing its new media rights deals with Disney/ESPN, NBC and Amazon, …

It wasn’t as dramatic as Game 1, but the Boston Celtics will take it. The Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-110 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead as the series heads to Indianapolis. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. After requiring a final-minute meltdown from Indiana on …

Game 2 – Eastern Conference Finals Boston is up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals because of Jaylen Brown. He hit the game-tying corner 3 in Game 1, which forced overtime and allowed the Celtics to scrape out a win. In Game 2 he picked up from there, coming out aggressive and dropping 40 points on the Pacers, sparking a …

Oshae Brissett the unsung hero in ‘revenge game’ vs. Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — The Boston Celtics looked sluggish on both ends of the floor to start Game 2 vs. the Indiana Pacers. Then, Oshae Brissett checked in. Brissett replaced an injured Luke Kornet (left wrist) as the C’s went small-ball to start the second quarter …

Derrick White baffled by Jaylen’s All-NBA snub after 40-point Game 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Eastern Conference Finals have been all Jaylen Brown through the first two games as the Boston Celtics took a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers following Thursday night’s 126-110 Game 2 win. Brown followed up his 26-point Game 1 performance by …

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday night’s 126-110 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton exited the game with just under three minutes left in the third quarter and limped to the locker room. Shortly afterward, the Pacers ruled their point guard out for the rest of the …

What Podz told TJD after he was snubbed from NBA All-Rookie snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski is a very considerate teammate. After being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team on Monday, the Santa Clara product contacted Warriors teammate Trayce Jackson-Davis to motivate him after he was snubbed. In talking to 95.7 The Game’s “Willard …

Celtics-Pacers takeaways: Motivated Jaylen puts on a show in Game 2 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — The Boston Celtics put an end to their Game 2 struggles Thursday night at TD Garden. After dropping the second game of the previous two rounds, the C’s treated their home crowd to a relatively stress-free win this time in …

The conference finals are underway in the 2024 NBA playoffs, and the Boston Celtics are now two wins away from the NBA Finals. Boston is up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers after winning Game 2 on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 40 points in the Game 2 win. The Pacers, meanwhile, saw Tyrese Haliburton leave …