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Friday, Apr 26

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Hailey Van Lith transferring from LSU, joins TCU for final year

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Two days after saying she was “very close” to a decision Hailey Van Lith has officially made up her mind. The two-time All-ACC selection is transferring from LSU to TCU, Van Lith announced on Friday.

Report: Juwan Howard joining Brooklyn Nets as assistant coach

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Less than a week after being hired by the Brooklyn Nets as the team’s new head coach, Jordi Fernandez has landed a big-name assistant.

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WNBA training camps open with Caitlin Clark, rookie class in the spotlight

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There is a buzz around the opening of WNBA training camps with the arrival of Caitlin Clark.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 3 vs. Pacers

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Game 3 of the team’s first-round playoff series Friday against the Indiana Pacers.

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Why you should lock in Pelicans to bounce back Game 3 vs. Thunder

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Professional NBA bettor Erin Rynning joins Follow The Money to handicap a couple of key games on Saturday, including why he loves the Pelicans to bounce back and get Game 3 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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NBA Game 3 Highlights: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105

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Aaron Gordon scored 29 points and collected 15 rebounds while Nikola Jokic added 24 points and 15 boards as the Denver Nuggets pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination with a 112-105 win in Game 3.

Gordon, Jokic lead Nuggets to brink of a sweep with Game 3 win over Lakers

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Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their…

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‘It was dirty’: Knicks’ Donte DiVincenzo on flagrant foul by 76ers’ Joel Embiid

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Safe to say there’s no love lost between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks following Game 3 of their first-round series.

NBA Game 3 Highlights: 76ers 125, Knicks 114

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Joel Embiid tallied a whopping 50-point night and Tyrese Maxey added 25 more to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 125-114 win in Game 3 against the New York Knicks to earn their first win in the series.

76ers All-Star Joel Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy

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After days of speculation around the health of Joel Embiid, some clarity was provided following the Philadelphia 76ers Game 3 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday.

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76ers’ Embiid splashes contested three for new playoff career high

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Watch as Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid puts together a huge night in Game 3 against the New York Knicks, splashing a three with Jalen Brunson’s hand in his face for three of his career-high 50 points on the night.

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks, cut deficit to 2-1

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Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their…

NBA Game 3 Highlights: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83

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Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while Jalen Suggs poured in 24 points of his own to help the Orlando Magic crush the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-83 in Game 3 and earn their first victory of the series.

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Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, close within 2-1

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 2…

Magic’s Suggs throws down massive jam vs. Cavaliers

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Watch as Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs flies down the lane before throwing down a ferocious dunk in Game 3 of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Embiid tagged for flagrant foul after undercutting Knicks’ Robinson

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Watch as Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is called for a flagrant foul after yanking down New York Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson as he goes up for a shot, leading to words exchanged between the two sides.

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Warriors’ Steph Curry takes home NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year award

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Golden State’s Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he’s got another trophy to add to his collection.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks’ list of players dealing with injuries

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton’s status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn’t practice Thursday.

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NBA Game 2 Highlights: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 26 with seven rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans for 2-0 series lead

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

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Thunder show off ridiculous handles and passing for team bucket

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Watch as the Oklahoma City Thunder put together a gorgeous play against the New Orleans Pelicans, with multiple players showing off their handles and vision to put together a sweet score.

‘Don’t let us get one’: Heat’s Butler pokes fun at Celtics after Game 2 win

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Jimmy Bulter hasn’t been able to step onto the court for the Miami Heat in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics Possibly feeling left out Butler decided to get involved by doing some damage off the hardwood instead.

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Heat hit playoff-record 3s, beat Celtics and even series 1-1

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Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers, to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and tie their first-round playoff series at one game…

Canada’s Shayeann Day-Wilson transferring from Miami to LSU

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Day-Wilson, 20, is transferring from Miami University to LSU ahead of her senior season, the team announced on Wednesday.

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Timberwolves’ Naz Reid wins NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award

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Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid is the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year for the 2023-24 season, the league announced on Wednesday.

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Former Seattle WNBA champion Sue Bird joins Storm ownership group

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Sue Bird helped the Seattle Storm to four WNBA titles. Now, she will continue guiding the franchise as one of its owners.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Fernandez excited to face task of juggling Nets and Team Canada duties

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Jordi Fernandez discusses the challenges that will come with juggling his head coaching job with Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics and adjusting to his first head coach job in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets.

Why GM Marks felt Fernandez was best option for Nets head coaching job

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Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks discusses what stood out to him about Team Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez and why he felt Fernandez was the best candidate to be the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

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As Jordi Fernandez takes over Nets job, coach credits Canada Basketball

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Fernandez gave credit to Canada Basketball for putting him in a spot where he was ready to take the reigns of an NBA team.

Canada’s women’s 3×3 basketball team wins Olympic qualifier tune-up

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The highly regarded Canadian women’s 3×3 basketball team is in excellent form ahead of its Olympic qualifier.