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Mavericks bracing for ‘incredible weapons’ in NBA Finals

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The Western Conference championship trophy in one hand and the MVP trophy for the conference finals in the other, Luka Dončić showed a little bit of his inner Dirk Nowitzki after closing out the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was 13 years ago…

Kyrie Irving discussed facing the Celtics in the NBA Finals, reflected on ‘rough time’ in Boston

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After clinching a spot in the NBA Finals, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving briefly reflected on his time in Boston with the Celtics.

Ranking the top 15 players in Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals

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The 2024 NBA Finals is filled with elite talent. Here are the top 15 players in the upcoming series between the Celtics and Mavericks.

Draymond Green defends Celtics amid claims they had easier path to NBA Finals

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Warriors forward Draymond Green has been one of the few to come to the Celtics defense about their path to the Finals, saying, "Whoever you placed in front of them, they've beat down."

Luka Doncic shreds the Timberwolves + Mavs/Celtics NBA Finals preview | No Cap Room

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Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap the Western Conference Finals, and discuss the future of the Timberwolves, before previewing the 2024 NBA Finals.

NBA's Mavs, NHL's Stars chase a Dallas double with their deepest playoff run together

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Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks tossed the question back at the reporter when the rookie center was asked if he knew why so many fans shouted “Stars” during the national anthem at his home games.

NBA rumors: 76ers join Lakers, Suns as possible Bronny James draft suitor

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Bronny James recently made the decision to keep his name in the 2024 NBA Draft instead of withdrawing and working on his game for another year at the collegiate level. Throughout the entire pre-draft process, Bronny has been the player…

Ex-Lakers coach Phil Handy defends Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving vs. haters ahead NBA Finals appearance

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The Dallas Mavericks are NBA Finals bound and Kyrie Irving is officially being viewed in a different light. Now, the former Lakers’ assistant coach Phil Handy is speaking out on those who doubted the longtime point guard and living NBA…

Watch Porzingis shoot 3-pointers at Celtics practice ahead of NBA Finals

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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave another update on injured center Kristaps Porzingis' status Friday.

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Is Luka Dončić officially the best player in the NBA? | First Things First

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After a 124-103 Game 5 road win, the Dallas Mavericks eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes debate whether Luka Dončić is the best player in the NBA.

A Love Letter to ‘Inside the NBA,’ Hip-Hop’s Favorite Sports Show

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We very well may be nearing the end of basketball’s most legendary studio show, Inside the NBA — and what a ride it’s been.

Why Grant Williams must be traded to guarantee Hornets a trip to the NBA finals

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There could be a new hack for NBA teams to make the NBA Finals, and the hack is to get rid of Grant Williams. Williams is currently with the Charlotte Hornets, but he started the season with the Dallas Mavericks, and last year, he was with…

Report: Wolves Players Skipped Appearing On ‘Inside The NBA’ After Its Comments On Karl-Anthony Towns And Rudy Gobert

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No one on the Timberwolves went onto TNT's postgame show after their Game 4 win. Here's why.

NBA Rumors: Pistons, GM Troy Weaver Part Ways After Trajan Langdon Hired as President

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The Detroit Pistons are planning to part ways with general manager Troy Weaver after four seasons, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and James L.…

NBA's Mavs and NHL's Stars chase a Dallas double with their deepest playoff run together

The Mavs have reached the NBA Finals, and the Stars are in the Western Conference Final against Edmonton.

3 early Cavs trade proposals in 2024 NBA offseason

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Although Cleveland Cavaliers’ President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said that dramatic changes weren’t coming to Cleveland’s roster, he also stressed that the Cavs cannot remain complacent after this season. To Altman, Cleveland…

NBA Rumors: Knicks' Johnnie Bryant, Heat's Chris Quinn to Interview for Cavs' HC Job

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The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be targeting some Eastern Conference assistant coaches to be the team's next head coach. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported…

3 major offseason fixes Cavs must make to win 2025 NBA Finals

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Although the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season come to an end in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, their future is still bright. In fact, the Cavs believe internally that they’re on the precipice of becoming…

Basketball Champions League - Former-D-2-Player-Trevor-HudginsLe-Mans-Didn´t-See-His-NBA-Experience-As-A-Cinderella-Story-But-Simply-Hard-Work-Paying-Off

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Nick predicts the Mavericks will win the NBA Finals | First Things First

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The NBA Finals are set, with the Dallas Mavericks facing off with the Boston Celtics for a chance at the title. Nick Wright tells Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes that the Mavericks will win this series.