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Saturday 26 May 2018
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LeBron James Tops Ratings For ESPN; Cavs Keep NBA Playoffs Dream Alive - Deadline
Saturday 26 May 2018
Deadline LeBron James Tops Ratings For ESPN; Cavs Keep NBA Playoffs Dream Alive Deadline Scoring a 6.0 in metered market results on the Disney-owned sports cabler, last night's NBA game was the number #1 show on both cable and broadcast. While comparisons to the 2017 ECF are lacking as that C...
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NBA star Andre Iguodala on why this Buffett biography is 'the best business book' - CNBC
Saturday 26 May 2018
CNBC NBA star Andre Iguodala on why this Buffett biography is 'the best business book' CNBC Golden State Warriors star player Andre Iguodala is known not only as a 14-year NBA veteran, but also a businessman with investments in top tech companies like Facebook, Twitter and Tesla. He credi...
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NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves mock draft consensus - Dunking With Wolves
Saturday 26 May 2018
Dunking With Wolves NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves mock draft consensus Dunking With Wolves There's still plenty of time before the 2018 NBA Draft becomes a reality, and there are admittedly lots of things that can change when it comes to what the Timberwolves might decide to do. But we...
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NBA Playoffs 2018 Schedule: Warriors-Rockets Game 6 TV, Live Stream, Bracket, Standings, Odds, Pi...
Saturday 26 May 2018
Forbes NBA Playoffs 2018 Schedule: Warriors-Rockets Game 6 TV, Live Stream, Bracket, Standings, Odds, Picks Forbes Oddsmakers don't believe Golden State's 2018 NBA Playoff journey ends here, opening the squad as a massive 12-point favorite for the contest. It's the largest spread of t...
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Fringe prospects see value in testing NBA draft waters - The Denver Post
Saturday 26 May 2018
The Denver Post Fringe prospects see value in testing NBA draft waters The Denver Post Admiral Schofield was smiling, even minutes after being told — again — by an NBA team that he does not project as a first-round draft prospect. The blunt feedback, this time from the Nuggets, was not a blow to ...
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5 Most NBA-Ready Prospects Ahead of 2018 Draft - Bleacher Report
Saturday 26 May 2018
Bleacher Report 5 Most NBA -Ready Prospects Ahead of 2018 Draft Bleacher Report Some rookies are more prepared than others for the NBA game. This year's group was unusual, with Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Ben Simmons, Kyle Kuzma and Lauri Markkanen having stepped right in as high-level of...
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NBA mock draft: Should Duke's Marvin Bagley III go No. 1 in 2018 NBA draft? - AZCentral.com
Saturday 26 May 2018
AZCentral.com NBA mock draft: Should Duke's Marvin Bagley III go No. 1 in 2018 NBA draft? AZCentral.com After a stellar season for Duke, former Tempe Corona del Sol High standout Marvin Bagley III is taking his talents to the NBA . Where will Bagley, who averaged 21 points and 11.1 rebounds i...
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Is Kobe Bryant's ESPN show cursing NBA players? - Sporting News - Sporting News
Saturday 26 May 2018
Sporting News Is Kobe Bryant's ESPN show cursing NBA players? - Sporting News Sporting News Despite having not played a minute since 2016, Kobe Bryant might still be having an impact on the outcome of NBA games. Bryant has a new show on ESPN+ ... and more »
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Kevin Love leaves Game 6, evaluated for concussion - NBA.com
Saturday 26 May 2018
NBA.com Kevin Love leaves Game 6, evaluated for concussion NBA.com CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kevin Love's troubled season has twisted again. The Cavaliers All-Star forward may have to sit out Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals after injuring his head Friday night during the first quarter of Clev...
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Kevin Love leaves Game 6, evaluated for concussion | NBA.com - NBA.com
Saturday 26 May 2018
NBA.com Kevin Love leaves Game 6, evaluated for concussion | NBA.com NBA.com CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kevin Love's troubled season has twisted again. The Cavaliers All-Star forward may have to sit out Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals ... NBA playoffs 2018: Kevin Love out Game 6 while bei...
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Is Kobe Bryant's ESPN show cursing NBA players? - Sporting News
Saturday 26 May 2018
Sporting News Is Kobe Bryant's ESPN show cursing NBA players? Sporting News Despite having not played a minute since 2016, Kobe Bryant might still be having an impact on the outcome of NBA games. Bryant has a new show on ESPN+ called "Detail," in which the former Laker breaks down t...
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NBA playoffs: LeBron James stomps all over the Celtics and we're going to Game 7 - Washington Post
Saturday 26 May 2018
Washington Post NBA playoffs: LeBron James stomps all over the Celtics and we're going to Game 7 Washington Post Friday night was not a “flu game” — the iconic moment Michael Jordan created in the 1997 NBA Finals — nor did it ascend to Willis Reed levels. Yet, James added another level to his...
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During the NBA playoffs, a third team is in play - The Boston Globe
Saturday 26 May 2018
The Boston Globe During the NBA playoffs, a third team is in play The Boston Globe “I remember watching Michael Jordan's career and thinking, 'Man, how great is it for those guys who get to do those games,' ” said Tim Corrigan, the senior coordinating producer for ESPN and ABC's N...
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NBA playoffs: Why Warriors are confident about overcoming 3-2 deficit to Rockets - The Mercury News
Saturday 26 May 2018
The Mercury News NBA playoffs: Why Warriors are confident about overcoming 3-2 deficit to Rockets The Mercury News After running a prolific modern NBA offense based on ball movement, pace and 3-point shots, the Warriors morphed into an offensively stagnant team familiar in the 80's and 90'...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo named to all-NBA second team for second straight season - Milwaukee Journal...
Friday 25 May 2018
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Giannis Antetokounmpo named to all- NBA second team for second straight season Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo took another long stride this season, his fifth in the NBA . He earned a second trip to the All-Star Game, set career hig...
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Iowa basketball: If Tyler Cook keeps his name in the NBA draft ... - Hawk Central
Friday 25 May 2018
Hawk Central Iowa basketball: If Tyler Cook keeps his name in the NBA draft ... Hawk Central If indeed Iowa's Tyler Cook keeps his name in the NBA draft, it'll be a decision that won't take Hawkeye players by surprise. They've been braced for the possibility for months. If indeed ...
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You almost didn't remember these NBA stars played for these teams - Hoops Hype
Friday 25 May 2018
Hoops Hype You almost didn't remember these NBA stars played for these teams Hoops Hype Have you ever seen anyone with a throwback Alex English Mavericks jersey? Yeah, us either. English's last team of his 16-year career landed him in Dallas. He averaged 9.7 ppg in his final NBA season th...
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The NBA and NFL offer opposite versions of American brand image - Fast Company
Friday 25 May 2018
Fast Company The NBA and NFL offer opposite versions of American brand image Fast Company The NBA team said the “abuse and intimidation that Sterling experienced at the hands of Milwaukee Police was shameful and inexcusable… We are grateful for the service of many good police officers that courag...
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Amar'e Stoudemire Considering NBA Comeback After 2-Year Absence - Bleacher Report
Thursday 24 May 2018
Bleacher Report Amar'e Stoudemire Considering NBA Comeback After 2-Year Absence Bleacher Report Amar'e Stoudemire answered in the affirmative Wednesday when asked if he's pondering a return to the NBA after retiring as a member of the New York Knicks in July 2016. "That would be ...
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NBA playoffs: Warriors are “pissed off” and “encouraged” entering Game 5 vs. Rockets - The Mercur...
Thursday 24 May 2018
The Mercury News NBA playoffs: Warriors are “pissed off” and “encouraged” entering Game 5 vs. Rockets The Mercury News Of course, the Warriors would like to forget when they squandered their own 3-1 series lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. Yet, the Warriors refuse to believe...
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NBA playoffs: Cavaliers finally play good defense but fizzle on offense in Game 5 loss - Washingt...
Thursday 24 May 2018
Washington Post NBA playoffs: Cavaliers finally play good defense but fizzle on offense in Game 5 loss Washington Post All season, the Cavaliers have been maligned for their indifferent (and that's putting it kindly) approach to playing defense. But in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals ...
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Video shows Milwaukee police officers tackling NBA's Sterling Brown over parking infraction - NBC...
Thursday 24 May 2018
NBCNews.com Video shows Milwaukee police officers tackling NBA's Sterling Brown over parking infraction NBCNews.com Video released Wednesday from an officer's body camera shows NBA rookie Sterling Brown being wrestled to the ground by multiple cops during a confrontation over his use of h...
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Amar'e Stoudemire working out, contemplating return to NBA at 35 - ESPN
Thursday 24 May 2018
ESPN Amar'e Stoudemire working out, contemplating return to NBA at 35 ESPN Six-time All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire said Wednesday that he's considering a return to the NBA . Stoudemire, 35, retired from the NBA in the 2016 offseason and last played professionally in Israel in 2017. In an ...
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LiAngelo Ball Scores Private Lakers Workout, Remains NBA Longshot - Forbes
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Forbes LiAngelo Ball Scores Private Lakers Workout, Remains NBA Longshot Forbes This will be a remarkable offseason for the Lakers. It will be confounding, astounding, exciting and a little silly. To kick off the more inane portion of the festivities, LiAngelo Ball hit the court with other prospe...
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Two Round NBA Mock Draft: After the Combine - Ralphie Report
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Ralphie Report Two Round NBA Mock Draft: After the Combine Ralphie Report We're past the NBA Combine and heading full steam towards the NBA Draft. This mock draft reflects how players improved or worsened their stock at the combine. For the Colorado Buffaloes fans here, peep the Mavericks'...
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The Early NBA Offseason Rumor Roundup - The Ringer (blog)
Wednesday 23 May 2018
The Ringer (blog) The Early NBA Offseason Rumor Roundup The Ringer (blog) The rumor mill doesn't stop for anyone, especially not competitive conference finals series tied at two games a piece that feature some of the best players in the league (and the Celtics). As we inch closer to the offse...
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Robert Covington, Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Defensive teams - NBCSports.com
Wednesday 23 May 2018
NBCSports.com Robert Covington, Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Defensive teams NBCSports.com Robert Covington and Joel Embiid were recognized for their defensive efforts this season. Covington was named to the All-Defensive first team, Embiid was selected to the second team. Brett Brown has lauded ...
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Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis headline 2017-18 NBA All-Defensive first team - NBA.com
Wednesday 23 May 2018
UtahJazz.com Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis headline 2017-18 NBA All-Defensive first team NBA.com NEW YORK – Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalists Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz and Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans lead the 2017-18 NBA All-Defensive First Team. Gobert was voted to the...
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Colin Cowherd reveals his Top 10 NBA Players after the 2018 NBA ... - FOXSports.com
Wednesday 23 May 2018
FOXSports.com Colin Cowherd reveals his Top 10 NBA Players after the 2018 NBA ... FOXSports.com Colin Cowherd reveals his Top 10 NBA Players after the 2018 NBA season. Find out who Colin ranks among the best-of-the-best. and more »
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NFL's new national anthem policy similar to NBA's - Sporting News
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Sporting News NFL's new national anthem policy similar to NBA's Sporting News Days before the memo was released, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he expected NBA players to stand for the national anthem. "It's been a rule as long as I've been involved with the league," ...
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NBA DFS: LeBron James and top Cavs-Celtics picks for May 23 FanDuel and DraftKings daily fantasy ...
Wednesday 23 May 2018
CBSSports.com NBA DFS: LeBron James and top Cavs-Celtics picks for May 23 FanDuel and DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups CBSSports.com Before you set your DFS lineups for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on DraftKings or FanDuel on Wednesday, May 23, you need to hear what professi...
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Is Kobe Bryant's ESPN series really an NBA playoff curse? - SB Nation
Wednesday 23 May 2018
SB Nation Is Kobe Bryant's ESPN series really an NBA playoff curse? SB Nation Kobe Bryant hasn't played in an NBA game since 2016, but that doesn't mean he hasn't played a role in the 2018 Playoffs. In fact, he's been a horrible omen for the players unlucky to cross his path i...
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NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns stay close to home; Magic find franchise point guard - Sporting News
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Sporting News NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns stay close to home; Magic find franchise point guard Sporting News The Cavs have two more years of George Hill on the books, but both he and Gilgeous-Alexander can play off the ball, giving SGA some time to learn the NBA point guard position. He will need t...
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The moments that created the fearless and fighting Celtics - ESPN
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Sports Illustrated The moments that created the fearless and fighting Celtics ESPN Despite rolling out a starting five with eight total seasons of NBA experience, the Celtics found a way to beat one of the league's hottest teams, all while playing their third game in four nights to close a fo...
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The Athletic's NBA Mock Draft: 13 writers, 30 picks - The Athletic
Wednesday 23 May 2018
The Athletic The Athletic's NBA Mock Draft: 13 writers, 30 picks The Athletic Throw 13 NBA writers in a Google document and what do you get? A lot of chaos. Oh, and an NBA mock draft. With the NBA Draft approaching next month, The Athletic's writers got together virtually and put on their...
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NBA Playoffs 2018: Celtics Vs Cavaliers Game 5 TV Schedule, Bracket, Standings, Odds And Predicti...
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Forbes NBA Playoffs 2018: Celtics Vs Cavaliers Game 5 TV Schedule, Bracket, Standings, Odds And Predictions Forbes The Cleveland Cavaliers have won two games in a row against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs have now evened up the series, effectively making it a best-...
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Offseason Fantasy Island - The Ringer (blog)
Wednesday 23 May 2018
The Ringer (blog) Offseason Fantasy Island The Ringer (blog) Could he be a starting-level NBA contributor? Maybe. He has shown flashes in the [squints] 17 total games, including playoffs, that he's appeared in when he hasn't looked absolutely terrified to shoot the ball. The Sixers alread...
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NBA playoffs: Rockets draw even with Warriors in Western Conference finals - Washington Post
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Washington Post NBA playoffs: Rockets draw even with Warriors in Western Conference finals Washington Post In a series — and a playoffs — that has been defined by blowouts, this game had the kind of drama NBA fans had been waiting for. And, in the end, it was the Rockets, the team with the NBA...
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Dikembe Mutombo to receive Sager Strong Award at NBA Awards show - The Denver Post
Wednesday 23 May 2018
The Denver Post Dikembe Mutombo to receive Sager Strong Award at NBA Awards show The Denver Post NEW YORK — Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo will receive the Sager Strong Award at this year's NBA Awards show. The award is named for longtime Turner Sports sideline reporter Craig ...
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NBA Playoffs 2018: LeBron James, Cavaliers winning the matchup game against Celtics - CBSSports.com
Wednesday 23 May 2018
CBSSports.com NBA Playoffs 2018: LeBron James, Cavaliers winning the matchup game against Celtics CBSSports.com CLEVELAND -- The Boston Celtics don't quite look like the Boston Celtics anymore. At their best this season, they were known for not merely their tough defense -- they were first in...
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Aggregate NBA mock draft: Finding consensus with Top 60 prospects - Hoops Hype
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Hoops Hype Aggregate NBA mock draft: Finding consensus with Top 60 prospects Hoops Hype Based on the total results from the mock drafts we looked at after the 2018 NBA Combine in Chicago, these were the final rankings. Remember, what's listed below is not about specific team fit but rather a ...
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Aggregate NBA mock draft: Finding consensus with Top 60 ... - Hoops Hype
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Hoops Hype Aggregate NBA mock draft: Finding consensus with Top 60 ... Hoops Hype There will always be a discrepancy across the board about which top prospects entering the NBA Draft will be the best fit for the league. and more »
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NBA Playoff Blowouts, Rat Pitino, and Gambling on Scholarships - The Ringer (blog)
Tuesday 22 May 2018
The Ringer (blog) NBA Playoff Blowouts, Rat Pitino, and Gambling on Scholarships The Ringer (blog) Mark Titus and Tate Frazier connect to talk NBA playoffs, blowouts, and unwavering LeBron hatred. They hit on the NBA combine, draft stock, and the Luka Doncic hype train before discussing Ol' R...
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Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons lead 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie first team - NBA.com
Tuesday 22 May 2018
NBA.com Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons lead 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie first team NBA.com NEW YORK – Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons were unanimously selected to the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie First Team after receiving first-place votes on all 100 ballots...
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Donovan Mitchell Selected to NBA All-Rookie First Team | Utah Jazz - UtahJazz.com
Tuesday 22 May 2018
UtahJazz.com Donovan Mitchell Selected to NBA All-Rookie First Team | Utah Jazz UtahJazz.com The NBA announced today that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was selected to the 2018 NBA All-Rookie First Team. The 6-3, 215-pound guard led all ... Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons lead 2017-18 NBA A...
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This $28 million home listed by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is so Shaq-like - Sacramento Bee
Tuesday 22 May 2018
This $28 million home listed by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is so Shaq-like Sacramento Bee The massive estate that NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal just listed for $28 million outside Orlando pretty much has it all. In addition to a customized mansion that spans 31,000 square feet, the ...
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Hero Ball 2.0: How the NBA Playoffs has revived isolation basketball - SB Nation
Tuesday 22 May 2018
SB Nation Hero Ball 2.0: How the NBA Playoffs has revived isolation basketball SB Nation There are two constants in the theoretical foundation of modern basketball: evolution and mimicry. A team will evolve to exploit a market inefficiency or analytic finding and find success, others teams will m...
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NBA Playoffs 2018: Why hero ball is back in style - SBNation.com - SB Nation
Tuesday 22 May 2018
SB Nation NBA Playoffs 2018: Why hero ball is back in style - SBNation.com SB Nation What's old is new again in the NBA. Here's how the NBA stylistic evolution came full circle. and more »
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Second Round Targets for the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA Draft - Forbes
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Forbes Second Round Targets for the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA Draft Forbes Last week I examined five players the Knicks could potentially target with their first-round pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Courtesy of the Carmelo Anthony trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder last September, the Knicks...
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