Articles filed under NBA
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Wizards draw on storied name, hire Wes Unseld Jr as coachJul 17, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Wes Unseld Jr. was hired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Saturday, bringing the former Denver Nuggets assistant full circle with the franchise hi...
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Lillard wants Blazers to step up pursuit of championshipJul 16, 2021 7:00 am - Damian Lillard said Friday he has not requested a trade but wants the Portland Trail Blazers to be more urgent in their pursuit of a championship. The All-Star guard add...
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Lloyd Pierce, 3 others join Pacers staff under CarlisleJul 16, 2021 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers hired Lloyd Pierce, Ronald Nored, Mike Weinar and Jenny Boucek as assistant coaches for new head coach Rick Carlisle on Friday. Pi...
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Phoenix, Milwaukee square off with series tied 2-2Jul 16, 2021 7:00 am - Milwaukee Bucks (46-26, third in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Phoenix Suns (51-21, second in the Western Conference during the regular season) P...
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AP Source: Wizards offering coaching job to Wes Unseld Jr.Jul 16, 2021 7:00 am - The Washington Wizards are offering their coaching job to Wes Unseld Jr. and expect to reach an agreement with him, a person with knowledge of the details said Friday. A...
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Back in Phoenix, back to even: Suns, Bucks ready for Game 5Jul 16, 2021 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns had designs on coming home with a chance to win their first championship. Khris Middleton's shots and Giannis Antetokounmpo's swat ended ...
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Better block than LeBron's? Giannis' rim denial earns ravesJul 15, 2021 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo's emphatic denial of Deandre Ayton's dunk attempt is the play of the NBA Finals thus far. Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton to...
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Chris Paul catches turnover bug at bad time for the SunsJul 15, 2021 7:00 am - The ball was in Chris Paul's hands with 35 seconds left and his team needed a bucket to tie or take the lead in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Phoenix Suns - and the 11-...
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Frustrating fourth quarter, fouls derail Devin Booker, SunsJul 15, 2021 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE (AP) - Devin Booker put on a spectacular shooting peformance through the first three quarters Wednesday night in the NBA Finals and seemed poised to help the P...
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Bucks get confidence boost in win without Giannis scoring 40Jul 15, 2021 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE (AP) - As remarkable as Giannis Antetokounmpo has been in delivering MVP-caliber performances during the NBA Finals while playing with an injured knee, there h...