Articles filed under NBA
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Booker brilliant, needs to get more help from stagnant SunsJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - When Devin Booker took his usual seat on the bench at the beginning of the second quarter, the Phoenix Suns lost their stranglehold on Game 5 of the NBA F...
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Analysis: Popovich has to love play from Olympians in finalsJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - The happiest basketball coach in the world right now should be Milwaukee's Mike Budenholzer, since he's one win away from the NBA title. The second-happiest should be US...
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Bucks' forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo in health protocolJul 17, 2021 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - In the most important games of this NBA season, COVID-19 continues to make its impact felt. The Milwaukee Bucks will be without reserve forward Thanasis A...
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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...