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Irving (ankle) remains out for Game 7 vs. Bucks
ESPN - 19 Jun 2021 02:37
Nets guard Kyrie Irving will not play in Saturday's Game 7 against the Bucks, according to coach Steve Nash.
Some thoughts on the upcoming Denver Nuggets offseason
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2021 21:27
Here’s the Denver Post with some key points on what this Denver Nuggets offseason may look like: To begin, the Nuggets aren't going to have much cap room, if any at all. That depends on what JaMychal Green ($7.5 millio...
Tyrese Maxey gave Sixers a big boost in Game 6 against Hawks
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2021 21:17
The Sixers won Game 6 on the road against the Hawks Friday, 104-99. The squad received a nice boost off the bench from Tyrese Maxey, who in 29 minutes put up 16 points and seven rebounds. Via the Philly Voice: Picture th...
Hawks preparing for Game 7 on road vs. Sixers
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2021 20:43
Winning an NBA playoffs Game 7 on the road, and as an underdog, is a tough task, but that’s the Atlanta Hawks’ intended agenda Sunday night. Via the Atlanta Journal Constitution: It comes down to one game, with the t...
On Stan Van Gundy's short-lived Pelicans coaching run
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2021 20:07
Stan Van Gundy’s run as the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans didn’t last long. On what went wrong, here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune: Scott Kushner: The circumstances were bad. The fit was bad. The person...
Lakers reportedly in search of new head trainer
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2021 19:48
The Lakers are reportedly in search of someone new to handle an incredibly important job. Via the ESPN.com: The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market to hire a new head athletic trainer after injuries ravaged their 2020-2...
Post Up: Two Number One Seeds Battle to Continue Seasons On the Road
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2021 17:49
There were two elimination games on Friday night's schedule of NBA Playoff action. The two number one seeds in both conferences faced elimination games with the Philadelphia 76ers traveling to Atlanta to face the Hawks i...
P. Gasol in preliminary Spain squad for Olympics
ESPN - 19 Jun 2021 14:54
Spain included Pau Gasol in its preliminary squad for the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.
Sources: Booker joins Beal, Lillard on Team USA
ESPN - 19 Jun 2021 02:37
Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has committed to join the 12-man Team USA roster for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, sources told ESPN. He will join a roster that also includes Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard.