Tag: NBA basketball
Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...
Randle, Harden the keys for a playoff run, or 2, in New York
NEW YORK — James Harden was the final piece to a Big Three. Julius Randle is an unquestioned No. 1.
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Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.
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Hawks F Reddish (Achilles) expected to miss opening round
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish is expected to miss the opening round of the playoffs as he continues his extended recovery from...
Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
After tough year, Butler says Heat are ‘ready for anything’
MIAMI — This was not the season the Miami Heat envisioned.
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New hoops league for prep stars building facility in Atlanta
<p>A new basketball league created for standout high school players is building a state-of-the-art facility in Atlanta.</p>
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Former Kansas guard Bryce Thompson signs with Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State announced Tuesday it has signed former Kansas guard Bryce Thompson.
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Borrego hopes tough finish drives Hornets to take next step
<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the Charlotte Hornets found a player to build around in point guard LaMelo Ball and made significant strides this season,...
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
INDIANAPOLIS — Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the...