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Summer homework: What the Pistons need to ace their offseason

That collective groan during last week’s NBA Draft Lottery was the Pistons' fan base lamenting dropping two spots to the No. 5 pick. Entering the lottery, the Pistons had the third-worst record and were tied for the best odds (14%) to get the No. 1 pick.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022

Stan Van Gundy and Reggie Miller explain why stars reject the Knicks

Stan Van Gundy is not only down on the Knicks’ current roster, he’s skeptical that the vaunted connections of Leon Rose and William Wesley can make the team any better.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

Mavericks collapse in 3rd quarter, drop pivotal Game 5 to Devin Booker, Suns

PHOENIX — If one moment in the Mavericks’ 110-80 Game 5 loss to the Phoenix Suns embodied all that went wrong, look to the 5:25 mark in the third quarter.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Luka, Mavs fire message to Suns during Game 3 win: Pick on Doncic at your own risk

DALLAS — The Mavericks’ 103-94 win in Game 3 of their second-round series against the Phoenix Suns made one aspect of Luka Doncic’s ferocious competitiveness clear:

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

The Point God Is the Ultimate Closer

Chris Paul is out-manipulating Luka Dončić and the Mavericks in the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2022

Luka Doncic stays hot, but Mavericks fall apart late as Suns take 2-0 lead

PHOENIX — About 90 minutes before Game 2 Wednesday night, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was adamant:

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022

The Mavericks can’t survive in the playoffs on Luka Doncic takeovers alone

Can Dallas get Luka more support in Game 2?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022

Tim Cowlishaw: Mavs playoff scoring-machine Luka Doncic may be more comparable to Michael Jordan than you’d imagine

PHOENIX — Do not confuse this as a direct comparison. Luka Doncic trails Michael Jordan by six NBA championship rings along with many other honors and accolades. There is a long, long road to travel here when it comes to all that matters. But what you are looking at these…

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

Why the Suns’ Game 1 Win Was Significant

Winning without having to put extra weight on Chris Paul’s shoulders is significant for Phoenix.

Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022

Luka Doncic’s highest-scoring game this playoffs not enough as Suns bully Mavs in Game 1

PHOENIX — In almost any other setting, Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter dunk and ensuing shot block on Phoenix Suns All-Star Chris Paul might’ve provided the Dallas Mavericks a spark to ignite a late comeback push.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022