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Suns GM James Jones exploring adding picks in the upcoming draft

Gerald Bourguet: James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: "I explore all options, so if there's an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will." Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet What's the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ ...

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Injury Report: Otto Porter Jr. (foot soreness) probable for Game 1 of Western Conference Finals vs. Mavs

After missing Game 6 against the Grizzlies due to foot soreness, Otto Porter Jr. is probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Mavs.

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TNT’s Reggie Miller says Jason Kidd thanked him for calling out Luka Doncic’s weight

DALLAS — The genesis for the Mavericks’ surprise run to the Western Conference finals might’ve started during their Dec. 7 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

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Dieter Kurtenbach: How COVID could determine the NBA title — ‘you pray that it does not influence the way the season ends’

As Warriors coach Steve Kerr was driving to work ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals series, his focus wasn’t on the Memphis Grizzlies, but rather on his cough, his congestion, and the cases of COVID-19 that had popped up at the team’s San Francisco facility.

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Will Nazem Kadri be a marked man against St. Louis? The Avalanche isn’t overly concerned about the bad blood from the past

Nazem Kadri is prepared for whatever shenanigans might develop in Game 1 Tuesday in the Western Conference semifinals against St. Louis.

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Western Conference finals preview: A quick look at the Warriors-Mavericks matchup

SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Mavericks’s dominant performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals series Sunday against the Phoenix Suns was a look at what’s to come for the Warriors.

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Mavs eliminate Suns in Game 7, earn spot against Warriors in Western Conference Finals

After blowing out the Suns in Game 7, Luka Doncic and the Mavs will officially meet the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.

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Luka Doncic’s dominance, Suns’ ineptitude snowball as Mavs cruise to Game 7 win

PHOENIX — The first sign that Phoenix was in trouble was when Luka Doncic coolly swished his first three shots, but no one in Footprint Center fathomed what was to become.

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Warriors ‘hopeful’ Otto Porter Jr. will play Game 1 of Western Conference finals

SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Steve Kerr on Sunday said he’s “hopeful” that Otto Porter Jr. will be cleared to play at the start of the Western Conference finals.

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On this date: Derek Fisher makes the shot of a lifetime against Spurs

In Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference semifinals, Lakers guard Derek Fisher stunned the Spurs with an unbelievable game-winning shot.

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Celtics-Bucks Is an Instant Classic

Stan Van Gundy talks Boston vs. Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum ahead of Game 6.

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Source: Kings won’t announce Mike Brown’s coaching staff until Warriors’ season is over

The Kings concluded their coaching search with Monday’s announcement that they have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown as their new head coach. Fans are eager to find out who Brown will add to his coaching staff, but they will probably have to wait a while.

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NBA updates Larry O’Brien trophy, adds trophies named for Magic Johnson, Larry Bird

The Eastern Conference championship trophy has been renamed for Bob Cousy, the Western Conference championship trophy for Oscar Robertson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lifeless Warriors embarrassed in blowout Game 5 loss

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Draymond Green addressed the Warriors ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant and Lakers regain their mojo versus Jazz

In the second round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers went from looking old and vulnerable to looking spry again.

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Demoted winger Andre Burakovsky comes through for Avalanche in Game 4

Hours after saying the right things following Monday’s morning skate in Nashville, demoted Avalanche winger Andre Burakovsky had a stellar performance in Game 4 to help Colorado sweep the Predators and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Fan-Player Incidents Highlight Disconnect Between League and Players

The NBA has seen how ugly player-fan altercations can get. Together, the league and its players need to make sure they don’t get that ugly again.

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Draymond Green commits $100,000 to fund honoring Adreian Payne

As post-game emotions ran high after Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, Golden State Warriors forward and former Michigan State star Draymond Green told reporters that he and his wife plan to donate $100,000 to a foundation in honor of the ...

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Avalanche sweeps Nashville out of the playoffs with 3rd-period rally

NASHVILLE — A month ago, Calgary coach Darryl Sutter said playing the Western Conference-leading Avalanche in the first round of the playoff would “be a waste of eight days.”

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Avalanche sweeps Nashville out of the playoffs with 3rd-period rally

NASHVILLE — A month ago, Calgary coach Darryl Sutter said playing the Western Conference-leading Avalanche in the first round of the playoff would “be a waste of eight days.”

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Steve Kerr enters COVID protocols ahead of Warriors-Grizzlies Game 4

SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors coach Steve Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals series against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Suns Players Surprise HC Monty Williams With COY Award (Video)

The Phoenix coach credited his team as a major reason for the accolade.

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Monty Williams Wins NBA Coach of the Year Award

He was surprised with the award by his family and team.

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Kings crown Mike Brown: Sacramento hires Golden State Warriors’ assistant as head coach

Eleven coaches have tried and failed to bring a winning brand of basketball back to Sacramento since Rick Adelman led the Kings to their last playoff appearance in 2006.

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Avalanche scores four power-play goals to rout Nashville, take 3-0 lead

NASHVILLE — The Avalanche scored on its first four power-play opportunities Saturday to wipe out Nashville, 7-3, and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round Western Conference playoff series.

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