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• Wizards' Beal out to work his magic against Orlando

  16-11-2019 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Positive moments on the basketball court have been few and far between this season for the Washington Wizards, save for the consistent play of Bradley Beal.Fresh off consecutive 44-point performances, Beal aims to continue his torrid play on Sunday when the Wizards complete a three-game road trip against
  
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• Kerr recalls feeling bad for Brown after Dubs eliminated Kings in 2023

  16-04-2024 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Kerr felt for Mike Brown after the Warriors eliminated the Kings from the 2023 NBA playoffs.
  
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• Nets reportedly to hire Jordi Fernandez to be next head coach

  16-04-2024 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernandez is one of the league's top assistants and the coach of the Canadian national team headed to the Paris Olympics.
  
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• No, the Lakers should not intentionally lose to avoid the Nuggets. But not for the reason you might think

  16-04-2024 07:23 via cbssports.com
  
  The theory that a play-in loss Tuesday helps the Lakers isn't in the team's best interests
  
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• Report: Nets plan to hire Kings assistant Fernandez as head coach

  16-04-2024 05:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brooklyn Nets reportedly are planning to hire Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as its next head coach.
  
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• Nets plan to hire top Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as next head coach: report

  16-04-2024 05:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly prepared to hire Jordi Ferdandez, the Sacramento Kings' top assistant, as their new head coach.
  
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• Nets to hire Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as next head coach, per report

  16-04-2024 05:28 via cbssports.com
  
  Brooklyn fired Jacque Vaughn in February
  
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• Why Steph's Warriors burden, at age 36, is heavier than ever

  16-04-2024 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The load Steph Curry carries for the Warriors is at its heaviest now, in his age-36 season.
  
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• Pistons confirm they plan to hire new head of basketball operations

  16-04-2024 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GM Troy Weaver and head coach Monty Williams are keeping their jobs. At least for now.
  
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• Warriors rookies Podz, TJD ready for bright NBA postseason lights

  16-04-2024 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis are expected to see significant playing time Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game at Golden 1 Center between the No. 10-seed Warriors and No. 9-seed Sacramento Kings.
  
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• Team USA Olympics snubs: Jalen Brunson, Kawhi Leonard miss out, though one roster spot is reportedly open

  16-04-2024 02:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Team USA has reportedly settled on 11 of 12 players for the Olympics
  
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• Two Celtics players on Team USA's 2024 Olympics roster

  16-04-2024 01:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday will represent the Celtics on Team USA during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
  
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• Nurse preps Sixers for ‘super intense, physical' game, leans on Lowry's expertise

  16-04-2024 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Nurse and the Sixers are gearing up to face the defending Eastern Conference champion Heat in the play-tournament.
  
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• Team USA finalizes roster: LeBron James, Stephen Curry reportedly lead Olympic team, but one spot remains open

  16-04-2024 01:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid highlight the 11 player Olympic roster
  
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• Sabonis becomes seventh player in NBA history with 77 double-doubles

  16-04-2024 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Domantas Sabonis made history in the Kings' 121-82 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at Golden 1 Center.
  
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• Report: USA basketball roster for Paris Olympics to feature LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid

  16-04-2024 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA Basketball is finalizing its roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update: Bucks star doubtful for Game 1 vs. Pacers with calf strain

  16-04-2024 01:05 via cbssports.com
  
  Antetokounmpo has not played since April 9
  
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• 2024 PBT NBA Awards: Nikola Jokic for MVP

  15-04-2024 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic round out the top three on this ballot.
  
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• How Warriors stack up vs. Kings in NBA play-in game

  15-04-2024 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Kuminga could be the x-factor for the Warriors in their play-in matchup against the Kings on Tuesday.
  
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• Four biggest obstacles to Celtics winning 2024 NBA Finals

  15-04-2024 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Celtics are the NBA's best team entering the playoffs, but plenty of challenges lie ahead. Here's a look at four of the biggest potential obstacles they could face.
  
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• This 2023-24 Celtics regular season simulation was spot-on

  15-04-2024 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Celtics were historically great during the 2023-24 regular season, and Strat-O-Matic apparently saw it all coming.
  
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• 2024 NBA playoffs: Predictions, picks for entire postseason bracket with experts eyeing Celtics-Nuggets Finals

  15-04-2024 23:04 via cbssports.com
  
  CBS Sports writers picked each round of the bracket -- are we destined to see Boston vs. Denver in June?
  
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• Why the Lakers shouldn't tank their play-in game vs. New Orleans | Good Word with Goodwill

  15-04-2024 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones discuss the Lakers' strategy ahead of Tuesday's play-in game against the Pelicans. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
  
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• Thunder's Mark Daigneault voted Coach of the Year by his peers

  15-04-2024 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After leading Oklahoma City to the No. 1 seed he is the odds of favorite to win the NBA award as well.
  
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• Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch, but so does complacency

  15-04-2024 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While it's been suggested the Lakers might want to lose Tuesday to avoid a first-round series against Denver, LeBron James and Co. focus on task at hand.
  
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• NBA Play-In Tournament explained: Format, schedule, TV info as Lakers, Warriors, 76ers fight for playoff spots

  15-04-2024 22:35 via cbssports.com
  
  Eight teams are battling for the final four playoff spots this week
  
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• Betting the NBA Play-In Games

  15-04-2024 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Embiid and the Lakers each appear poised to Advance
  
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• Knicks’ Jalen Brunson closes regular season by winning Eastern Conference Player of the Week

  15-04-2024 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson capped off his tremendous 2023-24 regular season campaign by earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for the fourth time this season.
  
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• Pistons looking for president of basketball operations after worst season in franchise history

  15-04-2024 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Detroit Pistons will hire an executive to oversee basketball operations after finishing the worst season in franchise history.
  
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• GP2 ruled out of Warriors-Kings NBA Play-In Tournament clash

  15-04-2024 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Gary Payton II will miss Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
  
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