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Celtics offer update on Kristaps Porzingis after ‘rare injury’

Kristaps Porzingis left Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks on Sunday with an injury, and his status for the remainder of the series is now unclear. The Celtics announced on Tuesday that Porzingis has been …

Dan Hurley yelling

Surprising new report surfaces about Lakers’ pursuit of Dan Hurley

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made an unsuccessful push to hire Dan Hurley as their next head coach, and there now is some conflicting information about when the pursuit of the two-time national champion began. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski …

The Lakers logo at half court

Report: Lakers, Cavs pursuing 1 of same head coach candidates

The Los Angeles Lakers have resumed their head coach search after being turned down by Dan Hurley, and they may have some competition for one of their top candidates. James Borrego is scheduled to meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers about their vacant …

Isaiah Hartenstein in a Knicks jersey

1 West team reportedly ‘top threat’ to poach Isaiah Hartenstein from Knicks

The New York Knicks appear to have some serious competition to retain unrestricted free agent Isaiah Hartenstein this offseason. Hartenstein was one of the Knicks’ breakout players throughout their 2023-24 campaign. The 26-year-old replaced the …

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Mavericks could lose high-profile executive to Eastern Conference team?

The Dallas Mavericks are currently losing 2-0 in the NBA Finals, and they could be doing some more losing after the season as well. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week on Substack that Mavs senior adviser Dennis Lindsey is drawing …

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New favorite emerging for Cavaliers head coaching job?

The last remaining head coaching vacancy in the Eastern Conference may be rounding into shape. Speaking Monday on the show “Get Up,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that James Borrego is gaining momentum for the Cleveland Cavaliers …

Shirts with the Warriors logo on them

Warriors reportedly expected to release beloved 3-time champion

The Golden State Warriors could soon be parting ways with one of their most trusted company men. Tim Kawakami of The Athletic reported this week on the “Warriors Plus Minus” podcast that Golden State is expected to release veteran big man …

JJ Redick on the ESPN set

JJ Redick not the only candidate in mix for Lakers job?

The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on their top head coach target when Dan Hurley decided on Monday to remain at UConn. Many expect them to now pivot back to JJ Redick, but that does not sound like a given. According to ESPN’s Adrian …

Jeanie Buss looking on

Report: Lakers head coach job viewed negatively within NBA

Many outsiders would perceive the Los Angeles Lakers head coach job to be a challenging one, but still one of the premium jobs in the NBA. That might not be true for those inside the league. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander revealed Monday that at …

JJ Redick warms up before a game

Everyone made same joke about JJ Redick after Dan Hurley turned down Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to convince Dan Hurley to leave college basketball behind and become their next head coach, and everyone seems to think they know what the next step will be for the franchise. Hurley on Monday rejected a huge offer …

Dan Hurley smiling

Fans react to Dan Hurley staying at UConn

Dan Hurley’s decision to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers and stay with UConn was the major story on Monday, and it prompted a whole host of answers. Most of the takes were regarding how Hurley’s decision to stay was great for UConn. It …

The Lakers logo at half court

Details of Lakers’ contract offer to Dan Hurley revealed

Dan Hurley has turned down the Los Angeles Lakers, and details of the contract offer he declined have been revealed. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers offered Hurley a 6-year, $70 million deal. That averages out to $11.67 …

Dan Hurley looks on

Dan Hurley has made a decision on the Lakers job

Dan Hurley has made his decision on where he will coach next season, and it is not going to be in the NBA. Hurley has turned down a massive offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain at UConn, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The …

Rick Pitino in a suit

Rick Pitino shares whether he thinks Dan Hurley will leave UConn

Rick Pitino would probably have a much better chance to win the Big East if Dan Hurley left UConn, but the legendary coach does not think his counterpart is going anywhere. College basketball reporter Adam Zagoria spoke with Pitino on Monday to get …

Darvin Ham smiling

Darvin Ham lands top assistant coach job with Eastern Conference team

Darvin Ham was fired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last month, and he has now gotten one of his old jobs back. Ham has agreed to a deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks as their top assistant coach under Doc Rivers, ESPN’s Adrian …

Mavericks star Luka Doncic at a press conferece

Luka Doncic blames himself for Mavericks’ loss in Game 2

Luka Doncic was not the problem for the Dallas Mavericks in their Game 2 NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics, but he was quick to shoulder the blame. The Mavericks are now in a 2-0 series hole after they lost 105-98 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., …

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