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Luka Doncic Is Evolving: We know the Dallas Mavericks superstar can score, but it’s his growth in other areas that carried the Mavs in Game 2 against the Los ...
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Quick Glance: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Set to Return from Knee Injury for Game 2 vs. Mavericks
- Kawhi Leonard is returning from a knee injury to play in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks after missing the last eight regular-season games and Game 1.
- The Clippers secured a Game 1 victory without Leonard, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Leonard's anticipated comeback follows thorough preparation for his return.
- Despite prior knee concerns, the team's medical staff has confirmed the structural integrity of Leonard's knee, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding his health.
- Leonard will experience his first playoff game at home with a full-capacity crowd since joining the Clippers, marking a significant milestone for both him and the team.
Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?: Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the ...
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The Oklahoma City Thunder Feel Different This Time Around: Playoff basketball is back in Oklahoma City. And despite the parallels to the Baby Thunder from a ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/24/24139214/okc-thunder-playoffs-shai-gilgeous-alexander
Thunder enter NBA playoffs respectful of everyone but fearful of no one: The door is open for a new challenger to the NBA’s throne, and the Thunder are ready.
theathletic.com/5432337/2024/04/21/thunder-pelicans-nba-playoffs/
Report: Multiple NBA sources expect Paul George to re-sign with Clippers: While the offseason is likely the last thing on the mind of Los Angeles Clippers star ...
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Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 1 Against Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 1 Against Mavericks
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Clippers vs. Mavericks is a familiar matchup, but these teams are anything but: Will Kawhi Leonard suit up for Game 1? How will Luka Dončić fare against Ivica ...
theathletic.com/5418272/2024/04/16/clippers-mavericks-playoffs-nba/
Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?: Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the ...
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How Russell Westbrook's bench role helped the LA Clippers - ESPN: The Clippers had trouble figuring out their star-studded lineup. It took Russell Westbrook ...
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Ten-Year NBA Net Rating Rankings (Infographics For All 30 Teams): The Celtics finished in the top spot in Net Rating for the second straight season ...
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2024 NBA Playoffs: Biggest Questions of the First Round: Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/24134428/nba-playoffs-preview-first-round-celtics-nuggets-lakers
Kyrie Irving is the playoff partner Luka Dončić has been craving: There's a lot different about this Mavs team since they played the Clippers in 2021 ...
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Quick Glance: Rudy Gobert Fined $100K for Inappropriate Gestures Toward Refs
- Following Rudy Gobert's money gesture towards the referees in the fourth quarter and his public criticism of the officiating, the NBA imposed a $100,000 fine on the Minnesota Timberwolves center.
- Gobert's actions on the court may have had more significant consequences than just the monetary penalty. His technical foul allowed Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to sink a crucial free throw, tying the score and leading the game into overtime.
Pelicans need more from Brandon Ingram to upset Thunder. How can they get him going?
theathletic.com/5434887/2024/04/22/brandon-ingram-stats-pelicans-thunder/
Sixers mailbag: ‘Will the Sixers look to keep Tobias Harris on the bench?’ : The Inquirer's Keith Pompey answers questions about Eastern Conference sixth seed ...
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Boban Marjanović intentionally misses free throw to give Clippers fans free chicken
theathletic.com/5415835/2024/04/15/boban-marjanovic-miss-free-throw-free-chicken/
Quick Glance: Boban Marjanovic's Impact on Fans and Game Outcome
- Boban Marjanovic, the Houston Rockets' center, ensured fans in Los Angeles left happy and well-fed.
- During the late fourth quarter of the Rockets' season finale versus the Los Angeles Clippers, Marjanovic stepped up to the free-throw line and missed the initial shot of a pair. An opposing player missing two consecutive free throws in a Clippers promotion grants fans free chicken.
- Displaying a keen understanding of the situation, Marjanovic personally took charge to secure some chicken for the fan base. Gesturing towards himself, the 7'4" center attempted the second free throw, resulting in another miss as the ball clanged off the rim.
- Having spent two seasons with the Clippers, the 35-year-old reciprocated the affection shown by fans during his time in Los Angeles. The gesture was highly valued by fans in the home arena. Fortunately, Marjanovic's actions at the free-throw line did not significantly impact the game, with the Rockets emerging victorious at 116-105.
All Western Conference Playoff Scenarios Entering Final Day Of Regular Season
Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 1 Against Mavericks
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Quick Glance: Exciting Decisions in NBA Playoffs and Tournament
- The playoff seedings in the Eastern and Western Conferences will be fiercely contested until the end of the regular season.
- Key playoff and Play-In scenarios for the Heat, 76ers, Lakers, Suns, Kings, and Warriors.
- The Kings' collapse against the Suns alters the West Play-In picture.
- The Cavaliers secure homecourt advantage as the Timberwolves and Thunder battle for positions.
Blake Griffin retires after a high-flying 14-year NBA career: Blake Griffin has announced his retirement after a 14-year career that included six All-Star ...
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With Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard injuries, start of NBA playoffs wasn’t great for Team USA
theathletic.com/5434183/2024/04/22/joel-embiid-kawhi-leonard-injuries-nba-playoffs-team-usa/
2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
theathletic.com/5427893/2024/04/19/nba-playoff-predictions-nuggets-celtics-hollinger/
Thunder escape a near meltdown, plus Nelly Korda’s historic win: The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive ...
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Knicks clinch No. 2 seed in overtime thriller: The NBA postseason is set after a final day of the season that saw many seeds change.
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'Growing Belief' Hawks Prefer To Trade Trae Young Over Dejounte Murray
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2024 NBA Playoff Capsules (First Round): Previewing Knicks/Sixers, Bucks/Pacers, Cavs/Magic, Celtics/Heat, Nuggets/Lakers, Wolves/Suns and Clippers/Mavericks.
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Kawhi Leonard had injection in knee, aiming to play in Clippers’ Game 1 vs. Mavericks: Sources
theathletic.com/5427137/2024/04/18/kawhi-leonard-clippers-mavericks-status/
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NBA playoffs, play-in tournament set as Thunder grab West’s top seed: The last day of the regular season finalized seeding for the NBA playoffs and play-in ...
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Jontay Porter banned from NBA after gambling probe: The NBA has banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
What’s a realistic Warriors goal? Give the Oklahoma City Thunder a scare: Steve Kerr on the Warriors' mood heading into the Play-In Tournament: "I believe in ...
theathletic.com/5415482/2024/04/16/golden-state-warriors-nba-play-in-tournament/
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Sources - Thunder's Mark Daigneault is NBCA's NBA coach of the year - ESPN: Mark Daigneault, who guided the Thunder to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference ...
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2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
theathletic.com/5427893/2024/04/19/nba-playoff-predictions-nuggets-celtics-hollinger/
LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lebron-james-headlines-usa-2024-paris-olympics-mens-basketball-squad-spt-intl/
Hornets granted permission to interview Lindsey Harding for head-coaching job: Source
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Quick Glance: Charlotte Hornets Interview Lindsey Harding for Head Coaching Role: Insider
- The Charlotte Hornets have been given the green light to engage with Lindsey Harding, the coach of the G League’s Stockton Kings, for the head coaching position in Charlotte, as confirmed by a league insider on Monday.
- If selected, Harding would make history as the first woman to lead an NBA team as head coach. Recently, Harding was honored as the NBA G League Coach of the Year for guiding the Stockton Kings to an impressive season record of 24-10.
- At 39 years old, Harding was the top pick by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2007 WNBA Draft. She made headlines last year as the sole female head coach in the NBA or G League, debuting against the Santa Cruz Warriors in November 2023.
- Despite the scarcity of women in NBA coaching roles, an increasing number are excelling as player development coaches or serving as second or third assistants.
G League Finals: Balancing NBA minutes, middle-seat misery and roadside meals: Life between the G League and NBA can be full of hectic travel to get to the next ...
theathletic.com/5421199/2024/04/17/maine-celtics-okc-blue-gleague-champions/
NBA Playoffs - Power Ranking: Mega Upset by LeBron is possible!: The NBA play-ins are over. ran expert Alex Vogel looks at the power ranking.
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The Thunder have a defensive rebounding problem. It’s a calculated gamble: If the Thunder wants to go deep in the playoffs, their effort on the glass must change ...
theathletic.com/5437652/2024/04/23/thunder-defensive-rebounding-pelicans-game-1-nba/
Why former Thunder guard Tre Mann attended OKC's playoff win vs New Orleans: Former Thunder guard Tre Mann attended OKC's 94-92 playoff win over New Orleans on ...
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/22/thunder-vs-pelicans-former-okc-guard-tre-mann-attends-nba-playoff-win/73408163007/
Caleb Williams’ NFL readiness under scrutiny, plus Luka Dončić’s big night: The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter ...
theathletic.com/5440924/2024/04/24/caleb-williams-nfl-draft-the-pulse/
Who will win the NBA Finals? Predictions for 2024 NBA playoffs bracket: Who will win the NBA Finals? Experts from around the USA TODAY Network offer up ...
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Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to return from injury in one of the Timberwolves' fina
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Oklahoma City Thunder fan Jaylen O’Conner wins $20,000 with halftime halfcourt shot
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2024/04/21/oklahoma-city-thunder-fan-wins-20k-with-halftime-halfcourt-shot/73408192007/
Boban Marjanovic misses free throw to give Clippers fans free chicken: Rockets center Boban Marjanovic intentionally missed a free throw so Clippers fans at ...
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Skip Bayless claims Thunder fans sent him 'death threats' for Russell Westbrook criticism
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OKC Blue beats Maine Celtics for first NBA G League title as Ousmane Dieng gets Finals MVP
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Report: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard to Get Final USA Roster Spot for 2024 Paris Olympics
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NBA Playoffs picks, odds for Tuesday: Timberwolves-Suns, Bucks-Pacers, Clippers-Mavericks
theathletic.com/5436486/2024/04/23/nba-playoffs-picks-odds-tuesday-timberwolves-suns-bucks-pacers-clippers-mavericks/
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Get New Role With Converse After Extension, per Report
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NBA playoffs 2024 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners
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NBA playoffs opening weekend winners and losers: Thunder persevere, Mavericks embarrassed
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/columnist/jeff-zillgitt/2024/04/22/nba-playoffs-winners-losers-opening-weekend-first-round/73405490007/
Warriors see hope for the future in rookies Podziemski, Jackson-Davis: Golden State Warriors rookies Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis both plan to ...
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Victory over Milwaukee: Magic secure fifth place: The Orlando Magic led by the Wagner brothers secure fifth place in the East, while the Thunder have home court ...
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Thunder playoff games can mean big money for a changed Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City enjoyed a boost in business the last time the Thunder topped the NBA rankings ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/18/nba-2024-playoffs-okc-thunder-could-mean-big-impacts-oklahoma-city/73327200007/
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points in return, leads OKC Thunder rally past Kings
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Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play: The Clippers are hoping Kawhi Leonard (knee injury) will be in the lineup to open the playoffs ...
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Clippers complete their largest comeback of NBA season as Paul George carries LA late vs. Cavaliers
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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard reportedly gets final roster spot on U.S. Olympic team: Health permitting, Leonard will team up with LeBron James, Anthony Davis ...
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Fair or not, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be judged by OKC Thunder success in NBA playoffs
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/20/shai-gilgeous-alexander-okc-thunder-nba-playoff-success/73394487007/
Why OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault sought out Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy
oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2024/04/23/oklahoma-state-football-coach-mike-gundy-okc-thunder-mark-daigneault-bond-nba-playoffs/73427634007/
NBA Playoff Odds: Who Should You Back Now To Win The Championship?: At the beginning of the 2023-24 NBA Season, the list of championship contenders included (in ...
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Larry Nance Jr. Immediately Regretted Saying He Was 'Betting' on Pelicans vs. Thunder
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Suns rally in 4th to beat Clippers 124-108 to split home-and-home set after blowout loss
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NBA Playoff match-ups are set following wild final day of regular season: The 2023/24 NBA regular season is officially in the books and the playoff picture is ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/sport/nba-postseason-set-spt-intl/
NBA announces finalists for season-long awards, including Nikola Jokić for MVP, Victor Wembanyama for ROY
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Clippers vs. Mavericks: First-round scouting report, prediction: Each franchise has added additional star power since their previous postseason tussles ...
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Clippers, Cavaliers tuning up for playoffs: The Los Angeles Clippers are seeking more consistency on the offensive end, but the team's defense appears ready for ...
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Kevin Durant Says Thunder Era with Westbrook, Harden Was Favorite Time of His Career
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NBA announces 2023-24 season finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year other major awards
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/21/nba-awards-finalists-2023-24-season/73407147007/
OKC Thunder back atop Western Conference standings after win vs Milwaukee Bucks: The lone ounce of certainty among the top of the Western Conference came in ...
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Meet Jeremy Price, the tattooed courtside super fan at OKC Thunder games: League Pass viewers, Paycom Center dwellers and NBA players have all become familiar ...
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Breaking down NBA’s wild West playoff race as Kings enter final week with four games to go
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NBA play-in: Pelicans rally past Kings without Zion Williamson, will face Thunder as No. 8 seed
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The Triple Team: Kenneth Lofton Jr. lifts the Utah Jazz to victory again: Kenneth Lofton Jr. impressed again in the Utah Jazz's win over the Clippers.
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2024/04/12/triple-team-kenneth-lofton-jr/
2024 NBA playoffs: First-round schedule, times, TV info, key stats, who to watch: Will one of the upstarts get to the NBA Finals or will the two teams (Celtics ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/17/2024-nba-playoffs-first-round-schedule-times-tv-info/73348232007/
Clippers prepare for playoffs by resting starters in loss to Rockets: With the fourth seed in the playoffs locked up, the big question for the Clippers will be ...
latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2024-04-14/los-angeles-clippers-houston-rockets-nba-game-recap
Who’s facing who? NBA playoffs, play-in tournament set: The Celtics nail the top seed in the East, while the Thunder clinch the No. 1 spot in the West as the NBA ...
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OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren stars in Nike commercial for Kevin Durant's latest sneaker
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Clippers announce special season ticket for 'The Wall' fan section in new arena: The Los Angeles Clippers announced first-come, first-serve season tickets for ...
sports.yahoo.com/clippers-announce-special-season-ticket-for-the-wall-fan-section-in-new-arena-185628983.html
How OKC Thunder superfan Sharee Farmer made her custom Williams trio jersey: Sharee Farmer is known in the OKC Thunder fan base for her custom jersey ...
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/13/okc-thunder-fan-sharee-farmer-creates-mashup-jersey-jalen-williams-jaylin-kenrich/73302738007/
Basketball Hall of Fame: Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Jerry West will be part of 2024 class, per reports
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Quick Glance: Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups Shine in 2024 Hall of Fame Class
- The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was announced in Glendale, Arizona, featuring stars like Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups.
- Carter, an eight-time All-Star, emotionally touched, expressed joy at the honor.
- Billups, also known as "Mr. Big Shot," led the Detroit Pistons to the NBA title in 2004 and is also being honored.
- The induction ceremonies will take place in August in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island.
Is OKC Thunder too young to win in NBA Playoffs? Here's what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/17/okc-thunder-youth-nba-playoffs-no-1-seed-shai-gilgeous-alexander/73362029007/
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