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Image from the original article. Source: Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% odds - ESPN: The Dallas Mavericks won this year's NBA draft lottery, earning the right to land projected No ...
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Key FactsMavericks Score Unexpected Win in Draft Lottery
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The Dallas Mavericks surprisingly secured the first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery despite having only a 1.8 percent chance.
- Initial reactions in the room ranged from silence to disbelief when the NBA lawyer announced the winner.
- The Mavericks are now positioned to draft standout player Cooper Flagg, enabling a franchise reset.
- Conversations arose regarding the draft system's fairness and potential reforms, as historically the worst teams often do not receive the top picks.
"Yeah, 1.8 percent. I think the Dallas fan base deserved this."— Matt Riccardi, the team's assistant general manager, expressed this after winning the No. 1 pick in the Draft Lottery.
Mavericks NBA Draft Lottery Win Sparks 'Rigged' Claims From Fans: Some NBA fans once again think the draft lottery is rigged after the Mavericks landed the No ...
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Mavericks fans rebelled after Luka Dončić was traded. An improbable win in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes should ease the pain
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NBA Draft Lottery: Dallas Mavericks surprisingly win the number one pick: The Dallas Mavericks surprisingly received the number one pick in the NBA Draft Lottery ...
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Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4
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Clippers Could Line Up Contracts For James Harden, Kawhi Leonard This Offseason
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Malcolm Brogdon May Be Clippers Target This Offseason
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Mavericks Landing No. 1 Pick in Draft Had Fans All Making Same Nico Harrison Jokes
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Mavericks win NBA draft lottery, earning right to select Cooper Flagg: In a major surprise, the Mavericks earned the rights to the No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA ...
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Patrick Dumont Wants Mavs To Hire Experienced Exec To Work With Nico Harrison
Athlon Sports May 07
Klay Thompson's Big Change in Physical Appearance is Catching Attention: NBA fans had a lot to say about Klay Thompson's changed look.
athlonsports.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompsons-big-change-in-physical-appearance-is-catching-attention
Former Dallas mayor: The Luka trade is going to hurt for a long time: Former mayor on why the Luka trade is still a disaster for Dallas.
dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2025/05/09/former-dallas-mayor-the-luka-trade-is-going-to-hurt-for-a-long-time/
Luka Doncic 'Mentally Kind of Exhausted' From NBA Season After Lakers Trade from Mavs
bleacherreport.com/articles/25194658-luka-doncic-mentally-kind-exhausted-nba-season-after-lakers-trade-mavs
The Dallas Mavericks Tumbled Into a Miracle With Cooper Flagg: In the 2025 NBA draft lottery, the Mavs got a mulligan from the basketball gods ...
theringer.com/2025/05/12/nba/cooper-flagg-dallas-mavericks-nba-draft-lottery-2025
The Dallas Mavericks Lost Luka Doncic. Then They Won the Lucky Break of a Lifetime.
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Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets advance with 120-101 Game 7 laugher over stunned Los Angeles Clippers
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Rockets slip to No. 10 in NBA draft lottery but Mavericks, Spurs get top picks: The Rockets had to watch Dallas and San Antonio move up to the top two spots in ...
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Thunder-Nuggets: 5 takeaways from Denver's Game 1 stunner: Aaron Gordon comes up clutch again for the Nuggets, while the Thunder face the 1st big test of their ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Celtics-Knicks: 5 takeaways after New York capitalizes in Game 1 shocker: Boston's reliance on 3-pointers backfires, while New York's defenders come ...
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Key FactsKnicks Overcome 20-Point Deficit to Defeat Celtics
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thescore.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thescore.com
- The Knicks rallied from a 20-point deficit to win Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Celtics, 108-105.
- Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby contributed 29 points each, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 14 points and 13 rebounds.
- The Celtics struggled with 45 missed three-pointers, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scoring 23 points each.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, as Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla noted that Kristaps Porzingis' absence impacted the game.
I don’t think there is a blueprint per se, but as long as we stick together, anything is possible.— Jalen Brunson on the Knicks' victory in Game 1 against the Celtics.
An honest conversation about Luka Doncic: Luka Doncic's place among the modern game's top superstars is undeniable. Only 26 years old and seven years into his ...
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Alternate Angles of Aaron Gordon's Buzzer-Beater Equally Devastating for Clippers Fans
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Mavericks dismiss several members of team’s training staff: Changes are coming to the team’s health and performance group after a season full of injury ...
dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2025/05/07/mavericks-nico-harrison-dismiss-several-members-of-teams-training-staff/
Nico Harrison Fires Multiple Staffers After Mavericks' Disappointing Season: The firings come after the Dallas Mavericks were riddled with injuries during the ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Pacers-Cavaliers: 5 takeaways as Indiana shocks Cleveland in Game 2: Tyrese Haliburton dons the hero's cape, Donovan Mitchell almost does it all himself and ...
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Key FactsPacers Stun Cavs with Haliburton's Last-Second Three
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sports.inquirer.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sports.inquirer.net
- Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 120-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Haliburton scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, making a crucial rebound and follow-up three after a missed free throw.
- This marks the first time since 1994 that the Pacers have won the first two games of a playoff series on the road, while the Cavaliers struggled with key player injuries.
- Cleveland built a lead in the third quarter but failed to maintain it, committing critical turnovers in the final moments.
"Obviously, we got lucky. Ty hit another amazing shot to win the game."— Indiana coach Rick Carlisle after the game.
Timberwolves-Warriors: 5 takeaways as Golden State steals Game 1 in Minnesota: Anthony Edwards comes out flat, Buddy Hield puts on his cape again after Stephen ...
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Nuggets throttle Clippers, take Game 7 in first-round series: Denver advances to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference semifinals.
reuters.com/sports/nuggets-throttle-clippers-take-game-7-first-round-series-2025-05-04/
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Eliminate Clippers as NBA Fans Hype Round 2 Matchup vs. Thunder
bleacherreport.com/articles/25192828-nikola-jokic-nuggets-eliminate-clippers-nba-fans-hype-round-2-matchup-vs-thunder
The early loser in the Dallas Mavericks/L.A. Lakers trade is a certain Slovenian: Luka Doncic is the clear loser, so far, in the NBA-altering trade between the ...
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Sources -- Mavericks fire head athletic trainer, strength coach - ESPN: The Mavericks have dismissed head athletic trainer Dionne Calhoun and athletic ...
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Dallas Mavericks’ coach slams Carroll ISD for dismissing Dragon basketball coaches
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Mavs' Kyrie Irving Says Torn ACL Rehab 'Going Really Well' After Season-Ending Injury
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Longtime Cowboys writer David Moore retires from Dallas Morning News: The longtime Cowboys insider signs off — and finally understands how Tom Landry must have ...
dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2025/05/02/after-32-years-capturing-the-moment-david-moore-says-goodbye-to-the-dallas-morning-news/
Rockets-Warriors: 5 takeaways as Houston passes gut check to force Game 6: Houston pounces on Golden State early and cruises to victory in Game 5 ...
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Win for the squad. Win for the city. Win for the moment. The playoffs are here – rep who you win for. Swipe to shop the official on-court playoff Nike ... Show more
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NBA playoffs: What to expect in Celtics-Knicks series: Expect Boston to target Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns often in the 1st Celtics-Knicks playoff ...
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James Harden, Clippers Beat Nikola Jokic, Nuggets as NBA Fans Look Forward to Game 7
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Kleber available for Lakers debut in Game 5: Maxi Kleber will be available for his Los Angeles Lakers debut in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves ...
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Chasing History: Denver does it! | NBA.com: Chasing History: Denver does it!
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Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory
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Letters: Never remove the asterisk from the 2017 Astros: Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on A.J. Hinch and the Astros ...
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Nuggets’ Christian Braun finds Game 7 vindication after Timberwolves disappointment
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Klay Thompson Unveils New Haircut in Video After Mavs' 2025 NBA Playoff Exit
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Examining Clippers' Salary Cap, Decisions for 2025 NBA Free Agency After Nuggets Loss
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James Harden reverses trend of late-series stinkers, but the math doesn't bode well for Game 7
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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer brings 'The Wall' fan section to Denver for Game 7: With the Clippers on the road for Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/clippers/2025/05/03/steve-ballmer-clippers-wall-nuggets-game-7/83435801007/
James Harden still has the support of Clippers' front office: James Harden played well in the regular season but struggled in the playoffs ...
latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-05-05/james-harden-kawhi-leonard-clippers-front-office-suport
Clippers 'pissed off' after failing to meet their expectations: The Clippers go into the offseason upset they couldn't achieve more in the playoffs ...
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Kenny Atkinson of Cleveland Cavaliers wins NBA Coach of the Year award: Kenny Atkinson, who guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to the best record in the Eastern ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/05/05/cavaliers-kenny-atkinson-nba-coach-of-the-year/83462096007/
Anthony Davis' journey suggests he can handle pressure in Dallas: Davis is being faced with the monumental task of filling Luka Doncic’s shoes with the Mavericks ...
dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2025/04/30/anthony-davis-faces-immense-pressure-in-dallas-his-journey-suggests-he-can-handle-it/
Aaron Gordon Stuns NBA Fans with Buzzer-Beater as Jokic, Nuggets Beat Harden, Clippers
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Rockets-Warriors: 5 takeaways from Jimmy Butler's return in Game 4 thriller: Jimmy Butler shrugs off pain to come up clutch against Houston, which continues to ...
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Rivalry renewed: Mills Godwin, Douglas Freeman girls lacrosse are both Class 5 contenders
richmond.com/sports/high-school/lacrosse/girls/article_874de1e6-0b9e-4852-9648-b77fc48fd6c4.html
Knicks’ Brunson helps seal series against Pistons, Clippers sink Nuggets: New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hits late trey to seal series against Detriot Pistons; ...
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Kawhi honors Popovich: 'Coached until pretty much he couldn't': Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard took a moment to praise his former coach Gregg Popovich ...
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Russell Westbrook Claps Back at Clippers' Unsuccessful Strategy to Guard Him: Russell Westbrook got the final word after the Clippers' strategy to defend him ...
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Clippers falter against Nuggets and are one loss from end of season: Jamal Murray scored 43 points for Denver, which routed the Clippers and took a 3-2 lead in ...
latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-29/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoffs-game-5-recap
NBA roundup: Nuggets stun Clippers on Aaron Gordon's last-second dunk: Aaron Gordon slammed down a dunk as time expired to give the Denver Nuggets a dramatic and ...
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Inflatable Ponies and Playoff Euphoria at the Wall!: The defining feature of the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome captures something essential about basketball: ...
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Awful Announcing May 02
Skip Bayless asks if Dallas Mavericks fans miss Luka Dončić’s ‘double chin’: After JJ Redick seemingly called Luka Dončić out for being out of shape ...
awfulannouncing.com/nba/skip-bayless-dallas-mavericks-fans-luka-doncic-double-chin.html
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Hyped by NBA Fans as Nuggets Beat Harden, Clippers in G5
bleacherreport.com/articles/25191707-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-hyped-nba-fans-nuggets-beat-harden-clippers-g5
Could LeBron James return to the Cavaliers for one last season? 🤔
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh debate if LeBron James would go back to Cleveland to ... Show more
Hello Game 7! + Pop steps down, LeBron's leverage & clutch Brunson
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Nuggets-Thunder Game 1 3-pointers: Nikola Jokic wins Round 1 of MVP duel with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
denverpost.com/2025/05/05/nuggets-thunder-game-1-nikola-jokic-sga-mvp-3-pointers/
Image from the original article. Source: Lakers star Luka Dončić donates to help restore Kobe Bryant, Gigi mural in Los Angeles
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Key FactsDoncic Funds Restoration of Bryant Mural
Apr 29 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: espn.com
- Luka Doncic has covered the full cost to restore a vandalized mural of Kobe and Gigi Bryant in Los Angeles.
- He donated $5,000 to support a GoFundMe campaign initiated by artist Louie Palsino for the restoration of the mural titled 'Mambas Forever.'
- Palsino expressed gratitude for Doncic's support, highlighting his positive representation of Los Angeles.
- Doncic, who joined the Lakers three months ago, plays a vital role in the team's playoff push.
"It was always important to give back to the community."— Luka Doncic said after practice at the Lakers' training complex.
Nuggets Feeling Vindicated After Shocking Late Season Firings of GM, Coach: The Nuggets shockingly fired their head coach and general manager with just three ...
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NBA great Kidd joins Everton's ownership group: NBA Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has become a new addition to Everton's ownership ...
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What's next: Where the West's 1st-round outs go from here: Every year, 29 teams fall short of the ultimate goal, and every year, those 29 teams ask themselves ...
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Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic React to Buzzer-Beating Dunk vs. Harden, Kawhi, Clippers
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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta took swipe at Mavericks in Oval Office: Tilman Fertitta, who is preparing to be the U.S. ambassador to Italy, had fun at the ...
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Awful Announcing Apr 24
Charles Barkley rips NBA for putting Nuggets-Clippers Game 3 on NBA TV: Charles Barkley was apoplectic over the NBA putting a non-competitive Grizzlies-Thunder ...
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NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Clippers (To Advance): Polymarket | This market refers to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Playoffs First Round matchup between the ...
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Nuggets-Clippers Is Peak Adrenaline Farming: Forget the past, put the future on hold, and soak up the NBA’s best first-round series. Denver vs ...
theringer.com/2025/04/29/nba/denver-nuggets-los-angeles-clippers-nba-playoffs-2025
Nuggets should hire David Adelman now. He proved himself with win against Clippers.
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/columnist/jeff-zillgitt/2025/05/04/nuggets-should-hire-david-adelman/83438497007/
How to buy OKC Thunder tickets for second round of NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center: The OKC Thunder has advanced to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs ...
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The Chemistry Lesson That Led to the Most Dramatic Buzzer-Beater in NBA History: With less than a second left in Saturday’s game, the Denver Nuggets seemed sure ...
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Clippers force a Game 7 against the Nuggets. Neither team loves those.: Los Angeles beat Denver on Thursday to set up a decisive game in their first-round NBA ...
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[Swish Cultures] Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 4 - GAME WITHIN THE GAME Breakdown with Kyrie Irving
Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves
apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-lakers-timberwolves-doncic-4783c09c55257d53a84c8ed3e5df2cdc
NBA Fans Roasted Ben Simmons Over His Laughably Bad Fail vs. Nikola Jokic: This shot attempt did not go well for the former No. 1 NBA draft pick.
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Mark Kiszla: Embarrassing playoff loss to Clippers shows David Adelman isn't the man to coach Nuggets
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