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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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Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% odds - ESPN
Key FactsNBA Draft Lottery Faces Ongoing Rigging Allegations
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  • The debate over the integrity of the NBA Draft Lottery remains a mix of emotion and logic.

  • The Dallas Mavericks leveraged a 1.8% chance to jump from 11th to 1st overall, raising fairness concerns.
  • "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.
  • Other major teams, like the Spurs and Sixers, also benefited at the expense of smaller market teams.

  • Repeated scenarios cast doubt on the lottery's transparency, especially following significant player trades.
Image from the original article. Source: Mavs get lucky with No. 1 pick, as long as Nico Harrison doesn’t screw it up: Dallas won the right to draft Cooper Flagg to fill the vacuum left by Luka Doncic’s ...
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Mavs get lucky with No. 1 pick, as long as Nico Harrison doesn’t screw it ...
Key FactsMavs Must Strategically Build Around Flagg
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  • The Mavericks face the challenge of constructing a team around Cooper Flagg after winning the draft lottery.

  • Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis proved disastrous, necessitating his dismissal to secure Flagg's long-term potential.

  • Dallas should trade Anthony Davis promptly to acquire future assets while focusing on developing Flagg and other young talents.

  • The Mavs need to establish a successful future now to prevent Flagg from leaving if they fail to build a competitive environment around him.
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Warriors sputter without Steph Curry, drop Game 2 vs. Timberwolves: Warriors-Timberwolves Game 2: The Warriors fall behind 13-0 early, overmatched by Wolves with ...
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Warriors sputter without Steph Curry, drop Game 2 vs. Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards delivers on halftime words; Wolves go up 3-1 - ESPN: Anthony Edwards jump-started the Timberwolves with his halftime speech ...
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Anthony Edwards delivers on halftime words; Wolves go up 3-1 - ESPN
Warriors, Stephen Curry running out of time as Timberwolves roll in Game 4: The Timberwolves can close out the Western Conference semifinal series at home on ...
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Warriors, Stephen Curry running out of time as Timberwolves roll in Game 4
Timberwolves make third quarter — and the series, too? — their own : The Timberwolves scored 17 points in a row not long after halftime, and now they have three ...
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Timberwolves make third quarter — and the series, too? — their own
Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston’s Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs: New York Knicks take a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 against Boston Celtics ...
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Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston’s Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs
Timberwolves investigate after fans accused of 'racially charged comments' toward Warriors' Draymond Green
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LeBron: Playing with Bronny ranks as No. 1 career accomplishment
Key FactsLeBron Names Playing with Bronny as Career Highlight
May 01 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • LeBron James considers playing alongside his son Bronny as the top achievement in his 22-year NBA career.

  • Following the Lakers' playoff elimination, LeBron expressed that it has been the most gratifying experience for him.
  • Number one, for sure. That's easy. It's not even close.— LeBron James when asked where playing with Bronny ranks among his career accomplishments.
  • He praised Bronny not only as a player but also as a wonderful person with a bright future ahead.

  • Bronny was selected as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and averaged 2.3 points per game in his rookie season.
Klay Thompson's Big Change in Physical Appearance is Catching Attention: NBA fans had a lot to say about Klay Thompson's changed look.
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Klay Thompson's 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.
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Former Dallas mayor: The Luka trade is going to hurt for a long time
Timberwolves are zeroed in from the start in Game 2 victory over Warriors: The Timberwolves scored the first 13 points of the game and played right through ...
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Timberwolves are zeroed in from the start in Game 2 victory over Warriors
Edwards, Timberwolves overcome Warriors in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead: Anthony Edwards leads a late rally as the Minnesota Timberwolves surge past Golden ...
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Edwards, Timberwolves overcome Warriors in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 24 rebounds in the Timberwolves' Game 5 victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles, ending the playoff series.
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Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 24 rebounds in the Timberwolves' Game 5 ...
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Once Upon a Time: Dina fills in some blanks about her past. Ellie finds the first of her intended targets.
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Once Upon a Time
Image from the original article. Source: Ex-Spartan Draymond Green tells reporters he's tired of portrayal as an 'angry Black man'
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Ex-Spartan Draymond Green tells reporters he's tired of portrayal as an ...
Key FactsGreen criticizes agenda against him after technical foul
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Draymond Green expressed frustration over an alleged agenda portraying him as an 'angry Black man' following a playoff loss.

  • After receiving a technical foul and dealing with a fan incident involving a racial slur, Green highlighted his success and education.
  • I'm not an angry Black man. I am a very successful, educated Black man with a great family, and I am great at basketball and great at what I do.— Draymond Green expressed his frustration regarding the portrayal of him in the media after a playoff game.
  • Warriors coach Steve Kerr and teammates urged Green to maintain composure, as he is close to a suspension.

  • The Warriors need Green's leadership, especially with Stephen Curry sidelined, and he must control his emotions to avoid jeopardizing the team.
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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Rockets slip to No. 10 in NBA draft lottery but Mavericks ...
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards challenged to 'set the tone' by Chris Finch after Game 1 loss to Warriors
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards challenged to 'set the tone' by Chris Finch ...
Scoggins: Timberwolves choose to get muddy in Game 3 win : Golden State, lacking top shooter Steph Curry, is making a strategy of mucking up matters ...
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Scoggins: Timberwolves choose to get muddy in Game 3 win
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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Thunder-Nuggets: 5 takeaways from Denver's Game 1 stunner
Referees got it wrong late in Wolves-Lakers Game 4, costing Los Angeles a change to take the lead.
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Referees got it wrong late in Wolves-Lakers Game 4, costing Los Angeles a ...
Warriors’ Buddy Hield Baffled By Refs After Game 3 Loss to Timberwolves: Hield was shocked at some of the officiating in Game 3 against the Timberwolves.
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Warriors’ Buddy Hield Baffled By Refs After Game 3 Loss to Timberwolves
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 ...
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Mavericks dismiss several members of team’s training staff
Timberwolves Fan Ejected for Directing Racial Slur at Draymond Green: A Timberwolves fan was ejected for directing a racial slur at the Warriors' Draymond Green ...
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Timberwolves Fan Ejected for Directing Racial Slur at Draymond Green
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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Celtics-Knicks: 5 takeaways after New York capitalizes in Game 1 shocker
Key FactsKnicks Overcome 20-Point Deficit to Defeat Celtics
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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Road Warriors: Golden State makes NBA playoffs history without injured Stephen Curry
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Road Warriors: Golden State makes NBA playoffs history without injured ...
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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Pacers-Cavaliers: 5 takeaways as Indiana shocks Cleveland in Game 2
Key FactsPacers Stun Cavs with Haliburton's Last-Second Three
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 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.
  • "Obviously, we got lucky. Ty hit another amazing shot to win the game."— Indiana coach Rick Carlisle after the game.
  • 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.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch: Warriors are ‘holding, pushing and tackling’ Rudy Gobert
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch: Warriors are ‘holding, pushing and ...
‘The Last of Us’ Reveals Ellie and Dina’s Life-Changing Secrets: It’s one jaw-dropper after another in this week’s episode—and that doesn’t even include the ...
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‘The Last of Us’ Reveals Ellie and Dina’s Life-Changing Secrets
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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An honest conversation about Luka Doncic
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Julius Randle shows his Mamba Mentality with educating Anthony Edwards
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Minnesota Timberwolves’ Julius Randle shows his Mamba Mentality with ...
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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Key FactsTimberwolves Eliminate Lakers, Advance to Second Round
May 01 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 103-96, concluding their first-round playoff series.

  • Rudy Gobert led with playoff career highs of 27 points and 24 rebounds, excelling against the Lakers' small-ball lineup.
  • There’s always a mix of disappointment and gratitude.— Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed his feelings after the first-round loss, giving credit to the Minnesota team.
  • Despite struggling with three-point shooting, Minnesota displayed mental and physical toughness, particularly in the fourth quarter.

  • The Lakers, featuring Luka Doncic and LeBron James, faced disappointment again in the first round, marking a challenging season.
Dallas Mavericks’ coach slams Carroll ISD for dismissing Dragon basketball coaches
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Analysis | The Warriors looked lost in their first game without Stephen Curry: Golden State was run off the court in a 117-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves ...
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Bill Belichick and His Girlfriend Are Becoming A Problem for UNC.: Some very smart people are saying LeBron should leave L.A..
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Bill Belichick and His Girlfriend Are Becoming A Problem for UNC.
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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LeBron James Suffered Knee Injury in Lakers' Season-Ending Loss to Timberwolves: He suffered the injury after colliding with Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo.
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LeBron James Suffered Knee Injury in Lakers' Season-Ending Loss to ...
Wolves play host to Game 1 on Tuesday night as Warriors come to Target Center: Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves will host Game 1 of ...
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Wolves play host to Game 1 on Tuesday night as Warriors come to Target ...
T-wolves tie series with 117-93 win vs. Curry-less Warriors behind Randle's 24 points
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T-wolves tie series with 117-93 win vs. Curry-less Warriors behind ...
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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 ...
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Longtime Cowboys writer David Moore retires from Dallas Morning News
Lakers Who? Why the NBA Fears the Minnesota Timberwolves Again: An over-hyped Tinseltown team goes bust as Ant-Man (and Rudy Gobert!) start toppling NBA ...
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Lakers Who? Why the NBA Fears the Minnesota Timberwolves Again
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards' 43 points
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Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win ...
What we learned from Warriors vs. Rockets Game 7: Houston needs more time before liftoff
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What we learned from Warriors vs. Rockets Game 7: Houston needs more time ...
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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NBA playoffs: What to expect in Celtics-Knicks series
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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Rockets-Warriors: 5 takeaways as Houston passes gut check to force Game 6
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Key FactsLakers Risk LeBron's Legacy Through Self-Destruction
Apr 26 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
  • The Los Angeles Lakers squandered an impressive performance by LeBron James, losing 116-104 to the Timberwolves.

  • Mistakes such as turnovers and missed free throws contributed to a 2-1 series deficit, with the Lakers being significantly outmatched in points in the paint.
  • We’ve got to control the controllables.— LeBron James said this after the game to emphasize the need to focus on aspects of the game they can influence.
  • Head Coach JJ Reddick highlighted the need for physical play and minimizing mistakes to succeed.

  • James urged the team to control their errors to enhance their chances of winning.
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How the Timberwolves went from ‘We can’t talk’ to ‘Yes, we can’: Developments at specific moments of the season helped the team get better at communicating and ...
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How the Timberwolves went from ‘We can’t talk’ to ‘Yes, we can’
The Warriors brace for life without an injured Stephen Curry: Golden State’s superstar guard will undergo an MRI exam Wednesday after he strained his hamstring ...
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The Warriors brace for life without an injured Stephen Curry
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