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Nikola Jokic , Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP honors
The winners of the awards will be announced during the postseason.
STATS
Jokic, Denver: 13.8 rpg (2) - 27.1 ppg (6) - 7.9 apg (8) - 32.94 per (1)
Embiid, Philadelphia: 11.7 rpg (5) - 30.6 ppg (1) - 4.2 apg - 31.24 per (3)
Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee: 11.6 rpg (6) - 29.9 ppg (2) - 5.8 apg - 32.12 per (2)
The winners of the awards will be announced during the postseason.
STATS
Jokic, Denver: 13.8 rpg (2) - 27.1 ppg (6) - 7.9 apg (8) - 32.94 per (1)
Embiid, Philadelphia: 11.7 rpg (5) - 30.6 ppg (1) - 4.2 apg - 31.24 per (3)
Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee: 11.6 rpg (6) - 29.9 ppg (2) - 5.8 apg - 32.12 per (2)
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2021-22 NBA Standings - Conference
Final
Conference Leaders
Eastern Conference
z- No.1: Miami (53 - 29)
y-No.2: Boston (51 - 31)
y-No.3: Milwaukee (51 - 31)
x-No.4: Philadelphia (51 - 31)
x-No.5: Toronto (48 - 34)
x-No.6: Chicago (46 - 36)
pb-No.7: Brooklyn (44 - 38)
pb-No.8: Cleveland (44 - 38)
pb-No.9: Atlanta (43 - 39)
pb-No.10: Charlotte (43 - 39)
Western Conference
*-No.1: Phoenix (64 - 18)
y-No.2: Memphis (56 - 26)
x-No.3: Golden State (53 - 29)
x-No.4: Dallas (52 - 30)
y-No.5: Utah (49 - 33)
x-No.6: Denver (48 - 34)
pb-No.7: Minnesota (46 - 36)
pb-No.8: LA Clippers (42 - 40)
pb-No.9: New Orleans (36 - 46)
pb-No.10: San Antonio (34 - 48)
*- Clinched Best League Record
z- Clinched Conference
y- Clinched Division
x- Clinched Playoff Berth
pb- Cliched Play-in Berth
2021-22 NBA Standings - Division
Final
Division Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: y-Boston (51 - 31)
Central: y-Milwaukee (51 - 31)
Southeast: zy-Miami (53 - 29)
Western Conference
Northwest: y-Utah (49 - 33)
Pacific: *zy-Phoenix (64 - 18)
Southwest: y-Memphis (56 - 26)
Final
Conference Leaders
Eastern Conference
z- No.1: Miami (53 - 29)
y-No.2: Boston (51 - 31)
y-No.3: Milwaukee (51 - 31)
x-No.4: Philadelphia (51 - 31)
x-No.5: Toronto (48 - 34)
x-No.6: Chicago (46 - 36)
pb-No.7: Brooklyn (44 - 38)
pb-No.8: Cleveland (44 - 38)
pb-No.9: Atlanta (43 - 39)
pb-No.10: Charlotte (43 - 39)
Western Conference
*-No.1: Phoenix (64 - 18)
y-No.2: Memphis (56 - 26)
x-No.3: Golden State (53 - 29)
x-No.4: Dallas (52 - 30)
y-No.5: Utah (49 - 33)
x-No.6: Denver (48 - 34)
pb-No.7: Minnesota (46 - 36)
pb-No.8: LA Clippers (42 - 40)
pb-No.9: New Orleans (36 - 46)
pb-No.10: San Antonio (34 - 48)
*- Clinched Best League Record
z- Clinched Conference
y- Clinched Division
x- Clinched Playoff Berth
pb- Cliched Play-in Berth
2021-22 NBA Standings - Division
Final
Division Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: y-Boston (51 - 31)
Central: y-Milwaukee (51 - 31)
Southeast: zy-Miami (53 - 29)
Western Conference
Northwest: y-Utah (49 - 33)
Pacific: *zy-Phoenix (64 - 18)
Southwest: y-Memphis (56 - 26)
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LA Clippers Robert Covington agrees to 2-year, $24 million extension
Covington, 31, has played nine NBA seasons, including stops with Houston, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Portland and the Clippers. For his career, he has averaged 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 block per game.
Covington, 31, has played nine NBA seasons, including stops with Houston, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Portland and the Clippers. For his career, he has averaged 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 block per game.
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Sources: Los Angeles Lakers interview former Blazers coach Terry Starts
Stotts left Portland as the second-winningest coach in franchise history, including a 402-318 record in his nine seasons as Blazers coach. He had brief stops with the Atlanta Hawks (2003 and 2004) and Milwaukee (2006 and 2007) where he had four sub-.500 seasons.
Stotts left Portland as the second-winningest coach in franchise history, including a 402-318 record in his nine seasons as Blazers coach. He had brief stops with the Atlanta Hawks (2003 and 2004) and Milwaukee (2006 and 2007) where he had four sub-.500 seasons.
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NBA Playoffs 2022: Complete First-Round Matchups, Schedule and News
First Round: (Best of Seven)
Eastern Conference
No.8: Atlanta (1) at No.1 Miami (4)
No.7: Brooklyn (0) at No.2: Boston (4)
No.6: Chicago (1) at No.3 Milwaukee (4)
No.5: Toronto (2) at No.4: Philadelphia (4)
Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (2) at No.1: Phoenix (4)
No.7: Minnesota (2) at No.2: Memphis (4)
No.6: Denver (1) at No.3: Golden State (4)
No.5: Utah (2) at No.4: Dallas (4)
First Round: (Best of Seven)
Eastern Conference
No.8: Atlanta (1) at No.1 Miami (4)
No.7: Brooklyn (0) at No.2: Boston (4)
No.6: Chicago (1) at No.3 Milwaukee (4)
No.5: Toronto (2) at No.4: Philadelphia (4)
Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (2) at No.1: Phoenix (4)
No.7: Minnesota (2) at No.2: Memphis (4)
No.6: Denver (1) at No.3: Golden State (4)
No.5: Utah (2) at No.4: Dallas (4)
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Sources: Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic to be named NBA MVP for second consecutive season
Jokic's raw stats were even better this season than last, as he averaged career highs of 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. He also averaged 7.9 assists, good for eighth in the league.
Jokic's raw stats were even better this season than last, as he averaged career highs of 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. He also averaged 7.9 assists, good for eighth in the league.
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Report: Monty Williams named NBA coach of the year after leading Phoenix Suns to league's best record
Williams, 50, is in his third season in Phoenix and his eighth overall as an NBA coach, including five with the New Orleans Pelicans (2010-15). He is a career 322-299.
Williams, 50, is in his third season in Phoenix and his eighth overall as an NBA coach, including five with the New Orleans Pelicans (2010-15). He is a career 322-299.
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Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic officially named MVP
Jokic was taken by the Nuggets with the 41st pick in the 2014 draft. He is now a member of another rare club, the 13th player to win back-to-back NBA MVP.
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NBA great Bob Lanier, Hall of Fame center for Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks dies at 73
After being named to the all-rookie team in 1971, he averaged at least 21 points and 11 rebounds for each of the next seven seasons. Lanier was an eight-time All-Star and the MVP of the 1974 All-Star Game.
After being named to the all-rookie team in 1971, he averaged at least 21 points and 11 rebounds for each of the next seven seasons. Lanier was an eight-time All-Star and the MVP of the 1974 All-Star Game.
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NBA unveils new trophies, awards honoring Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Bob Cousy, Oscar Robinson
Newly named trophies aren't the only changes the league has introduced this postseason, as redesigns also are appearing on other trophies, thanks to an ongoing collaboration with Los Angeles-based designer Victor Solomon, Tiffany & Co. and the league.
Newly named trophies aren't the only changes the league has introduced this postseason, as redesigns also are appearing on other trophies, thanks to an ongoing collaboration with Los Angeles-based designer Victor Solomon, Tiffany & Co. and the league.
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Orlando Magic wins 2022 NBA draft lottery, followed by Oklahoma City Thunder; Sacramento Kings jumps into top 4
Orlando had a 14% chance to get the top pick, along with the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons.
Orlando had a 14% chance to get the top pick, along with the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons.
2022 NBA Draft Lottery Results
| 1. Orlando Magic |
| 2. Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 3. Houston Rockets |
| 4. Sacramento Kings |
| 5. Detroit Pistons |
| 6. Indiana Pacers |
| 7. Portland Trail Blazers |
| 8. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers) |
| 9. San Antonio Spurs |
| 10. Washington Wizards |
| 11. New York Knicks |
| 12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers) |
| 13. Charlotte Hornets |
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2022 NBA Playoffs
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Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak signs multiyear contract extension
Kupchak's contract was set to expire this summer
Kupchak's contract was set to expire this summer
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Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley headline NBA All-Rookie First Team
Barnes averaged 15.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while starting 74 regular-season games for Toronto. - Cunningham averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game for Detroit. - Mobley averaged 15 points and 8.3 rebounds for Cleveland.
NBA All-Rookie First Team
Scottie Barnes, Toronto
Cade Cunningham, Detroit
Evan Mobley, Cleveland
Franz Wagner, Orlando
Jalen Green, Houston
NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Herb Jones, New Orleans
Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City
Bones Hyland, Denver
Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago
Chris Duarte, Indiana
Barnes averaged 15.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while starting 74 regular-season games for Toronto. - Cunningham averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game for Detroit. - Mobley averaged 15 points and 8.3 rebounds for Cleveland.
NBA All-Rookie First Team
Scottie Barnes, Toronto
Cade Cunningham, Detroit
Evan Mobley, Cleveland
Franz Wagner, Orlando
Jalen Green, Houston
NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Herb Jones, New Orleans
Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City
Bones Hyland, Denver
Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago
Chris Duarte, Indiana
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Marcus Smart, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert headlines NBA All-Defensive teams
Smart, the league's 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year, earned his third first-team nod. - Antetokounmpo picked up his fifth All-Defensive team award and his fourth first-team selection. - Gobert, who had won three of the last four Defensive Player of the Year awards, earned his sixth consecutive selection.
Voting for All-Defensive team
Smart, the league's 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year, earned his third first-team nod. - Antetokounmpo picked up his fifth All-Defensive team award and his fourth first-team selection. - Gobert, who had won three of the last four Defensive Player of the Year awards, earned his sixth consecutive selection.
Voting for All-Defensive team
| Marcus Smart | 99 | 0 | 198 |
| Mikal Bridges | 95 | 3 | 193 |
| Rudy Gobert | 76 | 19 | 171 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 63 | 30 | 156 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 55 | 43 | 153 |
| Bam Adebayo | 57 | 38 | 152 |
| Jrue Holiday | 24 | 41 | 89 |
| Matisse Thybulle | 8 | 71 | 87 |
| Robert Williams III | 3 | 64 | 70 |
| Draymond Green | 5 | 24 | 34 |
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