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Golden State Warriors eliminate Dallas Mavericks with Game 5 win, return to NBA Finals for first time since 2019​


The Golden State Warriors are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2019 and for the sixth time in the last eight years. The Warriors punched their ticket with their 120-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 on the Western Conference Semifinals on Thursday night.

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry wins inaugural Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP award​


Stephen Curry celebrated the Golden State Warriors' return to the NBA Finals by adding a new trophy to his collection as he was named the first Western Conference finals Most Valuable Player on Thursday. Drawing a lot of Dallas' defensive attention, Curry finished Game 5 with 15 points and nine assists, but he averaged 23.8 points, 7.4 assists and 6.6 rebounds in the series. But now the two-time NBA MVP will be going for his fourth NBA championship. Curry is the first Magic Johnson trophy winner.

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Jake Paul promotion wants ex-NBA player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis for August boxing card, sources confirm​


Jake Paul, the YouTube-star-turned-prizefighter, is targeting Glen "Big Baby" Davis for a fight on his next boxing card in August, sources confirmed Thursday to ESPN. Davis, 36, played in the NBA for nine seasons, most recently in 2014-15 with the LA Clippers. He weighs over 300 pounds, and Paul's team with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is currently in search of an opponent for him, sources said.The Athletic first reported the news of Davis being targeted for the boxing match. The fight card is planned for Aug. 13. Paul fought most recently last December, getting a knockout win over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Paul's August opponent has not yet been decided.

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Boston Celtics bounce back, outlast Miami Heat in Game 7 to win Eastern Conference title

Nothing about this Boston Celtics season has been easy. So, it stands to reason, making it to the NBA Finals wouldn't be, either. But at the end of a grueling seven-game series in the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, that is exactly where the Celtics have returned to once again.

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NBA Playoffs 2022: Complete news, schedule, stats for Golden State e vs. Boston Celtics
Boston (51 - 31, 12 -6) vs Golden State Warriors (53 - 29, 12 - 4)

NBA Playoffs 2022: Complete Conference Finals Matchups, Schedule and News

Eastern Conference
No.2: Boston (4) at No.1: Miami (3)

Western Conference
No.4: Dallas (1) at No.3: Golden State (4)

NBA Playoffs 2022: Complete Second-Round Matchups, Schedule and News

Eastern Conference
No.4: Philadelphia (2) at No.1: Miami (4)
No.3: Milwaukee (3) at No.2: Boston (4)

Western Conference
No.4: Dallas (4) at No.1 Phoenix (3)
No.3: Golden State (4) at No.2 Memphis (2)

NBA Playoffs 2022: Complete First-Round Matchups, Schedule and News

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)
 

Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in rookie season sells at auction for $2.73 million​


A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, has sold at auction for $2.73 million.

SCP Auctions said Sunday the buyer wished to remain anonymous, as did the seller, who had the jersey for 25 years. David Kohler of SCP Auctions had estimated the jersey from the 1996-97 season would fetch between $3 million and $5 million. Another of Bryant's rookie jerseys went for $3.69 million last year. That autographed, yellow game-worn jersey fetched the highest price ever for a basketball jersey.

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Mike Fratello chosen as Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award winner​


Mike Fratello won everything from big games and to an Emmy award. He also won the respect of his peers.Fratello was announced Sunday as this year's recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the National Basketball Coaches Association. He becomes the 17th winner of the award, which originated in 2009.Fratello has been involved in the NBA in some capacity -- assistant coach, head coach or broadcaster since the late 1970s. He spent parts of 17 seasons as a head coach in Atlanta, Cleveland and Memphis, winning 667 regular-season games and 20 playoff contests. He also won a New York Emmy for best on-camera sports analyst in 2015.]Click Here For Full Story[/url]
 

Overtime Elite team, including 2023 projected top-10 NBA picks Amen and Ausar Thompson, to compete in The Basketball Tournament​


Projected 2023 draft top-10) picks Amen and Ahead Thompson will be part of a team sports media company Overtime is sending to compete in The Basketball Tournament, marking the first time NBA draft-eligible prospects will participate in the TBT.The winner of TBT, a 64-team single-elimination tournament that runs from July 16 to Aug. 2, will take home a $1 million prize. TBT, popularized by its innovative Elam Ending, which was adopted by the NBA All-Star Game, is going into its ninth season of competition, with eight regional locations spread around the country, including one at Rucker Park in New York City.

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Sources: Memphis Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins agree to multiyear contract extension​


Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Jenkins finished second in the league's Coach of the Year voting and led the Grizzlies to the second-best regular-season record in the NBA. Jenkins was named Grizzlies head coach ahead of the 2019 season and has led the team to the playoffs in each of the past two years.

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