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DJ Rodman, son of former star Dennis Rodman, transfer to USC
The son of NBA rebounding great Dennis Rodman played the past four seasons at Washington State. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds while starting 30 of 31 games for the Cougars last season.


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The Trojans had already landed Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James averaged 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals as a senior at Sierra Canyon School in nearby Chatsworth.
 

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Mike Krzyzewski joins NBA as special adviser to basketball operations
The former Duke coach "will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game," the league said. Krzyzewski, the Hall of Famer and all-time men's college Division I coaching wins leader.



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Krzyzewski turned down opportunities to join the NBA as a coach multiple times during his Duke career. He worked with NBA players through his long stint as coach of USA Basketball's senior men's team -- going 88-1 in that role with three Olympic gold medals, two Basketball World Cup gold medals and one gold in the FIBA AmeriCup.
 

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Bill Russell rookie card goes for $660,000 at auction
The sale, conducted by PWCC Marketplace, makes the Russell card the third-most-expensive vintage (pre-1980) basketball card of all time, according to Card Ladder.



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The only other pre-1980 basketball cards that sold for more were a 1948 Bowman George Mikan rookie card ($800,000 in March 2022) and a 1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain rookie card ($670,000 in June).
 

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U.S. bankruptcy judge blocks Phoenix Suns new TV deal
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez, however, ruled that the company could not yet move on from its existing contract with Diamond Sports Group, a bankrupt subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group that broadcasts games through its Bally Sports TV channels.
 

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, news, highlights, scores, more
The second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is in full swing. So, which teams are left in the postseason and what is next?

Eastern Conference - Simifinals

No.5: New York vs. No.8: Miami
Miami wins (4- 2)

Game 1: Heat 108, Knicks 101
Game 2: Knicks 111, Heat 105
Game 3: Heat 105, Knicks 86
Game 4: Heat 109, Knicks 101
Game 5: Knicks 112, Heat 103
Game 6: Heat 96, Knicks 92

No.2: Boston vs. No.3: Philadelphia
Boston wins (4 - 3)

Game 1: 76ers 119, Celtics 115
Game 2: Celtics 121, 76ers 87
Game 3: Celtics 114, 76ers 102
Game 4: 76ers 116, Celtics 115 (OT)
Game 5: 76ers 115, Celtics 103
Game 6: Celtics 95, 76ers 86
Game 7: Celtics 112, 76ers 88

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Eastern Conference - First Round

No.1: Milwaukee vs. No.8: Miami
Miami wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Heat 130, Bucks 117
Game 2: Bucks 138, Heat 122
Game 3: Heat 121, Bucks 99
Game 4: Heat 119, Bucks 114
Game 5: Heat 128, Bucks 126 (OT)

No.4: Cleveland vs. No.5: New York
New York wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97
Game 2: Cavaliers 107, Knicks 90
Game 3: Knicks 99, Cavaliers 79
Game 4: Knicks 102, Cavaliers 93
Game 5: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95

No.2: Boston vs. No.7: Atlanta
Boston wins (4 - 2)
Game 1:
Celtics 112, Hawks 99
Game 2: Celtics 119, Hawks 106
Game 3: Hawks 130, Celtics 102
Game 4: Celtics 129, Hawks 121
Game 5: Hawks 119, Celtics 117
Game 6: Celtics 128, Hawks 120

No.3: Philadelphia vs. No.6: Brooklyn
Philadelphia wins (4 - 0)
Game 1:
76ers 121, Nets 101
Game 2: 76ers 96, Nets 84
Game 3: 76ers 102, Nets 97
Game 4: 76ers 96, Nets 88
 

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, news, highlights, scores, more
The second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is in full swing. So, which teams are left in the postseason and what is next?

Western Conference - Simifinals

No.1: Denver vs. No.4: Phoenix
Denver wins (4 - 2)

Game 1: Nuggets 125, Suns 107
Game 2: Nuggets 97, Suns 87
Game 3: Suns 121, Nuggets 114
Game 4: Suns 129, Nuggets 124
Game 5: Nuggets 118, Suns 102
Game 6: Nuggets 125, Suns 100

No.6: Golden State vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers wins (4 - 2)

Game 1: Lakers 117, Warriors 112
Game 2: Warriors 127, Lakers 100
Game 3: Lakers 127, Warriors 97
Game 4: Lakers 104, Warriors 101
Game 5: Warriors 121, Lakers 106
Game 6: Lakers 122, Warriors 101

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Western Conference - First Round

No.1: Denver vs. No.8: Minnesota
Denver wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Nuggets 109, Timberwolves 80
Game 2: Nuggets 122, Timberwolves 113
Game 3: Nuggets 120, Timberwolves 111
Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 109

No.4: Phoenix vs. No.5: LA Clippers
Phoenix wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Clippers 115, Suns 110
Game 2: Suns 123, Clippers 109
Game 3: Suns 129, Clippers 124
Game 4: Suns 112, Clippers 100
Game 5: Suns 136, Clippers 130

No.2: Memphis vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers wins (4 - 2)
Game 1:
Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112
Game 2: Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93
Game 3: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101
Game 4: Lakers 117, Grizzlies 111 (OT)
Game 5: Grizzlies 116, Lakers 109
Game 6: Lakers 125, Grizzlies 85

No.3: Sacramento vs. No.6: Golden State
Golden State wins (4 - 3)
Game 1:
Kings 126, Warriors 123
Game 2: Kings 114, Warriors 106
Game 3: Warriors 114, Kings 97
Game 4: Warriors 126, Kings 125
Game 5: Warriors 124, Kings 116
Game 6: Kings 118, Warriors 99
Game 7: Warriors 120, Kings 100
 

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns among Kareem Abdul-Jabbar award finalists
The other finalists are Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzllies, Tre Jones of the San Antonio Spurs and Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics.


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They were chosen for their work as social justice advocates, continuing the work of NBA legend Abdul Jabbar, whose mission is to "engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged," per the league. A panel of social justice leaders and NBA representatives selected the finalists.
 

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, news, highlights, scores, more
The second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is now complete. So which teams are left in the postseason and what's next?

Eastern Conference Finals

No.2: Boston vs. No.8: Miami
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Game 1:
Heat at Celtics | Wednesday
Game 2: Heat at Celtics | Friday
Game 3: Celtics at Heat | Sunday
Game 4: Celtics at Heat | Tue., May 23
Game 5*: Heat at Celtics | Thu., May 25
Game 6*: Celtics at Heat | Sat., May 27
Game 7*: Heat at Celtics | Mon., May 29

* if necessary | All games 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)

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Eastern Conference - Simifinals

No.5: New York vs. No.8: Miami
Miami wins (4- 2)

Game 1: Heat 108, Knicks 101
Game 2: Knicks 111, Heat 105
Game 3: Heat 105, Knicks 86
Game 4: Heat 109, Knicks 101
Game 5: Knicks 112, Heat 103
Game 6: Heat 96, Knicks 92

No.2: Boston vs. No.3: Philadelphia
Boston wins (4 - 3)

Game 1: 76ers 119, Celtics 115
Game 2: Celtics 121, 76ers 87
Game 3: Celtics 114, 76ers 102
Game 4: 76ers 116, Celtics 115 (OT)
Game 5: 76ers 115, Celtics 103
Game 6: Celtics 95, 76ers 86
Game 7: Celtics 112, 76ers 88

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Eastern Conference - First Round

No.1: Milwaukee vs. No.8: Miami
Miami wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Heat 130, Bucks 117
Game 2: Bucks 138, Heat 122
Game 3: Heat 121, Bucks 99
Game 4: Heat 119, Bucks 114
Game 5: Heat 128, Bucks 126 (OT)

No.4: Cleveland vs. No.5: New York
New York wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97
Game 2: Cavaliers 107, Knicks 90
Game 3: Knicks 99, Cavaliers 79
Game 4: Knicks 102, Cavaliers 93
Game 5: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95

No.2: Boston vs. No.7: Atlanta
Boston wins (4 - 2)
Game 1:
Celtics 112, Hawks 99
Game 2: Celtics 119, Hawks 106
Game 3: Hawks 130, Celtics 102
Game 4: Celtics 129, Hawks 121
Game 5: Hawks 119, Celtics 117
Game 6: Celtics 128, Hawks 120

No.3: Philadelphia vs. No.6: Brooklyn
Philadelphia wins (4 - 0)
Game 1:
76ers 121, Nets 101
Game 2: 76ers 96, Nets 84
Game 3: 76ers 102, Nets 97
Game 4: 76ers 96, Nets 88
 

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, news, highlights, scores, more
The second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is now complete. So which teams are left in the postseason and what's next?

Western Conference Finals

No.1: Denver vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
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Game 1:
Lakers at Nuggets | Tuesday
Game 2: Lakers at Nuggets | Thursday
Game 3: Nuggets at Lakers | Saturday
Game 4: Nuggets at Lakers | Mon., May 22
Game 5*: Lakers at Nuggets | Wed., May 24
Game 6*: Nuggets at Lakers | Fri., May 26
Game 7*: Lakers at Nuggets | Sun., May 28

* if necessary | All games 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

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Western Conference - Simifinals


No.1: Denver vs. No.4: Phoenix
Denver wins (4 - 2)

Game 1: Nuggets 125, Suns 107
Game 2: Nuggets 97, Suns 87
Game 3: Suns 121, Nuggets 114
Game 4: Suns 129, Nuggets 124
Game 5: Nuggets 118, Suns 102
Game 6: Nuggets 125, Suns 100

No.6: Golden State vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers wins (4 - 2)

Game 1: Lakers 117, Warriors 112
Game 2: Warriors 127, Lakers 100
Game 3: Lakers 127, Warriors 97
Game 4: Lakers 104, Warriors 101
Game 5: Warriors 121, Lakers 106
Game 6: Lakers 122, Warriors 101

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Western Conference - First Round

No.1: Denver vs. No.8: Minnesota
Denver wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Nuggets 109, Timberwolves 80
Game 2: Nuggets 122, Timberwolves 113
Game 3: Nuggets 120, Timberwolves 111
Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 109

No.4: Phoenix vs. No.5: LA Clippers
Phoenix wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Clippers 115, Suns 110
Game 2: Suns 123, Clippers 109
Game 3: Suns 129, Clippers 124
Game 4: Suns 112, Clippers 100
Game 5: Suns 136, Clippers 130

No.2: Memphis vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers wins (4 - 2)
Game 1:
Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112
Game 2: Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93
Game 3: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101
Game 4: Lakers 117, Grizzlies 111 (OT)
Game 5: Grizzlies 116, Lakers 109
Game 6: Lakers 125, Grizzlies 85

No.3: Sacramento vs. No.6: Golden State
Golden State wins (4 - 3)
Game 1:
Kings 126, Warriors 123
Game 2: Kings 114, Warriors 106
Game 3: Warriors 114, Kings 97
Game 4: Warriors 126, Kings 125
Game 5: Warriors 124, Kings 116
Game 6: Kings 118, Warriors 99
Game 7: Warriors 120, Kings 100
 

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Sources: 76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after 3 sesasons
Rivers delivered a 154-82 (.653) record in his three seasons, including 54 victories in 2022-23 -- the franchise's most since 2000-01. The Sixers were one of three teams in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.



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Most conservative winning season as coach, NBA history
Coach - Years - Streak
Gregg Popovich (1997-2019)22
Phil Jackson (1989-2011)20
Pat Riley (1981-2001)19
Doc Rivers (2007-pres.)16
Jerry Sloan (1988-2004)16
 

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Most desirable NBA head- coaching opening? Lets rank them
With the Philadelphia 76ers firing coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday, two days after the Sixers lost Game 7 of their conference semifinals series against the Boston Celtics, there are now five teams searching for new coaches. Three of them -- Philadelphia, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, were among the five teams with the best title odds entering the postseason, per Caesars Sportsbook.
 

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Heat's Erik Spoelstra: Play-in best thing for NBA in past decade


As the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat continue their torrid run through the Eastern Conference playoffs, coach Erik Spoelstra reiterated Thursday just how important he felt the regular season was in forming the mental toughness that has helped steer the Heat to within three games of another NBA Finals appearance.

The Heat, who took a 1-0 lead over the Boston Celtics after a 123-116 Game 1 victory Wednesday night, became the first play-in team to ever win a playoff series after defeating the No. 1-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The Los Angeles Lakers, who earned a spot in the Western Conference finals, became the second after knocking off the No. 2-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.


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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, news, highlights, scores, more
The second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is now complete. So which teams are left in the postseason and what's next?

Eastern Conference Finals

No.2: Boston vs. No.8: Miami
Miami leads (2 - 0)

Game 1: Heat 123, Celtics 116
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 105
Game 3: Celtics at Heat | Sunday
Game 4: Celtics at Heat | Tue., May 23
Game 5*: Heat at Celtics | Thu., May 25
Game 6*: Celtics at Heat | Sat., May 27
Game 7*: Heat at Celtics | Mon., May 29

* if necessary | All games 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)

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Eastern Conference - Simifinals

No.5: New York vs. No.8: Miami
Miami wins (4- 2)

Game 1: Heat 108, Knicks 101
Game 2: Knicks 111, Heat 105
Game 3: Heat 105, Knicks 86
Game 4: Heat 109, Knicks 101
Game 5: Knicks 112, Heat 103
Game 6: Heat 96, Knicks 92

No.2: Boston vs. No.3: Philadelphia
Boston wins (4 - 3)

Game 1: 76ers 119, Celtics 115
Game 2: Celtics 121, 76ers 87
Game 3: Celtics 114, 76ers 102
Game 4: 76ers 116, Celtics 115 (OT)
Game 5: 76ers 115, Celtics 103
Game 6: Celtics 95, 76ers 86
Game 7: Celtics 112, 76ers 88

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Eastern Conference - First Round

No.1: Milwaukee vs. No.8: Miami
Miami wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Heat 130, Bucks 117
Game 2: Bucks 138, Heat 122
Game 3: Heat 121, Bucks 99
Game 4: Heat 119, Bucks 114
Game 5: Heat 128, Bucks 126 (OT)

No.4: Cleveland vs. No.5: New York
New York wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97
Game 2: Cavaliers 107, Knicks 90
Game 3: Knicks 99, Cavaliers 79
Game 4: Knicks 102, Cavaliers 93
Game 5: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95

No.2: Boston vs. No.7: Atlanta
Boston wins (4 - 2)
Game 1:
Celtics 112, Hawks 99
Game 2: Celtics 119, Hawks 106
Game 3: Hawks 130, Celtics 102
Game 4: Celtics 129, Hawks 121
Game 5: Hawks 119, Celtics 117
Game 6: Celtics 128, Hawks 120

No.3: Philadelphia vs. No.6: Brooklyn
Philadelphia wins (4 - 0)
Game 1:
76ers 121, Nets 101
Game 2: 76ers 96, Nets 84
Game 3: 76ers 102, Nets 97
Game 4: 76ers 96, Nets 88
 

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The second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs is now complete. So which teams are left in the postseason and what's next?

Western Conference Finals

No.1: Denver vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Denver leads (2 - 0)

Game 1: Nuggets 132, Lakers 126
Game 2: Nuggets 108, Lakers 103
Game 3: Nuggets at Lakers | Saturday
Game 4: Nuggets at Lakers | Mon., May 22
Game 5*: Lakers at Nuggets | Wed., May 24
Game 6*: Nuggets at Lakers | Fri., May 26
Game 7*: Lakers at Nuggets | Sun., May 28

* if necessary | All games 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

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Western Conference - Simifinals

No.1: Denver vs. No.4: Phoenix
Denver wins (4 - 2)

Game 1: Nuggets 125, Suns 107
Game 2: Nuggets 97, Suns 87
Game 3: Suns 121, Nuggets 114
Game 4: Suns 129, Nuggets 124
Game 5: Nuggets 118, Suns 102
Game 6: Nuggets 125, Suns 100

No.6: Golden State vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers wins (4 - 2)

Game 1: Lakers 117, Warriors 112
Game 2: Warriors 127, Lakers 100
Game 3: Lakers 127, Warriors 97
Game 4: Lakers 104, Warriors 101
Game 5: Warriors 121, Lakers 106
Game 6: Lakers 122, Warriors 101

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Western Conference - First Round

No.1: Denver vs. No.8: Minnesota
Denver wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Nuggets 109, Timberwolves 80
Game 2: Nuggets 122, Timberwolves 113
Game 3: Nuggets 120, Timberwolves 111
Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 109

No.4: Phoenix vs. No.5: LA Clippers
Phoenix wins (4 - 1)
Game 1:
Clippers 115, Suns 110
Game 2: Suns 123, Clippers 109
Game 3: Suns 129, Clippers 124
Game 4: Suns 112, Clippers 100
Game 5: Suns 136, Clippers 130

No.2: Memphis vs. No.7: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers wins (4 - 2)
Game 1:
Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112
Game 2: Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93
Game 3: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101
Game 4: Lakers 117, Grizzlies 111 (OT)
Game 5: Grizzlies 116, Lakers 109
Game 6: Lakers 125, Grizzlies 85

No.3: Sacramento vs. No.6: Golden State
Golden State wins (4 - 3)
Game 1:
Kings 126, Warriors 123
Game 2: Kings 114, Warriors 106
Game 3: Warriors 114, Kings 97
Game 4: Warriors 126, Kings 125
Game 5: Warriors 124, Kings 116
Game 6: Kings 118, Warriors 99
Game 7: Warriors 120, Kings 100
 

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LeBron James says he will consider retirement this offseason


LeBron James made his way down the ramp to exit the arena Monday night, having just completed his 20th NBA season with an unceremonious sweep out of the playoffs, not knowing if it would be the last time he would make that walk as an active player. James told ESPN he will consider retirement this offseason.

James has one season remaining on his contract with the Lakers, worth $46.7 million for 2023-24, and a player option for the following season worth $50.4 million.

Over the past several years, he has repeatedly made it known that his goal is to play in the league with his oldest son, Bronny, before he retires. As he approached passing Kareem and I'll jab bar's all-time scoring record in February, he told ESPN the last thing left for him to accomplish after the scoring mark was, "I got to play with my boy".

NBA Points Leader

No.1: LeBron James - 38,652
No.2: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 38,387
No.3: Karl Molone - 36,928
No.4: Kobe Bryant - 33,643
No.5: Michael Jordan - 32,292


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Lakers hoping LeBron James decides to continue career
The 38-year-old James has skipped his team's postseason media exit interviews before, but his decision Tuesday left Lakers fans hanging about his intentions with his enigmatic comments following a four-game sweep by the Denver Nuggets.
 

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