Basketball
NBA stars on why Nikola Jokic's prior awards shouldn't hurt 3-peat chances: 'He's playing like an MVP'
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Monday, 27 February 2023 04:53 Nearly 15 minutes into an All-Star interview session, the Denver Nuggets' back-to-back MVP was starting to get a little punchy."Do you care about winning the MVP?" a reporter asked."Yes," Nikola Jokic answered, with a hint of exasperation in his voice.Why?"Because the last seven times, I said no," Jokic shot back. "Now I'm just going to change it up."The truth is,…
Sources: Lasry to sell Bucks to Haslams for $3.5B
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Monday, 27 February 2023 05:49 Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has reached an agreement to sell his portion of the Bucks to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam for a $3.5 billion valuation, sources told ESPN.The deal, which sources said is still pending league approval, would be the second-highest valuation ever for an NBA team, only being surpassed by the $4 billion purchase of…
Kidd on blowing huge lead: Mavs have to 'grow up'
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Sunday, 26 February 2023 21:25 DALLAS -- Coach Jason Kidd called out the maturity of the Dallas Mavericks after they were on the wrong end of the biggest comeback of the NBA season Sunday afternoon.The Mavs managed to blow a 27-point lead en route to a 111-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. NBA teams were 138-0 after leading by…
Sources: Snyder gets 5-year deal to coach Hawks
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Sunday, 26 February 2023 21:25 Quin Snyder has agreed to a five-year contract to become the Atlanta Hawks' coach and is expected to make his debut as soon Tuesday at home against the Washington Wizards, sources told ESPN on Sunday.The Hawks announced Snyder's hiring on Sunday but did not disclose terms of his contract.The Hawks pursued Snyder, 56, immediately upon firing Nate McMillan five days…
Kerr's Warriors author 'enormous win' over Wolves
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Sunday, 26 February 2023 21:25 SAN FRANCISCO -- The Golden State Warriors have struggled to close games all season. And it felt as though they would suffer the same fate Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.With 26 seconds to go and up by just five, Anthony Lamb turned the ball over on a lazy inbound pass to allow their lead to be cut to three. Six…
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Clips' Hyland felt 'kicked to the curb' in Denver
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Embiid does best 'Russell' impression in Philly win
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Durant scrimmages with Suns, ruled out Friday
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Payton: 'Me being 50% was better than nothing'
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How Klay Thompson keeps his body and mind in check
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Laker-no-more Beverley sets new goal: Beat L.A.
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New Clipper Westbrook is 'ready for the challenge'
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