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Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 12:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency."Nic is a quote-unquote big that has defensive versatility," Fernandez said at his introductory news conference at…
The biggest storylines coming into two massive Game 2s
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 12:59
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder, the two 1-seeds in the 2024 NBA playoffs, both have 1-0 leads in their respective first-round series, but that's just about where the similarities end.Boston handled its business against the Miami Heat from the jump in Game 1, winning in a 114-94 rout. Meanwhile the Thunder didn't secure their Game 1…
Suns' Allen exits Game 2 after reinjuring ankle
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 01:40
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMINNEAPOLIS -- Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravated the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener, forcing him to hobble off in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first-round series on Tuesday.The Suns later ruled him out for the remainder of the game before losing 105-93. Minnesota leads the series…
Haliburton: Brother called racial slur by fan in G1
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 03:39
EmailPrintMILWAUKEE -- Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee.Haliburton discussed the incident during his postgame news conference that followed the Pacers' 125-108 win in Game 2 on Tuesday night."My little brother in the stands…
Kawhi returns in loss with eye on restoring rhythm
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 01:40
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Kawhi Leonard spent the previous 22 days trying to rehab the inflammation in his surgically-repaired right knee and get back on the floor.Cleared to play for the first time since March 31, Leonard had 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals but was missing his usual rhythm as the Clippers dropped Game 2 of their…
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