Report: Marco Belinelli returning to Spurs on two-year, $12 million contract

San Antonio loading up on shooting guards

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Thibodeau reportedly bringing Derrick Rose back to Timberwolves on one-year deal

It's for the minimum at $2.1 million.

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Report: Nets re-signing Joe Harris to two-year, $16 million contract

Brooklyn player-development success story

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With Jerami Grant and Paul George re-signing, Thunder on track for record $150 million-plus luxury-tax bill

Jerami Grant reportedly to receive three-year, $27 million contract

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Tavares’ future remains a mystery as teams await decision

Where will Tavares sign?

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Report: Timberwolves offering Jimmy Butler largest possible contract extension, which would be worth nearly $110 million over four years

Far less than he could get by opting out, though

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Ersan Ilyasova reportedly agrees to three-year, $21 million deal with Bucks

Ilyasova will come off the bench and provide a scoring punch for the Bucks.

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Report: Trevor Ariza leaving Rockets for one-year, $15 million contract with Suns

First to worst

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Paul George agrees to stay with Thunder on max contract

For more than a week now, the trend had been Paul George was going to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers and Sixers wanted to talk, but the gamble the Thunder took a year ago that they could win George over seemed to be paying off. It has. Paul George is going to

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Report: Rudy Gay to re-sign with Spurs for one year, $10 million

Raise from player-option salary

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Report: Doug McDermott signing three-year, $22 million contract with Pacers

Seems like overpay

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DeAndre Jordan reportedly agrees to one-year contract with Mavericks

DeAndre Jordan is reportedly headed to the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year contract worth north of $24M.

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Report: Chris Paul re-signing with Rockets on max four-year contract

Deal will be worth nearly $160 million

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As expected, Nikola Jokic agrees to $148 million max deal with Denver

He's well worth the max, this is a guy you build a franchise around.

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Lakers waive C Thomas Bryant, clearing more salary cap room

It's all about creating as much cap space as possible to chase stars.

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NBA sets new salary cap level at $101.869 million for 2018-19 season

It's going to go up a lot more then next couple of years.

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Reports: Kevin Durant to sign one-plus-one max deal with Warriors

KD can dictate the terms of his own deal, and he wants a short one.

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Report: Nuggets likely to bring back free agent Will Barton

He was fourth is Sixth Man of the Year voting this year.

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All signs — including a Russell Westbrook party — point to Paul George re-signing in OKC

Russell Westbrook is throwing a party in his honor. Seriously.

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Cap-strapped Minnesota in tricky spot for summer improvement

The Minnesota Timberwolves made major strides last season in ending their 13-year absence from the NBA playoffs.

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LeBron James is in Los Angeles, which means…

LeBron owns homes and spends his summers in Los Angeles anyway, but this feels a little different.

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Taking over Stanley Cup champion is no easy task for a coach

No pressure, Todd.

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Report: LeBron James not going to meet with Cavaliers in person to start free agency

LeBron is more focused on his preferred targets to start free agency.

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With Mavericks pushing for Jordan, DeMarcus Cousins more likely to stay with Pelicans

Cousins, and other big men, are losing their leverage.

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Couture extension continues Sharks’ summer spree

Sharks laying the foundation for Tavares, if he wants it.

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Another report Cavaliers will not trade Kevin Love if LeBron James leaves

The Cavaliers are not going to have an instant fire sale if LeBron leaves.

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Pro Hockey Talk’s 2018 NHL free agency tracker

Your one-stop shop for all the free agency happenings.

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Mason trade helps Jets’ chances of re-signing Stastny

The Jets have a number of big names they want to re-sign.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greek tourism campaign

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is appearing in a tourism campaign to promote his native Greece.

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Rise of women’s hockey gives Szabados chance to keep playing

Szabados becomes one of the highest-profile players - and most notable Canadian - to join the NWHL.

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Flyers support Humboldt player paralyzed in bus crash

Ryan Straschnitzki felt at home as he was wheeled into a perch overlooking the ice at the Flyers' practice facility.

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First-round pick Robert Williams ready to rev his motor in Boston

Boston Celtics boss Danny Ainge didn't buy reports Texas A&M forward Robert Williams didn't work hard.

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Report: Warriors will take longshot chance to recruit DeAndre Jordan

It's not going to work, but the Warrior are going to take their shot.

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Enes Kanter made it official, opting into $18.6 million with Knicks

He took a $20 million insurance policy out on himself.

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Report: Dallas declines Dirk Nowitzki’s $5 million for next season, working out new deal

They will use the cap space to go after DeAndre Jordan.

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Devils hire former Wild GM Chuck Fletcher as senior adviser

Fletcher spent the previous nine seasons as GM of the Wild.

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Report: Garrett Temple opts in with Kings for $8 million

Temple didn't want to leave Sacramento that badly

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Report: Steve Kerr finalizing contract extension with Warriors

The Warriors are making sure their core gets paid, and Kerr is part of that core.

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What Doughty’s massive extension means for Kings, NHL

Erik Karlsson is getting paid ... and probably not by Ottawa?

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Report: DeAndre Jordan to opt-out of Clippers contract; Mavericks to pursue

The Mavericks and Clippers couldn't agree to a trade, so Jordan is going to walk. Probably to Dallas.

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Report: Lonzo Ball suffers torn meniscus in his left knee

He is expected to be back for training camp.

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Report: John Wall’s lazy defense at center of squabble with Marcin Gortat

Wizards traded Gortat to Clippers this week

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Lightning’s best chance for Stanley Cup is now, with or without Tavares

Eventually some quality players will probably cost too much.

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GM Danny Ainge calls Celtics’ blockbuster trade “unlikely”

Boston is going to look at its options, but standing pat is still a good one for them.

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Report: Cavaliers would’ve traded Kevin Love for Paul George if LeBron James committed long-term last summer

And probably kept Kyrie Irving

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New Suns coach Igor Kokoskov tampers with Clippers guard Milos Teodosic

Fine coming?

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Red Wings’ free agent plan at odds with rebuild

Is it really the best plan to hand term to aging veterans such as Green and/or Filppula?

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Report: Dan Gilbert told people he wants LeBron James to leave Cavaliers ‘because I’ll get my team back’

Strained owner-superstar dynamic in Cleveland

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Todd Reirden takes over as Washington Capitals head coach

Reirden's been with the Capitals since 2014.

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James Dolan taking steps toward selling Knicks

Sale far from certainty

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Report: LeBron James’ camp denies him texting Kevin Durant about Lakers team-up

True?

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Report: LeBron James opting out of contract with Cavaliers

Debilitating blow to Rockets

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Kempny re-signs, Capitals keep top defensive duo intact

Kempny, Carlson union will have chance to blossom further.

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Report: 76ers, like Lakers, believe they’d take lead for LeBron James if they trade for Kawhi Leonard

Will Spurs get desired bidding war?

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PBT Extra: Top 10 Free Agents on the market

It all starts with LeBron James, but there are a number of good players considering new homes this summer.

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PHT Morning Skate: The next McDavid? Floodgates set to open after Tavares signing?

Thursday's collection of links.

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Mexico stuns, upsets U.S. in World Cup qualifying, 78-70

The USA was already through to the second round of qualifying.

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Sharks get ready to take calculated risks with Couture, and if lucky, Tavares

San Jose is set up well for the present. But what about a few years down the road?

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Report: LeBron James texted Kevin Durant about teaming up on Lakers

Kevin Durant didn't sound interested

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Report: Celtics have assets Spurs most desire in Kawhi Leonard trade

Will Lakers top Boston's offer?

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Rick Nash unsure about NHL return next season

In 15 NHL seasons, Nash has earned over $90 million.

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Report: Spurs ‘ready’ to trade Kawhi Leonard

Lakers incentivized to pursue him hard now

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Meet Chris Brickley, the man behind the summer’s most stacked NBA run

Brickley has a connection with his players on a personal level, and from there he can push them in the gym.

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5 under the radar free agents

In the days leading up to free agency, all eyes will be on Islanders forward John Tavares. Where will he end up? How long will he sign for? How much will he sign for? Those are all interesting questions that will likely be answered in the coming days. Once he’s off the board, the focus

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Free Agency Preview: Top 21 unrestricted free agents

These are the guys everybody is talking about.

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PHT Morning Skate: Panthers prospect overcomes broken neck; Tavares Tax Calculator

Thursday's collection of links.

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PBT Mailbag: LeBron is definitely going to the Lakers, right?

Is The King destined for Los Angeles? Or is Kawhi Leonard?

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Report: As expected, Paul George informs Thunder he will opt-out of last year of contract

Whatever he decides, he would be leaving nearly $10 million next season on the table by opting in.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard ‘adamant’ he wants to leave Spurs before season

Will San Antonio trade him by then?

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Senators assistant GM Randy Lee faces 2nd harassment charge

Lee will be formally presented with the second charge at his next court appearance on July 6.

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Report: Lakers trying to start superstar dominoes with Kawhi Leonard, because LeBron hesitating to be first

Would Paul George follow?

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Rumor: LeBron James Jr. likely to attend Los Angeles-area school

Sierra Canyon rumor still making the rounds

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Report: Lakers trying to start superstar dominoes with Kawhi Leonard, because LeBron hesitating to be first

Would Paul George follow?

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Penguins ship Hunwick, Sheary to Sabres in cap-clearing deal

Jim Rutherford creates some cap space.

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5 free agent fits that just make sense

Where will Paul Stastny and Rick Nash end up?

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Rumor: LeBron James Jr. likely to attend Los Angeles-area school

Sierra Canyon rumor still making the rounds

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Boynton, Carcillo critical of Bettman honor by Hall of Fame

They were among the vocal critics on Tuesday of Bettman's impending induction.

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Free Agency Preview: Top 10 restricted free agents

Clint Capela and Aaron Gordon top the list.

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PHT Morning Skate: Matt Cullen surprises young man battling brain cancer

Wednesday's collection of links.

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NBA teams to host Australian NBL teams for exhibition games

Six NBA teams will host teams from Australia's National Basketball League for 2018-19 preseason exhibition games.

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Travis Schlenk: Stephen Curry still tried to avoid Warriors while they were on the clock in 2009 draft

Former Golden State executive and current Hawks general manager shares telling draft-night story

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Report: If DeAndre Jordan opts in, he and Clippers would work together to find trade before deadline

Clippers just traded for another center, Marcin Gortat

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Report: Pistons hiring Malik Rose from Hawks as assistant general manager

Detroit building front office without named head

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Report: Celtics expected to re-sign Aron Baynes

Good fit in Boston

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Report: Clippers trade Austin Rivers to Wizards for Marcin Gortat

L.A. preparing for DeAndre Jordan's exit?

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Report: Mike Muscala opting in for $5 million with Hawks

He's now trade bait

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Magic Johnson says he’ll resign if Lakers don’t sign elite free agents in next two years

Jim Buss all over again?

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Report: DeAndre Jordan considering opt-in-and-trade, maybe to Mavericks

Awkward?

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Report: Rockets propose NBA starts free agency before draft

Could spark more trades

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Report: Rockets still all-in on pursuing LeBron James

Would he really pick Houston?

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Report: Kevin Durant opting out

What contract structure will he use to re-sign with Warriors?

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Report: Celtics signing EuroLeague point guard Brad Wanamaker

What does this mean for Boston's other point guards?

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Travis Schlenk: Stephen Curry still tried to avoid Warriors while they were on the clock in 2009 draft

Former Golden State executive and current Hawks general manager shares telling draft-night story

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Report: Rockets propose NBA starts free agency before draft

Could spark more trades

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Senators absorb more mockery with Burrows buyout

Could this be it for the pesky winger?

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Penguins, Rust agree to four-year extension

Penguins shore up depth with Rust extension.

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Report: Rockets still all-in on pursuing LeBron James

Would he really pick Houston?

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Report: Kevin Durant opting out

What contract structure will he use to re-sign with Warriors?

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Who will make up the 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame class?

Brodeur is the lock. Who else makes the 2018 HOF class?

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Report: Celtics signing EuroLeague point guard Brad Wanamaker

What does this mean for Boston's other point guards?

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G-League players fill out U.S. roster for Basketball World Cup qualifiers

The USA is 4-0 so far and has already qualified for the second round.

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PHT Morning Skate: Ilya Kovalchuk’s expectations, bagels for John Tavares?

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Best things from NBA awards show: Bill Russell flips the bird, James Harden jokes

I don't even know what to say about James Harden's jacket.

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Puck-stopping patience: Teams wait on goalies at NHL draft

Even the best goaltending prospects usually have to wait through the first round and then some before their names are called.

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Lakers’ recruiting pitch for Paul George leaks

'Less Morgan Freeman/Denzel Washington, and more Jamie Foxx'

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Winnipeg’s Paul Stastny problem

Can the Winnipeg Jets fit Paul Stastny into an already tight budget?

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Report: No divide between Chris Paul and Rockets over contract

Sounds accurate

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Pros and cons for each team on John Tavares’ list

The Islanders, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Sharks, Stars and Lightning are all in the mix.

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Report: LeBron James not planning to sit for elaborate pitch meetings in free agency

More 2014 than 2010

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Carlson signing is first domino to fall in NHL free agency

With Tavares headlining this free agent class, the possibilities are endless.

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Report: Nuggets re-signing Nikola Jokic to five-year max after declining team option

Time for Denver to trim salary around him

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PHT Morning Skate: Draft weekend winners and losers; Will Tkachuk go pro?

Monday's collection of links.

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With momentum gone and interest down, NBA finally will give out awards tonight

These are NBA regular season awards now given out 10 weeks after the regular season ended.

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LeBron James’s son Bronny Jr. just misses breakaway dunk. At 13.

LeBron James is spending his summer like a lot of fathers of children who play AAU basketball (or other travel team sports) — going to gyms, local and sometimes not so local, to watch his son play. And Bronny Jr. can ball. At age 13, he can almost dunk. Bronny Jr. missed this dunk, but

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Suns to sign French point guard Elie Okobo to first-round style contract

He was the top pick of the second round.

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Report: Steve Clifford strongly urged Hornets to draft Donovan Mitchell over Malik Monk

What if?

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Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic: Mavericks tap brakes on inevitable comparisons

"Luka is his own guy. He's got his own challenges." —Donnie Nelson

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Could the Capitals be on the verge of losing John Carlson?

Carlson's agent fielding calls from teams as contract talks continue with Capitals

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Clippers’ Milos Teodosic opts into $6.3 million for next season

It was a lot of fun to watch Milos Teodosic play last season… When he was healthy. He only played in 45 games for the Clippers last season. Teodosic will be back in the NBA next season, as he has told the Clippers he will opt into a $6.3 million next season, reports Shams Charania

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Hurricanes have much to do, but headed in right direction after blockbuster deal

Carolina accomplishes a lot in blockbuster, needs to accomplish more going forward.

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Report: Suns to renounce rights to Alex Len, Elfrid Payton

Payton's $10 million cap hold will have the Suns renouncing him to create space.

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Markelle Fultz’s new trainer describes him as having the “yips”

"We've been working... on rewiring his body and getting a kind of smooth stroke back into his shot."

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Dwyane Wade wants to own an NBA team someday, ideally in Seattle

"I want Seattle’s team, the Sonics, to come back." —Dwyane Wade

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Another report Spurs will not trade Kawhi Leonard within West

Will their attitude change as the offers come in (and Leonard tries to push his way to the Lakers).

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Huge Flames – Hurricanes trade features Hamilton, Hanifin, Lindholm

Moves like these can change the course of a franchise.

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John Tavares to explore his options during free agent interview period

Tavares can hit the UFA market on July 1.

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Free agency looms for Orpik as Avalanche ready buyout

Could a Capitals reunion happen for Orpik?

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After full season in Europe, Luka Doncic not expected to play in Summer League

Deandre Ayton played 35 games for Arizona last season. Marvin Bagley III played 33 games last season for Duke. Jarnen Jackson Jr. played 35 for Michigan State. None of them played past March. Luka Doncic played 61 games for Real Madrid — at a higher level than NCAA basketball — and the season ended two

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2018 NHL Draft Tracker: Rounds 2-7

Skilled players who slipped, familiar last names, and more as the 2018 NHL Draft wraps up.

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Former Spur Bruce Bowen rips Kawhi Leonard for asking out after injury

"You got $18 million this year, and you think that they're trying to rush you?" —Bruce Bowen

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Ilya Kovalchuk, LA Kings agree to three-year deal

The Kings get their man.

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Michael Porter’s status for Summer League, next season unclear

It would be a shock to see him play in Summer League.

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Boynton, Carcillo sue NHL over head injuries, brain damage

They now both suffer from long-term, degenerative brain damage.

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Take 2: Collin Sexton to wear Kyrie Irving’s jersey number with Cavaliers

Collin Sexton endeared himself to the Cavaliers with his competitive streak, speed and attitude long before they picked him in the NBA draft.

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Rumor: Tension between Chris Paul and Rockets over contract

Paul wants to get paid after discount last season

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Rasmus Dahlin addition can be a franchise changer for Sabres

"You watch him on the ice and you’re very impressed with his hockey sense, his speed, his puck skills."

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NHL draft action likely to begin with Montreal at No. 3

The Montreal Canadiens can make the first real move in the NHL draft with the third overall pick.

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Hawks GM: We might have traded up with Bucks if their draft pick didn’t leak first

Travis Schlenk dishes on maneuvering with Nos. 17 and 19 picks

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Sharks are buying out final year of Paul Martin’s contract

The move will save the Sharks more than $2.8 million under the salary cap this upcoming season as they attempt to clear out cap space.

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Danny Ainge unwittingly leaks Celtics’ draft pick on call with Terry Rozier during live show (video)

Boston picked Robert Williams No. 27

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Noah Dobson and his unique road to the 2018 NHL Draft

A year in Austria helped the blue liner take his development to the next level.

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Together Again: Red Wings add Bylsma to Blashill’s staff

They worked together with Team USA at the 2018 World Hockey Championship.

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Time for Sabres to upgrade in goal

Robin Lehner isn't expected back next season.

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Report: Rival teams expect Paul George to consider 1+1 contract with Thunder

Despite George saying opposite in February

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Heartbreaking: Watch Mikal Bridges explain joy of joining hometown 76ers while they trade him to Suns (video)

His mom works for 76ers!

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Gaudreau buys stake in his former USHL team in Dubuque, Iowa

"Johnny Hockey" is getting an additional title: part owner.

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PHT Morning Skate: 8 big questions heading into draft; First buyout of 2018

Friday's collection of links.

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Kings GM Vlade Divac: ‘My team is a super team. Just young’

Worse than Derrick Rose's statement?

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Spurs GM still optimistic relationship with Kawhi Leonard can be salvaged

"I think all of us would wish that things would have gone differently," R.C. Buford said.

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NBA Draft Winners, Losers: Big nights for Phoenix, Dallas

It was a rough night for Michael Porter Jr. and Robert Williams.

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Report: Nets to buy out Dwight Howard

Brooklyn just agreed to trade that got him

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Islanders closing in on hiring Barry Trotz: Report

Less than a week ago Trotz resigned from the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals.

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Report: Cavaliers not planning to trade Kevin Love, no matter what LeBron James does

How would a Love-led Cleveland perform next season?

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Report: Lakers call meeting to warn employees about tampering

Magic Johnson era

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Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic lead tiered 2018 NBA draft board

Full first-round rankings

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Carolina Hurricanes might be busy this weekend

They have cap space, assets to trade and a lot of needs.

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2018 NBA draft pronunciation guide

Come for Luka Doncic, stay to finally learn Antetokounmpo

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PHT Morning Skate: On Sabres’ draft struggles; Chiarelli’s to-do list

Thursday's collection of links.

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What to watch for in NBA Draft? Trades, trades, trades

It gets said every year, but this year we mean it: Expect a lot of Draft Day trades.

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PBT Extra: One last mock draft of NBA lottery

Putting together a mock draft for this year's NBA Draft is more random than a roulette wheel.

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Adam Silver of some fans’ distaste for Warriors: “I get it” but adds team drafted well

The NBA wins the offseason with wild player movement, why would the league want to curtail that?

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Darryl Sutter has retired from coaching

He is 14th on the NHL all-time wins list and is one of just 18 coaches to have won multiple Stanley Cups.

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Capitals will open 2018 season, raise banner against Bruins on Oct. 3

The Capitals will then travel to Pittsburgh the next night for the Penguins' home opener.

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Mo Bamba really doesn’t want to go to Memphis

Does Bamba, a long-term project, fit with the Grizzlies' timeline?

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Rasmus Dahlin could provide Buffalo with much-needed boost

Former defenseman Mike Weber is all too familiar with the Sabres' lean years while spending a majority of his eight NHL seasons in Buffalo.

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Report: Charlotte trading Dwight Howard to Brooklyn for Timofey Mozgov

The Hornets clear a lot of cap space with this move, the Nets get a center who was solid last season.

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PBT Mailbag: Shouldn’t Luka Doncic go No. 1 over Deandre Ayton?

The first ever edition of the PBT Mailbag tackles this question and more before Thursday's draft.

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Predators’ Austin Watson charged with domestic assault

He was arrested on Saturday night.

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PHT Morning Skate: Craig Button’s final mock draft; 24 players that could be traded

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Report: Hawks eyeing Luke Doncic with the No. 3 pick.

The Hawks are rumored to be open to trading the No. 3 pick, but it won't come cheap.

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Deandre Ayton is already signing Phoenix Suns jerseys (PHOTO)

He signed a jersey with Steve Nash's retired number on it, but it must have been fun anyway.

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Will Hoffman, Panthers get the last laugh?

The player and team get roasted on Twitter ... a lot.

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Sterling Brown’s lawsuit: Police officer involved in tasing/arrest posted on Facebook about getting same chance with J.R. Smith after NBA Finals Game 1

Gross

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Report: Mavericks targeting Luka Doncic in draft

Is No. 5 pick high enough for Dallas to get him?

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NBC Sports to present exclusive coverage of 2018 NHL Draft, NHL Awards

A very busy week ahead for the NHL.

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Humboldt Broncos to reunite at NHL Awards show

10 survivors have made the trip to Vegas.

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Rumor: Chris Paul telling people LeBron James wants to join Lakers

Believable

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Rumor: Clippers not planning to keep Milos Teodosic

Point guard's player-option salary only partially guaranteed

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Panthers ready to welcome Mike Hoffman, fiancee with ‘clean slate’

Hoffman went from Ottawa to San Jose to Florida on Tuesday morning.

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Report: Chris Paul recruiting LeBron James hard to Rockets

Will star friends team up?

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Sharks flip Hoffman to Panthers; Clearing space for Kovalchuk, Tavares?

The 28-year-old is on the move...again!

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Salary-cap increase makes for ‘more fun’ NHL offseason

Thanks, Vegas.

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Report: Marvin Bagley ‘near-lock’ to Kings at No. 2 in draft

Good prospect, but I wouldn't take him that high

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PHT Morning Skate: Bob McKenzie’s final prospect rankings; Pens need to make moves

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Report: Wizards willing to trade No. 15 pick if team takes on bad contract with it

This plan is unlikely to work but the Wizards are trying

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Trade: Sens send Hoffman to Sharks for underwhelming return

His value took a serious hit.

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Report: Cavaliers flying blind into draft because LeBron doesn’t know what he’s going to do

In reality, the Cavaliers have to act as if LeBron is gone.

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Report: Rudy Gay opting out of Spurs contract

Gay leaving $8,826,300 on the table

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Ryane Clowe to join ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers as head coach: Report

Clowe was an assistant with the Devils for the last two seasons.

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Report: LeBron James’ camp likes Collin Sexton

Would Cavaliers draft Alabama point guard No. 8?

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Dave Tippett joins Seattle NHL group as senior advisor

Tippett was most recently the head coach of the Arizona Coyotes.

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2018 NBA Draft Prospect Profiles: Is Trae Young a super star in the making?

Trae Young is a perfect example of why, as an elite freshman entering the college ranks, it is so important to pick a school that is the right fit for you. Young was a borderline five-star prospect entering the college ranks, the kind of point guard that was recruited by everyone from Kansas to Kentucky,

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi making late push up draft boards

The Finnish center could go as high as third overall.

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Rumor: Spurs won’t trade Kawhi Leonard to Western Conference team

Would be a harmful agenda

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Report: Celtics believe Kyrie Irving happy in Boston

Irving, who can become unrestricted free agent in 2019, has hardly pledged absolute loyalty to Boston

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Paralyzed Humboldt player’s family preparing for next phase

The parents of a paralyzed Humboldt Broncos hockey player are preparing for the next phase of his recovery - his return home.

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PHT Morning Skate: How to create more offer sheets; Who will win Hart Trophy?

Monday's collection of links.

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J.R. Smith’s Game 1 Finals jersey up for auction

It was the moment that defined the 2018 NBA Finals. The score was tied with 4.7 seconds left when George Hill missed his second of two free throws, but J.R. Smith made an impressive play to get the offensive rebound — then tried to dribble out the clock like the Cavaliers were ahead. JR Smith

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Kevin Durant’s dad wrote him a nice letter for Father’s Day

Durant's father wasn't always around when he was young, but the two have since reconciled.

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Domi’s passing skills impress Habs’ Gallagher

Shedding some light on Montreal's side of the trade.

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Report: First round picks will walk across draft stage with two family members

Players will get to experience a lifelong dream right alongside their support networks.

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Blues GM confirms Kovalchuk interest, makes Jagr comparison

Another situation that would make sense for both sides.

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It’s the 10 year anniversary of Kevin Garnett’s ‘Anything is possible’ (VIDEO)

A decade later, Boston is again in the hunt for another championship and seemingly set up to do so for years to come.

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Flames probably won’t land first-rounder (or helicopter?) in 2018 NHL Draft

Past mistakes are likely to sting during draft weekend.

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Report: Minnesota’s Tyus Jones considered asking for trade, Thibodeau eased concerns

Thibodeau promised him more minutes next season.

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Kyrie Irving on Durant: “He’s on an incredible team but he’s also the best player on that team”

“Kevin Durant has a presence about him that’s really unassuming but he dominates games." —Kyrie Irving

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Oklahoma City Thunder won’t renew contract of announcer

The Thunder will not renew the contract of the only television play-by-play announcer the team has had since it relocated in 2008.

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Grizzlies name Jerry Stackhouse, Nick Van Exel among eight assistants

The Memphis Grizzlies have named Jerry Stackhouse, Nick Van Exel and six others as assistant coaches.

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Galchenyuk trade just one reason Coyotes are excited

Suddenly, the talent pool isn't so dry in the desert.

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Rumor: Sixers want to move into top five in draft

It's unlikely, but the Sixers may love someone who is not going to fall to th

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Cheap Domi extension makes Galchenyuk trade easier for Habs to defend

Hockey Twitter probably won't roast Marc Bergevin that much less, though.

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Report: Suns to explore No. 1 pick for Kawhi Leonard

This trade is not happening, but the Suns will make a call.

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Andre Iguodala told Jordan Bell to “stop doing that stupid stuff” during parade

Fortunately for us, Bell ignored that advice.

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Report: Darrell Arthur opting into contract with Nuggets

Arthur set to earn $7,464,912 next season

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Report: Kawhi Leonard leaked desire to leave Spurs to media before informing team

Leonard reportedly feels betrayed by San Antonio

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Tavares and beyond: five years of possible free agents

Dreaming of players like Erik Karlsson and Drew Doughty, weighing more realistic possibilities.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard wants to leave Spurs, ideally for Lakers

LeBron James and Paul George to Los Angeles, too?

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Can Kawhi Leonard even convince Spurs to give him super-max extension?

San Antonio must commit before Leonard plays regular-season game

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Report: Cavaliers actually nearly traded Kyrie Irving around draft

Before his well-established trade request

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Jim Paek given extension to continue growing South Korea’s hockey program

The country's hockey program has made huge strides since Paek was hired in 2014.

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LaVar Ball says mean things about his wife, who’s recovering from stroke

Is anything too far for LaVar?

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Which teams benefit most from potential buyouts?

Certain general managers need some added cap space.

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Alex Ovechkin, young cancer survivor reunite during Stanley Cup celebration

Ovechkin delivered a hat trick with Luey in attendance back in November.

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Dwight Howard calls day Stan Van Gundy threw him under bus “worst day of my life”

It was one of the strangest, most unexpected coach/player media sessions ever.

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PHT Morning Skate: Toronto Marlies win Calder Cup; Flyers could be interested in Stastny

Friday's collection of links.

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Michael Porter’s pro day/medical evaluations back on for Friday

What teams see Friday in Chicago will go a long way to determining where Porter gets drafted.

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New Raptors coach Nick Nurse made lasting impression on GM Masai Ujiri

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri hasn't forgotten the first time he met Nick Nurse.

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Trotz, Capitals begin working toward contract extension

MacLellan said he'll meet with ownership over the next week and that he doesn't believe either side feels pressure to get a deal done given Trotz's contract expires June 30.

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PHT Power Rankings: The best fit for Ilya Kovalchuk

Which teams make the most sense for Ilya Kovalchuk's return to the NHL? Which teams make sense but may not have a chance at signing him? Which teams make no sense? We look at all of the options!

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Report: Dwane Casey and Nick Nurse not on good terms after Raptors coaching change

Rex Kalamian reportedly leaving Toronto for Clippers

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Report: Michel Porter Jr. cancels workout after muscle spasms so severe, he couldn’t get out of bed

What will that do to his draft stock?

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Warriors coaches not feeding into David West’s behind-the-scenes narrative

Ron Adams: 'I have no idea what David was talking about'

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Larry Brown to coach in Italy

Will he fare better there?

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No big moves needed as Predators primed for another Cup run

Trading P.K. Subban would be a mistake.

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J.J. Barea wins NBA citizenship award for hurricane response in Puerto Rico

Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Dwyane Wade also finalists

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PHT Morning Skate: Boynton’s incredible tale a must-read

Thursday's collection of links.

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2018 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Is Mo Bamba a unicorn, or is he the draft’s most likely bust?

Bamba is a dinosaur, but there are significant red flags that have NBA teams concerned.

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Report: “Very real chance” Kings pick Michael Porter Jr. at No. 2

Every year at the draft teams (and fans) fall in love with the potential of the unknown. This year that's Michael Porter Jr.

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Six players who should stay put this summer

Phil Kessel, Oscar Klefbom, and Max Pacioretty are among the trade candidates that should stay right where they are.

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Six players who should be traded this summer

Erik Karlsson, Jeff Skinner, Philipp Grubauer and several more could all be getting a new home this summer.

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Warriors joked a lot about Kevin Durant at championship parade (video)

Weird vibe

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Kevin Durant struggles to open bottle of champagne, gets help (video)

Poetic

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Draymond Green rejects Tristan Thompson’s handshake, essentially calls Cavaliers big soft (video)

Warriors star didn't exactly put it that delicately to Thompson

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Humboldt Broncos add 10 players through league dispersal draft

The team will return for the 2018-19 season.

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Jordan Bell’s drunken championship-celebration journey (video)

Warriors rookie having himself a time

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Slava Voynov looking for dismissal of domestic violence case: Report

Voynov has not played in the NHL since October 2014.

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Rumor: Bulls dismayed by Kris Dunn’s work ethic this offseason

Leak a motivational tactic?

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PHT Morning Skate: Bruins eyeing Kovalchuk?

Wednesday's collection of links.

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How much longer will Gregg Popovich coach the San Antonio Spurs?

It's weird to picture the San Antonio Spurs sideline with anyone other than Gregg Popovich as coach.

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Kevin Durant reminds everyone he’s going nowhere, “Why was that even a discussion?”

Nobody around the league thought he would consider leaving, but somehow that became a thing.

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Ottawa assistant GM due in court, to miss part of NHL draft

Lee is charged with harassing a hotel shuttle driver in Buffalo during the NHL's pre-draft scouting combine.

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Raptors playoff problems run much deeper than LeBron James

Can Nick Nurse fix them?

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Capitals congratulate Golden Knights in full-page ad

On the same day the Capitals are celebrating with a parade they took out a full page ad in a Las Vegas newspaper to congratulate the Golden Knights on their debut season.

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Report: LeBron James says he doesn’t like Houston as city

Sorry, Rockets

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Samuel Girard involved in car accident

Thankfully, he came away unharmed.

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Conn Smythe Voting results: Ovechkin received 13 of 18 first-place votes

Evgeny Kuznetsov received the other five. Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury received two third-place votes.

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Report: Raptors promoting assistant Nick Nurse to head coach

Nurse replaces Dwane Casey

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Gary Payton: LeBron James Jr. committed to Los Angeles-area school

Sierra Canyon official denies

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Report: Magic (Aaron Gordon) and Bulls (Zach LaVine) would match max offer sheets for restricted free agents

One makes more sense than the other

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Report: Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes he can build championship team without LeBron James

He might have to try

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Report: Pistons to pay Dwane Casey $7 million annual salary

That's a lot

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Kevin Durant: I could retire at age 35

Would the Warriors star really step away in just six short years?

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Report: Luka Doncic staying in 2018 NBA Draft

Will Kings (No. 2) or Hawks (No. 3) draft him?

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Report: Kawhi Leonard nearing full health

The Spurs and Kawhi Leonard must repair their broken relationship before they offer him a super-max extension.

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Pistons announce Dwane Casey as head coach

Once John Beilein withdrew from the search, it was clear tab Dwane Casey was the man for the job.

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Joe Lacob: I felt ‘really personally persecuted’ by other NBA owners after signing Kevin Durant

Boo hoo

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Report: Raptors promoting assistant Nick Nurse to head coach

Nurse replaces Dwane Casey

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Gary Payton: LeBron James Jr. committed to Los Angeles-area school

Sierra Canyon official denies

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Report: Ekman-Larsson, Coyotes reach verbal agreement on new deal

He'll be sticking around Arizona for eight more years.

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Ovechkin, Holtby get Jimmy Fallon to drink out of Stanley Cup (Video)

The Capitals stars made an appearance on the Tonight Show.

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Report: Magic (Aaron Gordon) and Bulls (Zach LaVine) would match max offer sheets for restricted free agents

One makes more sense than the other

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PHT Morning Skate: Ekman-Larsson close to extension; roster predictions for Vegas

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Big3 going live, looks to make big step forward in second season

Amar’e Stoudemire. Nate Robinson. Ron Artest. Baron Davis. The talent level is jumping up in the Big3.

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Report: Thaddeus Young considering opting out of $13.7 million final year

Young has until June 29 to decide and let the Pacers know his plans. 

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Kovalchuk would be fantastic fit for Kings, Sharks

Kovalchuk reportedly took a tour of California recently.

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Kevin Durant: I could retire at age 35

Would Warriors star really step away in six years?

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Report: Luka Doncic staying in 2018 NBA draft

Will Kings (No. 2) or Hawks (No. 3) draft him?

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Don’t forget how great Kuznetsov, Backstrom were for Capitals

You may even argue one of them was the true Conn Smythe winner ...

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Report: Kawhi Leonard nearing 100%, will be healthy for next season

Really this time?

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Report: Pistons hire Dwane Casey as coach

Good hire, at least without considering order of events

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Significant changes could be coming to Ducks roster

Will they move on from Corey Perry?

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Joe Lacob: I felt ‘really personally persecuted’ by other NBA owners after signing Kevin Durant

Boo hoo

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PHT Morning Skate: Remembering Johnny McKenzie; How pain helped Caps win

Monday's collection of links.

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2018 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Is Jaren Jackson Jr. the future of the center position?

Jackson is the perfect fit as a small-ball five in the NBA.

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Dwyane Wade on LeBron: “I think at this point in his life, it’s more so of a lifestyle thing”

What is the winning vs. lifestyle balance LeBron will strike this summer?

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Kevin Durant: “It’s easy to be the best player when you don’t have good players around you”

Is Durant angling against LeBron, or is this simple self-promotion?

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Warriors owner on keeping team together: “We’ll do whatever we can to keep them”

Lacob is willing to spend, and it seems unlikely major elements of the Warriors are going elsewhere soon.

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Ovechkin, Holtby set to guest on The Tonight Show

There will be some must-see TV on Monday night. Alex Ovechkin, made famous in recent hours by such exploits a this and this, and Braden Holtby, who has done this, and this in roughly the same timeframe, will stumble their way onto the set of Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show on NBC on Monday. The

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Watch the top 10 plays from the NBA Finals

Take a moment on Sunday to enjoy some high-level hoops, before the full force of draft and free agency come crashing down on us.

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Texas’ Mohamed Bamba makes his case with Suns

Mohamed Bamba could be the next Rudy Gobert, and that's why he's expected to go very high in the NBA draft.

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Report: Gregg Popovich wants to sit down with LeBron James, pitch Spurs

Is LeBron going to leave Cleveland for a smaller market? In the West?

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NBA offseason starting earlier than it has in three decades

NBA Finals weren't LeBron's time, but now is

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Ovechkin and Co. enjoy day with Stanley Cup at Nationals game

Ovechkin, Stanley Cup inseparable.

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Marvin Bagley III calls all the Deandre Ayton talk at No. 1 ‘disrespectful’

Marvin Bagley III has heard just about enough about how Deandre Ayton is the favorite to become the Phoenix Suns' choice as the No. 1 pick in this month's NBA draft.

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Marc-Andre Fleury would like to finish career in Vegas

The face of the Vegas Golden Knights eyes ending his career in Sin City.

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Golden State is a dynasty, but how long can they keep it up?

As long as the Curry/Durant/Thompson/Green core is together, this team will contend.

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Let the recruitment of LeBron James on Twitter begin

It didn't take long for Joel Embiid to get involved.

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David West: Public has ‘no clue’ about Warriors’ behind-the-scenes issues

Shaun Livingston also hints at it

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Pelicans extend Alvin Gentry’s contract through 2021

Good move

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Lightning open as early favorites to win 2019 Stanley Cup

The 2018 Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals open at 14/1.

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Report: Heat hold ‘absolutely no expectation’ LeBron James will return

2019 NBA championship odds suggested otherwise

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After improbable debut, where do Golden Knights go in year two?

At the start of the season we had no idea how good the Golden Knights were. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final it still feels like we have no idea how good they can or will be in year two.

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Kyrie Irving reportedly told Cavaliers teammates of desire to join Knicks. Should Celtics worry about his 2019 free agency?

Boston facing many decisions about point guards

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What will Capitals roster look like next season?

Will they be able to bring back John Carlson?

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Rumor: Rockets ‘not a realistic option’ for LeBron James

Where does that leave for him?

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Donald Trump: Neither Warriors nor Cavaliers will be invited to White House

They weren't going, anyway

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PHT Morning Skate: Vegas’ amazing run; Lars Eller’s historical night

Friday's collection of links.

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Is Friday LeBron’s last game wearing a Cavaliers’ uniform?

CLEVELAND — “My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question. But what’s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio…. In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have. I’m ready to accept the challenge. I’m coming home.” LeBron James

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Knicks hire hire Keith Smart, Jud Buechler, Pat Sullivan and Royal Ivey as assistant coaches

David Fizdale fills out coaching staff

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Alex Ovechkin overcame plenty of heartbreak to become a Stanley Cup champion

“I can’t explain the way I feel. It’s unbelievable.”

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Bryan Colangelo: My wife’s Twitter accounts were ‘seriously misguided’ and contained no private information from me

Former 76ers president continues to deny involvement in Twitter accounts

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Report: Jerry Colangelo, trying to protect Bryan Colangelo, threatened to undermine 76ers’ relationships around NBA

Oy

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76ers investigation: Bryan Colangelo’s wife admitted to operating burner Twitter accounts, but he was ‘careless’ and ‘reckless’

Colangelo resigned as 76ers president today

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Report: Bryan Colangelo out as 76ers president

Philadelphia coach Brett Brown to take over on interim basis

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Capitals trying to keep focus on Game 5, not potential Cup party

"I can tell you you’re going to need your best game if you want to get this done.”

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LeBron James feeling stress of facing mighty Warriors again

Kevin Durant has taken Golden State to next level

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Donovan Mitchell awarded top rookie by players, James Harden takes their MVP

See full list of funkily named awards

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Kevin Durant rewards Stephen Curry’s ‘childlike approach to the game’

Warriors attracted Durant with an attitude that shined in Game 3

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Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert tweets, deletes box score highlighting Warriors’ free-throw advantage

Gilbert a typical Cleveland fan

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LeBron James throws himself an alley-oop off backboard (video)

Cavaliers start quick in Game 3

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Joel Embiid: ‘SIPS………’

Is tweet about Bryan Colangelo?

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Andre Iguodala playing in Warriors-Cavaliers Game 3

Golden State's position in NBA Finals improves even more

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Giant ‘L’ literally delivered to Cavaliers’ arena (video)

Poetic

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Report: 76ers believe Bryan Colangelo did not know of Twitter accounts

Will he keep his job?

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Report: 76ers president Bryan Colangelo holds pre-draft workout

Duke's Grayson Allen attends

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Grubauer’s time with Caps could be coming to an end

The Islanders and Hurricanes are reportedly interested in his services.

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LeBron James feeling stress of facing mighty Warriors again

Kevin Durant has taken Golden State to next level

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‘Flower’ wilts: Golden Knights must play better for Fleury

Golden Knights players can't help but feel like they're letting ''Flower'' down.

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Donovan Mitchell awarded top rookie by players, James Harden takes their MVP

See full list of funkily named awards

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PHT Morning Skate: Smith-Pelly would pass on White House visit; Bryz in Vegas

Thursday's collection of links.

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Denver Nuggets unveil new logo, evolved uniforms

It's a clean, modern look.

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Rodney Hood finally gets chance in Finals, scores 15 for Cavaliers

Tyronn Lue finally let him out of the dog house.

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Steve Kerr: “Pretty good chance” Andre Iguodala plays in Game 3

He practiced yesterday and went through shootaround on Wednesday.

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Report: Dwane Casey looks like Pistons’ next coach, John Beilein pulls out

From the start, as soon as Ed Stefanski was brought in to guide the process to hire a new coach in Detroit to replace Stan Van Gundy, Dwane Casey was the guy to beat. There were plenty of other guys interviewed, but Casey was setting the pace in this race. It looks like he will

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Kendrick Perkins on Warriors: ‘I don’t think I’m the problem that they want’

If so, he's the only Cavaliers problem Golden State doesn't want

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Report: Boban Marjanovic to play assassin in new ‘John Wick’ movie

Sweet

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Report: Raptors interview Sarunas Jasikevicius for head-coaching job

Nick Nurse reportedly still favorite

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Bryan Colangelo-burner Twitter saga now a game

Collect followers and save your burners

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Tyronn Lue: Rodney Hood will get chance in Game 3

J.R. Smith has struggled at shooting guard

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LeBron James: ‘I was kind of a little bit still in shock’ as JR Smith dribbled out clock

Cavaliers star explains on-bench reaction before overtime of Game 1

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LeBron James: Neither Warriors nor Cavaliers will visit Donald Trump’s White House

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant: LeBron is right

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Report: Kris Dunn won’t dissuade Bulls from drafting Trae Young or Collin Sexton

Chicago not locked into current point guard

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Shaun Livingston rising to occasion for Warriors

Golden State didn't a fifth player with Andre Iguodala injured

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Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Kuznetsov climbs to the top

We have another new leader in the race.

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Draymond Green says Andrew Bogut taught him how to play NBA defense

“I wouldn’t be half the defender I am without Andrew Bogut." —Draymond Green

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Locking up Ekman-Larsson is a must for Coyotes

They're reportedly offering an eight-year deal worth $66 million.

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Andre Iguodala upgraded to “questionable,” could play in Game 3

This is bad news for the Cavaliers — the Warriors are about to get better.

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PHT Morning Skate: Craig Button’s top 100 draft prospects; Who will coach the Islanders?

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Report: Rockets to be “aggressive” going after Paul George

PG13 would fit in beautifully with the Rockets, but signing him is a challenge.

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WNBA champion Lynx, with no White House invite, host D.C. charity event

Good on the Lynx for doing something positive during a week in Washington in which only negative outcomes seemed possible.

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LeBron James: Neither Warriors nor Cavaliers will visit Donald Trump’s White House

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant: LeBron is right

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Just a reminder: Chris Paul’s not taking a discount on new contract

LeBron probably won't, either.

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So, what would T.J. Oshie’s Metro card look like?

Some helpful suggestions in case the Capitals pull off their end of the bargain.

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Knicks president calls Trae Young an “intriguing talent,” but Knicks not likely to land him

Who is the real Trae Young?

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Life as a Golden Knights player is pretty good in Las Vegas

"They like taking care of us and we try to do the same for them."

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Capitals’ Brett Connolly knows ups, downs of top prospect’s NHL journey

A top pick in 2010, Connolly has finally found a home with the Capitals.

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2 Chainz, Rapsody tell LeBron James’ story in first 2K19 ad

Next year is the 20th anniversary of the NBA 2K franchise.

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Should Golden Knights have pulled Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4?

Head coach Gerard Gallant never considered it.

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Report: Kris Dunn won’t dissuade Bulls from drafting Trae Young or Collin Sexton

Chicago not locked into current point guard

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Caps’ Ovechkin and Kuznetsov inspire Russian players, fans

"Over there lots of friends, lots of people watch the games. It's been huge."

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Shaun Livingston rising to occasion for Warriors

Golden State didn't a fifth player with Andre Iguodala injured

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PHT Morning Skate: Kempny trade pays off for Caps; Chara goes back to school

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Monty Williams returns to NBA bench, will be 76ers lead assistant

Also, Joe Prunty will

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Report: Celtics want to keep Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier for next season

Boston must eventually make major decisions on point guards

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LeBron James wants Cavaliers to be uncomfortable, which should be easy considering their 2-0 deficit

Warriors have been better than Cleveland all year, including NBA Finals

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Police officer at Sterling Brown arrest grumbles about looming accusations of racism for arresting Bucks player (video)

Handcuffed Brown questions why police officer is stepping on his ankle

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Draymond Green: Klay Thompson might be my toughest teammate ever

Stephen Curry has ankle-injury jokes

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LeBron James loses it when Tyronn Lue tells him Cavaliers had timeout left at end of Game 1 regulation

LeBron seems to be fighting himself to regain composure

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Stephen Curry takes lead in Finals MVP race with record-breaking 3-pointers

Warriors star sets multiple records in Game 2 win over Cavaliers

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Golden Knights don’t need to worry about Marchessault

The shifty scorer is getting his chances, unlike most of his teammates.

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LeBron James wants Cavaliers to be uncomfortable, which should be easy considering their 2-0 deficit

Warriors have been better than Cleveland all year, including NBA Finals

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Tomas Tatar gets his chance as Golden Knights make changes for Game 4

Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant refused to announce who he will replace. There could also be one other additional change to their lineup.

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Police officer at Sterling Brown arrest grumbles about looming accusations of racism for arresting Bucks player (video)

Handcuffed Brown questions why police officer is stepping on his ankle

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Draymond Green: Klay Thompson might be my toughest teammate ever

Stephen Curry has ankle-injury jokes

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It’s time for Golden Knights’ second line to step up

James Neal, Erik Haula and David Perron have to be better.

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Is going home enough for Cavaliers to turn series around?

Is there still a spark in these Cavaliers that can ignite on a home court?

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LeBron James loses it when Tyronn Lue tells him Cavaliers had timeout left at end of Game 1 regulation (new video)

LeBron seems to be fighting himself to regain composure

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Capitals’ Devante Smith-Pelly once again embraces the big stage

"I love playing in the playoffs. That's really the only way I can kind of explain it."

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PHT Morning Skate: Best players that can’t win the big one; Caps fan skips prom to attend Game 3

Monday's collection of links.

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NBA players were tweeting about LeBron’s future during Game 2

There was a lot of "LeBron to Houston" talk.

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NBA to experiment with a referee challenge system for coaches at Summer League

It's likely not going to be an NFL-style, flag-throwing system, but it will be something.

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LeBron, abstaining from social media, still knows all about Bryan Colangelo (VIDEO)

LeBron isn't using social media but he definitely knows what's up in Philly.

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Is the curtain beginning to close on the Vegas Golden Knights?

Vegas needs to regain its mojo. And soon.

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Draymond Green on Tristan Thompson: “I can meet him in the streets any day” (VIDEO)

After he was ejected, Thompson challenged Green, in typical fashion, to meet him elsewhere to continue their row.

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Rodney Hood admits to struggling with the gravity of playing with LeBron

It's going to be an interesting summer for Hood.

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Warriors not expecting LeBron James and Co. to lose edge

All the chatter is that underdog Cleveland could be completely deflated from the way it flopped in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Determined and as motivated as ever might be more appropriate and fitting whenever LeBron James is in the mix.

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Brady Tkachuk has chance to add to family’s NHL legacy

Tkachuk credited his improved production to learning how to play against older opponents.

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Warriors try to solve their LeBron James problem in Game 2

OAKLAND — For a decade now, the conventional wisdom on slowing down LeBron James and his teams came down to one basic tenet: Let him be a scorer, or let him be a passer, but don’t let him be both. LeBron seems to have evolved past that in these playoffs. “In the past that may

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Klay Thompson battling high ankle sprain, “optimistic” he can play

"It's a Finals game, I'm going to do everything I possibly can to play," Thompson said.

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Relive it one more time: The NBA Finals Game 1 mini-movie

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals had everything. LeBron James is playing like one of the all-time greats at his peak and dropped 51. Stephen Curry was hitting 38-foot threes. There was intensity, controversy, and eventually overtime. And even a little scuffle at the end to top it all off. Round four of Warriors

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Marchessault brings the ‘hot lap’ to Golden Knights practice

He saw the success the Capitals were having with it. Hockey is a copycat league.

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Paul Stastny ‘absolutely’ open to St. Louis Blues return

Stastny open to returning to the club he spent parts of the last four seasons with.

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Top NHL draft prospect Dahlin draws a big crowd in Buffalo

Dahlin is taking nothing for granted in saying, he's not sure of the Sabres' intentions.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov likely back in Capitals lineup for Game 3

Kuznetsov was injured in Game 2.

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Steve Kerr wants improved defense on LeBron, rebounding in Game 2

Kerr thinks the Warriors have to do better making LeBron work for his buckets.

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Report: Add Jason Kidd’s name to list interviewing with Pistons

This makes seven people brought in to discuss the job, although Dwane Casey may still be the frontrunner.

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‘Excited’ Alex Ovechkin ready for first Stanley Cup Final home game

"He’s made a promise to himself to get his game to the next level and bring our team with him. I think he’s done that."

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Watch Joel Embiid getting up some shots… from the sidewalk

Joel Embiid is a man of the people. He was making his way through the streets of Philadelphia the other day, when he stopped to put up some shots at a public court. Well… not at the public court. Embiid knocked down a shot from the sidewalk outside the court. Joel Embiid shooting from the

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What could Stars expect from Nichushkin’s possible return?

There seems to be mutual interest in making that happen.

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Is Kevin Love in any danger of suspension for leaving bench in OT scuffle?

This does not deserve a suspension. Not even close.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov’s practice participation an encouraging sign for Capitals

Trotz said he'll likely be a game-time decision.

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Warriors, other Cavaliers players go easy on J.R. Smith after epic blunder

"I really feel like nobody's immune to mistakes." —Kevin Love

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Report: Sens assistant GM Randy Lee being charged with harassment

The alleged incident occurred in Buffalo on Thursday night.

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2018 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Marvin Bagley III is the tweener of the modern NBA

One of the elite athletes in this draft, but will he use that to defend as well?

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Gionta’s short stint with Bruins is over

Is his NHL career over?

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PHT Morning Skate: Eller’s valuable contribution; Bolts shake up coaching staff

Friday's collection of links.

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Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is being treated for anxiety

"The biggest thing is that I feel good." —Tyronn Lue

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NBA players had same WTF reaction to J.R. Smith everyone else did

Nobody could believe what they just saw.

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Cavaliers’ anger over loss turns on referees after reversed block call on LeBron

The players are far angrier about the call than J.R. Smith and his mental error.

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