Adam Silver once again throws cold water on idea of NBA expansion anytime soon

"We are just not in expansion mode at the time."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KgBFVv

Andre Iguodala had MRI, told coach he “felt pretty good,” expected to play in Game 2

It was a scary moment for Warriors fans at the end of an eye-opening Game 1 loss to the Raptors. With less than two minutes remaining in the game, Andre Iguodala caught a pass from Draymond Green as Iguodala cut down the lane, and after a dribble he leapt up and banked in a little

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Rumor: Kawhi Leonard to re-sign with Raptors on short-term deal

Has Toronto overtaken Clippers as favorite to sign Leonard?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Mnyi1B

Tilman Fertitta says Mike D’Antoni’s agent did Rockets a favor, but agent says owner inaccurately depicted offer

Can D'Antoni really just coach Houston next season without wider problems?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HNAHOY

Blues’ Tarasenko is sniping at Ovechkin-like level in playoffs

The numbers show that being clutch is nothing new to Tarasenko.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/30X1b87

Clippers fined $50,000 because Doc Rivers said Kawhi Leonard is Jordanesque

It's a small price to pay if Leonard decides to join the Clippers.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2I9LstH

Draymond Green on Drake: ‘It’s fun for me’

Warriors star says NBA should allow Drake plenty of leeway

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YXiYtX

Is Jeff Skinner worth $9M to Sabres?

Reports indicate that a potential eight-year deal would fall in that range.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YXfpUB

Kevin Durant out for Game 2 of NBA Finals

Andre Iguodala undergoes MRI, 'seems to be doing well'

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2W3PEQL

Adam Silver: NBA’s concern with marijuana not about recreational and offseason use, but abuse and in-season use

Commissioner is gradually changing his tone

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IcNKbo

Report: R.J. Barrett declines workout with Grizzlies, excited about Knicks, who could trade down or out

Memphis picks No. 2, New York No. 3

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/30QEuSW

NHL, Capitals accept Kuznetsov’s explanation of video

In the eyes of the NHL the matter is now closed.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HQQ49r

Report: Kevin Durant expected to return in Game 3 or 4 of NBA Finals

Game 4 reportedly more likely

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2XggVkt

Berube delivered confidence when Blues needed it the most

Berube has played a big role in the Blues' turnaround this season.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2ELWfJF

PHT Morning Skate: Defense the story in Cup Final; Leafs trying to move Zaitsev

Your daily collection of morning links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2If81xo

PBT Podcast: 2019 NBA Mock Draft Podcast, Part 2

We break down picks 11-30 in this podcast, with a link to our first 10 picks podcast at College Basketball Talk as well.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JN5ygF

The Warriors missed Kevin Durant, who remains “long shot” for Game 2

Anyone want to step up and say how Golden State is better without Kevin Durant now?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2W0XlXX

Pascal Siakam bursts into spotlight after unlikely journey to NBA Finals

Up-and-coming Raptors forward scores 32 points in win over Warriors

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2W54CWK

Andre Iguodala on apparent late-game leg injury: “I’ll be fine”

More details will come on Friday.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EMxQnn

How the Raptors defense pounded the Warriors in Game 1

Nick Nurse's plan and Pascal Siakam's switchability helped lead Toronto to a Game 1 victory in the NBA Finals.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JNXqN3

Drake and Draymond Green exchange words after Game 1 (VIDEO)

Drake had back-and-forths with both Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Z432X3

Raptors defense plus Pascal Siakam proves too much for Warriors, Toronto wins Game 1

Toronto's halfcourt defense kept the Warriors in check.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WtLvtL

Raptors fans chant ‘Paul Pierce sucks’ after he picks Toronto to win (VIDEO)

Pierce took the hot take route and selected the Raptors to beat the defending Warriors in six games.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2XgaKN5

Stephen Curry first player to hit 100 threes in NBA Finals (VIDEO)

Curry is the best shooter of all-time, and it sits perfectly that he’s the first player to ever reach this mark.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2I9hExv

Blues’ Sundqvist suspended one game for boarding Grzelcyk

He will not play in Game 3 in St. Louis Saturday night.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W2AafP

Drake shows up to Game 1 vs. Warriors wearing Dell Curry Raptors jersey (VIDEO)

Drake may be corny, but at least he's plotting.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Qy0Gwy

Report: Mike D’Antoni ends contract-extension negotiations with Rockets

Houston could look quite different soon

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VYZeo1

Stanley Cup Final: Blues’ top line has early edge on Bruins’ top line

Bruce Cassidy changed his matchups a little bit after the Patrice Bergeron line struggled to stop the St. Louis Blues top line.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W0Z1AH

Report: Stanford’s KZ Okpala staying in 2019 NBA draft

Probable first-rounder

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EHZoKy

Raptors have best defense Warriors have faced in this era

Kawhi Leonard and co. have been awesome defensively all year

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IakG4r

DeMarcus Cousins active for Game 1, Kevin Durant highly likely to miss Game 2

Will Cousins play in NBA Finals opener against Raptors?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HMBoIm

Grzelcyk’s absence would be significant for Bruins

He may not be the biggest name player on the Boston Bruins defense but Matt Grzelcyk has become a key player for them.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YVXpKf

Kyle Lowry is finally here

After years of anguish and accomplishment, Raptors star has reached the NBA FInals

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JMReVq

Reports: People close to Kyrie Irving believe he won’t sign with Lakers

Do they actually have a good read on Irving?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YVR9SS

Potential first-rounder, Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton, staying in 2019 NBA Draft

Riser through pre-draft process

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Wvn6nn

Klay Thompson thoroughly explains his stance on Drake songs during NBA Finals (video)

The important question of Warriors-Raptors

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YXQ39m

Rumor: Clippers have considered buying rights to Kawhi Leonard’s logo from Nike, giving him control if he signs with them

Would absolutely violate NBA's salary-cap rules

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WySDow

Bounce-back Binnington out to beat Bruins who took him in

The resolve Jordan Binnington is showing in the playoffs was forged in Bruins black and gold.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EM8HJE

Blues’ resiliency paid off with another bounce-back win

Jordan Binnington now 6-2 following a loss in the playoffs.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/30WqBT9

Reports: People close to Kyrie Irving believe he won’t sign with Lakers

Do they actually have a good read on Irving?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YVObhc

Blues’ Sundqvist to face hearing after boarding Bruins’ Grzelcyk

Grzelcyk sent to hospital following hit.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Kd0dhZ

PHT Morning Skate: Patience running out for Bouwmeester; Gloria gets bluegrass treatment

Thursday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EIr16d

Golden State vs. Toronto: Five things to watch in the NBA Finals

It starts with when does Kevin Durant return?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wuYX1P

Hate builds up between Blues, Bruins in Stanley Cup Final

There was blood in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. And a possible head injury. And plenty of fresh bumps and bruises.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/30TVI1T

Bruins lamenting missed opportunity in humbling 3-2 loss

The Bruins head to St. Louis suddenly facing questions of how to jumpstart their offense after watching their dynamic scorers silenced for the second straight game.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Xg0ZP4

Three things the Raptors need to do to beat the Warriors

Danny Green needs to break out of his slump, for one.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Xo7aAs

After nature called, Carl Gunnarsson answered for Blues

The Blues defenseman took advantage of another chance.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JLYBfO

Stanley Cup Buzzer: Gunnarsson wins Game 2 for Blues

St. Louis wins a Stanley Cup Final game for the first time ever.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VZCCDP

Top line struggles, Grzelcyk injury stifle Bruins in Game 2

Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand might be playing through injuries.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Xa0mGG

Blues tie Stanley Cup Final by overpowering Bruins

An outstanding turnaround by St. Louis in Game 2.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2I5THXQ

Potential first-rounder, Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton, staying in 2019 NBA draft

Riser through pre-draft process

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2W58yH6

Klay Thompson thoroughly explains his stance on Drake songs during NBA Finals (video)

The important question of Warriors-Raptors

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2XgYkVo

Blues’ Sundqvist only gets minor for hit on Bruins’ Grzelcyk

Fair call, or should the Blues have been whistled for a major?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VWpiA9

Smiling Belichick handles Bruins banner-waving duties for Game 2

He was joined by Special Olympian James Coffey.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wteT4E

Rumor: Clippers have considered buying rights to Kawhi Leonard’s logo from Nike, giving him control if he signs with them

Would absolutely violate NBA's salary-cap rules

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QxpOmZ

Even Grzelcyk’s Bruins teammates can’t spell his name

Also: the treat of hearing Boston fans say "Ultimate Warrior."

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Ke23zs

Report: Kobe Bryant ‘livid’ about inclusion in report about Lakers’ dysfunction

Bryant not vouching for former agent and current Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's Heath Ledger story

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Z0hZJJ

Report: Kobe Bryant ‘livid’ about inclusion in report about Lakers’ dysfunction

Bryant not vouching for former agent and current Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's Heath Ledger story

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wsXhpG

NBA addresses Drake’s sideline antics with Raptors

Too late for the Bucks, but not for the Warriors.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QxbNFU

Report: Anthony Davis still wants trade after meeting with Pelicans executive David Griffin

Will New Orleans grant Davis' trade request?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wqNmRj

NBA addressed Drake’s sideline antics with Raptors

Too late for Bucks, but maybe not Warriors

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Xee4sf

Sharks bring back Bob Boughner as assistant

Boughner oversaw the defense on the Sharks when they went to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WyJhZZ

Report: Anthony Davis still wants trade after meeting with Pelicans executive David Griffin

Will New Orleans grant Davis' trade request?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KdapqS

WATCH LIVE: Bruins host Blues in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HJGkxs

Anthony Davis meets with Pelicans’ David Griffin and… they’ll keep talking

Whatever happens, David Griffin isn't going to let this become a public circus again.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Qzca2Y

Stanley Cup Final: Blues, Bruins built without luxury of top pick

This is pretty much unheard of in the modern NHL.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wsFX48

Bucks owner on coming offseason: “Our goal is to keep everybody”

They need to keep the Greek Freak happy.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2I5UIze

Adam Silver on Lakers’ drama: “They’ll figure it out”

Adam Silver works at the pleasure of the NBA owners, what did you think he would say?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KcVsoL

Game 1 loss served as ‘wake-up call’ for Blues

The Blues know there's lots to clean up from Game 1. It's now a matter of execution.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VUNpza

How Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka reportedly butchered the Lakers’ 2018 draft process then implicated Josh Hart

Lakers picked Moritz Wagner over Hart's former Villanova teammate, Omari Spellman

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HHAkoV

Warriors’ latest identity: Steph & Depth

Repeatedly transforming to meet varying postseason challenges, Golden State has found a well-fitting style

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YRaSD2

Report: Lakers staffers believe team played Kentavious Caldwell-Pope through incarceration to impress LeBron James

Caldwell-Pope and LeBron share an agent, Rich Paul

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HHyqo9

Highly touted 2020 NBA draft prospect R.J. Hampton to play in Australia

Hampton believed to be college-eligible

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YXYdyb

Rob Pelinka told Lakers story of Kobe Bryant meeting Heath Ledger… on date after Ledger died (video)

One many times GM caught being untruthful

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HHRWRE

Report: Magic Johnson ran Lakers with intimidation, left staffers afraid to report him

Johnson described as bully who claimed he didn't make mistakes

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YXYa5t

Big or small, Bruins defense making it happen in playoffs

The Boston Bruins are a case study in extremes on the blue line.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HGWF5Y

Three things the Warriors must do against Toronto in the Finals

Golden State is the favorite against the Raptors, but that doesn't mean they don't need to come with a gameplan.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KbTdC1

Blues need another rebound game from Binnington

The St. Louis Blues' rookie goalie has been nearly unbeatable in starts following a defeat.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KeGfDB

Stanley Cup Final: Blues’ Thomas out for Game 2 vs. Bruins

Blues head coach Craig Berube said the injury was not related to the Krug hit in Game 1.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MhbuAI

Anthony Davis, Pelicans president David Griffin reportedly will meet today

This is not going to change Anthony Davis' mind.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QvDcIl

Report: Rockets’ GM Daryl Morey aggressive in offering anyone but Harden in trades

The Rockets might want to trade Chris Paul, but Clint Capela is more likely.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QuEyDa

Blues vs. Bruins: Three keys to Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Stay out of the box!

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W1AtYa

Bruins’ ‘Fist Bump Kid’ continues raising awareness, money for charity

Liam went viral in 2014 while fist bumping Bruins players during warmups.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/30Txp3V

The Wraparound: Blues expect to be ‘a lot better’ in Game 2

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KjVkUH

Is this the final series for the Warriors as we know them?

Kevin Durant can leave this summer, Klay Thompson needs a new deal, and Draymond Green is a free agent in 2020.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HIFkcT

PHT Morning Skate: Rask’s record-setting postseason; Oilers looking for stability

Wednesday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wsMzPQ

Rumor: The Detroit Pistons might try to bring back Reggie Bullock this summer

They traded him to the Lakers at the deadline but may bring him back this July.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2I4sbtQ

Unflappable Finn Rask the key to Bruins’ Stanley Cup success

Rask first caught coach Bruce Cassidy's attention as a hot-headed minor leaguer who was throwing milk crates onto the ice when things didn't go his way.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2I97ahq

PBT Podcast: Warriors vs. Raptors NBA Finals preview

The Golden State Warriors are looking to add another trophy to their legacy as one of the most dominant teams of an era in NBA history. The Toronto Raptors are in their first Finals ever but led by a guy who already has one Finals MVP trophy. The NBA Finals are here and it’s a

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wsFWgq

Doc Rivers says Kawhi Leonard is ‘the most like Jordan we’ve seen’ (VIDEO)

He can kind of beat you from anywhere, and that’s why Leonard has been so hard to stop.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EDEe0c

Report: Rockets, Pelicans interested in Ty Lue, who is holding out for top position

Lue would like to be the head coach of an NBA team rather than an assistant.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QwLOOK

Newspaper from 1995 shows Raptors were almost called the ‘Terriers’

It's definitely better than the Toronto Saurus Rex.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KdcdQD

Amadou Gallo Fall picked as first president of Basketball Africa League

Amadou Gallo Fall is the first president of the Basketball Africa League, and Anibal Manave has been tabbed as the inaugural president of the board for the new league.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HH1AUt

Magic Johnson responds: “I never abused an employee, and I never will”

"Do you think Jeanie Buss would allow me to abuse employees? It never happened."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VWEMnB

Adam Silver still very interested in mid-season tournament, or playoffs play-in rounds

"I’m looking at things from a fan standpoint."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KbXAgG

Krug’s old-school helmetless shift may be among NHL’s last

NHL general managers have endorsed a proposal that would require a player without a helmet to go to the bench instead of finishing his shift.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VVkqez

Blues must try to slow down Bruins in Stanley Cup Final

The fact that 77.2 percent of teams that win Game 1 go on capture the Cup doesn't much matter to Blues coach Craig Berube and his players.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YVWr0v

Kessel rumor paints strange picture for Wild’s offseason path

What sort of team are the Minnesota Wild hoping to be this upcoming season?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2QsWcHw

Scott Foster, Tony Brothers among dozen NBA referees who will work Finals games

These are the names you need to know for your conspiracy theories.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WsOCCc

Bruins’ fourth line continuing to shine during Stanley Cup run

"I think a lot of times you overlook those type of players or lines."

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Kb8q6k

How Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka reportedly butchered the Lakers’ 2018 draft process then implicated Josh Harmony

Lakers picked Moritz Wagner over Hart's former Villanova teammate, Omari Spellman

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WB0HW4

Warriors’ latest identity: Steph & Depth

Repeatedly transforming to meet varying postseason challenges, Golden State has found a well-fitting style

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EEsevr

Can Tippett overcome challenge ahead of him with Oilers?

Dave Tippett is the next coach to try and fix the Edmonton Oilers and he is going to have his work cut out for him.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WvjUbs

Report: Lakers staffers believe team played Kentavious Caldwell-Pope through incarceration to impress LeBron James

Caldwell-Pope and LeBron share an agent, Rich Paul

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2MdaHAL

Oilers turn to Dave Tippett as new head coach

Tippett becomes the Oilers' eighth head coach in the last 12 seasons.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YORXZy

Highly touted 2020 NBA draft prospect R.J. Hampton to play in Australia

Hampton believed to be college-eligible

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YPuwQ3

Rob Pelinka told Lakers story of Kobe Bryant meeting Heath Ledger… on date after Ledger died (video)

One many times GM caught being untruthful

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2K69b0w

First intermission helped turn the tide in Game 1

Some adjustments after the first period helped spark the Bruins' Game 1 comeback.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JKfise

Report: Magic Johnson ran Lakers with intimidation, left staffers afraid to report him

Johnson described as bully who claimed he didn't make mistakes

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wqY4r8

Bruins-Blues Stanley Cup chess match just getting started

Bruce Cassidy didn't mince words or hide behind the secrecy of playoff hockey.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YTgehq

U.S., Russia Finland in same group at 2020 hockey worlds

The 2020 worlds will be played from May 8-24.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2K9ZwpG

Girls hockey in Philly may get boost from Howe Foundation

The Philadelphia-based organization named after the late Flyers owner now has over 3,000 kids in its program and almost a third are girls.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W6yqaa

Raptors’ Danny Green plans to “just keep shooting” his way out of current slump

Toronto needs Danny Green on the court in the Finals to match up with the Warriors taller backcourt.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2K9S91A

PHT Morning Skate: Love him or hate him, Marchand gets results; Refs to have review say

Tuesday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EFC6oF

Toronto Raptors’ real superfan — not Drake — has an inspiring story

Nav Bhatia has attended every Raptors home game — and plenty of road ones — since 1995.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VULqus

Bruins get spark from Krug’s big hit: ‘That gave me some goosebumps’

Krug lined up Robert Thomas from his own zone midway through the third period.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EC8cSi

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks summer: “Obviously, I want everybody back”

Antetokounmpo wants to get the band back together.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JE6YtK

Stanley Cup Buzzer: Kuraly, Bruins overwhelm Blues

Boston rallies for an exciting Game 1 win.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WbUJLF

Blues penalty parade costs them dearly in Game 1

St. Louis needs more discipline in Game 2.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2QpSz59

Bruins’ Chara bloodied by puck late in Game 1

Chara immediately left the ice while in obvious pain.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W5YZwe

Blues show Backes friendships are on hold during Cup Final

Backes hit with a high stick, elbow in Game 1.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/30Mci3H

Bruins beat Blues to win Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Bruins rally to win a nasty, thrilling Game 1 vs. Blues.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VULHOe

Bruins fans, Dennis Leary lean into Boston championship ‘drought’

Fans in other cities do not love the jokes.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2K7AVSE

The time the Rockets signed someone still hungover and played him 34 minutes that night

The incredible story of Aaron Jackson's NBA debut

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YVGRlR

Capitals investigating Kuznetsov video showing white powder

Kuznetsov does not touch anything on the table in the 22-second video.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XbS01c

Bettman: NHL will discuss video review; no China preseason games in 2019

Video review, China participation, involvement in women's hockey and more was discussed prior to Game 1.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EEtJcZ

Presumptive No. 2 pick Ja Morant signs shoe deal with Nike

Zion Williamson is going to sign the largest, or maybe second largest (behind LeBron James) rookie shoe deal in NBA history. The Duke star has to still pick an agent (there are a few groups in the running, but the buzz is that decision comes soon) but when he does the next step will be

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Md9ycu

WATCH LIVE: Blues, Bruins face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VTB7qy

Kevin Durant out as expected, DeMarcus Cousins questionable for Game 1

This isn't a great matchup series for Cousins anyway.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JHaiEt

Stanley Cup Final: Stunning numbers for Blues, Bruins

We look at some stunning numbers for the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins as they prepare to meet in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2I1Sz7t

Rumor: Nets very interested in trading for Anthony Davis

Nets reportedly want to pair Davis, Kyrie Irving

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2X7nsgZ

Looking at David Krejci’s postseason brilliance

There are few players in the NHL that have been as productive as David Krejci throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2K6pw5r

Stanley Cup debut for Bruins’ Grzelcyk will be a family affair

Grzelcyk grew up at the Garden, as he dad and brother worked at the arena.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WzzH9r

Rumor: Coby White has top-six promise in draft

If true, Suns are best guess

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Kg0e55

Watch LeBron James get pushed in 3-point contest by 14-year-old (video)

Ice-cold celebration after

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HIGkxX

Stanley Cup Final Roundtable: Secondary scoring, underrated contributors

Leading up to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final (Monday, 8 p.m. ET, NBC), Pro Hockey Talk will be looking at every aspect of the matchup between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. Which team is in bigger trouble if they fail to get secondary scoring? SEAN: Tuukka Rask is going to make

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2X8zqqN

Blues vs. Bruins: 3 keys to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Who will come away with Game 1?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2K7O9P8

The Wraparound: Cassidy kept Bruins ‘on their toes’ during long layoff

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MbKIte

Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle Dennis talks leaving Spurs, playoff run, but not future plans

"Once we get through the season, we’ll turn our attention to free agency. But we’re just having fun right now."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HEBVfc

PHT Morning Skate: Marchand’s best heel moments; Tarasenko rolling

Monday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HCZxAM

Gabrielle Union says Dwyane Wade thought a gallon of milk cost $20 (VIDEO)

Is this believable? He’s not Lucille Bluth and he’s not Bill Gates.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2X8MVH9

Bobby Orr’s teammates recall legendary Stanley Cup-clinching goal

The four Bruins on the ice with Orr that night recall "The Goal."

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JHxGls

Blues vs. Bruins: PHT predicts 2019 Stanley Cup Final

Game 1 is Monday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and the NBC Sports app.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EzX8oS

Reports: Nick Nurse to become Canadian national team head coach

Everything is coming up roses for Nurse.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2M6Nikb

Report: Cavs owner Dan Gilbert hospitalized after possible stroke

His current condition is not known, but his company released a statement saying his family was seeking privacy.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HDn1Wq

Report: Raptors could get OG Anunoby back during Finals

Forward OG Anunoby has been out since early April after needing an emergency appendectomy.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HXrlPk

Bruins, Blues set to clash in bruising Stanley Cup Final

The 2019 champion will show there are still many kinds of blueprints for winning, though skill is still needed along with size and physicality.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YQvdIC

Bruins ready to shake off rust, use experience in Stanley Cup Final

Boston will have had 11 days off since sweeping the Eastern Conference Final.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Ex9Sws

Drake gave Nick Nurse another shoulder rub (VIDEO)

Get ready to see more Drake than you've ever wanted.

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Finland defeats Canada for gold at IIHF World Championship

Finland also won titles in 1995 in Sweden and 2011 in Bratislava.

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Unflappable Binnington won’t be affected by Stanley Cup spotlight

The Blues goaltender hasn't changed since making his NHL debut in January.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2K60jbl

Watch Raptors fans celebrate Finals berth in streets of Toronto (VIDEO)

It's time to go crazy in Ontario.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JHisN4

Bruins fan Matt Damon wowed by Stanley Cup

Literally. He said "wow" a lot.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wnTYQg

Marchand says left hand is ‘good’ heading into Cup Final

Cassidy echoed Marchand's assessment, saying ''he'll be ready to go.''

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2X8ndlQ

Bucks fans greet team, Giannis Antetokounmpo at Milwaukee airport (VIDEO)

The unwavering support of fanatics has to take the bite out of the sting, even if just a little bit.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VQFJh6

Can Penguins win a Phil Kessel trade?

Reports indicate that Pittsburgh is in for a struggle.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2QuCOKg

PHT Time Machine: Top 1970 Cup Final moments beyond the Orr goal

The 1970 Stanley Cup Final was more than just the Bobby Orr goal.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Mp5TZh

Nets hire Hawks’ Peterson as assistant general manager

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Jeff Peterson as their assistant general manager.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YPF1D2

Warriors open as big betting favorites to win NBA title over Raptors

The Warriors are -320 to win the NBA title, the Raptors +260.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QnGNrT

Blues vs. Bruins: Three questions about the Stanley Cup Final

Binnington's attempt at history and one stout power play.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W1eK7A

Experience was necessary in Cassidy’s evolution as NHL head coach

Cassidy's first NHL job with the Capitals was a forgettable experience.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wkumUH

Giannis Antetokounmpo walked out on his postgame press conference

Khris Middleton's "you just leaving me here" face is the best part of this video.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WxR76l

After half-century of frustration, Blues can exorcise demons

Stanley Jackson and buddy Steven Crow can be excused if they tend to watch their beloved St. Louis Blues with their hands over their eyes, just waiting for the next thing to go wrong.

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Report: Making 2020 NBA Finals could swing whether Giannis Antetokounmpo signs super-max extension with Bucks

The honeymoon between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks is over.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2M8Q0WD

Raptors’ summer gamble pays off with trip to Finals after Game 6 win over Bucks

It was all a huge roll of the dice for Toronto, and they hit their number — the Raptors are headed to the Finals.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2M8WpAZ

Watch Kawhi Leonard dunk all over Giannis Antetokounmpo, highlight of 26-3 Toronto run

For most of the first three quarters of Game 6, the Milwaukee Bucks were in control of the game and looked to be on the way to forcing a Game 7. But Kawhi Leonard sparked a 10-0 run for Toronto to end the third, scoring eight and assisting on a Serge Ibaka bucket. That run

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Bucks play with desperation, lead by as many as 15 in first half

The Bucks are playing to force a Game 7 Monday back in Milwaukee.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EwuPri

Canada, Finland advance to IIHF World Championship gold medal game

Mark Stone scored his tournament-leading eighth goal, Matt Murray made 39 saves and Canada beat the Czech Republic 5-1 on Saturday night to advance to face Finland in the world hockey championship final.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Mjwd74

Dwyane Wade got an All-NBA vote, Gabrielle Union would have gone with Klay Thompson

Honesty from your spouse is a bedrock of any good relationship, but damn....

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QqyxqZ

Brooklyn Nets like Kyrie Irving, but how much does he like them?

The Nets could be major players in free agency this summer.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2witJL1

Warriors know they have is something special, with uncertainty ahead

Stephen Curry hears the dynasty discussion about his Golden State Warriors during another postseason run.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Ma1Srs

Blues got to Stanley Cup Final thanks to bold moves, patience

The Blues found that balance -- and also some steals in the draft.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HDulBI

Bruins built Stanley Cup contender by doing everything well

Great drafting, shrewd trades, and smart money moves.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WjF2kY

Nikola Jokic announces he will play for Serbia in World Cup

Serbia may be the second best team in the tournament.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WqGVMO

Rumor: Clippers not interested in Jimmy Butler, he would sign with Lakers for max

If the Lakers strike out with Kyrie Irving and other top targets is Butler the best option?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Ey3sNz

Raptors bench play key reason Toronto on cusp of first trip to NBA Finals

Lineups with one or more of Ibaka, VanVleet, or Powell are +30 this series.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EIFgIv

Home sweet home: NHL execs flock back to familiar franchises

The lure of going home is always strong.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2ExPYkI

Bruins’ veteran quintet could be key in latest Cup bid

When the Boston Bruins take the ice against the St. Louis Blues, they will do it with a core group of veterans who know what it's like to hoist the Stanley Cup - and have it slip from their fingers.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2X62O0W

Are Rockets trying to push Mike D’Antoni out the door?

It's not D'Antoni's fault the Rockets can't get past the Warriors.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ExFfqF

NBA makes it official, moves up free agency six hours to 6 p.m. June 30 (Eastern)

Now we know what time the frenzy starts.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VNTtJu

Why does Kevin Durant respond on social media? “I’m qualified to talk about basketball”

"This is all I know. I'm actually talking about stuff that I know."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VRBbrb

LeBron likes Instagram of Kyrie Irving in Lakers jersey, Internet goes berserk

Of course, NBA Twitter and the web responded to this in its usual measured, thoughtful way.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WoCEcz

Jeremy Lin: Milwaukee security guard asked for my pass to Raptors team bus

Asian-American guard says it happens 'in a lot of arenas'

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JC9HUz

NHL players’ favorite Stanley Cup memories as fans

Some moments you'd expect, others that might surprise.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VOXWfh

PBT Podcast: What’s next for Boston, Philadelphia, Denver? (And some playoff talk)

Will Kyrie Irving stay in Boston? If not, what is Plan B?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2X3zS9Z

Bruins’ Chara cements towering legacy with Stanley Cup Final run

Joining Orr, Bourque on a short list of Bruins' defensive greats.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2K4sNSS

Nikola Jokic’s All-NBA first-team selection shows his meteoric rise

Former second-rounder has quickly become a star

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QixSry

Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has better goaltending?

Jordan Binnington and Tuukka Rask are the Conn Smythe Trophy favorites heading into the series.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2M5sWrL

Report: Trail Blazers sign president Neil Olshey to contract extension

Olshey has done well, but big challenges lie ahead

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Xd09Cs

Stanley Cup Final Preview: X-factors for Bruins, Blues

Rest vs. rust, shenanigans, and more.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2M8gJmh

Jazz center Rudy Gobert hits super-max criteria for extension projected to be worth $250 million over five years

Gobert can't sign until 2020 offseason, but he'll be eligible then

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wrgic5

Rumor: Wizards interested in Trail Blazers president Neil Olshey

Would Olshey leave Portland?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QkJgTX

Rumor: Lakers hired Jason Kidd to lure Giannis Antetokounmpo

Would Bucks star really leave Milwaukee for Los Angeles?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wiI5LC

Watch Klay Thompson scoff upon learning he missed All-NBA, super-max eligibility (video)

Warriors star: 'Do I think there's that many guards better than me in the league? No.'

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QmCyNp

Warriors: Kevin Durant likely to miss start of NBA Finals

DeMarcus Cousins is expected to be able to play at some point during the NBA Finals.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wiI1eQ

Kemba Walker gets super-max eligibility with All-NBA voting; Bradley Beal, Klay Thompson miss out

Karl-Anthony Towns also falls short

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VHI8uB

Report: Mavericks conclude Kristaps Porzingis was just ‘in the wrong place at the wrong time’

Porzingis involved in bloody altercation in Latvia

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wiI0ri

Report: Chris Paul, James Harden argued about Rockets’ offensive style

Can Houston's offense become more effective?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QnBdWi

Suns’ Richaun Holmes facing marijuana charge

Second Phoenix player arrested in South Florida recently

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wiHZne

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert: ‘I think Kyrie will leave Boston’

Tampering?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QlwCnC

Jazz center Rudy Gobert hits super-max criteria for extension projected to be worth $250 million over five years

Gobert can't sign until 2020 offseason, but he'll be eligible then

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JBSmv2

Rumor: Wizards interested in Trail Blazers president Neil Olshey

Would Olshey leave Portland?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2W1zOLr

Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has the better defense?

Both teams have excellent depth.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Hz3wOR

Rumor: Lakers hired Jason Kidd to lure Giannis Antetokounmpo

Would Bucks star really leave Milwaukee for Los Angeles?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JZSmEw

PHT Morning Skate: Players with most at stake in Cup Final; Bergeron’s postseason

Friday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XcpFI0

Drake says Raptors ‘are like a college sports team’ (VIDEO)

The rapper and a bunch of fans watched the victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Jurassic Park outside of Air Canada Centre.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YF71ZU

Kendrick Perkins says not to sleep on Clippers signing Kevin Durant (VIDEO)

Take this with a huge, giant, rough-edged grain of salt.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HWwTtE

Mallory Edens wears shirt with Pusha T as a dig against Drake (PHOTO)

Let’s see what Drake comes up with for Game 6 back in The 6.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VWJjv8

Raptors beat Bucks, are one win away from first-ever NBA Finals

The Raptors beat the Bucks in Game 5, 105-99, and the momentum has shifted significantly in this series.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2K0MKKa

Raptors fan promises Kawhi Leonard high rise penthouse if he stays with team

This feels mostly like a publicity stunt, but it's still indicative of where Toronto fans are at with Leonard.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VXA6mq

Marchand appears to avert injury scare in Bruins Cup tuneup

Marchand skated off flexing his hand near the end of the first 25-minute half.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VZYIuV

Rob Pelinka thinks Lakers have ‘very, very strong appeal’ to free agents

Pelinka might have the belief that free agents want to come to L.A., but we'll believe it when we see it.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EubAP0

Report: LeBron James has started recruiting, reached out to Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler

Will dinner with LeBron be enough?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JATzTf

Draymond Green’s thoughts on Drake if Warriors play Raptors: “Drake can’t shoot”

Drake can't pass, either.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2M4Odlm

Michele Roberts says fans should not have expected “supermax” to keep players around

She's right. It's only going to help so much.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VZI7HD

Sharks head into uncertain offseason with key free agents

If Joe Thornton comes back for a 22nd season in the NHL, it would only be with the San Jose Sharks.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VKRXb2

Arbitrator upholds Voynov suspension but says he served half

Voynov will now be eligible to return midway through next season.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2M9caYK

Canada escapes; U.S., Sweden fall at IIHF World Championship

In the semifinals Saturday, Canada will face the Czech Republic, and Russia will play Finland.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WnM9sw

PHT Time Machine: When the Blues made three straight Stanley Cup Finals

The St. Louis Blues have the most bizarre Stanley Cup Final history in the entire NHL.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JYvFRa

NBA cancels 2019 Global Camp, showcase for international prospects

It takes away a chance for some international prospects to be seen up close by teams.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JzEAcl

Watch Klay Thompson scoff upon learning he missed All-NBA, super-max eligibility (video)

Warriors star: 'Do I think there's that many guards better than me in the league? No.'

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Wexa4j

Modano returns to NHL roots in Minnesota, as Wild adviser

Modano has decided to return to his NHL roots in Minnesota.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2W09LUP

Warriors: Kevin Durant likely to miss start of NBA Finals

DeMarcus Cousins expected to play in Finals

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WlAAlI

Kemba Walker gets super-max eligibility with All-NBA voting, Bradley Beal and Klay Thompson miss out

Karl-Anthony Towns also falls short

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Wk6cIy

Report: Mavericks conclude Kristaps Porzingis was just ‘in the wrong place at the wrong time’

Porzingis involved in bloody altercation in Latvia

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2M7wPfJ

PHT Power Rankings: Conn Smythe favorites entering Stanley Cup Final

Checking in on the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins prepare to face off in the Stanley Cup Final.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HzrVnB

Report: Chris Paul and James Harden argued about Rockets’ offensive style

Not the problem

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WgwHOY

Islanders sign Brock Nelson to six-year contract

He was one of four significant players on the team that entered the offseason eligible for unrestricted free agency.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VXjeMx

Backes ready to face former team in Stanley Cup Final

Friendships will be put on hold for the next three weeks.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JCWV8r

Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has the better special teams?

The series begins Monday night on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JA0GLA

Suns’ Richaun Holmes facing marijuana charge

Second Phoenix player arrested in South Florida recently

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YMQ9jX

Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who has the better forwards?

The series begins Monday night on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JTW42u

D.J. Smith hired as new Ottawa Senators head coach

The 42-year-old Smith had been an assistant with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the last four seasons.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YLxp4h

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert: ‘I think Kyrie will leave Boston’

Tampering?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YLYmVl

Pacers’ Myles Turner says it’s “blatant disrespect” he didn’t make All-Defensive Team

There were three deserving centers but only two slots available.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VYmlnl

Bruins hoping to win Stanley Cup, join Boston’s title parade

It's been more than three months since the last championship parade in Boston, and the city is getting antsy.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Jxzxcx

Davidson takes reins of Rangers’ rare rebuilding project

Behind the microphone for the last New York Rangers championship in 1994, John Davidson is now front and center to try to parade the Stanley Cup down Broadway again.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YGjigH

PHT Morning Skate: Bruins scrimmage a ‘unique’ opportunity; It’s different this time for Blues

Thursday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WsyaC0

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert on Kyrie Irving trade: “We killed it in that trade”

"Killed it?" To quote Inigo Montoya, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JyI8eV

Mike Budenholzer no fan of Drake’s free run on Toronto sideline

Nick Nurse did look a little tense, maybe he needed a massage.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WZI0Ij

Knicks president Mills says Porzingis threatened to return to Europe if not traded in seven days

Porzingis could go back to Europe and chill, but could not play there while under an NBA contract.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QdRbCk

New Suns coach Monty Williams: ‘I’m here at the right time, and I’m here with the right people’

The Phoenix Suns have gone through coaches like tear-away racing visors, the count up to five in five years.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2M5YSMJ

Hornets’ Miles Bridges on All-Rookie: ‘I didn’t get snubbed. I played like a— all year’

He's right about not being snubbed

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JZOcMH

Warriors nine-day layoff before NBA Finals one of longest in NBA history

Golden State awaiting Bucks-Raptors winner

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Hvutmx

Magic Johnson not keeping his stories straight (video)

When hired to run Lakers, Johnson said he'd put aside his other businesses

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JzrrjA

Magical playoff ride ends in more disappointment for Sharks

A team depleted by several key injuries ended its season with a 5-1 loss in Game 6 Tuesday night.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WiHkk5

A bet on a whim could net Blues fan $100K, another $50K

Big odds could equate to big paydays for two Blues fans.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2YInnAO

Reports: Michigan hiring Heat assistant Juwan Howard as head coach

He'll replace John Beilein, whom Cavaliers hired

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VKxBiq

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Marcus Smart headline All-Defensive teams

Full voting included

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/30zq7Co

Eight players/teams, hundreds of millions of dollars and one high-stakes All-NBA vote

How will 2019 All-NBA selections affect super-max contracts this summer and beyond?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VHm8QD

Report: Magic Johnson revealed problems with Rob Pelinka only on TV, not to inquiring Lakers owner Jeanie Buss

Johnson unloaded on television

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/30ErrUI

First five picks of 2018 NBA draft make All-Rookie first team

Luka Doncic and Trae Young headline selections

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VHNeH9

Adam Silver: LeBron James leaving East hurts TV ratings, NBA could start West Coast games earlier

Difficult problem to tackle

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/30BEJkJ

Reports: Michigan hiring Heat assistant Juwan Howard as head coach

He'll replace John Beilein, whom Cavaliers hired

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YINBDy

Kaapo Kakko has made his case to be top pick at 2019 NHL Draft

Kakko's performance at Worlds throwing late wrench into No. 1 overall debate.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JXMJXi

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Marcus Smart headline All-Defensive teams

Full voting included

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VENU09

The 10 dates from the ’18-19 season that lead Blues to Stanley Cup Final

From bottom of the NHL to the Cup Final. It's been quite a ride for the Blues.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Qi11TG

Eight players/teams, hundreds of millions of dollars and one high-stakes All-NBA vote

How will 2019 All-NBA selections affect super-max contracts this summer and beyond?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EmIxN5

Kings, Pacers reportedly added to long list of Tobias Harris suitors

Philadephia may want to keep him, but Harris will have options.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EtsvBo

What’s next for Karlsson, Pavelski, Thornton?

How many players can the Sharks afford to keep?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VGXK1q

Kevin Durant’s business partner says KD “100 percent undecided” on free agency

Kleiman also back's Durant's social media use.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JvPPCJ

Blues superfan Laila Anderson interviews Alex Steen after Game 6 win

"We've got you, our lucky charm there."

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2M4qO3p

Mark Cuban on shooters jumping forward: ‘Just have some guts and say it’s not a foul’

Cuban thinks it's simple for officials: “Just have some guts and say it’s not a foul.”

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HwoXjG

PHT Morning Skate: Is Patrick Roy good fit for Sens?; Flyers need a center

Wednesday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2X29mxI

Are the Clippers, Knicks really equal threats to sign Kevin Durant?

Will Kevin Durant leave the Warriors?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Qdprhp

Bruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in making

Unlike in 1970, when the Bruins essentially just had to step on the ice to take the final, these Blues won't go away.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2LYxKip

Tim Connelly eager to finish what he started with Nuggets

The prospects of a return home to Washington were undeniably appealing to Tim Connelly.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Jy4E7O

Watch Kawhi Leonard dunk all over Giannis Antetokounmpo

Running a little two-man game with Marc Gasol, Leonard cut to the basket and wound up dunking all over the Milwaukee star.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JuWtcp

Andre Iguodala says Stephen Curry is the second-best PG ever

The real question is what Curry's legacy will be after these Finals, particularly if they win without Durant.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WVvbi5

The Playoff Buzzer: Blues reach first Stanley Cup Final since 1970

Blues will face Bruins after eliminating the Sharks.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JDnaM7

Raptors’ halfcourt defense, big games from Gasol, Lowry evens series with Bucks

The series is now a best of three and the Raptors have figured out a formula that works for them.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QeM4C9

Blues move to Stanley Cup Final after sinking Sharks

The bruising Blues advance to face the big, bad Bruins.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Epukz1

Stanley Cup Final: Blues vs. Bruins full schedule, TV info

Game 1 is Monday, May 27th in Boston.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WYlM9y

Kyle Korver says the copier Nets bought with cash from his trade is broken

Kyle Korver does not have a depreciation expense method. He is timeless.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VFgqhW

Draymond Green says idea that Warriors don’t need Kevin Durant is ‘bulls—t’

This is, at the very least, some kind of posturing by Green to try and assuage Durant's oft-injured ego.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WW0OIF

Bruins will scrimmage to stay sharp for Stanley Cup Final

The Eastern Conference champions will hold a public intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday night.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JVRuRa

Canada beats U.S. 3-0 to close preliminary round of worlds

The Americans, who had five won straight, will face the high-scoring and undefeated Russians on Thursday.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JwSY4S

Pavelski joins Karlsson, Hertl as Sharks missing Game 6

They'll be replaced by Heed, Gambrell, and Sorensen against the Blues.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2VUh4x3

Frank Vogel not worried Jason Kidd will undermine him as coach

What else was he going to say?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QhvcKX

WATCH LIVE: Blues look to clinch Stanley Cup Final berth in Game 6

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/30BGDBJ

John Beilein ready to undertake “renaissance” with Cavaliers

John Beilein has coached at every level in college but says the Cleveland Cavaliers are his dream job.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2LX7wgi

Coach Terry Stotts signs multi-year extension to stay with Portland

This is well deserved.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Jx0mgM

Steve Kerr: “[Kevon] Looney has become one of our foundational pieces”

Can the Warriors afford to keep him this summer?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2YHDmzk

Report: Magic Johnson revealed problems with Rob Pelinka only on TV, not to inquiring Lakers owner Jeanie Buss

Johnson unloaded on television

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QggDY2

Blues face prime opportunity to return to Stanley Cup Final

If the St. Louis Blues are going to return to the Stanley Cup Final this seems like the game for it to happen.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2JwlELy

First five picks of 2018 NBA draft make All-Rookie first team

Luka Doncic and Trae Young headline selections

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WZhxKW

Adam Silver: LeBron James leaving East hurts TV ratings, NBA could start West Coast games earlier

Difficult problem to tackle

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VGpgfA

Karlsson, Hertl out for Game 6; Pavelski game-time decision

The Sharks will be without two of their best players for Game 6 facing elimination.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2ElSBGe

David Griffin on possibility of keeping Anthony Davis: ‘We can be Oklahoma City with Paul George’

Big difference between the Pelicans' and Thunder's situations

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QeF08o

Canes’ Martinook, de Haan have offseason surgeries

Martinook is expected to recover in 4-6 weeks while de Haan will be out 4-6 months.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2EyUwYn

Report: Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers expected to sign super-max extension

Four-year deal projected to be worth $193 million over four years

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2JT0oiw

Blues seeking a shot at redemption as they try to close out Sharks

Blues looking to meet Bruins in 1970 rematch.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2HG3Km8

Meyers Leonard delivers all-time out-of-nowhere playoff performance

Trail Blazers fall to Warriors despite 30 points from moderately used center

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2HMGhQ7

The Wraparound: Sharks find themselves in familiar waters ahead of Game 6 vs. Blues

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo pays for basketball court in fire-ravaged Greece

Fires destroyed an area east of Athens where at least 100 people were killed last year.

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PHT Morning Skate: DeBoer tight-lipped on injures; Re-invented Steen flourishing

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Report: Dallas’ Dwight Powell to turn down $10.2 million player option

He most likely re-signs with Dallas.

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Warriors first team to win five straight conference titles

Celtics, whose long NBA Finals streak came before conferences, only other team in Golden State's class

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Blazers start hot, again. Warriors come back, again, win in OT to eliminate Portland

It was almost the Meyers Leonard game.

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Unstoppable Meyers Leonard drops 25 on Warriors in first half (VIDEO)

Stephen Curry had an I-don’t-want-to-play-Game-5 kind of first half for Golden State, scoring 25 points and hitting 5-of-7 from three. However, he was the second best player on the court because Meyers Leonard held that crown. Yes, Meyers Leonard. He had 25 points of his own on 10-of-12 shooting. Give him the ball & watch

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Knicks Frank Ntilikina reportedly wants to be traded, switches agents

Frank Ntilikina has no real future with the Knicks.

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Andre Iguodala out for Game 4 against Portland with sore calf

Iguodala joins Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins on the Warriors bench for Game 4.

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Schwartz, Tarasenko have Blues close to Cup Final

Tarasenko is the only player to get a point in every game of the Western Conference final.

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Report: Rockets, Mike D’Antoni talking contract extension

This is a smart move.

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Bruins’ Chara says he’s on track for Stanley Cup Final

Chara had skated prior to practices over the weekend but didn't participate in any full sessions.

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Magic Johnson just explained he didn’t understand his Lakers job

The Lakers spring of dysfunction continues, and every time you don’t think things could get much worse… This time Magic Johnson went on ESPN’s First Take and went Daenerys on the dragon on the Lakers, saying what he thought made him look good, or at least what made him seem the victim. If you think

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Sebastian Telfair’s sister charged with threatening witness who testified against him

The sister of former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was accused on Monday of threatening a woman who testified against him at his New York City gun-possession trial.

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Tarasenko getting hot at right time for Blues

The St. Louis Blues needed Vladimir Tarasenko to be one of the keys in their series against the San Jose Sharks and he has been outstanding.

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James Ennis opting out of 76ers contract

Ennis coming off strong postseason

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Rob Pelinka: Magic Johnson saying I betrayed him ‘simply not true’

Lakers introduce Frank Vogel as coach

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‘Canes surge into summer with confidence after playoff run

After getting a taste of postseason hockey, this largely young team wants to do it again.

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Comeback, OT goal helps Great Britain avoid relegation at Worlds

This was Great Britain's first time back in the top division since 1994.

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Karlsson’s health will dictate Sharks’ chances

The San Jose Sharks came from behind already in these playoffs and Erik Karlsson was a huge part of that.

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Magic Johnson: Former Pelicans GM Dell Demps leaked Anthony Davis trade-talk details

In addition to Rob Pelinka, Magic Johnson saved a little heat for Demps

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Lakers haven for failed coaches

What do Frank Vogel, Jason Kidd and Kurt Rambis have in common?

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Bruins seek balance between enjoying rest, staying sharp ahead of Cup Final

"We have a plan on how we're going to go through this week, balancing practices with days off."

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Pro women hockey players form union in step toward league

The PWHPA says in a statement the association will help players coordinate training needs and opportunities and develop sponsor support.

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Magic Johnson on Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: ‘If you’re going to talk betrayal, it’s only with Rob’

Johnson says Lakers owner Jeanie Buss approved how little he worked

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Torey Krug putting together impressive postseason

Will the Bruins give him an extension?

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Report: Tim Connelly rejects Wizards, staying with Nuggets

Troy Weaver, Danny Ferry, Tommy Sheppard top candidates now to lead Washington's front office

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PHT Morning Skate: How Blues turned season around; Questions for Hurricanes

Monday's collection of links.

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Kawhi Leonard tries to downplay leg issue, “I’m good”

Will he feel it still in Game 4?

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After coaching search, Minnesota reportedly settles on owner-favorite Ryan Saunders for job

Saunders showed he could handle the job the second half of last season.

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Report: Cavaliers hire J.B. Bickerstaff to John Beilein’s staff

Bickerstaff should give some veteran NBA oopmh behind Beilein.

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Raptors outlast Bucks in 2OT to take Game 3 of ECF

The Bucks’ superstar fouled out just 36 seconds into the second overtime while trying to draw a charge on Siakam.

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Report: Grizzlies interviewed Igor Kokoskov for head coach gig

Kokoskov got a raw deal in Phoenix with many feeling as though the Suns wasted their hiring by not drafting Luka Doncic.

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The Playoff Buzzer: Hats off (again) to Jaden Schwartz

Jaden Schwartz has already exceeded his regular season goal total in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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GM Armstrong’s roster overhaul has Blues on verge of Stanley Cup Final

The St. Louis Blues general manager has had a tremendous two-year run of roster transactions.

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Draymond Green on techs: ‘I was doing more crying than playing’ (VIDEO)

All of us are happy to watch Green play the way he has without flapping his gums.

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Sharks blown out by Blues and now have major injury concerns

The St. Louis Blues are now one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final.

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Tarasenko scores first postseason penalty shot goal in Blues history

Vladimir Tarasenko did something in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final that no St. Louis Blues player had ever done before.

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Blazers fan gets ejected from game in spectacular fashion (VIDEO)

Game 4 is at Moda on Monday at 6 p.m. and I doubt this guy will be in attendance.

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WATCH LIVE: Sharks host Blues in Game 5 of Western Conference Final

Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and the NBC Sports app.

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Sharks’ Karlsson set to play in Game 5 vs. Blues

Karlsson missed almost eight minutes of action in Game 4.

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Report: Nets assistant GM Trajan Langdon named GM of Pelicans

Trajan Langdon will join Griffin in the New Orleans front office as the team's new general manager.

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U.S. tops Germans 3-1 for 5th win in row at world championship

The U.S. closes the preliminary round Tuesday against rival Canada.

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Bucks lead East finals 2-0, and now series shifts to Toronto

Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry have more than held their own against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton so far.

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The Wraparound: Sharks step up to the plate in back-and-forth series

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Andre Iguodala sits fourth quarter with “lower leg soreness,” to get MRI Sunday

This could be three key players for the Warriors out in this series.

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Jordan Bell spectacularly missed dunk, but Warriors reaction was perfect

When Bell missed his dunk, the Warriors as a team lifted him up, not tore him down.

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Sharks, Blues confident, and even, heading into Game 5

Having squandered a series lead for the second time in this matchup, the Sharks know a loss Sunday could mean they won't get to play on home ice again this postseason.

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Damian Lillard reportedly playing through separated ribs suffered in Game 2

He shot 5-of-18 in Game 3 trying to play through the pain.

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Game 3 Déjà vu: Warriors slow down Lillard, come from behind to win, take 3-0 series lead

In the most important ways, Game 3 felt like a replay of Game 2, just in a different arena.

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Blazers passing impressive as they push first-half lead to double digits (VIDEO)

Back home, the Portland Trail Blazers looked far more comfortable. Feeding off the energy of a loud crowd at the Moda Center, the Trail Blazers stretched out to a first-half lead thanks to a level of impressive ball movement and energy we have not seen from them all series. Check it out. .@MeyersLeonard11 making the

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Rockets will not bring defensive coach Jeff Bzdelik back next season

Before the All-Star break, the Rockets had a defensive rating of 112.2 (points allowed per 100 possessions), 25th in the NBA. After the All-Star break, the Rockets had a defensive rating of 105.3, second best in the NBA. In the playoffs, the Rockets had a 107.3 defensive rating despite six games against the Warriors. There

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Bruins hope to have a healthy Chara for Stanley Cup Final

The title round begins May 27 when Boston will face San Jose or St. Louis.

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Ja Morant says he is good playing in Memphis, “I’m going to be happy where I’m at”

Memphis is building an impressive young team.

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Kawhi Leonard knows where he is going next: “Toronto for Game 3”

Well played.

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Patrick Roy set to interview for Senators’ coaching vacancy: report

Roy expected to be the final candidate interviewed.

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After playoff performance, some teams reportedly down on chasing Kyrie Irving

That playoff performance scared a few teams off.

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Has Erik Karlsson’s lingering groin injury resurfaced?

The nagging injury limited Karlsson to 53 games, including missing all of March.

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Blues handling adversity like champions

St. Louis' buy-in has been impressive, and it's kept them going in these playoffs.

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DeBrincat scores twice as U.S. routs Denmark 7-1 at worlds

The U.S. is 3-1-0-1 in Group A and plays Germany on Sunday.

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Lamar Odom says he used a fake penis to pass 2004 Olympics drug test

Odom was smoking a lot of weed at the time and would never have passed the drug test, so he got creative.

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Rumor: Miami Heat will target Mike Conley in trade

The Heat want to make a playoff push and Pat Riley has coveted Conley for a while.

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Blazers head home for Game 3, down 2-0 to Golden State

Damian Lillard says Golden State did its job and protected home court. Now it's time for the Trail Blazers to do the same.

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Draymond Green says he’s the best defender ever

The former DPOY has cast his ballot, but Scottie Pippen isn't so sure.

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The Playoff Buzzer: Big night for Blues’ Binnington, Barbashev and Bozak

The St. Louis Blues won 10 games in a single postseason for just the third time in franchise history.

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Bucks take 2-0 lead over Raptors after Game 2 blowout

On the first possession of the game, Antetkounmpo bullied Pascal Siakam down low, setting the tone for the night.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019 schedule, TV info

The entire schedule, game times, and TV information for the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

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Binnington, Blues shut down Sharks to tie Western Conference Final

The St. Louis Blues have tied the Western Conference Final series.

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Rumor: Lakers interested in Bradley Beal, Kyle Lowry

Now that L.A. has the No. 4 overall pick, we are going to see a lot of rumors about the Lakers.

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NBA MVP race down to finalists Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, James Harden

The MVP, Coach, and DPOY will be the most hotly-debated leading up to when the winners are announced on June 24

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Tilman Fertitta calls Rockets dodging luxury tax ‘fluke’ and ‘accident’, reportedly approves paying next year

Suuuuure

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Jimmy Butler’s “thank you” Instagram post has some Sixers fans freaking out

Not surprisingly, Philly fans feel comfortable assuming the worst.

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Lakers reportedly decide not to hire replacement for Magic Johnson

There is no replacement for Magic Johnson. Apparently.

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WATCH LIVE: Blues try to even up Western Conference Final vs. Sharks

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Report: Wizards offer top front office job to Nuggets’ Tim Connelly

This was expected, the question now is will he take it?

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Pacers free agent Tyreke Evans “dismissed, disqualified” from NBA after anti-drug program violation

He can re-apply to the NBA in two years.

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Bunch of questions for Hurricanes during offseason

How much will Aho cost? What will they do with their goalies?

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Pelicans owner Gayle Benson says it’s ‘completely untrue’ she’d refuse to trade Anthony Davis to Lakers

Where do these reports come from, and what does it mean for trade negotiations?

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Potential first-rounder Grant Williams staying in 2019 NBA draft

How does Tennessee forward compare to Draymond Green?

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Breaking down Erik Karlsson’s playoffs with Sharks

Is he living up to the hype?

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Report: Pelicans not high on Knicks forward Kevin Knox

New York wants to trade for Anthony Davis

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John Davidson resigns from Blue Jackets, likely heading to Rangers

It's expected that Davidson will be introduced by the Rangers on Wednesday.

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Report: Kyrie Irving’s advisors urging him to strongly consider Nets

How this fits with rumors of Irving joining Kevin Durant on Knicks

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Report: Pelicans owner Gayle Benson would trade Anthony Davis to Lakers only ‘over my dead body’

Will David Griffin change her mind if Lakers make best offer?

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5 reasons why the Bruins are in the Stanley Cup Final

"Everyone is contributing, everyone is a leader in this locker room, and at this time of the year, that's what makes you advance."

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Blues turn page on missed call, put focus on evening series vs. Sharks

The Blues have no choice but to move on from the controversial ending to Game 3. 

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Report: Kevin Durant out rest of Warriors-Trail Blazers

Golden State effectively announces Durant out for a potential Game 5

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Sweep gives surging Bruins a break before Stanley Cup Final

Now, after seven wins in 15 nights, they have the luxury of taking a deep breath before they play for the Cup yet again.

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The Wraparound: Can Thornton keep rolling?

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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PHT Morning Skate: Brind’Amour’s flaw; How much will RFA defensemen make?

Friday's collection of links.

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Report: Washington gets permission, will meet with Denver’s Tim Connelly about GM job

This sounds like it is coming together fast and will get done.

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Mid-major to millions: Ja Morant’s life is changing quickly

Ja Morant has gone from being considered the No. 3 option at Murray State to the possible No. 2 pick in the NBA draft.

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Steve Kerr on Kevin Durant: “It’s a little more serious than we thought”

[nbcsports_video src=http://bit.ly/2Ehh7IB width=651 height=365]

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Golden State cranks up defense, comes from 17 down to win Game 2

Portland is going to look back on this as a game — maybe the road game — they should have won.

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The Playoff Buzzer: Bruins advance to Stanley Cup Final after Rask shutout, Bergeron masterpiece

Your nightly look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Bruins head to Stanley Cup Final after sweeping Hurricanes

Rask, power play and 'Big Three' end Carolina Cinderella story.

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CJ McCollum finally meets Jennifer

It was the meme of the summer for NBA Twitter. A few months previously, Portland had swept out of the playoffs, and during an interview the Blazers CJ McCollum was asked if he would join an established winner to chase wins and a ring, and he said he wouldn’t. Which prompted this Twitter exchange, which

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Kevin Durant will not travel to Portland, play in Games 3 or 4

The Warriors have been fine without him.

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Bruins’ Chara misses warmup, ruled out of Game 4

John Moore comes in to replace the big man.

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Armstrong, Sweeney, Waddell are 2019 GM of the Year finalists

The winner will be announced on June 19 at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

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WATCH LIVE: Bruins go for sweep vs. Hurricanes in Game 4

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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With Nuggets out of playoffs, Wizards reportedly have “ramped up” efforts to poach GM Mike Connelly

Connelly has a job in Denver and will not interview for the Wizards gig, but if it is offered....

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Juancho Hernangomez undergoes core muscle surgery

The Denver Nuggets say forward Juancho Hernangomez underwent surgery to fix a core muscle injury.

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Bruins have evolved into one of NHL’s best under Cassidy

Ever since Bruce Cassidy took over behind the Boston Bruins bench they have been one of the best teams in the league.

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Dell Curry admits he urged Warriors not to draft his son Stephen

Sonya Curry didn't want her son playing so far away from home.

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Seth Curry: Warriors harder to guard without Kevin Durant

After Stephen Curry said Golden State players smiled about opportunity following Durant's injury

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Tacko Fall shatters NBA draft combine records for height, wingspan, standing reach

Second-round hopeful also sets record for hand length

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Lamar Odom says he has slept with more than 2,000 women, is ’embarrassed’ by cheating on Khloe Kardashian

Odom: 'Sex was a trigger for me to do drugs'

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Rumor: Team promised to draft Darius Garland

Lakers? Suns? Bulls?

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Zion Williamson reportedly wanted Knicks to win lottery, but is pleased with Pelicans, not returning to Duke

How will Williamson react to Pelicans getting No. 1 pick?

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Watch actual 2019 NBA lottery, including Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry’s backstage jubilation (video)

The real drawing, not the made-for-TV reveal

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Bucks jet past Raptors late in Game 1 win

Milwaukee steps up in first close playoff game

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Watch Pascal Siakam drain deep buzzer-beating 3-pointer (video)

Raptors lead Bucks entering fourth quarter

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Report: Grizzlies intend to draft Ja Morant No. 2

What does this mean for Mike Conley, Knicks?

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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo: Trailing Celtics 1-0 was fine, would be hard against Raptors

Toronto-Milwaukee Game 1 tonight

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2019 NBA draft lottery featured historically massive shakeup

Pelicans, Grizzlies, Lakers, Cavaliers and Suns big risers and fallers in a lottery where all eyes were on Knicks

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Report: Anthony Davis still wants trade despite Pelicans winning lottery

Pelicans lead executive David Griffin still hoping to keep Davis

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Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres

Six full seasons removed from his only 48 games of NHL head-coaching experience, Krueger said he now has a better idea of how to plan out the year from beginning to end.

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Seth Curry: Warriors harder to guard without Kevin Durant

After Stephen Curry said Golden State players smiled about opportunity following Durant's injury

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Brind’Amour calls for expanded replay: ‘Help the refs’

Count the Carolina Hurricanes coach among those that wants to see increased instant replay to give the on-ice officials some extra help in getting the calls right.

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Tacko Fall shatters NBA draft combine records for height, wingspan, standing reach

Second-round hopeful also sets record for hand length

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Luck finally on Sharks’ side in Stanley Cup pursuit

The Sharks are a great team that right now has luck on its side.

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Lamar Odom says he has slept with more than 2,000 women, is ’embarrassed’ by cheating on Khloe Kardashian

Odom: 'Sex was a trigger for me to do drugs'

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Rumor: Team promised to draft Darius Garland

Lakers? Suns? Bulls?

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Williams’ experience vital as Hurricanes face elimination

He helped bring the 2014 Los Angeles Kings back from a 3-0 series deficit.

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Rask’s roll has Bruins a win away from Stanley Cup Final

He's confident and comfortable. Leave it at that.

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Stars lock Esa Lindell up to six-year, $34.8 million contract

Dallas defense is built around Lindell, John Klingberg, and Miro Heiskanen, who are all tied to reasonable contracts.

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Ben Simmons will play for Australia in FIBA World Cup this summer

A lot of stars will be going to play in China this summer.

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Oilers shift continues: MacTavish takes coaching job in KHL

Will we see more front office changes this summer?

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Zion Williamson reportedly wanted Knicks to win lottery, but is pleased with Pelicans, not returning to Duke

How will Williamson react to Pelicans getting No. 1 pick?

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The Wraparound: Hurricanes need to solve Rask to avoid sweep

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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PHT Morning Skate: Rask an early Conn Smythe favorite; Should all goals be reviewable?

Thursday's collection of links.

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Magic Johnson, Larry Bird to get Lifetime Achievement Award

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, whose coast-to-coast rivalry in the 1980s propelled the NBA to a new level of popularity, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Watch actual 2019 NBA lottery, including Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry’s backstage jubilation (video)

The real drawing, not the made-for-TV reveal

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Blues try to keep their cool despite losing on a hand pass that went undetected

Blues take the high road after losing on a missed call.

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The Playoff Buzzer: Great Sharks-Blues Game 3 ends with missed OT call

It was a back-and-forth game that the Blues managed to stay in despite losing defenseman Vince Dunn early.

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Bucks jet past Raptors late in Game 1 win

Milwaukee steps up in first close playoff game

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Missed call hands Sharks 2-1 series lead vs. Blues

Game 3 ends in controversy.

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Watch Pascal Siakam drain deep buzzer-beating 3-pointer (video)

Raptors lead Bucks entering fourth quarter

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Vince Dunn done for night after being struck in mouth by puck

St. Louis has managed to battle back on Wednesday despite losing the defenseman.

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Report: Grizzlies intend to draft Ja Morant No. 2

What does this mean for Mike Conley, Knicks?

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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo: Trailing Celtics 1-0 was fine, would be hard against Raptors

Toronto-Milwaukee Game 1 tonight

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2019 NBA draft lottery featured historically massive shakeup

Pelicans, Grizzlies, Lakers, Cavaliers and Suns big risers and fallers in a lottery where all eyes were on Knicks

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WATCH LIVE: Blues host Sharks in Game 3 of Western Conference Final

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Report: Anthony Davis still wants trade despite Pelicans winning lottery

Pelicans lead executive David Griffin still hoping to keep Davis

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Pietrangelo remains under-the-radar star for Blues

Don't forget about Colton Parayko, either.

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After Game 1, Steve Kerr says “it’s a series where we can play more people”

This isn't how the Warriors treated Houston.

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Rumor: Danny Ainge’s plan in Boston still trade for Anthony Davis, re-sign Kyrie Irving

Danny Ainge is sticking with his plan.

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One tweak for Blues’ putrid playoff power play

Hint: it involves Vladimir Tarasenko.

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Patrick Kane sets U.S.-scoring record at world championship

The NHL star and two-time Olympian finished the game with 36 points, surpassing the 33 points U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Johnson had at world championships.

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NBA reportedly to move up moratorium/free agency by nine hours to 6 p.m. June 30

Let’s just get the obvious out of the way: This will not change how teams reach out to potential players in advance of the start of free agency. Not in the least. Those back-channel conversations go on for months and years, it’s part of the game now. It’s only “tampering” when someone does something obvious

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No, the Pelicans winning the lottery was not the end of tanking

In a sport where landing a Zion Williamson can set a team up for a decade, there will always be some level of tanking.

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Blue Jackets ink Bobrovsky’s potential successor

Can Elvis Merzlikins win the job?

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Portland’s Terry Stotts gets testy when asked about drop defense against Stephen Curry

"When he had 33 in the second half, were they trapping then?"

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Young Blues fan battling rare disease gets surprise trip to Game 3

A nice surprise for a young girl who's been battling a rare disease.

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Sakic has Avs trending up after two straight playoff seasons

The Hall of Fame player turned executive has his full focus on improving a team that's been to the postseason in back-to-back seasons for the first time since he was on the ice.

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NHL players forget outside world during long playoff runs

This is the time of year when hockey crowds virtually everything else out for players who go on deep playoff runs.

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Report: Clippers agree to new contract with Jerry West

West has been part of an excellent front office team with GM Michael Winger.

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The Wraparound: Sharks ‘need everyone’ to start chipping in

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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PHT Morning Skate: MacKinnon won’t need surgery; Is Voracek on trade block?

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Ralph Krueger back in NHL as Sabres’ head coach

Krueger was last behind a bench at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey with Team Europe.

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Toronto vs. Milwaukee: Five things to watch in the Eastern Conference Finals

Toronto needs its players not named Kawhi to knock down a lot more shots than last round.

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Senator Ron Wyden seeks safe passage to Toronto for Blazers’ Enes Kanter

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants Kanter to able to safely travel to Canada for a possible NBA championship series against the Toronto Raptors.

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Portland looks tired, overmatched defensively in Game 1 loss to Warriors

If the Blazers want to continue this Cinderella run in the playoffs they’ll need to find a solution that gives them a kick in the pants.

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The Playoff Buzzer: Rask keeps dominating, Hurricanes special teams keep struggling

The Boston Bruins are one win away from another trip to the Stanley Cup Final thanks to the play of starting goalie Tuukka Rask and their special teams units.

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Bruins top Hurricanes to take commanding 3-0 series lead

The Boston Bruins are one win away from going to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Joel Embiid wins trademark with patent office for ‘The Process’

Sixers big man Joel Embiid is a man who knows his brand, and he’s kept “The Process” alive and well.

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Pelicans win NBA Draft Lottery throwing twist into Anthony Davis sweepstakes

Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson together in New Orleans? Nobody knows if Davis could be convinced to rescind his trade demand — as of just a few days ago it wasn’t going anywhere and this likely doesn’t change much — but now new team president David Griffin can pitch more than just “now we’re running

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Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki honored by Texas governor, lawmakers

Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has been honored by for his outstanding 21-year career with the same NBA team.

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Hurricanes turn to Curtis McElhinney for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes are making a goaltending switch for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final series against the Boston Bruins.

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Nick Nurse makes it sound like OG Anunoby is out for most or all of series vs. Bucks

Milwaukee has a lot of depth, Toronto... not so much.

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WATCH LIVE: Hurricanes host Bruins in Game 3 of Eastern Conference Final

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Jimmy Butler: “I will get a max contract anywhere I choose to go”

It’s not about the money for Jimmy Butler. Only because he’s going to get the money no matter what he decides. Butler is an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Philadelphia 76ers traded for him, have his Bird rights and want to keep him — especially after a playoffs where he had the ball

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Knicks reportedly also eyeing Marcus Morris, Terry Rozier from Celtics’ roster

Rozier to the Knicks would depend upon Kyrie Irving's decision.

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Maple Leafs extend Shanahan’s contract through 2024-25

Yes, that is why you might be seeing "Shanaplan" a lot today.

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Reports: If Knicks get No. 1 pick, they’d try to trade it for Anthony Davis

Would be great for Pelicans

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Who should coach Sabres, Ducks, Oilers, Senators?

So many options, so few answers.

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Terry Rozier on Celtics’ keeping roster intact: ‘Nah, I might have to go’

Backup point guard discusses his problematic fit with Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward

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Ranking the biggest NBA draft lotteries of all-time

Only a few had higher stakes than this year's

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Local boy Charlie Coyle has found a home with Bruins

It took some time, but Coyle is finally making an impact with the Bruins.

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Report: Timberwolves open coaching search that includes Ryan Saunders

Minnesota reportedly interviewing Heat's Juwan Howard, Trail Blazers' David Vanterpool, Pelicans' Chris Finch

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2019 NBA draft lottery odds visualized

From Knicks to 76ers

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Goaltending is defining the Eastern Conference Final

Rask rising to the top as Mrazek stumbles.

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Why 2019 NBA draft lottery is so important

Zion Williamson only one reason

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The Wraparound: Can a return home jump-start the Hurricanes?

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Hurricanes’ good-luck pig featured in fan’s tattoo

The Hurricanes are undefeated when Hamilton the Pig is in attendance.

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Portland vs. Golden State: Five things to watch in the Western Conference Finals

This is a tough matchup for Portland.

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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets think big in wake of stinging Game 7 loss

Things Nikola Jokic needs to improve on in the offseason: "Is there anything?" the Denver Nuggets big man joked.

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PHT Morning Skate: Bruins’ depth outclassing Hurricanes; Goalie switch won’t help Carolina

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Why Hurricanes have embraced ‘bunch of jerks’ moniker

It's been a season to remember for Hurricanes fans for many different reasons.

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The Playoff Buzzer: Blues overcome clutch Couture

Blues manage another gritty road performance on Monday.

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Sixers owner says Brett Brown will return as coach

This is the right move.

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Bortuzzo becomes unlikely hero as Blues beat Sharks in Game 2

St. Louis ties the series 1-1 on Monday.

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Stephen or Seth? Coin flip to decide who mom, dad represent

Stephen and Seth Curry become the first brothers to face each other in the NBA Conference Finals.

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It’s official: Frank Vogel hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as new head coach

The Lakers got their man... and their potential fall guy if this season doesn't live up to the expectations.

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Report: New Cavaliers coach John Beilein talking to J.B. Bickerstaff about joining staff

This would be a good fit.

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Denver’s Michael Porter Jr. medically cleared, hopes to play in Summer League

Porter could add some depth and athleticism the Nuggets need. If he is healthy and ready.

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WATCH LIVE: Sharks eye 2-0 series lead vs. Blues

Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Portland’s Rodney Hood diagnosed with left knee bone bruise, questionable for Game 1

The good news is the MRI was clean, no major injuries.

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Lack of mega-money players an anomaly this postseason

The fact there are very few highly paid players in the NHL Conference Finals is nothing more than anomaly and far from a trend that will continue in future seasons.

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PBT Podcast: Breaking down Trail Blazers/Warriors, Raptors/Bucks series

Does Portland even stand a chance against Golden State?

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Joel Embiid: BS there’s rumors about 76ers firing Brett Brown

Will Embiid save Brown's job after second-round exit?

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Should Hurricanes make goalie change for Game 3?

Petr Mrazek has struggled so far against the Boston Bruins in this series.

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Report: Kevin Durant out for Warriors-Trail Blazers Game 1, probably Game 2

Durant injured calf in previous round

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Ducks’ Kesler ‘unlikely’ to play next season after hip surgery

Kesler missed the final 15 games of the season due to the hip pain.

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Suns’ Josh Jackson charged with felony escape, reportedly ran away while handcuffed

Jackson reportedly repeatedly tried to enter VIP area at music festival without pass

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Hertl’s contract already looking like bargain for Sharks

It's been breakout year for Hertl and it's making him one of the bigger steals under the NHL salary cap.

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