DeMarcus Cousins says he plans to return these playoffs

He's likely not back this round.

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WATCH LIVE: Bruins, Sharks look to move on to conference finals

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

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Marcus Smart available for Boston in critical Game 4 Monday

Just in time. Heading into a game where the Celtics’ season essentially hangs in the balance — not to mention the off-season implications that would come with Boston being bounced in the second round — Marcus Smart will be back in the Celtics’ rotation. #NEBHInjuryReport Marcus Smart has been upgraded to AVAILABLE 🙌 — Boston

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It’s become the Tuukka Rask series for Bruins

He has been the best player in the Boston Bruins Round 2 series against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Report: Rockets C Nene says he plans to retire after season

Nene has played 17 seasons for Nuggets, Wizards and Rockets

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Suns GM James Jones: ‘We need to add guys in their prime’

Bad plan

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PHT Power Rankings: Trade deadline acquisitions making postseason impact

Teams always seem hesitant to add a significant player at the trade deadline, but sometimes it works.

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