Dillon Brooks has never needed much encouragement to turn a playoff matchup personal, and his early read on the Oklahoma City Thunder was delivered in exactly that spirit. With Phoenix …
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Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Basketball Giant And Global Scoring Icon, Dies At 68
by Len Werleby Len WerleOscar Schmidt, one of the greatest international players the sport has ever produced, has died at the age of 68. The news was reported Friday and confirmed by his family, …
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Magic Leave No Doubt, Overwhelm Hornets To Claim East’s Final Playoff Spot
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Orlando Magic made sure there would be no late drama in their final play-in test. Facing Charlotte for the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed, Orlando dominated from the opening …
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Phoenix Suns End Warriors’ Season, Ride Fast Start Into Playoffs
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Phoenix Suns left little doubt in the West’s final play-in game, beating the Golden State Warriors 111-96 on Friday night to claim the No. 8 seed and a first-round …
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Damon Jones Set To Become First Defendant To Plead Guilty In Federal NBA Betting Case
by Len Werleby Len WerleDamon Jones, the former NBA guard and longtime league assistant, is poised to become the first defendant to plead guilty in the federal sports-betting case that emerged from the Department …
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Brian Windhorst Believes LeBron James Still Wants The Lakers, Even If The Negotiation Turns Cold
by Len Werleby Len WerleBrian Windhorst’s read on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers is not that of a superstar plotting an exit, but of a powerful player and a powerful franchise trying …
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Isaiah Hartenstein Says Thunder Are Preparing For Principles, Not Opponents
by Len Werleby Len WerleIsaiah Hartenstein’s answer to a simple playoff question revealed something central about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s identity. With the defending champions locked into the West’s No. 1 seed at 64-18 …
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Isaiah Hartenstein Signals Strong Interest In Joining Germany This Summer (And Beyond)
by Len Werleby Len WerleIsaiah Hartenstein may finally be ready to become more than a long-discussed possibility for Germany. During an international media call before the start of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City …
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Isaiah Hartenstein Signalisiert Großes Interesse An Nationalmannschafts-Rückkehr Im Sommer Und Darüber Hinaus
by Len Werleby Len WerleNBA Champion Isaiah Hartenstein könnte für Deutschland bald mehr sein als nur eine seit Jahren diskutierte Option. Während eines internationalen Mediencalls vor Beginn der NBA-Playoffs sagte der Big Man der …
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Kendrick Perkins Unloads On Magic, Says Orlando Hasn’t Earned A Playoff Spot
by Len Werleby Len WerleKendrick Perkins did not offer a measured critique of the Orlando Magic after their play-in loss to Philadelphia. He delivered something much harsher: a full-throated argument that Orlando does not …
