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8:00 AM ET After two vastly different NBA Finals games at Chase Center, the series shifts to TD Garden, where the host Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors each look to grab control. For the Celtics, two keys have emerged through the first two games: Jayson Tatum walking the line between scorer and facilitator, and
4:20 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — As Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have gone through their roller-coaster ride over the past several months, turning their season around and reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in his career, there’s been plenty of debate about Tatum’s standing within the NBA. But as he
Jun 6, 2022 Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is expected to meet with two finalists for the franchise’s coaching job this week, including Mike D’Antoni, sources told ESPN. Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson is set to meet with Jordan on Tuesday, and D’Antoni’s visit is expected later in the week, sources said. Atkinson and D’Antoni
Jun 6, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO — Eleven seconds into Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Draymond Green tied up Al Horford to force a jump ball before the Golden State Warriors forced a turnover. Green was intent on sending a message, not to the Boston Celtics but one to his own team. Setting the tone
7:13 PM ET Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz face an unexpected search for a new coach. Utah was prepared to enter next season with Quin Snyder at the helm until the head coach unexpectedly stepped down after eight seasons. The two sides had recently discussed an extension with Snyder, who still
4:39 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Darvin Ham was introduced as the Los Angeles Lakers‘ new coach on Monday, with point guard Russell Westbrook standing off to the side in a public show of support for the hiring. Ham reciprocated that support right back to Westbrook, after a tumultuous first season in Los Angeles
8:31 PM ET Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri and Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka both spoke out Sunday against the decision by Nigeria’s government to withdraw its basketball teams from international competitions for two years and potentially eliminate any chance of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Ujiri and Udoka are
10:35 AM ET Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Chuck Daly loved to shop, and about 20 years ago, he dragged his friend Mike Fratello to a clothing store. Daly noticed a blue blazer with vertical stripes and told Fratello he had to buy it for himself. Fratello questioned why. “You’re going to wear that someday,”
3:46 PM ET Associated Press LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, has sold at auction for $2.73 million. SCP Auctions said Sunday the buyer wished to remain anonymous, as did the seller, who had the jersey for 25 years. David