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CelticsBlog — David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Brad Stevens denied an Adrian Wojnarowski report that Indiana prepared a seven-year, $70 million offer for the Celtics coach. Brad Stevens denied an Adrian Wojnarowski report that Indiana University prepared a seven-year, $70 million offer for the Celtics coach last month as rumors swirled that Stevens could leave Boston amid turmoil for the vacated spot at his home town team. The offer would’ve placed Stevens at the top of the college coaching salary, but he said he never received before the Celtics played the Bulls Monday night....

NESN.com — Rumor had it that Indiana had a massive offer for Brad Stevens in attempt to entice him to leave the NBA and coach the Hoosiers. Stevens, though, said the school never ended up pitching it him. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday night reported that Indiana was prepared to offer the Boston Celtics coach a seven-year, […] The post Brad Stevens Refutes Report Of Being Offered $70M To Leave Celtics appeared first on NESN.com.

NESN.com — The Boston Celtics’ injury report was all over the place over the last few days, with an illness of sorts ripping through the locker room. It’s not related to COVID-19, but it kept Jaylen Brown out Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, and saw Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart added to the injury report Sunday. […] The post Kemba Walker Out, Marcus Smart Probable For Celtics Vs. Bulls appeared first on NESN.com.

Nothin' But Nets — Early in the season, the Brooklyn Nets trading the first-round pick that eventually became Detroit Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey in exchange for shooting guard Landry Shamet looked like one of the worst moves of the year, as Shamet started off the year unable to hit the broad side of a barn from 3-point range. The […] Brooklyn Nets: 3 stats that explain Landry Shamet’s hot streak - Nothin But Nets - Nothin But Nets - Brooklyn Nets News and Fan Community

NetsDaily — Photo by Frank Lovicario/NurPhoto via Officially, the Nets won’t have a roster spot available until they waive LaMarcus Aldridge, but that is expected to take place soon. Now, an unlikely name has arisen for that spot whenever it opens: Mike James, a 6’1” point guard who last played for CSKA Moscow, the Euroleague powerhouse, in March. According to reports out of Europe and now the U.S. the last few days, James has either agreed to sign with the Nets or is in New York for a workout with the Nets. Shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, Marc Stein of the Times reported the...

Nothin' But Nets — The Brooklyn Nets are still licking their wounds from a loss against Dennis Schröder and the Los Angeles Lakers, as Andre Drummond led LA to a victory despite the fact that LeBron James and Anthony Davis didn’t play in that contest. With the Nets playing this game without James Harden, who has since revolutionized Brooklyn […] Did Lakers’ Dennis Schröder actually take shot at Brooklyn Nets? - Nothin But Nets - Nothin But Nets - Brooklyn Nets News and Fan Community

Pippen Ain't Easy — Forward Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls has had an up-and-down start to his NBA career. After being selected seventh overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, Markkanen has flashed his impressive skillset at times while also disappearing for stretches. The upside that caused him to be selected in the lottery sometimes pops out when you’re […] Chicago Bulls: 3 Reasons Lauri Markkanen will not be returning next year - Pippen Aint Easy - Pippen Aint Easy - A Chicago Bulls Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Pippen Ain't Easy — When the Chicago Bulls acquired Daniel Theis in the final minutes before the NBA trade deadline many people were impressed. It was a great trade from a value standpoint and only came to fruition because of the Boston Celtics financial preferences. The Celtics desired to save money and the Bulls used that to their advantage. […] Chicago Bulls: Why Daniel Theis could be around long-term - Pippen Aint Easy - Pippen Aint Easy - A Chicago Bulls Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Pippen Ain't Easy — One of the brightest rising stars in the Eastern Conference this season is the Chicago Bulls’ 26-year-old shooting guard Zach LaVine. The former UCLA Bruin got his first-career All-Star nod this year, which could’ve easily come his way last year when the All-Star Weekend festivities were hosted at the home of the Bulls, at the […] Chicago Bulls: Zach LaVine could play a waiting game with front office - Pippen Aint Easy - Pippen Aint Easy - A Chicago Bulls Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Detroit Free Press — With a month left, the Detroit Pistons have a lot of home games, a fairly easy schedule and something to prove. Fans should recalibrate expectations.       

Detroit Free Press — Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel, radio info, score, live updates and analysis as they play the Cleveland Cavaliers       

Detroit Free Press — Detroit Pistons rookie Isaiah Stewart proving his worth on the basketball court, and can throw down a bit in the kitchen, too       

Golden State Of Mind — Photo by Ezra Shaw/ But it won’t be easy. The Golden State Warriors winning streak came to a halt against the Boston Celtics, but they looked like a quality team in defeat. Things don’t get easier as they head south to take on the Philadelphia 76ers, who sport the best record in the Eastern Conference. It should be a fun game, but it certainly won’t be an easy one. The deets Who: Golden State Warriors (28-29) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-17) When: 4:30 p.m. PT Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: ESPN (available on fuboTV) Projected starting...

SFGate — Aaron Taylor goes deep on his guest role as Warriors PA announcer and his big plans for the future.

Golden State Of Mind — Photo by Kathryn Riley/ Toscano-Anderson got hurt when making a hustle play in the fourth quarter during the loss to the Boston Celtics. The Golden State Warriors lost one of their forwards to injury during Saturday’s defeat to the Boston Celtics. Juan Toscano-Anderson suffered a concussion and laceration when he dove for a loose ball midway through the fourth quarter. What a hustle play from Juan Toscano-Anderson. pic.twitter.com/Rp3IXFyxPO— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 18, 2021 The 28-year-old kept the ball inbounds and wound up jumping over the...

8 Points, 9 Seconds — Injuries have shown up all over the NBA this season and the Indiana Pacers have been right there at the top. T.J. Warren was lost before his season really even got going and countless minor injuries have derailed a once-promising season. Now, Myles Turner is set to be out for the foreseeable future. Pacers center […] The Indiana Pacers were dealt another major blow on Monday - 8 Points, 9 Seconds - 8 Points, 9 Seconds - An Indiana Pacers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

rssfeeds.indystar.com — Pacers will wear a black stripe on their uniforms to honor Bobby 'Slick' Leonard. The franchise legend died last week at age 88.      

8 Points, 9 Seconds — Which NBA Draft prospects would be worth trading up for the Indiana Pacers? There is still plenty of time before the Indiana Pacers will know when they are slated to pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Still, they are projected to be in the lottery or close to it as their season slowly goes further […] Indiana Pacers: 3 draft prospects worth trading up for - 8 Points, 9 Seconds - 8 Points, 9 Seconds - An Indiana Pacers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Lake Show Life — When LeBron James rolled his ankle and suffered a high ankle sprain on March 20 against the Atlanta Hawks it seemed like a legitimate threat that the Los Angeles Lakers could fall all the way to the seventh seed. If so, the Lakers would have had to participate in the NBA’s new play-in tournament. The […] Why the Los Angeles Lakers are completely safe from play-in tournament - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - Los Angeles Lakers News and Fan Community

Lakers Nation — The Los Angeles Lakers earned a big overtime win over the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon, and now...

Lake Show Life — A depleted Los Angeles Lakers team defeated a depleted Utah Jazz team on Saturday night in overtime, 127-115. It was an entertaining game despite the lack of starpower for either squad. Typically it is a bit absurd to take too much from a regular-season game in April, especially when both teams were missing their star […] Lakers: Saturday’s win proves something Jazz fans don’t want to admit - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - Los Angeles Lakers News and Fan Community

Grizzly Bear Blues — Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht/NBAE via Do you want to score some sweet Grizzlies prizes? Here’s how. Grizz Nation, as you enter tax season, the Memphis Grizzlies partnered with TaxAct for some sweet prizes for fans that do their taxes through TaxAct. 26 fans could win big here, winning the prizes as follows: 1 fan could score 2 floor seats to a Memphis Grizzlies game, while also receiving complementary food and beverage. They would also win a virtual meet-and-greet with a Memphis Grizzlies legend and an autographed Grizzlies item. 25 fans will receive 2 tickets to a...

Grizzly Bear Blues — Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (29-26, 16-10 away) at Denver Nuggets (36-20, 19-10 home) WHEN: 8:00 PM CT WHERE: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/NBA League Pass/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Jonas Valanciunas (Out, concussion protocol) Brandon Clarke (Questionable, hip), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Doubtful, knee), De’Anthony Melton (Questionable, leg), Justise Winslow (Out, thigh), Dillon Brooks (Questionable, thigh) DENVER: Jamal Murray (Out-ACL) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant,...

rssfeeds.commercialappeal.com — The Grizzlies are 7-3 in April with five road wins. Is it a good sign they can sustain their play with 10 of 17 remaining games on the road?       

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Adebayo says the Heat being on the same page means everything this season.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Can Tyler Herro’s season be salvaged?

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Heat center's buzzer-beater ends 3-game losing streak

Brew Hoop — Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm Central Two of the top teams in their respective conferences, the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns are both aiming to improve their seeding with a win tonight. Here’s hoping this isn’t the Torrey Craig revenge game. Check out the full preview here, and follow along below and on Twitter. As always, go Bucks! Support our site! | BreakingT | ESPN+ | ESPN+ 30 For 30 | fuboTV | Disney+

Brew Hoop — Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports A final push for the summit Every Monday at 5:00 PM Central this all-purpose thread goes up, and the comments section is where it’s going down. This is your place to discuss all the NBA’s action happening during the week when the Bucks are off-duty. These next two weeks, oddly enough, will probably be the final determiner as to whether Milwaukee can summon enough strength to nab the East’s top seed. It is pretty rare to see the same opponent in two straight games, but that’s a feature rather than a bug in this pandemic season. That...

Behind the Buck Pass — So much of the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 2020-21 season has been been defined by taking a drastically different approach under head coach Mike Budenholzer. The last two seasons saw the Bucks build a clear defensive identity that catapulted them to the top of the NBA, only for it to come crumbling in each of their last […] Milwaukee Bucks: Can defensive adaptability come with improved results? - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — New coach Chris Finch has emphasized limiting drives to the basket, but that leaves outside shooters wide open.

Canis Hoopus — Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via All good things come to an end. On Sunday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ one-game winning streak was snapped by the Los Angeles Clippers, and Naz Reid’s 695-shot streak of having never taken a midrange jumper also came to sad end. In remembrance, on today’s pod, we take a look at the shots being taken under Chris Finch. Yet another blowout loss against one of the league’s premier teams — Including explanation for why the Wolves haven’t been able to hang (audio included) A look into the shots the Timberwolves are...

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Minnesota Timberwolves (15-43, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (23-34, 12th in the Western Conference)

Thunderous Intentions — A year ago, the OKC Thunder left the court, bruised and battered from an exhausting seven-game playoff series against the Houston Rockets. They had just lost, but in our hearts, they had won. Lu Dort had just finished his remarkable rookie season and was answering media questions, emotional and reflective of the year he had. He […] OKC Thunder: Celebrating all things Lu Dort on his 22nd birthday - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Thunderous Intentions — The final month of the season arrives with the OKC Thunder on the road to face a familiar face. Tonight marks the first meeting against the Washington Wizards this season and former Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook. OKC played on Sunday in Tampa Bay in a match that didn’t have a full lineup worth of typical starters between […] OKC Thunder face Westbrook’s Wizards – preview - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Thunderous Intentions — The OKC Thunder are now losers of 10 straight following Sunday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors. It was expected. Nothing about the Thunder’s 10th consecutive loss comes as a surprise to any fan following the team’s current rebuild. It’s not even unheard of to see tweets from the fan’s boisterous base cheering on the […] OKC Thunder: Player grades features 29-point gem from Dort - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Orlando Magic Daily — Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford knows he has a young team. He knows the team that he is working with is still figuring the league out and finding where they belong. Each game is a learning and growing experience for them. Young players are getting their chance each night. Still, there are some basic things […] Orlando Magic’s youth keeping team from retaining adjustments, growing - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Orlando Magic Daily — By the time the Orlando Magic started making their desperate move to erase a 14-point deficit against the Houston Rockets, they probably knew it was somehow a bit too late. It is never too late in the NBA. If there is one lesson that frenetic energy against a young team that is struggling can always […] Orlando Magic Grades: Houston Rockets 114, Orlando Magic 110 - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Chopping Block | Orlando Sentinel — The Houston Rockets proved to be the best in the battle of two of the NBA’s worst teams, defeating Orlando 114-110.

rssfeeds.azcentral.com — Suns rookie Jalen Smith is with a title contender. So while hardly playing is understandable, shouldn't a top 10 pick average more than 1.3 points?       

Bright Side Of The Sun — Photo by Christian Petersen/ It's time for the Torrey Craig Revenge Game What: Phoenix Suns (40-16) at Milwaukee Bucks (35-21) When: 5:00 P.M. MST **EARLY START ALERT** Where: Fiserv Forum Watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Arizona Listen: 98.7 FM The Phoenix Suns had a nightmare of a game against the San Antonio Spurs. That could not have been what they were looking for as their last home game prior to flying out for this rough road stretch. In their first match, the second seed in the West visits the third team in the East in the Milwaukee Bucks. This definitely...

Bright Side Of The Sun — How injuries to Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell change the Suns’ outlook in the Western Conference. Brandon Duenas of Bright Side of the Sun and Zona Hoops joins the show as he does every Monday to analyze how injuries to Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray affect the Suns’ chances in the Western Conference. Then we break down the Suns’ upcoming five-game swing along the East Coast, including the record they should shoot for to keep pace in the standings and our predictions game by game (remember: Devin Booker always plays well in Philly!) Find us on Apple Podcasts,...

Blazer's Edge — Photo by Abbie Parr/ The Blazer duo will sit out tomorrow’s bout with the Clippers at the Moda Center. Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic will sit out as the Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow night. The Trail Blazers announce that Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic are both OUT for Tuesday’s game vs the Clippers— Danny Marang (@DannyMarang) April 19, 2021 This will be Lillard’s third straight game on the sidelines as he recovers from right hamstring tendinopathy. Nurkic will again miss due to injury management with the Clippers game...

Blazer's Edge — The team bids farewell to one of its inaugural members. The Portland Trail Blazers family has lost one of the original, 1970’s roster members, Shaler Halimon. The guard-forward played 79 games for the Blazers in their inaugural, 1970-71 season. The Trail Blazers organization mourns the loss of Shaler Halimon, an original Trail Blazer ❤️https://t.co/BRaZqvQVF4 pic.twitter.com/gQl1fRJDMe— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 19, 2021 The team released this statement: The Trail Blazers organization is mourning the loss of former Trail Blazer Shaler Halimon....

Rip City Project — During the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night loss to the Hornets, Stotts made a puzzling decision not to give Derrick Jones Jr any minutes. It’s no secret that Derrick Jones Jr. has fallen slightly short of expectations since arriving in Portland. But since acquiring Norman Powell at the deadline, his minutes have been regressing at […] Portland Trail Blazers: Derrick Jones Jr. must see more minutes - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Tip of the Tower — With just 14 games remaining in the season, the Toronto Raptors have given forward Yuta Watanabe a standard NBA contract. Having joined the Toronto Raptors in December, originally signing a two-way deal, forward Yuta Watanabe looks set to be a part of the team’s future beyond this season after putting pen to paper on a […] Yuta Watanabe earns standard contract with the Toronto Raptors - Tip of the Tower - Tip of the Tower - A Toronto Sports Site - Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, Toronto FC, Raptors and Argonauts

Tip of the Tower — In honour of the Toronto Raptors’ record-breaking first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers this seaosn, we count down three team records that will never be broken. In a building that has not been friendly to the Raptors in years past, Toronto dropped a team record 87 points in the first half in their 135-115 win over […] Toronto Raptors: 3 team records that will never be broken - Tip of the Tower - Tip of the Tower - A Toronto Sports Site - Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, Toronto FC, Raptors and Argonauts

Tip of the Tower — After impressing in his brief spell with the team, the Toronto Raptors have handed forward Freddie Gillespie a second 10-day contract. The Toronto Raptors originally signed Freddie Gillespie to a 10-day contract on April 8th, and the 23-year-old has impressed in the five games he has featured in so far. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native […] Toronto Raptors hand Freddie Gillespie second 10-day contract - Tip of the Tower - Tip of the Tower - A Toronto Sports Site - Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, Toronto FC, Raptors and Argonauts

The J-Notes — The Utah Jazz shouldn’t count on Dwyane Wade’s help in terms of recruiting. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the first to report on Friday that three-time NBA champion and surefire 2023 Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has purchased an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz “with plans to take an active role in the […] Utah Jazz: Dwyane Wade won’t woo free agents to Salt Lake City, for now - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The J-Notes — There’s just enough info to guess when the Utah Jazz superstar will return. No two injuries are exactly alike. That said, ankle sprains are as common as they come in the NBA. And as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Saturday, there’s now relative optimism regarding the low right ankle sprain that Donovan Mitchell suffered less than […] Utah Jazz: When might Donovan Mitchell return from injury? - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Salt Lake Tribune — The Jazz lost to L.A., but Ersan Ilyasova shined. One stop at the end would have won the game, why didn't the Jazz get it? And how the Jazz's rest strategy makes sense, but is a real bummer.