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Michael Malone is generally the kind of coach who would leave a negative Yelp review after vacationing in Shangri-La. But his worry was warranted this time. On Saturday, the day before Game 2 of the N.B.A. finals, Malone lamented his team’s poor defense in the first game of the series against the Miami Heat. The …

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Associated PressJun 5, 2023, 10:31 AM ET4 Minute Read Countdown crew reacts to Wembanyama landing with the Spurs Adrian Wojnarowski weighs in on the Spurs having the opportunity to draft Victor Wembanyama after winning the draft lottery. DENVER — Victor Wembanyama’s next couple of weeks are now set: He’ll be playing in the French league …

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After rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics fell short of their stated goal of getting back to the NBA Finals, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens pledged to add an assistant coach to Mazzulla’s staff with “significant NBA experience.” Stevens delivered the Celtics an experience infusion with the addition of 2008 champion …

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If you forced me to define what I think makes a good coach in this modern league, my answer would be “Rigid flexibility”. It’s a paradox that demands being able to hold two things in your head at the same time, to understand two conflicting ideas can be true. If you’re too dogmatic, you live …

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It’s apparent that Troy Weaver loves reclamation projects. But based on the massive deal Monty Williams just signed, the Detroit Pistons are gearing up to compete now. GM tendencies change depending on the state of the franchise. Win-now modes change how and what type of player teams should target. Even with the Pistons having the …

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Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff WriterJun 5, 2023, 01:36 AM ET5 Minute Read Malone concerned with Nuggets’ effort after Game 2 loss Nuggets coach Michael Malone expresses his concerns with his team’s lack of discipline after its loss to the Heat in Game 2. DENVER — A disgusted Michael Malone called out the Denver Nuggets’ effort following …

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Ramona ShelburneESPN Senior WriterJun 5, 2023, 02:37 AM ET5 Minute Read Heat take over in fourth quarter to steal Game 2 in Denver The Heat storm back from a 15-point deficit and finish strong in the fourth quarter to win Game 2 and even the series against the Nuggets. DENVER — Around 9 p.m. Saturday, …

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It’s been six years since Seattle has beaten Portland at Lumen Field. By Mark Kastner on June 4, 2023 9:57 pm The Seattle Sounders drew 0-0 with the Portland Timbers in a very boring affair. Sounders fans are anxious and worried about what this could mean for the rest of the season. Let’s talk about …

Five things we saw from Sounders’ boring draw with Timbers Read More »