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Kalan Hooks, ESPNJun 17, 2024, 10:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals to clinch the franchise’s 18th title. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Boston was led by Jayson Tatum, who had 31 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. He joins Stephen

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJun 18, 2024, 06:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jeff Van Gundy has agreed on a deal to become the lead assistant on Ty Lue’s LA Clippers‘ coaching staff, sources told ESPN. Van Gundy is considered one of the finest minds in basketball and had been pursued for years to rejoin coaching on

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 18, 2024, 02:23 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — After playing in more playoff games than any other player in

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 18, 2024, 01:05 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — As the Dallas Mavericks essentially waved the white flag, substituting for all of their starters while trailing by 21 points

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJun 17, 2024, 11:19 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions The Boston Celtics, fresh off winning the franchise’s 18th NBA championship, enter the offseason with some of the best sportsbook odds for a repeat title since the great Golden State teams

Jun 17, 2024, 11:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2023-24 NBA season came to an end Monday with the Boston Celtics defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 106-88, to claim their NBA-record 18th championship. With the title, the Celtics retain the top spot, which they’ve held since November, in our way-too-early Power Rankings for next season.

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 17, 2024, 11:40 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions It was the day before Game 4 of the NBA Finals, but the Dallas Mavericks‘ media availability had the feel of early

Tim Bontemps, ESPNJun 17, 2024, 11:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Behind 31 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists from Jayson Tatum and 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists from Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics blew out the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to win the 2024 NBA Finals, winning a record-setting

Anthony Gharib, ESPNJun 17, 2024, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The finalists for the 2024 USA men’s basketball U17 national team were announced Monday, and familiar surnames are a prominent element of the roster. Editor’s Picks Two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer’s twin sons — Cayden and Cameron — are finalists. Tajh Ariza, the son

Tim Bontemps, ESPNJun 17, 2024, 06:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have listed Kristaps Porzingis as available for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and is expected to play, according to coach Joe Mazzulla. Porzingis was listed as available ahead of Game 4 Friday in Dallas but did not end

Associated Press Jun 17, 2024, 05:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said he likes his options for the potential top picks in the NBA draft — and he insists he’s not planning on trading the No. 1 pick, even though his phone lines remain open. “I think

ESPN Insiders Jun 17, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With the Dallas Mavericks avoiding a sweep in the 2024 NBA Finals by winning Game 4 over the Boston Celtics 122-84, their next task will be once again staving off elimination — this time on the road in Monday’s Game 5 at TD Garden.

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 16, 2024, 03:02 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — With his Dallas Mavericks attempting to avoid elimination in the NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving feels the pressure to perform in

Tim Bontemps, ESPNJun 16, 2024, 02:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — As the Celtics attempt to close out the NBA Finals with a victory over the Mavericks, it remains to be seen whether Kristaps Porzingis will be back on the court for Game 5 on Monday night. “I haven’t talked to him yet,”

Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterJun 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Open Extended Reactions LONG BEFORE THESE Mavericks were anybody’s pick to come out of the Western Conference, before they vanquished the Clippers and the Thunder and the Timberwolves to ascend to

Jun 15, 2024, 08:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks were able to stave off elimination on Friday night with a 122-84 victory of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Doncic and Irving combined for 50 points as the Mavericks dominated Jayson Tatum, Jaylen

Associated Press Jun 14, 2024, 11:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation. Boston awaits. These NBA Finals are not over, thanks to one of the biggest blowouts in title-round history. Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 15, 2024, 01:37 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd passionately defended his 25-year-old superstar before Friday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals, saying some