A day after a season-ending loss in the first round of the playoffs, Washington’s John Wall said it’s up to management to shed players who don’t want to be there, while adding players who will help the team’s consistency.
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Two years removed from one of the worst seasons in NBA history, Philly is moving on in the playoffs — and thinking big.
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Sixers ready to take next step in ‘The Process’
Two years removed from one of the worst seasons in NBA history, Philly is moving on in the playoffs — and thinking big.
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Sixers ready to take next step in ‘The Process’
The tension didn’t let up for the Thunder and Jazz in Game 4 — even down the stretch when the outcome had been all but decided. “It’s the playoffs,” Jazz forward Derrick Favors said after a game that featured seven techicals. “Guys get physical.”
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Sparks fly despite hefty Jazz lead vs. Thunder
Kevin Pelton answers questions on rookies in the playoffs, how New Orleans is beating Portland and second-half surges like Utah’s.
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Pelton mail: Is this the best postseason rookie class?
Hassan Whiteside says he feels as if the Heat’s offense has been “a lot different” in the playoffs, and that he’s “not as involved” as he was in regular season.
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Whiteside on lesser role: ‘I want more minutes’
We’ve got the proof: You cannot stop Joel Embiid. You can’t even hope to contain him
Here’s what we know: Joel Embiid, at 30 minutes per game, is an MVP candidate. Here’s what we also know: Embiid is nearly healthy again and rotations get shorter in the playoffs. So, Joel Embiid … with no restrictions? Look out, NBA.
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We’ve got the proof: You cannot stop Joel Embiid. You can’t even hope to contain him
For as decorated a career as LeBron James has enjoyed, he has been at his absolute best in one particular realm: the first round of the playoffs.
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LeBron on playoffs: Go out and try to dominate
Golden State did not play well to end the regular season. Perhaps the start of the playoffs will turn things around.
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Fight or flight? Warriors hope start of postseason wakes them up
Wizards guard Jodie Meeks has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program, ruling him out of the playoffs.
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Wizards’ Meeks gets 25-game suspension
Suns star Devin Booker says he’s tired of not making the playoffs and will work this offseason to make sure “it doesn’t happen again.”
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Suns’ Booker: ‘Done with not making playoffs’
Luc Mbah a Moute is likely to miss the first round of the playoffs for the Rockets because of a dislocated shoulder, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Source: Mbah a Moute likely out for 1st round
We break down how postseason awards could change contending teams, which players still have bonuses to clinch in the playoffs and who already hit their marks.
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Bonus watch: The largest contract ever and Embiid’s $30 million
We break down how postseason awards could change contending teams, which players still have bonuses to clinch in the playoffs and who already hit their marks.
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Bonus watch: The largest contract ever and Embiid’s $30 million
Suspect Timberwolves defeat short-handed Grizzlies, control path to playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed All-Star Jimmy Butler back home on Monday night, and though the playoffs are a game away after a victory over woeful Memphis, the Wolves have to be better.
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Suspect Timberwolves defeat short-handed Grizzlies, control path to playoffs