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Open Thread: Remembering a heartwarming moment involving Maurice Cheeks

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THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO -- Episode 2492 -- Pictured: (l-r) Musician Natalie Gilbert and NBA Portland Trail Blazers' coach Maurice Cheeks during an interview with host Jay Leno on May 19, 2003 -- (Photo by:Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) I saw this on X recently and had to smile. As it just so happens, I had caught Untold : Jail Blazers on Netflix. The documentary discussed the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers and their quest for a title...

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Our 2027 NBA Mock Draft is Already Stacked with Pro-Ready Talent

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Between overseas exhibition tournaments and FIBA youth competition, we've already had our first looks at some of the leading names in the 2027 NBA draft cycle.

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‘Sophie (Cunningham) Could Never’ — WNBA World Reacts to DiJonai Carrington’s Historic Night vs. Storm

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Updated Aug 11, 10:10 PM ET

DiJonai Carrington entered Climate Pledge Arena on Monday night with a chaotic news cycle surrounding her. The Chicago Sky guard responded to criticism by ripping through the Seattle Storm’s defense for a career-high 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals off the bench.

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Banner Years: 1964, answering the question, ‘Can the Celtics win without Cousy?’

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Updated Aug 11, 8:24 AM ET

It's a jubilant mob scene as happy fans carry Celtics' Tommy Heinsohn (L), coach Red Auerbach (Center, with victory cigar), and big Bill Russell (R) around the basketball court at Boston Garden April 27, 1964, after the Celtics won their sixth consecutive World's Championship. They defeated the Warrior's, 105-99. The Celtics are the only pro team in history to win six consecutive championships. NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a l...

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WNBA has spiraled into a rinse-and-repeat drama, and it's taking a mind-numbing toll

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Updated Aug 11, 7:53 AM ET

The WNBA has all of our attention, but now I just want to look away. The league of powerful women — Caitlin Clark exploring the boundaries of the game like an abstract painter, Olivia Miles personifying the rebirth of slick, Breanna Stewart pulling out new tricks from her offensive arsenal, A'ja Wilson shapeshifting nightly into a GOAT — feels less like a sport and more like a societal powder keg. It has spiraled into a rinse-and-repeat drama. A Black player clotheslines a White player, and it's

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Fever's White rips critics, says she 'will always stand by' players

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Updated Aug 12, 4:36 AM ET

Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against what she called "an online community that's trying to create narratives" after some alleged she didn't defend Sophie Cunningham after she was flagrantly fouled by the Sky's DiJonai Carrington last week.

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Clay Travis explains what ‘broken’ WNBA would have done to Sophie Cunningham in DiJonai Carrington feud

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Updated Aug 12, 1:46 AM ET

Clay Travis is in disbelief over the WNBA’s lack of punishment for DiJonai Carrington. Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington has made headlines over the last few days because of her reaction to being ejected for a hard foul against Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham.

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Heat's Bobby Portis Calls Out Norman Powell for Giannis Trade Remark, 'Keep My Name Out Your Mouth'

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Updated Aug 11, 1:18 PM ET

Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis took issue Monday night with comments former Heat and current Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell made about Portis being part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

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‘Angel Reese Hate Has To End,’ ‘Caitlin Clark Is Still Better’ — Dream Star’s Historic Performance vs. Tempo Divides WNBA World

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Angel Reese’s latest performance added another milestone to what has already been a record-setting season for the Atlanta Dream star. The All-Star forward helped Atlanta secure a 107-95 win over the Toronto Tempo on Monday, finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

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Gabby Williams Makes Convincing Case for Valkyries As WNBA Title Contenders

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It’s not everyday that a team becomes a title contender in just their second year of existence, but that’s part of what makes the Golden State Valkyries’ 2026 season all the more miraculous. Ask two-time All-Star Gabby Williams, and she’ll tell you that it has the potential to be far more than just a feelgood […] The post Gabby Williams Makes Convincing Case for Valkyries As WNBA Title Contenders appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs Remain Committed To De'Aaron Fox

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The San Antonio Spurs are still committed to De'Aaron Fox despite the point guard's struggles in the NBA Finals, sources told ESPN. Team sources add that the Spurs may not have made the Finals without Fox's contributions in the playoffs. Mitch Johnson's decision over who starts at point guard between Fox and Dylan Harper next season will be determined by their play on the court. Johnson has also mentioned wanting to play Fox, Harper, and Stephon Castle at the same time. Fox averaged 18.6 poin...

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Finally Weighs In On Sophie Cunningham Controversy

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is speaking out on the Sophie Cunningham saga. Cunningham, who is in her second year with the Indiana Fever, told ESPN that she is 100 percent against transgender athletes in women's sports. She told ESPN that she wants to “protect young girls in the locker room” ...

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Cameras Catch Angel Reese's Physical Play Against Former LSU Teammate Amid Dream Star's Historic Moment

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The Atlanta Dream edged past the Toronto Tempo 107-95 on Monday at the Gateway Center Arena, a game in which Angel Reese achieved a milestone with the Dream. However, there was another talking point after the game regarding the contact Reese made with her former LSU teammate Aneesah Morrow, as they contested for a rebound in the third quarter.

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