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Disappointing Game 7 loss doesn't change overarching truth of the Raptors' season

The Raptors exceeded expectations with a 46-36 record, securing a playoff spot and showcasing young talent despite a disappointing playoff exit.

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Raptors eliminated from NBA playoffs after losing 114-102 to Cavaliers in Game 7 | CBC Sports

The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing 114-102 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7.

Pistons complete comeback against Magic to win their first NBA playoff series in 18 years

Detroit Pistons won their first playoff series in 18 years, defeating Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7, led by Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris.

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Collin Murray-Boyles knows what is next to come and he's ready

Collin Murray-Boyles proved his value in the NBA playoffs, significantly improving his performance and helping the Raptors reach a Game 7.

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Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown blasts refs for 'targeting' him and calls out Joel Embiid for flopping

Fraud Allegations Against Pistons Dismissed | Defector

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons to a comeback victory in Game 7 against the Magic, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit for their first playoff win in 16 years.

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Disappointing Game 7 loss doesn't change overarching truth of the Raptors' season

The Raptors exceeded expectations with a 46-36 record, securing a playoff spot and showcasing young talent despite a disappointing playoff exit.

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23 hours ago

Raptors eliminated from NBA playoffs after losing 114-102 to Cavaliers in Game 7 | CBC Sports

The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing 114-102 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7.

Pistons complete comeback against Magic to win their first NBA playoff series in 18 years

Detroit Pistons won their first playoff series in 18 years, defeating Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7, led by Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris.

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2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Nikola Jovic

Nikola Jovic had a disappointing season with career lows in offense, despite improvements in defense.

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Miami Heat

Heat just missed golden opportunity to revolutionize the front office

Miami Heat

Heat to participate in 2026 California Classic Summer League event

Heat have the perfect offseason target that instantly improves their roster

The Miami Heat need to improve their roster, potentially targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo or Coby White this summer.

Dwyane Wade iterates exactly when things began to go wrong for the Miami Heat in recent years

Dwyane Wade emphasizes the Miami Heat's need to re-tool and improve team chemistry to return to playoff competitiveness.

Heat's desperate need to fill obvious blind spot must be addressed

Miami Heat need a true No. 1 option to improve their chances of winning, as Bam Adebayo is not dynamic enough for that role.

2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Nikola Jovic

Nikola Jovic had a disappointing season with career lows in offense, despite improvements in defense.

11 hours ago

Heat just missed golden opportunity to revolutionize the front office

Miami Heat missed the chance to hire Masai Ujiri, limiting potential changes in their front office philosophy after a disappointing season.

Heat to participate in 2026 California Classic Summer League event

The Miami Heat will participate in the California Classic Summer League in July, facing the Spurs, Lakers, and Warriors.

Heat have the perfect offseason target that instantly improves their roster

The Miami Heat need to improve their roster, potentially targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo or Coby White this summer.

Dwyane Wade iterates exactly when things began to go wrong for the Miami Heat in recent years

Dwyane Wade emphasizes the Miami Heat's need to re-tool and improve team chemistry to return to playoff competitiveness.

Heat's desperate need to fill obvious blind spot must be addressed

Miami Heat need a true No. 1 option to improve their chances of winning, as Bam Adebayo is not dynamic enough for that role.

Immanuel Quickley was "optimistic" about potential second round return

Immanuel Quickley missed the entire first round of playoffs due to a hamstring injury, impacting Toronto's performance against Cleveland.

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Brandon Ingram reveals when his heel injury first came up

Brandon Ingram discussed his heel injury that affected his playoff performance and his commitment to the team despite frustrations with the coaching staff's decisions.

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"If you want to be great, you gotta win, and my mindset, I was trying to go out there and win" Scottie Barnes on his growth"

"The level of aggression I was playing with... definitely flipped my mentality. If you want to be great, you gotta win, and my mindset, I was trying to go out there and win."

Toronto Raptors

Raptors season ends in Game 7 in Cleveland: Pull Up Tre

The Raptors showed potential but ultimately fell short, learning valuable lessons about their identity and future direction.

RJ HITS GAME WINNER - SCOTTIE BALLS OUT - RAPTORS WIN GAME 6 - PULL UP TRE

The Raptors faced a tough Game 6, struggling to secure a win against the Cavaliers, ultimately losing in overtime despite a strong effort.

The Raptors are winning the Battle of the Bigs

The Raptors secured a hard-fought victory through clutch plays and resilience in the final moments of the game.

Raptors season ends in Game 7 in Cleveland: Pull Up Tre

The Raptors showed potential but ultimately fell short, learning valuable lessons about their identity and future direction.

RJ HITS GAME WINNER - SCOTTIE BALLS OUT - RAPTORS WIN GAME 6 - PULL UP TRE

The Raptors faced a tough Game 6, struggling to secure a win against the Cavaliers, ultimately losing in overtime despite a strong effort.

The Raptors are winning the Battle of the Bigs

The Raptors secured a hard-fought victory through clutch plays and resilience in the final moments of the game.

Raptors slowly learning Jakob Poeltl realization the rest of the league already knew

The Toronto Raptors may finally recognize Jakob Poeltl's limitations as a center, questioning his value to the team.

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The Autopsy Report: A Lost Season, a Found Franchise

The Toronto Raptors' 2025-26 season ended abruptly due to injuries and a lack of scoring in Game 7 against the Cavaliers.

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Raptors Injury News: Brandon Ingram listed as Doubtful ahead of Game 7

Toronto's leading scorer is doubtful for the game, still in a walking boot, impacting the team's playoff chances.

Quick Reaction: Cavaliers 110, Raptors 112

The Raptors are focusing on their strengths despite concerns about shooting and spacing with their top draft picks.

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14 hours ago

Raptors slowly learning Jakob Poeltl realization the rest of the league already knew

The Toronto Raptors may finally recognize Jakob Poeltl's limitations as a center, questioning his value to the team.

18 hours ago

The Autopsy Report: A Lost Season, a Found Franchise

The Toronto Raptors' 2025-26 season ended abruptly due to injuries and a lack of scoring in Game 7 against the Cavaliers.

Raptors Injury News: Brandon Ingram listed as Doubtful ahead of Game 7

Toronto's leading scorer is doubtful for the game, still in a walking boot, impacting the team's playoff chances.

Quick Reaction: Cavaliers 110, Raptors 112

The Raptors are focusing on their strengths despite concerns about shooting and spacing with their top draft picks.

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2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Keshad Johnson

Keshad Johnson had a notable season with increased playing time and impressive fastbreak efficiency despite limited overall minutes.

LA Lakers

fromLos Angeles Times

An early look at how the Lakers and Thunder match up entering their playoff series

The Lakers faced a challenging season series against the Thunder, losing all four matchups amid injuries and roster challenges.

LA Lakers

At 41, LeBron James is turning back the clock and taking the Lakers on a storybook playoff run

The Lakers experienced a strong run in March, but injuries and a devastating loss threatened their postseason hopes.

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Steph Curry's former Alamo compound is back on the market

The main house features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and three half baths, spread across 9,585 square feet of living space.

Golden State Warriors

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The N.B.A. Legend Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr is a successful NBA coach known for leading the Warriors to four titles and engaging in political discourse.

There's Never A Bad Time To Gawk At Young Shaq Highlights | Defector

Joel Embiid's career is marked by injuries and limited playing time compared to Shaquille O'Neal's more durable and prolific career.

Joel Embiid Stuns In New Upright Look | Defector

Joel Embiid's impressive playoff performance followed a season marked by injuries and careful management of his health.

There's Never A Bad Time To Gawk At Young Shaq Highlights | Defector

Joel Embiid's career is marked by injuries and limited playing time compared to Shaquille O'Neal's more durable and prolific career.

Joel Embiid Stuns In New Upright Look | Defector

Joel Embiid's impressive playoff performance followed a season marked by injuries and careful management of his health.

Chicago Cubs

Bulls Don't Have a Front Office, Still Linked to RFA's! How?

Chicago Cubs

1 NEW Name In the Race to Run the Chicago Bulls FO (Report)

Chicago Cubs

Bulls Don't Have a Front Office, Still Linked to RFA's! How?

Chicago Cubs

1 NEW Name In the Race to Run the Chicago Bulls FO (Report)

Everything OK Over There, Mitchell Robinson? | Defector

Mitchell Robinson shares personal emotions on social media while remaining engaged in his role with the Knicks despite limited playing time.

John Wall just took a major step towards dream job with the Wizards

John Wall has been appointed as the President of Basketball Operations at Howard University, marking a significant career transition post-retirement.

Heat's Tyler Herro offseason plans may have just been revealed by insider

Tyler Herro's time with the Miami Heat is likely coming to an end, with no contract extension expected.

Tyler Herro and Heat are reportedly 'heading for a divorce' this offseason

Tyler Herro's injury struggles may lead to his departure from the Miami Heat this summer.

Miami Heat

Tyler Herro to undergo 'minor procedure' on foot

Heat's Tyler Herro offseason plans may have just been revealed by insider

Tyler Herro's time with the Miami Heat is likely coming to an end, with no contract extension expected.

Tyler Herro and Heat are reportedly 'heading for a divorce' this offseason

Tyler Herro's injury struggles may lead to his departure from the Miami Heat this summer.

Tyler Herro to undergo 'minor procedure' on foot

Tyler Herro will undergo a minor foot procedure that won't significantly impact his offseason training.

Norman Powell's Heat future may hinge on Pat Riley's wizardry

Norman Powell's future with the Miami Heat depends on the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo and potential roster changes.

Report: Heat expected to show interest in Norman Powell return

Norman Powell has mutual interest in staying with the Miami Heat, but his future depends on the team's pursuit of Giannis.

Norman Powell's Heat future may hinge on Pat Riley's wizardry

Norman Powell's future with the Miami Heat depends on the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo and potential roster changes.

Report: Heat expected to show interest in Norman Powell return

Norman Powell has mutual interest in staying with the Miami Heat, but his future depends on the team's pursuit of Giannis.

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#damon-jones

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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy for exploiting insider information for sports betting and rigged poker games.

fromLos Angeles Times

Ex-Lakers assistant Damon Jones pleads guilty in federal gambling probe

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to sports betting and rigged poker games, using insider information from his NBA career.

fromwww.amny.com

Ex-NBA star Damon Jones folds, pleads guilty in $10 million insider betting and rigged poker cases

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games.

Former NBA player Damon Jones faces two years in jail after guilty plea in gambling case

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling scheme involving insider information from his NBA career.

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling case involving insider information from his NBA career.

fromOrlando Sentinel

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling case involving insider information from his NBA career.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy for exploiting insider information for sports betting and rigged poker games.

fromLos Angeles Times

Ex-Lakers assistant Damon Jones pleads guilty in federal gambling probe

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to sports betting and rigged poker games, using insider information from his NBA career.

fromwww.amny.com

Ex-NBA star Damon Jones folds, pleads guilty in $10 million insider betting and rigged poker cases

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games.

Former NBA player Damon Jones faces two years in jail after guilty plea in gambling case

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling scheme involving insider information from his NBA career.

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling case involving insider information from his NBA career.

fromOrlando Sentinel

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Damon Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a gambling case involving insider information from his NBA career.

LeBron James Talks GOAT Debate: "Little Better" than MJ?

LeBron James acknowledges Michael Jordan's superior midrange game and determination while asserting their different playing styles.

Anthony Davis career goals indirectly suggests there isn't a long-term fit with Wizards

Anthony Davis hints at leaving Washington to achieve his career goals before retirement.

Anthony Davis Wizards comments suggest loss of faith in team direction

Anthony Davis believes the Washington Wizards are a bad team and is unlikely to stay if they don't become contenders soon.

Anthony Davis career goals indirectly suggests there isn't a long-term fit with Wizards

Anthony Davis hints at leaving Washington to achieve his career goals before retirement.

Anthony Davis Wizards comments suggest loss of faith in team direction

Anthony Davis believes the Washington Wizards are a bad team and is unlikely to stay if they don't become contenders soon.

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Untold: Jail Blazers Dunks on Portland - Portland Mercury

Wallace, Wells, and Stoudamire all agreed to be interviewed for the documentary, and each of them come across as varying degrees of likable. Wells presents himself as a mellowed-out middle-aged guy—a far cry from the firebrand who once declared that 'fans don't matter to us.'

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Chicago Cubs

Dave Lewin: Who is the Bulls' Newest Mystery FO Finalist?

Dave Lewin is a strong candidate for the Chicago Bulls' front office president role, with a successful track record in basketball operations.

This 1 key wing makes it known that he wants to be back with the Heat

Andrew Wiggins expresses desire to remain with the Miami Heat, highlighting his positive experience and performance since joining the team.

2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Myron Gardner

Myron Gardner had a notable impact on the Miami Heat with strong rebounding and effective 3-point shooting during the 2025-26 season.

Pat Riley's Jimmy Butler comments fall flat just like the Heat's season

The Miami Heat's performance post-Jimmy Butler has been mixed, with debates on whether they improved or not.

fromBoston.com

Timberwolves coach appreciated Jayson Tatum's comments after Donte DiVincenzo's Achilles injury

Jayson Tatum's recovery from a ruptured Achilles serves as an inspiration for Donte DiVincenzo following his similar injury.

#pat-riley

Miami Heat

Jaded Heat fans will absolutely hate Pat Riley's recent messaging

Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra reportedly viewed as the 'likely successor' to Pat Riley

Miami Heat

Pat Riley's praise of Kel'el Ware included a subtle shot at Erik Spoelstra

Pat Riley may have just sealed Tyler Herro's fate with one statement

Pat Riley emphasizes the importance of player availability, impacting Tyler Herro's future with the Heat due to his injury history.

Jaded Heat fans will absolutely hate Pat Riley's recent messaging

Pat Riley remains committed to the Miami Heat's current approach and will not implement changes despite fan desires for a new direction.

Erik Spoelstra reportedly viewed as the 'likely successor' to Pat Riley

Pat Riley remains committed to the Miami Heat, while Erik Spoelstra is seen as a potential successor for team president duties.

Pat Riley's praise of Kel'el Ware included a subtle shot at Erik Spoelstra

Pat Riley advocates for playing Kel'el Ware alongside Bam Adebayo despite Erik Spoelstra's hesitance to give young players minutes.

Pat Riley may have just sealed Tyler Herro's fate with one statement

Pat Riley emphasizes the importance of player availability, impacting Tyler Herro's future with the Heat due to his injury history.

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2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Simone Fontecchio

Simone Fontecchio had a mixed season with Miami, showing promise as a shooter but struggling with finishing at the rim and injuries.

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Heat's doomsday scenario just became more real after Pat Riley admission

Bam Adebayo's frustrations with the Heat could lead to a potential trade demand if not addressed.

Boston real estate

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Ben Simmons Makes Second Attempt To Offload $15 Million Dumbo Condo-a Year After Leaving Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons relisted his New York condo for $14.99 million after initially listing it for $16.99 million in March 2025.

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