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Boston Celtics

The Four Biggest X Factors of the 2024 NBA Conference Finals

The impact of Rudy Gobert on the Minnesota Timberwolves' success in the playoffs is significant. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

DIMES: Defending Jokic: is Draymond Green right about Rudy Gobert?

Nikola Jokic remains unstoppable, poses challenges to top defenders like Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green. [ more ]

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Dallas Cowboys

Gobert questionable for G2 after 1st child born

Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert is questionable for Game 2 due to becoming a father for the first time. [ more ]

The Ringer

Boston Celtics

The Four Biggest X Factors of the 2024 NBA Conference Finals

The impact of Rudy Gobert on the Minnesota Timberwolves' success in the playoffs is significant. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

DIMES: Defending Jokic: is Draymond Green right about Rudy Gobert?

Nikola Jokic remains unstoppable, poses challenges to top defenders like Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys

Gobert questionable for G2 after 1st child born

Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert is questionable for Game 2 due to becoming a father for the first time. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

Wolves' Gobert fined $75K for gesture to referee

Rudy Gobert fined $75,000 for money-sign gesture towards officials during game. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

Bam Adebayo places third in 2023-24 DPOY voting - Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Bam Adebayo placed third in the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year voting. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

His career was on the line': Steve Kerr reflects on Draymond Green's season since last Rudy Gobert matchup

Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert's personal rivalry has intensified over incidents like the choke hold and face strike.

Green's behavior led to two suspensions putting his career at risk, requiring counseling for reinstatement. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

Gobert T'd up after money gesture toward official

Gobert's money gesture towards an official might incur NBA's penalties. He acknowledges the worth of his reaction. He suggests sports betting could impact game outcomes. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Gobert sidelined vs. Nets with sprained left ankle

Rudy Gobert out with ankle sprain

Minnesota Timberwolves tied for first place in the Western Conference [ more ]

The Ringer

National Basketball Association

Tales From the Couch: Timberwolves, Clippers, Suns, Thunder, and Magic, Plus Jon Krawczynski on Minnesota's Ceiling and Best Ant Stories.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a major leap this NBA season.

Rudy Gobert is fitting in well with the team. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

Wolves' Gobert fined $75K for gesture to referee

Rudy Gobert fined $75,000 for money-sign gesture towards officials during game. [ more ]

Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

National Basketball Association

Bam Adebayo places third in 2023-24 DPOY voting - Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Bam Adebayo placed third in the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year voting. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Golden State Warriors

His career was on the line': Steve Kerr reflects on Draymond Green's season since last Rudy Gobert matchup

Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert's personal rivalry has intensified over incidents like the choke hold and face strike.

Green's behavior led to two suspensions putting his career at risk, requiring counseling for reinstatement. [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Basketball Association

Gobert T'd up after money gesture toward official

Gobert's money gesture towards an official might incur NBA's penalties. He acknowledges the worth of his reaction. He suggests sports betting could impact game outcomes. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets

Gobert sidelined vs. Nets with sprained left ankle

Rudy Gobert out with ankle sprain

Minnesota Timberwolves tied for first place in the Western Conference [ more ]

The Ringer

National Basketball Association

Tales From the Couch: Timberwolves, Clippers, Suns, Thunder, and Magic, Plus Jon Krawczynski on Minnesota's Ceiling and Best Ant Stories.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a major leap this NBA season.

Rudy Gobert is fitting in well with the team. [ more ]

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New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Nic Claxton gets welcomed help in Ben Simmons against Timberwolves' height

Nic Claxton will have more height on his side with Ben Simmons returning to aid him on the boards.

Facing Rudy Gobert, the second-best rebounder, will be a challenge for the Nets in their upcoming game against the Timberwolves. [ more ]

New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Nic Claxton proves he can battle with the best for Nets

Nic Claxton held his own against Rudy Gobert in a game against the Timberwolves.

Claxton credited his teammates for helping him make an impact in the game. [ more ]

Wiz of Awes

Washington Wizards

Daniel Gafford is on pace to break this former Wilt Chamberlain record

One of the few bright spots for the Washington Wizards, Daniel Gafford has had an excellent season.Along with Delon Wright and Kyle Kuzma, he has been one of the success stories of an otherwise disappointing season.In fact, he has been so good this season that he has played his way into reach of a record that used to belong to the late-great Wilt Chamberlain.

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Nets coast to preseason victory over Timberwolves

The Nets won their second consecutive preseason game, this time in a 112-102 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Friday.

New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Nic Claxton gets welcomed help in Ben Simmons against Timberwolves' height

Nic Claxton will have more height on his side with Ben Simmons returning to aid him on the boards.

Facing Rudy Gobert, the second-best rebounder, will be a challenge for the Nets in their upcoming game against the Timberwolves. [ more ]

New York Post

Brooklyn Nets

Nic Claxton proves he can battle with the best for Nets

Nic Claxton held his own against Rudy Gobert in a game against the Timberwolves.

Claxton credited his teammates for helping him make an impact in the game. [ more ]

Wiz of Awes

Washington Wizards

Daniel Gafford is on pace to break this former Wilt Chamberlain record

One of the few bright spots for the Washington Wizards, Daniel Gafford has had an excellent season.Along with Delon Wright and Kyle Kuzma, he has been one of the success stories of an otherwise disappointing season.In fact, he has been so good this season that he has played his way into reach of a record that used to belong to the late-great Wilt Chamberlain.

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Nets coast to preseason victory over Timberwolves

The Nets won their second consecutive preseason game, this time in a 112-102 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Friday.

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National Basketball Association

NBA betting: Why the Timberwolves are legitimate championship contenders

The Minnesota Timberwolves have become contenders this season with the addition of Rudy Gobert.

The Timberwolves have the best record in the Western Conference and could potentially win the NBA title this season. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis should be at top of Defensive Player of the Year list

Anthony Davis is the Lakers' best defender and showed his defensive prowess in a game against the Clippers.

Davis' versatility in guarding different positions and his ability to move his feet and not foul make him a strong candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. [ more ]

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Boston Celtics

'Game 7 on the WAY': Celtics buzzer-beating Game 6 win shocks NBA Twitter

Brianna Williams, ESPNMay 27, 2023, 11:39 PM ET

The Boston Celtics are one win away from making NBA history.Editor's Picks

Their 104-103 win over the Miami Heat was sealed by Derrick White's buzzer-beating tip-in to send the series back to TD Garden for Game 7. It was the sixth game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination in NBA history and the first since then- Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's 2019 shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pippen Ain't Easy

Chicago Bulls

3 Bulls players who greatly improved their trade value in 2023

A month ago, I wrote about 3 Chicago Bulls players who tanked their trade value this season.Admittedly, I was feeling a little pessimistic following their defeat to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, and was possibly looking for a finger to point.While I stick to what I said in that original article, Miami's postseason run has brought me to see the light.

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New York Knicks

2023 NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, odds, Knicks potential pick, more | amNewYork

Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA.

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Boston Celtics

Insulting Jaylen Brown-Kings proposal would sink Boston Celtics' title hopes

The Boston Celtics would never consider the trade proposal NBA Analysis Network came up with, sending Jaylen Brown to the Kings for a package of Kevin Huerter, two future first-round picks, Davion Mitchell, and Richaun Holmes.While Huerter in a nutshell would be the perfect complementary piece to the current Celtics lineup, he's far from the type of headliner Sacramento would have to offer in a trade package for a top-10 scorer who's likely to be named to an All-NBA team.

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National Basketball Association

NBA betting: Why the Timberwolves are legitimate championship contenders

The Minnesota Timberwolves have become contenders this season with the addition of Rudy Gobert.

The Timberwolves have the best record in the Western Conference and could potentially win the NBA title this season. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis should be at top of Defensive Player of the Year list

Anthony Davis is the Lakers' best defender and showed his defensive prowess in a game against the Clippers.

Davis' versatility in guarding different positions and his ability to move his feet and not foul make him a strong candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Boston Celtics

'Game 7 on the WAY': Celtics buzzer-beating Game 6 win shocks NBA Twitter

Brianna Williams, ESPNMay 27, 2023, 11:39 PM ET

The Boston Celtics are one win away from making NBA history.Editor's Picks

Their 104-103 win over the Miami Heat was sealed by Derrick White's buzzer-beating tip-in to send the series back to TD Garden for Game 7. It was the sixth game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination in NBA history and the first since then- Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's 2019 shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pippen Ain't Easy

Chicago Bulls

3 Bulls players who greatly improved their trade value in 2023

A month ago, I wrote about 3 Chicago Bulls players who tanked their trade value this season.Admittedly, I was feeling a little pessimistic following their defeat to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, and was possibly looking for a finger to point.While I stick to what I said in that original article, Miami's postseason run has brought me to see the light.

www.amny.com

New York Knicks

2023 NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, odds, Knicks potential pick, more | amNewYork

Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA.

Hardwood Houdini

Boston Celtics

Insulting Jaylen Brown-Kings proposal would sink Boston Celtics' title hopes

The Boston Celtics would never consider the trade proposal NBA Analysis Network came up with, sending Jaylen Brown to the Kings for a package of Kevin Huerter, two future first-round picks, Davion Mitchell, and Richaun Holmes.While Huerter in a nutshell would be the perfect complementary piece to the current Celtics lineup, he's far from the type of headliner Sacramento would have to offer in a trade package for a top-10 scorer who's likely to be named to an All-NBA team.

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Golden State Warriors

Green says he doesn't regret Gobert headlock

Draymond Green doesn't regret his actions that led to a five-game suspension.

Green's headlock on Rudy Gobert was in defense of his teammate Klay Thompson.

Green prioritizes the well-being of his teammates and doesn't live with regrets. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green says NBA's special punishment is unfair in wake of five-game suspension

Draymond Green defended his suspension for a headlock on Rudy Gobert, claiming the league's punishment was unfair.

Green argues that the league is holding his past actions against him when determining the severity of his suspensions.

Green believes that he needs to adjust and listen to the people he trusts to make decisions on how he plays. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green Gets His Punishment For Chokehold On Rudy Gobert

Golden State's Draymond Green has been suspended for five games by the NBA for grabbing Minnesota's Rudy Gobert in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.

Gobert, McDaniels, and Thompson were fined $25,000 each for their roles in the incident.

The suspension will cost Green $769,704 in forfeited salary. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green's history with Rudy Gobert, NBA could get him suspended

Draymond Green could face a suspension for putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock during a scuffle in a game between the Warriors and Timberwolves.

The NBA is reviewing the incident and interviewing players involved, suggesting that a suspension for Green is likely.

Green has a history of disciplinary issues in the NBA, including a previous incident with Domantas Sabonis. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Green says he doesn't regret Gobert headlock

Draymond Green doesn't regret his actions that led to a five-game suspension.

Green's headlock on Rudy Gobert was in defense of his teammate Klay Thompson.

Green prioritizes the well-being of his teammates and doesn't live with regrets. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green says NBA's special punishment is unfair in wake of five-game suspension

Draymond Green defended his suspension for a headlock on Rudy Gobert, claiming the league's punishment was unfair.

Green argues that the league is holding his past actions against him when determining the severity of his suspensions.

Green believes that he needs to adjust and listen to the people he trusts to make decisions on how he plays. [ more ]

HuffPost

Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green Gets His Punishment For Chokehold On Rudy Gobert

Golden State's Draymond Green has been suspended for five games by the NBA for grabbing Minnesota's Rudy Gobert in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.

Gobert, McDaniels, and Thompson were fined $25,000 each for their roles in the incident.

The suspension will cost Green $769,704 in forfeited salary. [ more ]

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