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Analyst: It'd be 'an upset' if these 2 Boston Celtics bigs saw postseason minutes

If either Luke Kornet or Blake Griffin saw playing time for the Boston Celtics in the postseason it'd be nothing short of an upset - this, at least, according to MassLive's Brian Robb in his latest Celtics Mailbag.Kornet and Griffin have played in 54 and 27 games, respectively, of the 64 games the Celtics have played this season.

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Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge-drafted PG becomes Luka Doncic sidekick in mock trade

If the Mavericks have any title hopes in the near future, Luka Doncic needs help as soon as possible.ESPN's Bobby Marks delivers him such with a mock trade that lands a former Boston Celtics floor general drafted by Danny Ainge in Dallas.That'd be Terry Rozier, who is currently languishing on the rebuilding Hornets and could use a one-way ticket out of Charlotte whenever the franchise can make that happen.

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How can the Lakers overcome recent injury concerns?

If you've read anything I've written this season, heard even 30 seconds of any podcast I've hosted, followed me for even a few minutes on Twitter or even just walked by me in a grocery store, you probably know how desperate the Lakers are for any wings whatsoever.Due to one helluva series of Friday news dumps, the Lakers somehow are even worse off at that position we ever could've imagined and are looking for answers for at least the next couple weeks.

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Boston Celtics: 3 big swing trade targets who would get Cs back on track

After a league-best start to the 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics have fallen back to earth with three consecutive inexplicable losses - with two to the Orlando Magic last weekend and a recent dud against the Indiana Pacers at home.Joe Mazzulla isn't particularly worried about it."In moments like this, it's important to trust your guys because they've been through a lot and they've had games like this and they've had bounce back and we've proven to be a really good team," Mazzulla said in a press conference after the December 21 Pacers loss.

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Boston Celtics: 4x All-Star free agent has regrets playing for Cs in bubble

The 2020 bubble postseason was valuable for the Boston Celtics, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Robert Williams III, and Grant Williams all got Eastern Conference finals experience and two divisional series wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors.

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Could the New York Knicks trade for a 2023 draft pick?

For the first time since 2016, the New York Knicks won't have a draft pick in the annual NBA Draft scheduled to take place on June 22 inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY of all places.If you're wondering why, the reason for that is very simple although it goes all the way across the globe as it's related to a little big fella from the Eastern region of Europe: Kristaps Porzingis.

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Game Preview: Knicks at Mavs- 12/03/22

The Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks have been strange bedfellows the last few years.The team has swapped several players, beginning with the Kristaps Porziņģis trade, which was devastating for Knicks fans at the time but has since proved to be won in the Knicks' favor.The Mavs come into Madison Square Garden under .500,

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The Knicks should make Evan Fournier the first expendable veteran in trade talks

After defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday the New York Knicks are sitting at an even 5-5 record.The franchise is currently eighth in the Eastern Conference standings, good for a high-end seed in the play-in if the season ended today.Of course, that is not the case.But, what if this was already February and the trade deadline was about to hit our schedules?

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What are the best and worst case scenarios for the Knicks this season?

The East is stacked, so Knicks fans shouldn't be too concerned with their team's record.They could take a major step forward and still not make the top six.

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Toronto Raptors

That's A Rap #189: Atlantic Division Preview

Now that the Kevin Durant saga is over (for now), the rest of the NBA can finally start moving on with the 2022-23 season.

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Why Quentin Grimes should start for the Knicks next season

With averages of 14.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.1 apg, and a 38.9% three-point percentage, Evan Fournier had himself a very nice 2021-22 season.He wasn't always loved by Knicks fans, however.

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10 months ago

Derrick White saves the season: 10 takeaways from Celtics vs. Heat Game 6

Celtics The Celtics continued a historic pushback from a 3-0 deficit on Saturday.The Celtics outlasted the Heat in a wild 104-103 Game 6 victory that culminated with a play that could be remembered for years and became the fourth team in NBA history down 3-0 to force a Game 7.Here are the takeaways.

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Horford sticks with Celts for stability, title chance

BOSTON -- Al Horford left the Celtics in free agency once.He had no interest in doing so a second time.That, Horford said, was the biggest reason why he agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension with Boston Thursday to remain with the franchise through the 2024-25 season."For me, I really did want to be a part of what we have going here," Horford said after the Celtics held shootaround at their practice facility ahead of Friday night's game here against the Miami Heat.

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Former polarizing Boston Celtics forward flipped for Russell Westbrook in N.A.N proposal

It's gonna take many years until Boston Celtics fans are no longer paying attention to the happenings of one Gordon Hayward, and realistically, there may never be a point in time where that is the case.

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11 months ago

Can the Knicks trade into the 2023 NBA Draft | amNewYork

With the Dallas Mavericks getting the 10th pick in last night's NBA Draft lottery, the New York Knicks currently do not have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.The Knicks traded their own first-round pick to Portland as part of the Josh Hart trade but could have gotten the Mavericks' pick if it fell outside of the top 10.

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Luka Doncic: Dallas got lucky in defeating New York

"I don't know," Luka Doncic said after the game."We got kind of lucky."Lucky or not, the Dallas Mavericks had a night for the ages at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday, defeating the New York Knicks 126-121 in OT.It was, again, a night to be written in golden letters inside the history books of Dallas Hoops:

New York led the game by nine points with 33.9 seconds left on the clock.

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Kemba Walker discussed selfish decision to leave Knicks mid-season

The American Airlines Center welcomed the New York Knicks and their point guard Jalen Brunson on Tuesday but they couldn't watch their former player gracing the hardwood.Brunson, who signed with the Knicks last summer to play basketball at MSG in NYC, was forced out of yesterday's game with a right hip injury.

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Knicks 121, Hornets 102: Scenes from the new world order

Well, well, well.For only the second time this season, the New York Knicks are on a three-game winning streak after strolling into Charlotte and whupping the whuppable Jordanaires 121-102.With Toronto losing to Orlando and Philadelphia up big in the fourth on the L.A. Lakers, the Knicks will likely end the night tied for eighth with the Raptors.

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The latest news about potential Immanuel Quickley, Cam Reddish, Derrick Rose, and Evan Fournier trades.

Trade season is right around the corner.Teams can start trading recently signed, or re-signed, players on December 15.In the past, the New York Knicks have jumped into action early in the trading season.They swapped Dennis Smith, Jr. and a 2021, 2nd-round draft pick (Isaiah Livers was later selected) for Derrick Rose in February 2021, well ahead of the deadline.

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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Hornets-10/26/2022

The New York Knicks (2-1) will conclude a three-game home stand on Wednesday night when they clash with the Charlotte Hornets (2-1).The Knicks are vibing after dispatching the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic.Granted, those are teams that New York is supposed to beat.The Hornets fall into that category, too.

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Sports

For Those Chasing N.C.A.A. Glory, Madison Square Garden Is More Than Another Stop

Markquis Nowell, who grew up in Harlem but had never played at Madison Square Garden before this N.C.A.A. tournament, is everything New York fans tend to love and respect.Because he grew up here, he uses a play on the nickname Mr. New York City as a social media handle.At 5-foot-7, he is a charismatic and confident showman who talked this week about when, not if, he would get inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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New England Patriots

Patriots will reportedly be among teams attending Odell Beckham Jr.'s workout

Morning Sports Update Beckham last played for the Rams in Super Bowl LVI.The Bruins lost to the Oilers 3-2 on Thursday.Boston will face the Red Wings at TD Garden tomorrow at 1 p.m.The Celtics will be in Atlanta to play the Hawks on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Also on Saturday, the Pride play the Toronto Six at 2 p.m.

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Soundview & Saint-Maurice: The wind beneath the Knicks' wings

To middle or to tank?The question has divided fans for years.Thankfully the 2022-23 New York Knicks have had a pretty clear sense of their ambition since back-to-back December wins at Utah and Denver saved the season and possibly Tom Thibodeau's neck.The goal is widely accepted: get to the playoffs and accord themselves honorably.

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7 observations from Knicks impressive 117-96 preseason win over the Pistons | amNewYork

The New York Knicks started the 2022-23 season off with a 117-96 win over the Detroit Pistons in their preseason opener.

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Can the 2022-23 Knicks hit their individual season highs from last season? (Part 1)

The preseason is already here.The regular season is inching closer.

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For Leon Rose, the day of reckoning may be near at hand

Since 1973, every generation of Knicks fans warned the next of becoming jaded.It's hard not to when the inept eras of Isiah Thomas and Phil Jackson were only separated by six years.

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Putting the young Knicks in context

There has been a lot of talk about where the current iteration of the New York Knicks is going.It's an interesting discussion considering the roster that is in place entering the 2022 offseason.

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Toronto Raptors

Game thread: Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks

Can you believe I'm about to start another story by asking "can you believe the regular season is over?"Well, believe it or not, it's true!Uh, both things.Both things are true.

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Brooklyn Nets

Revisiting Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving free agency, how it affected Knicks-Nets rivalry

June 30, 2019, was the most important day in the history of the Knicks-Nets rivalry.At least it felt that way at the time.It was the summer of Kevin Durant and, to a lesser extent, Kyrie Irving.A perfect 80 degrees on the eve of free agency.Durant's desire to play in NYC provided hope the five boroughs would finally produce another NBA champion, whether it was above Penn Station or across the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Brooklyn Nets

Kenny Anderson hopes Durant and Irving stick around: 'Let's give it one more run'

As the offseason days accumulate with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving still on the same roster, so do the chances of the Nets running it back next season.

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Brooklyn Nets

Would Malcolm Brogdon make sense with the Knicks or Nets?

If the reports suggesting the Knicks are interested in trading for Pacers' PG Malcolm Brogdon are true, they would be in the company of at least seven other teams who could benefit from a deal for Indiana's floor general - including their rival across the Brooklyn bridge.

Boston.com

8 takeaways from Celtics vs. Mavericks as Jayson Tatum outplays Luka Doncic in MVP showdown

Celtics Tatum recorded his second career triple-double as the Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak.The Celtics bounced back from their worst loss of the season with one of their better wins - a 124-95 victory over the Mavericks.Here are the takeaways.1.A battle between two of the leading MVP candidates didn't really look like a fair fight, as an ailing Luka Doncic struggled to solve the Celtics' defense (more on this in a minute).

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Jayson Tatum seems to support a Kemba Walker reunion for the Celtics

Celtics The Mavericks released Walker on Friday.Jayson Tatum appeared to signal that he wants a former Celtics teammate of his to come back to Boston.The Dallas Mavericks released Kemba Walker on Friday, the day before his veteran minimum salary would've been guaranteed.When the news was shared on Twitter, Tatum responded to it in an interesting way.

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Grant Williams looks like a new player: 7 takeaways from Celtics vs. Hornets

Plus: Blake Griffin makes his Celtics debut and more.

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Boston Celtics: Proposal finally sees Danny Ainge involved in Gordon Hayward, Myles Turner swap

The white whale of the Danny Ainge era as general manager of the Boston Celtics, at least the latter stages of it, was a Gordon Hayward trade for Myles Turner to correct the team's former big man issues.

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Boston Celtics: 3 key matchups that will decide the 2022 NBA Finals

For the first time since 2010, the Boston Celtics have reached the association's biggest stage.

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Without the comeback of Al Horford, the Celtics would not have come charging back in Game 3

Horford was their rock, delivering a superb all-around performance with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists.

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Preview: Blue Christmas

From all of us here at Silver Screen and Roll, Happy Holidays!We hope this 2022 holiday season is a joyous occasion for you and all of your loved ones.And most of all, we hope the Los Angeles Lakers don't cause you to have a blue Christmas.But if they are affecting your mood, even in the slightest of ways, I wouldn't blame you!

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Lakers among teams interested in trade for Bojan Bogdanovic

Things could have certainly gone better for the Lakers to start this season as Friday's loss to the Kings has dropped them to a seemingly incomprehensible 2-10 record.After practicing patience this summer and preaching the same message to start the year, the Lakers are facing the very real likelihood that they've waited too long to save their season.

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What does Russell Westbrook hiring a new agent mean for his chances at getting traded?

More than a month into one of the weirdest trade stalemates in recent memory, we are now left to wonder whether which agent Russell Westbrook hires might help the Lakers trade him.

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Russell Westbrook signs with agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports

After parting ways with longtime agent Thad Foucher in dramatic and surprise fashion last month, Russell Westbrook has signed with Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports.

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Miami Heat

3 Deals the Miami Heat might consider for Duncan Robinson

Has the Duncan Robinson Era come to a close for the Miami Heat?Yes, you get right to it here, but it seems that a change might be best for both parties.Well, Duncan Robinson may find more opportunity elsewhere, while the Miami Heat may want to get off the money they paid him, though at what cost in a deal?

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Preview: Knicks at Grizzlies - 10/19/22

The New York Knicks begin the 2022-23 season tonight in Memphis, where they'll take on the Western powerhouse Grizzlies.

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Cam Reddish will start for Knicks against Pacers: More notes ahead of 2nd preseason game | amNewYork

With shooting guard Evan Fournier resting on Friday, the Knicks will turn to Cam Reddish in the starting lineup.

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Knicks 117, Pistons 96: Scenes from a fun preseason night at the Garden.

On Tuesday, the New York Knicks kicked their pre-season off at Madison Square Garden with a 117-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

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Knicks to sign Jalen Brunson using cap space, avoiding sign-and-trade with the Mavericks | amNewYork

The Knicks will sign Jalen Brunson to a contract using their recently freed-up cap space, avoiding the need to execute a sign-and-trade with his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.

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2021-22 Knicks Player Review: Quentin Grimes

With the Summer League right around the corner, it's the perfect time to look back at last year's first round pick, Quentin Grimes.

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Adios to Alec Burks, the Knicks Mid King

Does the name Terry Cummings mean anything to you?

The 1997-98 season was the '90s Knicks version of a down year.

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Report: Knicks trade Noel and Burks to Detroit: clear $19 million in cap space | amNewYork

New York will also send two future second round picks and $6 million as part of the deal.

The trade leaves New York with enough cap room to try and sign Mavericks point guard, Jalen Brunson.

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The Knicks traded Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel in a cap-clearing move

The Knicks needed to clear cap space to sign the free agent apple of their eye, Jalen Brunson.They already traded away Kemba Walker in a draft night deal, but they still needed to clear more money.

Defector

The Knicks Are Proud Of Their Confusing, Crummy Draft Night | Defector

The New York Knicks, a bad basketball team without many good players, could have used the 11th pick in the 2022 Draft to select someone who might turn out to be a good player.

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Knicks links with Donovan Mitchell upsetting Jazz: report | amNewYork

Who says the Knicks aren't working during the playoffs?

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Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from thrilling Game One win over Brooklyn

The Boston Celtics opened up their playoff campaign with a thrilling victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Game One.

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2021-22 Knicks Player Review: Evan Fournier

It feels like yesterday when we were celebrating the addition of one of the final pieces to round up an already strong roster.

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Washington Wizards

Preview: Wizards host Knicks in last home game of the season

The Washington Wizards host the New York Knicks tomorrow night.Here's the preview.

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When and where: Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in D.C.

The Duel

New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Health Preview: Julius Randle Out vs Ailing Nets

The Brooklyn Nets - 84.3 Team Health Score - will be without Ben Simmons for the rest of the regular season, and may also miss Seth Curry as he recovers from a lingering ankle issue.

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Knicks 118, Magic 88: Scenes from Obi Toppin got his 20!

Let's put something to rest.Obi Toppin is a top-five player from his 2020 draft class.Sure, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, and Tyrese Maxey are very good.

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Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls: 3 Knicks players to target in offseason trades

The Chicago Bulls entered 2021-2022 believing they can contend with their new stars.While they welcomed seven new players to their rotation, they started the season looking like a contender.

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Chicago Bulls

Bulls vs. Knicks prediction, betting odds, and TV channel for March 28

The Chicago Bulls are back in action in New York for a matchup with the Knicks on Monday night.The 43-31 Bulls are in fifth place in the East and the 33-42 New York Knicks are in 11th.

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