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2017 NBA AWARDS BALLOT: Sean Deveney’s vote for MVP, DPOY, etc LeBron the music critic, though, was a pleasant surprise. When all the basketball questions had been pretty well exhausted during his press conference following a 119-114 victory, writer Jon R. LaFollette of Indy’s Nuvo.net – an alternative site that focuses on what alternative media generally do, arts and culture and the like – asked LeBron a question about rapper Kendrick Lamar’s latest album....

While fans booed throughout much of the matchup, Simmons was the target of the boos in the final minutes as he missed his first attempt at the free-throw line. “If you’re going to boo, then stay on that side,” Simmons said, per philly.com. “That’s how I feel, if you’re a Sixer fan and you’re going to boo then stay on that side.” Simmons finished the night with just nine points and seven rebounds....

Through Monday, 26 of 31 NBA playoff games on national TV have had declines in viewership compared to last year. Keep in mind that excludes Sunday’s Game 4 doubleheader on ABC, for which final numbers were not immediately available. From Friday to Monday, each of the 12 playoff games on cable (ESPN, ESPN2, TNT and NBA TV) declined , with all-but-one of those down by double-digits. The poorest performers should be no surprise....

As reported by Evan Massey of NBA Analysis Network, Kawhi Leonard would be intrigued by the possibility of teaming up with Jimmy Butler at Miami Heat. Massey spoke to an NBA agent who had the following to say: Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year deal with the LA Clippers in the summer of 2019. He has a player option for the 2021-22 season and could become a free agent if he declines the same....

As a free agent, Thomas has garnered a lot of interest from teams around the league, including from the LA Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the latest NBA rumors suggest that the New Orleans Pelicans have offered the two-time All-Star a ten-day contract. The New Orleans Pelicans are 12th in the West and have underperformed this season. So adding Isaiah Thomas could add some much-needed depth and experience to their backcourt and also rejuvenate the veteran’s career....

The 35-year old will reunite with his former Phoenix Suns teammate Steve Nash, now Brooklyn’s coach, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Slovenian left the Miami Heat last season to join the Toronto Raptors in a trade that saw Kyle Lowry move to the Heat. Dragic has played in only five games for the Raptors, with only two starts, this season. Dragic lost favor with coach Nick Nurse and was replaced by Dalano Blanton as the team focuses on the future....

Let’s dive right into the standings and see where each team lands ahead of the 2019 NBA playoffs. OFFSEASON PREVIEWS:Lakers | Knicks | Bulls | Pelicans | Mavericks (Standings are current as of April 11. The Bulls, Cavs, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Knicks, Wizards, Grizzlies, Kings, Lakers, Mavericks, Pelicans, Suns and Timberwolves have been eliminated from playoff contention.) NBA standings: Eastern Conference *clinched playoff berth **clinched division ***clinched conference NBA standings: Western Conference *clinched playoff berth **clinched division ***clinched conference...

The Celtics beat the Miami Heat in both a home and away game and the Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons in both home and away games. The next game is significant in Eastern Conference seeding. It will potentially determine which seed the Celtics and Pacers get. Both teams have three games left in their regular season. If the playoffs started today, the Celtics and Pacers are a first round match-up....

The Chicago Bulls bounced back from a resounding defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday to defeat the Spurs a day later, despite trailing by as many as 22 points. Led by rotation players from this season, Jaden McDaniels and Jaylen Nowell, the Timberwolves also saw off the Spurs with a narrow two-point victory on Monday. Match Details Fixture - Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2021....

Nope. Detroit went chalk to open Thursday night’s draft, choosing the Oklahoma State star with the No. 1 overall pick. Houston and Cleveland also failed to surprise the fans at the Barclays Center, taking Jalen Green and Evan Mobley at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. The Pistons, Rockets and Cavaliers are certainly feeling good about with their picks, but a few teams may be scratching their heads in the near future when they realize who they could have landed....

Meet Kristaps Porzingis, a 7-1, 230-pound inside presence that can also hit shots from outside like the Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki. MORE: Mudiay: ‘It’s a point guard’s league now’ | Oubre eyes Hornets | NBA Draft 2015’s foreign corps The 76ers, who own the No. 3 overall pick, closely watched Porzingis as he participated in a group workout in Las Vegas on Friday. And, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, certain scouts were impressed with the Latvian’s game....

The Cavs led from start to finish Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena on the way to a 137-116 victory over the Warriors. Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 40 points on 15-of-27 shooting (7 of 12 from 3-point range) while LeBron James passed Magic Johnson for most triple-doubles in NBA Finals history (nine) with 31 points, 11 assists and ten rebounds. Kevin Durant poured in 35 points, but Golden State’s Splash Brothers struggled all night....

While it has taken different forms, this Spurs group won its fifth title in 16 years on Sunday. It is the first title for the franchise, which lost in the NBA Finals last year, since the 2006-07 season. San Antonio entered Game 5 with a 3-1 lead over the Heat, a team that plays best with its back against the wall. None of Miami's past successes mattered in this moment, however....

There is now an emergence of power duos in the league, where a lot of contenders and dark horses have two star players and a bunch of good role players around them to push for a championship and the path to the NBA title has not been this open in a long time. While there have been some great moves made by teams, there are also some really bad ones....

Now, another prized reinforcement might soon be joining them. MORE: The 23 best available free agents According to ESPN.com, the 76ers will make a “strong push” to sign Harrison Barnes when free agency opens Friday. Barnes was named to the U.S. Olympic team this week, and he has been to the NBA Finals each of the last two seasons. DEVENEY: Durant’s decision will chart future of entire NBA Because Barnes is a restricted free agent, the Warriors have the ability to match any offer sheet from another team....

Yes, that Steve Nash, the perennial NBA All-Pro guard and future hall of famer who retired from the NBA in March after 18 seasons. MORE: History’s best two-sport athletes | Phoenix Suns’ all-time team According to the New York Daily News, the 41-year-old Nash practiced this week with the New York Cosmos B Team of the National Premier Soccer League. The paper reported he might play Sunday in a match in Uniondale, N....

Just days away from the big night, reports are flying around about the number of potential trades that could shake up the draft. While the first three picks appear to be locked in with Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero going to the Magic, Thunder and Rockets, respectively, all signs point to chaos with the Kings at the No. 4 pick. Will Sacramento stand pat and take Purdue star Jaden Ivey?...

Many of the NBA’s top talents swapped teams during free agency, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers appear on a collision course after making a string of huge acquisitions over the past few months. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets will be confident after signing Russell Westbrook, while the Utah Jazz is a team to watch having added Mike Conley. Much of the business around the NBA has already been conducted, although smaller trades could be completed ahead of opening night....