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Coaching carousel updates: Nurse, Atkinson, Griffin final three for Bucks
The Raptors are interviewing Steve Nash.
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Carmelo Anthony retires with positive legacy
John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez joins Brother From Another to talk about Carmelo Anthony and how he impacted the NBA.
Jenkins: Nuggets are just better than the Lakers
John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez look at the Western Conference Final and make a case for Nikola Jokic fighting for the title of the best player in the world.
Are Heat dominating or are Celtics floundering?
John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez join Brother From Another to talk about the Eastern Conference Final and whether the one-sided series is a product of Heat culture or the Celtics...
Celtics looking like 'scarecrows' against Heat
Michael Smith and Michael Holley talk through their issues with the Celtics and try to identify what is going wrong in Boston.
Never count out the Heat in the playoffs
Michael Smith and Michael Holley look at the Heat one win away from sweeping their way into the NBA Finals and how they have made this incredible run.
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat defying the analytics
Dan Patrick looks at the Miami Heat on the verge of making the NBA Finals and how the team is continually breaking analytics models that underestimate them.
Nuggets controlling the boards against the Lakers
Dave McMenamin joins Dan Patrick to talk about what the Nuggets are doing so well that has them within one game of sweeping the Lakers and how Los Angeles is feeling with their backs up against the wall.
LeBron, Durant, NBA community reacts to Carmelo Anthony retirement
'Melo was popular and respected by his peers, and that shows in the tributes that poured in.
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How Spurs might build around Victor Wembanyama
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, and Seth Partnow discuss Victor Wembanyama's outlook as the expected No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, breaking down how the Spurs might build around him and team expectations next...
Celtics 'look broken' now down 3-0 in series
Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, and Seth Partnow debate if they give the Celtics any chance to come back from a 3-0 deficit against the Heat, leaving the door open for Boston to put together a spirited effort...
Carmelo Anthony announces NBA retirement
Dan Patrick reacts to Carmelo Anthony's announcement that he has officially retired from the NBA following a stellar 19-year career.
Mikal Bridges on Monty Williams firing: ‘I say Monty is not the problem’
Bridges says Williams will be great somewhere else.
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Three takeaways from Heat ripping heart out of Celtics, taking 3-0 series lead
Miami is impressive, but this is an epic Boston collapse
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Malone’s story about aftermath of Murray’s ACL tear explains why Nuggets are on cusp of Finals
The Nuggets didn't trade Murray and look for the quick fix when he got injured.
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Austin Reaves is going to get paid, likely more than Lakers were hoping
Austin Reaves has made himself a lot more money this postseason and the Lakers have no choice but to pay up.
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Lakers, LeBron say right things facing 0-3 deficit, ‘Just gotta get one’
"Just gotta get one. One-game series for us."
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Three takeaways from Nuggets showing poise of champion, going up 3-0 on Lakers
The Nuggets ran a Jamal Murray/Nikola Jokić two-man game late the Lakers could not stop.
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Red hot Jamal Murray early, Nikola Jokić late lift Nuggets past Lakers to 3-0 series lead
Murray scored 30 in the first half, Jokić had 15 in the fourth.
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NBA reportedly considering return to East vs. West, other All-Star changes
The league continues to look for ways to provide a spark to the marquee event.
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Jimmy Butler, did Grant Williams trash talk fuel you? ‘Yes, it did.’
"He hit a big shot, started talking to me. I like that. I'm all for that. It makes me key in a lot more," Butler said.
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Three takeaways from Butler, Heat taking over clutch, taking over series vs. Celtics
"This is a series of discipline and mindset, and there was times throughout the game where we weren't the more disciplined team," Joe Mazzulla said.
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Are Hornets leaning Miller over Henderson with No. 2 pick? Is Miller hurting his cause?
There is a report of Miller's interviews not going well, although take that with a grain of salt.
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LeBron James pays tribute to Cleveland legend Jim Brown
"If you grew up in Northeast Ohio and were Black, Jim Brown was a God."
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What can Celtics do to slow down Butler?
Siobhan Beslow joins Natalie and Zena Keita to debate whether or not playoff Jimmy Butler can be stopped, and if so, what the Celtics can do on defense to achieve it.
How can Lakers climb back into series vs. Nuggets?
Dave DuFour, Natalie, and Zena Keita preview Game 3 between the Nuggets and Lakers, wondering if Jamal Murray can keep his foot on the gas and sharing what Los Angeles needs to do to climb back into the...
Nuggets defiant with 2-0 series lead vs. Lakers
Natalie and Zena Keita review Game 2 of the Western Conference final, praising Jamal Murray following his 37-point-performance for Denver and reacting to head coach Michael Malone's fiery postgame comments.
Lakers can't depend too heavily on Davis and James
Ramona Shelburne talks with Dan Patrick about the Lakers' struggles against the Denver Nuggets so far and whether they are big trouble against the West's No. 1 seed
LeBron James taking easy way out on offense
Dan Patrick talks about the Lakers falling to 0-2 against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Final and reading the energy levels of LeBron James.
Another report James Harden expected to reunite with Rockets
The reports of Harden reuniting with the Rockets are gaining momentum.
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Worth backing Celtics as heavy favorite in Game 2?
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick break down Game 2 of the Heat vs. Celtics matchup and try to determine whether it's smart to bet on Boston as heavy favorites.
Rather bet Smart or Horford Game 2 double-double?
In the latest edition of "Would you rather?", Vaughn Dalzell and Kurt Helin debate which Celtics role player will have a double-double, Harrison Ford vs. Tom Cruise and more.
76ers follow troubling trend of firing coaches
Dan Patrick discusses the modern NBA head coach carousel after the Philadelphia 76ers fired Doc Rivers following their exit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Do Nuggets deserve media spotlight over Lakers?
Dan Patrick reacts to Mike Malone's complaint that the Lakers are dominating the narrative despite trailing the Nuggets 2-0 in Western Conference Finals.
Three takeaways from Murray taking over fourth sparking Nuggets comeback vs. Lakers
This is what the Nuggets were missing the past couple of postseasons.
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Rare Shaqtin moment: LeBron fumbles ball going for wide-open dunk
Even Donovan Mitchell was shocked by the play.
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Rumor: Some on Doc Rivers’ staff think Harden was ‘driving force’ behind firing
There were more factors than Harden that went into Rivers being let go.
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Three top-10 draft picks that may be available in a trade
Expect at least one trade of a top-10 pick, and maybe a couple.
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NBA should 'make an example' out of Morant
Liv Moods joins Brother from Another to explain why she believes Ja Morant should be suspended for a full season in order to learn his lesson, while Michael Holley disagrees on the appropriate punishment.
Nuggets' Jokic is 'greatest player in the world'
Liv Moods joins Brother from Another to share why she believes Nikola Jokic epitomizes "valuable" for the Nuggets and explains how leading Denver to the NBA finals could cement his legacy.
Expect defensive adjustments from Lakers, Nuggets
Liv Moods joins Brother from Another to discuss the influence of the Los Angeles Lakers' improved defense and how it will impact Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.
How has MIA advanced this far into the playoffs?
Michael Holley and and Reeta Hubbard "The NFL Chick" discuss Jimmy Butler leading Miami to a Game 1 upset of the Celtics and wonder how a less-talented Heat team managed to defeat Boston.
Assessing Heat's chances to advance to NBA finals
Miami Heat play-by-play announcer Jason Jackson joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the Heat's postseason run and gives his take on whether Jimmy Butler can help the Heat go all the way to the NBA Finals.
GM Bob Myers reportedly close to walking away from Warriors
Is this a leverage play by the former agent for more money and power, or was he really done and wanted space?
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Young, Kuzma, other players react to Jimmy Butler scoring 35 in Game 1 win
Trae Young says playoff Jimmy Butler is real.
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Three takeaways from relentless Butler, Heat taking Game 1 from Celtics
For the third straight series, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat went on the road, played with force and determination, and shocked the NBA with a Game 1 upset win.
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Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
Jimmy Butler continues his stellar playoff run.
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PBT Podcast: It’s a Fiesta when Spurs win lottery, plus playoff talk
It’s a Fiesta in San Antonio. Literally. And not just because the Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery, and with it the rights to draft Victor Wembanyama, although Corey Robinson says that has added to the...
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Report: James Harden will opt out with 76ers to test free agency
Harden took a paycut last year to help the 76ers round out their roster, he's not likely to be generous like that this time around.
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