MIAMI — The Boston Celtics are poised to accomplish something never before seen in the NBA, an extremely rare feat in the history of major American professional sports. Behind a superb comeback from Derrick White just before the buzzer sounded, the Boston Celtics won Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals 104-103, beating the Miami … Read more
BOSTON — As he arrived in the arena for Game 5, Derrick White received a familiar text. It was four letters – DTBG – and he knew exactly what they meant. These are the letters he wears on his wrist every day, the same message he hears every time he speaks since he was 8 … Read more
BOSTON — From a series sweep to a serious series, the Boston Celtics are transforming the Eastern Conference Finals. They’re still in a big hole, but they won easily again Thursday, 110-97, in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, with four of their starters scoring at least 20 points, and are now two wins away … Read more
BOSTON — From a series sweep to a serious series, the Boston Celtics are transforming the Eastern Conference Finals. They’re still in a big hole, but they won easily again Thursday, 110-97, in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, with four of their starters scoring at least 20 points, and are now two wins away … Read more
Ted Leonsis didn’t want to go back. It’s a major step in the right direction for the Wizards, who unofficially hired Michael Winger from the Clippers on Wednesday to run the show in DC. Who knows if Winger, with a wealth of experience negotiating and analyzing team contracts in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Cleveland, … Read more
By Shams Charania, David Aldridge, Josh Robbins and Law Murray LA Clippers general manager Michael Winger has agreed to become the president of Monumental Basketball, parent company of the Washington Wizards, Mystics and G League Go-Go, league sources have confirmed. Athleticism Wednesday. The news was first reported by ESPN. Here’s what you need to know: … Read more
Deputies from the Shelby County (Ten.) Sheriff’s Office checked Grizzlies star Ja Morant at her residence Wednesday morning after Morant posted a series of ambiguous messages on her Instagram story, a spokesperson for the office confirmed. from Shelby County Sheriff to Athleticism. Here’s what you need to know: “He’s fine,” office spokesman John Morris wrote … Read more
MIAMI — Coming out of halftime, the Celtics needed something to change if they wanted to salvage their season. But after a few minutes, it was clear that was not the case. Jaylen Brown was trapped in the corner, another turnaround was coming and things were about to get out of hand. Then suddenly, a … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Aaron Gordon wasn’t quite sure what to do with himself when the final bell rang. His adrenaline kept him going. He looked around and gave hugs and handshakes to a few Los Angeles Lakers players. He hugged his teammates who came off the bench. It all felt like a haze – like … Read more
The Denver Nuggets will advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Nikola Jokic recorded his eighth triple-double of these playoffs for Denver in the 113-111 victory (30 points, 14 rebounds, 13 … Read more
