The New York Times – Sports:
A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.
Author: Sopan Deb
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Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA After 19 Seasons
The New York Times – Sports:
Anthony, known as one of the top scorers in league history, had struggled in recent years and did not play the 2022-23 season.
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What Gilbert Arenas Wants Ja Morant to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
Gilbert Arenas’s N.B.A. career never recovered after he brought guns into a locker room. Now he’s puzzled by the gun troubles of Morant, the star Memphis Grizzlies guard.
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Ja Morant Apologizes After New Video With Apparent Gun
The New York Times – Sports:
Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, apologized Tuesday after days of backlash for a video that appeared to show him brandishing a gun for the second time.
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NBA Draft Lottery: Spurs Get No. 1 Pick and Right to Select Wembanyama
The New York Times – Sports:
The top pick is widely expected to be Victor Wembanyama, a 19-year-old French basketball star.
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Golden State Falls to Lakers in Game 6, Ending Championship Hopes
The New York Times – Sports:
It was the first playoff matchup of Stephen Curry and LeBron James since 2018. This time, James came out on top.
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Golden State on the Brink Against the Lakers
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State’s stars made several uncharacteristic errors down the stretch against the Lakers in Game 4. The role players haven’t helped much either.
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Stephen Curry and LeBron James Meet in the Playoffs, Maybe for the Last Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Curry and James are meeting in the playoffs, perhaps for the last time. Together and apart, they have redefined a generation of basketball.