The New York Times – Sports:
Denver is unraveling its reputation for playoff disappointment one win at a time.
Category: Basketball
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The Liberty Took a Few Jets and a Boat to Become a Superteam
The New York Times – Sports:
Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, the Liberty owners, improved their facilities and chartered flights, drawing a W.N.B.A. fine — and enticing top free agents.
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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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Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended for Pregnancy Comments to Dearica Hamby
The New York Times – Sports:
The All-Star forward Dearica Hamby had accused an unnamed person of making “disgusting comments” and questioning her commitment to the team after she became pregnant.
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What to Know About the N.B.A. Draft Lottery
The New York Times – Sports:
A draw on Tuesday in Chicago will determine the order for the first 14 picks in the 2023 draft, which will be held in June.
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Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
The New York Times – Sports:
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
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Jayson Tatum Shines as Boston Celtics Blow Out 76ers in Game 7
The New York Times – Sports:
Tatum scored 51 points to help send the Celtics to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will face the Miami Heat.