NBA Finals: Celtics rule out Kristaps Porzingis for Game 3 - Basketball news - NewsLocker (2024)

If the Celtics want to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals, they'll have to do it without Kristaps Porzingis.

2024 NBA Finals: How the Mavericks can build upon Game 4 success to try and stage historic comeback

Dallas' 38-point blowout win against the Celtics showed pieces of what the Mavericks can do to extend this series

Steph's brand signs ‘Japanese Steph Curry' to multi-year shoe deal

Steph Curry's brand signed Keisei Tominaga to a multi-year shoe deal, making him the company's first international athlete.

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Game 5 preview: Three things to watch, injury news, odds

Did Dallas figure something out in Game 4, or was that a one-off night?

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What McGee suggests Murray should add for Year 3 leap

A league veteran and team leader himself, JaVale McGee hopes Keegan Murray can find balance on and off the court ahead of his third NBA season with the Kings.

Kyrie shares theory for why he's ‘on the outs' in Boston

Mavs star Kyrie Irving admits he struggled to buy into the "cult" of the Celtics organization and playing for a franchise with such rich history.

Another report Pelicans don't want to pay Brandon Ingram max money

Pelicans expected to be aggressive in trying to upgrade roster and an Ingram trade could be one way to do it.

2024 NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving respectfully calls Celtics a cult, but playing in Boston is certainly a different vibe

Irving and Celtics guard Jrue Holiday know the immense expectations in Beantown are all about winning, history and banners.

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Steph details confronting fan whose trash talk disrespected Ayesha

Warriors star Steph Curry recalled the time trash talk from an opposing fan forced him to clap back.

Kyrie Irving admits he didn’t embrace Celtics history, Jayson Tatum did

"They expect you to seamlessly buy into the Celtics pride buy into everything Celtics, and if you don't, then you'll be outed."

As N.B.A. TV Deal Nears, Warner Bros. Discovery Is on the Outside

The company’s TNT channel and the N.B.A. have long been inextricably linked, but that may end after next season. Plus, Charles Barkley is retiring.

Draymond downplays Klay unfollowing Warriors on social media

Draymond Green found the discourse surrounding longtime teammate Klay Thompson unfollowing the Warriors on social media amusing.

Steph recalls hanging out at LeBron's house before Warriors-Cavs game

Steph Curry recalled his first time hanging out with LeBron James at his house in Akron during his rookie season.

Rumor: Cleveland isn't trading Jarrett Allen because Donovan Mitchell wants him to stay

Mitchell has some leverage as he has yet to sign an extension to stay in Cleveland.

2024 NBA Finals odds, line, Game 5 time: Celtics vs. Mavericks picks, bets, predictions from NBA expert

SportsLine's Bruce Marshall has made his NBA picks, predictions and best bets for Game 5 of Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals

Mavericks vs. Celtics odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA Finals picks, Game 5 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Game 5 of Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals 2024 on Monday

Stay or Go: Should the Knicks bring back Bojan Bogdanovic?

Bojan Bogdanovic just turned 35 and is coming off two surgeries this offseason. Should the Knicks keep him around or let him go?

J.J. Redick has his formal Lakers' coaching job interview. Now we wait.

He has seemed the frontrunner since Darvin Ham was fired, but are the Lakers really going there? Does he want it?

Steve Ballmer: NBA owner in search of a miracle

Steve Ballmer's biggest bet wasn't buying the Clippers or keeping them in L.A., but building the Intuit Dome in the heart of the Lakers' ancestral home.

Magic Johnson: Billionaire point guard of the city

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson's sports empire has grown to include the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Washington Commanders. He also became the fourth billionaire athlete.

Draymond hilariously recalls trash talking Kobe as rookie

Draymond Green shared a hilarious story about attempting to trash talk Kobe Bryant during his rookie season.

Does Klay Thompson unfollowing Golden State on Instagram mean anything?

Draymond Green says it doesn't, but Thompson is a free agent this summer and will have options.

Lakers formally interview JJ Redick for head coaching job

JJ Redick, the likely frontrunner for the Lakers' coaching job after UConn's Dan Hurley turned down an offer, interviewed with team leaders Saturday.

Celtics try to look past, shake off flat effort in Game 4

"We're not making any excuses. We need to be better, and we will. We will be better," Jayson Tatum said.

Klay Thompson unfollows Warriors on social media, which Draymond Green calls 'f---ing hilarious'

Thompson is set to become a free agent

Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers talk about what JJ Redick might face if he coaches Lakers

Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers discuss what it's like to be a first-time NBA coach, something JJ Redick might find out very soon with the Lakers.

Remembering Barkley's best Warriors chirps ahead of TV retirement

With the news of Charles Barkley stepping away from TV broadcasting after the 2024-25 NBA season, let's take a look back at his greatest moments with the Warriors and Dub Nation.

Can the Mavericks take Game 5 and extend the NBA Finals? | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and basketball analyst Isis Young discuss the keys to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Klay Thompson unfollows Warriors on social media as free agency approaches

Klay Thompson unfollowed the Golden State Warriors on Instagram, which could indicate what he believes his future is in NBA free agency.

Knicks 2024 NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Consensus building around Ryan Dunn

With the 2024 NBA Draft coming in less than two weeks, here's who the experts think the Knicks will select in the first round in the latest mock drafts...