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Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade

Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No. 1 in Dallas for orchestrating the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. During his … The post Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. wants Victor Wembanyama to know that he’s going to keep coming at him for the rest of their Western Conference semis. The San Antonio Spurs star emphatically blocked Shannon twice on Monday in the opening minute of Game 1 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. It was … The post Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Edwards had ‘disappointed’ reaction after winning Game 1

Anthony Edwards made his triumphant return in a Game 1 win to open the Western Conference semifinals. But you wouldn’t have assumed that, judging by his answer during his postgame interview. The Minnesota Timberwolves star looked like he was full of regret as he spoke to NBC courtside reporter Jordan Cornette following a gritty 104-102 … The post Anthony Edwards had ‘disappointed’ reaction after winning Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1

Victor Wembanyama threw a block party on Monday night, but not everyone was happy about it. The San Antonio Spurs star swatted every shot in sight in Game 1 of his team’s Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wemby had three blocks in the opening few minutes, with each drawing a louder applause … The post Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history

The New York Knicks have hit never-before-seen heights of dominance through their Eastern Conference semifinals opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks gave the Sixers a public spanking on Monday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. The home team outscored the visitors by at least eight points in every quarter of the 137-98 Game … The post Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him

Draymond Green was never going to take Austin Rivers’ comments about him sitting down. Rivers spoke about the Golden State Warriors forward during a recent appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show.” The veteran host asked Rivers about Green’s claim last week that Steve Kerr “hindered” him from developing more as a scorer. While Green was … The post Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Astros fans shower Kyle Tucker with boos in his return to Houston

Houston Astros fans did not give Kyle Tucker the warmest of welcomes during his return to Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Tucker came up to bat with Los Angeles Dodgers runners on first and second and two outs in the bottom of the first inning. The Astros faithful booed him heavily before he took his … The post Astros fans shower Kyle Tucker with boos in his return to Houston appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate

The Orlando Magic may look into breaking up its core this offseason. The Magic are set to pay $155 million in salary to the quartet of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs next season. The last name on that list is reportedly considered “the odd man out” of the group. According to … The post Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stayed graceful in defeat Sunday after his team’s season came to an end. Rajakovic’s Raptors hung tough with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The road dogs led by double digits in the first half and hung tough with … The post Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title

Dave Portnoy is quite literally putting his neck on the line against the Philadelphia 76ers’ title chances. The Barstool Sports owner took to social media on Sunday to rant about Sixers fans puffing their chest after beating the Boston Celtics in the first round. Portnoy, a die-hard Boston sports fanatic, called 76ers supporters “scumbags” for … The post Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees share key update on Ben Rice after his injury scare

The New York Yankees appear to have dodged a bullet on Sunday following an injury scare to first baseman Ben Rice. Rice, who has been one of the best hitters in the majors this season, left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. The 27-year-old hurt … The post Yankees share key update on Ben Rice after his injury scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit

Jaylen Brown is not going out quietly after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics star on Sunday was still not over his team’s Game 7 loss to the Sixers in front of a home crowd at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Brown led his … The post Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paolo Banchero has brutally honest take after blowing 3-1 lead to Pistons

Paolo Banchero did not mince words after his team’s unceremonious exit from the postseason. The Orlando Magic star did all he could Sunday in Game 7 of his team’s first-round against the Detroit Pistons. Banchero poured in a game-high 38 points on 14/25 shooting with 9 rebounds and 6 assists, but it wasn’t enough in … The post Paolo Banchero has brutally honest take after blowing 3-1 lead to Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Randy Arozarena committed the most boneheaded blunder on the basepaths

Randy Arozarena may have cost the Seattle Mariners a win on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Arozarena drew a walk to load the bases in the bottom of the 5th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. The Mariners had just taken a 2-1 lead earlier in the inning and had a chance to … The post Randy Arozarena committed the most boneheaded blunder on the basepaths appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid trolls Celtics with his comments after winning Game 7

Joel Embiid was back to his old trolling ways on Saturday after completing his team’s comeback from down 3-1 against the Boston Celtics. The Philadelphia 76ers star looked physically worn down throughout Game 7 of their first-round series at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Embiid hit the hardwood several times and survived players crashing into … The post Joel Embiid trolls Celtics with his comments after winning Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown takes parting shot at Joel Embiid

Jaylen Brown took his chance to take one final swipe at Joel Embiid with the Boston Celtics’ season coming to an end. The Boston Celtics star spoke to reporters on Saturday after his team lost Game 7 of their first-round series against Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers. Brown initially sounded like he was praising Embiid, calling him … The post Jaylen Brown takes parting shot at Joel Embiid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all pointed to 1 hilarious Joel Embiid theory after 76ers won Game 7

The Philadelphia 76ers finally broke their longstanding playoff curse against the Boston Celtics, and some superstitious fans believe they know why. The Celtics entered Game 7 of their first-round series against the Sixers with history on their side. Boston had won three straight playoff series over Philly in the Joel Embiid era and was 6-0 … The post Fans all pointed to 1 hilarious Joel Embiid theory after 76ers won Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is drawing serious heat for an ill-fated decision with his team’s season on the line. Mazzulla trotted out a completely unexpected starting lineup on Saturday for Game 7 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The Celtics coach grouped veterans Jaylen Brown … The post Everyone slammed Joe Mazzulla for his bizarre move that backfired in Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets

LeBron James once again proved that he is defying the aging process after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round. The Los Angeles Lakers star was right at the center of his team’s dominant Game 6 win to eliminate the Houston Rockets in front of their home fans at Toyota Center in Houston, … The post LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Donovan Mitchell after Cavaliers lost Game 6

Some fans felt like Donovan Mitchell did not look right on Friday in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ potential closeout game against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers were a couple of big shots away from eliminating the Raptors in Game 6 of their first-round series at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. Mitchell has historically been a provider … The post Everyone said the same thing about Donovan Mitchell after Cavaliers lost Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Latest update on Luka Doncic does not sound good for Lakers

Luka Doncic does not appear to be anywhere close to returning for the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason. The Slovenian superstar has not played since suffering a hamstring injury in an April 2 regular-season contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Lakers set to advance to the second round against the same Thunder team, … The post Latest update on Luka Doncic does not sound good for Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors force Game 7 on last-second winner that took the most absurd bounce

The basketball gods have blessed the Toronto Raptors with yet another fortuitous playoff bounce off the fingertips of RJ Barrett. The Raptors trailed 110-109 in overtime with just over 10 seconds left in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. With their season on the line, … The post Raptors force Game 7 on last-second winner that took the most absurd bounce appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Magic had the worst playoff half ever to lose Game 6

The Orlando Magic became a first-ballot entrant into the Hall of Infamy on Friday for how badly they choked in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons. The Magic, leading 60-38 at halftime, looked like they were 24 minutes away from celebrating a series upset in front of their home fans at … The post Magic had the worst playoff half ever to lose Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing after Timberwolves stunned Nuggets in Game 6

One player was clearly the biggest winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win on Thursday over the Denver Nuggets. The T-Wolves were down three of their top-scoring guards in Game 6 of their first-round series at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. But as Anthony Edwards famously touted, the home team had Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels talked a … The post Everyone said the same thing after Timberwolves stunned Nuggets in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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