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OKC's Presti on Hayward deal: 'I missed on that'
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 18:32
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti said he "missed" on the midseason trade that brought in veteran Gordon Hayward, calling it a learning experience.The Thunder enjoyed a breakout season this year, entering the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but fell in six games to the Dallas Mavericks in…
Mavs rule Lively out for Game 4; Kleber available
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 17:28
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II is out for Tuesday's Game 4 of the Western Conference finals due to a sprained neck he suffered in Sunday's Game 3 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Jason Kidd.Lively suffered the injury when Timberwolves power forward Karl-Anthony Towns inadvertently kneed him in the back of the head…
Lively doubtful, Kleber questionable for Game 4
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 00:35
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDALLAS -- Rookie center Dereck Lively II is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 4 because of his sprained neck, but the Mavericks could have another key reserve big man return as they attempt to complete a sweep of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.Power forward/center Maxi Kleber, who has been sidelined since suffering a separation…
Pacers frustrated but say good came out of season
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 00:35
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was still filled with conflicting emotions in the aftermath of the Eastern Conference finals.On one hand, Turner -- the longest-tenured player on the team, having been drafted by Indiana in 2015 -- called this season an incredible journey. After missing the playoffs the past three seasons, the Pacers won their first…
C's return to Finals 'a different team,' says Brown
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 00:35
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- When Boston Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell read off Jaylen Brown's name as the winner of the Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP, no one seemed more surprised than Brown himself."I wasn't expecting it at all," Brown said, with the trophy sitting next to him at the podium after Boston's series-ending 105-102 Game 4 victory…
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