Chris Haynes
Yahoo SportsHall of Famer Gary Payton wants to coach, join an NBA staff
Payton wants to help develop the next wave of NBA talent.
Yahoo SportsInside the night LeBron and the Lakers once again became NBA champions
Trash talk, Champagne, unbridled joy. The Lakers relished winning the franchise’s 17th NBA title, but they aren’t done yet.
Yahoo SportsJimmy Butler, Heat not ready to leave bubble as they spoil Lakers’ celebration plans
The Lakers had plans to celebrate their NBA title at Three Bridges Bar & Grill, a popular dining establishment at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The Heat had other ideas.
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Why the narrative about declining NBA ratings is wrong
TV ratings are down across the four major professional sports, but no one wants to talk about that.
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Anthony Davis wanted the task of guarding Jimmy Butler, and it paid off in Game 4
LeBron James called Game 4 a must-win, and Davis’ defense on Butler put the Lakers one win from a championship.
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LeBron, Lakers 'not concerned' after Game 3 loss to Jimmy Butler's underdog Heat
If the Heat are able to get Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo back for Game 4 on Tuesday, the pressure could intensify for the Lakers.
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Heat star Bam Adebayo: 'Yes, I believe I’ll be in the lineup [for Game 3]'
Adebayo missed the Lakers' Game 2 victory Friday night because of a neck strain.
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Focused LeBron James tells Lakers teammates to tone down sideline antics
The Lakers had been having some fun on the bench during the bubble experience. The four-time MVP reminded them that the NBA Finals is no time for that.
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‘You know I wanted this': Anthony Davis ready to embrace NBA Finals moment
Davis is where he’s always wanted to be: in the NBA Finals. Now all he has to do is win it.
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