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Yahoo SportsKyrie Irving is daring the Nets to let him test free agency. The gamble could cost him Kevin Durant
Let’s see, a talented but injury-prone point-ish guard who, at a moment’s notice will refuse to show up, leaving his coaches and teammates to twist in the wind, is upset his current employer considers him unreliable?
Yahoo SportsHow the Warriors walked a tight, ambitious line from lowest point to revamp their dynasty without full rebuild
As hard as it is getting to the mountaintop, it’s more difficult staying there and it would take an NBA earthquake to produce that streak of lightning occurring ever again.
Yahoo SportsNBA Finals: Stephen Curry didn't need validation, but his 4th Warriors title put any debate to rest
“For sure. You bookend it,” Curry told Yahoo Sports when asked if he wanted to do it without his former teammate, Kevin Durant.
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How the NBA's intentional push for diverse hires resulted in Black coaches leading half the league's teams
“I do applaud the NBA for, and the owners, first for acknowledging it, and then doing something about it, and then the guys that have gotten the jobs, for being ready for the job,” Stoudamire told Yahoo Sports.
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NBA Finals: Dismissed for dead, Warriors' dynasty is alive and pushing Celtics to the brink
The dynasty, once on its last legs, has been rehabilitated, strengthened and fortified.
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NBA Finals: Andrew Wiggins steps up in pivotal Game 5 win as Warriors take 3-2 series lead over Celtics
Andrew Wiggins showed his competitive fire in a major Warriors win.
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Stephen Curry produces his best NBA Finals game in act of defiance
The night demanded not just precision and concentration, but an extra something only a special few can summon.
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NBA Finals: Injured Steph Curry and ineffective Draymond Green key to Warriors' title hopes
While they can summon the energy to shut teams down for stretches, squeeze till they bleed, it’s a matter of how long they can do it, and if they can do it with Green being ineffective.
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Adam Silver: Suns owner Robert Sarver investigation 'getting close to the end'
“It’s a complex investigation. There are hundreds of people who are involved and need to be interviewed. And we also want to make sure we protect the rights of everyone involved,” Silver told Yahoo Sports.
Headlines
- Clifford returning to Charlotte as Hornets coach after Atkinson deal crumbles
- Freeman overcome with emotion, gets big ovation in return to Atlanta
- Yankees, Aaron Judge settle arbitration dispute before hearing
- Avalanche fan barred from arena for sprinkling friend’s ashes on the ice
- Lakers want Russell Westbrook to be a defense-first player if he returns to team
