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ClutchPoints: “I think it’ll be wrong to fire him… [The Lakers] roster didn’t get better than last year… Everybody will blame [him], like, ‘Oh, it’s his fault.’ Is it really?” Draymond Green on why Darvin Ham doesn’t deserve the blame 🗣️ (via @TheVolumeSports) pic.twitter.com/cT1Cbkzewe
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But one of the biggest questions facing the Heat this summer involves one of the best players on its roster. Jimmy Butler, who turns 35 on Sept. 14, is expected to seek a maximum two-year contract extension worth about $113 million from the Heat this offseason, according to a league source.
Source: Miami Herald

Scott Agness: Bucks upgraded Damian Lillard (right Achilles) from doubtful to questionable on the 12:30 report for tonight’s game. He sat out the past two games. The Pacers lead the series 3-2.
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness

Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are both working to try and make a return vs. Indiana for Game 6 tonight, but still unclear if either will be able, sources tell ESPN. Bucks are trailing 3-2 in series.
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“The latest I’ve heard is the plan is still to move on from Darvin Ham at some point, likely by the end of the week, potentially as early as tomorrow, then the head coaching search will start. I’ve already started to hear some names from different people.”
Source: Apple Podcasts

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris and his brother and former G League forward Terry Harris never got to play with or against each other in the NBA. But they are teaming up to bring much needed affordable housing to Los Angeles. The Harris brothers said they are currently in development to bring 270 affordable housing units in three locations to the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The projects include a 33-unit development, 93-unit development with retail, and a 190-unit development. Читать дальше...

During the same interview, Charles Barkley also gave his two cents on when LeBron James should decide to hang it up and call it a day. “I hope he retires while he can still play,” Barkley said. “I saw Michael Jordan [play] with the [Washington] Wizards and it was not pretty. I saw Patrick Ewing with the Orlando Magic. I would love to see [LeBron James] retire sooner rather than later…because it ends badly when you keep on playing.”
Source: Clutch Points

The four-time NBA champion has until June 29 to opt in. Despite the contractual uncertainty, the overall view is that James will opt out and re-sign with the Lakers. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green holds a similar view. While admitting that LeBron’s decision is not known, Green expects him to remain a Laker. “I don’t quite see him leaving L.A. Just don’t really see it. Just my opinion. But we shall see what happens with that,” Green said on The Draymond Green Show.
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Without the obstinance of Jimmy Butler, it was always going to end this way. Even with the Miami Heat’s underdog spirit, there was no way to overcome the best team in the East without one of the best winners of the last generation. Nevertheless, with their 118-84 loss to the Boston Celtics in game five of their 2024 NBA Playoffs first round series, the season is over for the Heat, one that showed promise at times but ultimately never offered true contention for the title.

The Dallas Mavericks blew out the Los Angeles Clippers 123-93 in a pivotal Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Mike Curtis: Final: #Mavs 123, #Clippers 93. Dallas takes a commanding 3-2 lead in the series, one win from meeting the Thunder in the second round. Game 6 is Friday at American Airlines Center. Doncic scores 35 pts with 7 rebs and 10 asts.
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Ohm Youngmisuk: Ty Lue: “We didn’t play our best game… it’s OK, it’s first to 4. We know we can win on their home floor. Turn the page… just had a bad game. Give them credit, they played well.”
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

Bobby Manning: Tatum: “The world we live in, there’s gotta be something wrong with every team … I think it’s lazy or easy to say teams can out tough you … having the louder guys? … that s*** don’t make you tough.”
Source: Twitter @RealBobManning

Gary Washburn: #Celtics eliminate the Miami #Heat with a 118-84 win, win series 4-1, advance to Eastern Conference semifinals. MIA was severely shorthanded but BOS didn’t have any lapses, responded after Game 2 loss and was with focus.
Source: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe

ClutchPoints: Shaq: “Who does Anthony Edwards remind you of?” Mike Conley: “A young Michael Jordan. He’s unbelievable… I think he thinks he’s the best player ever to play the game.” (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/p1SsUv5N0W
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ClutchPoints: “He is likely out for next series as well. The hope is that he can make a return if the Celtics were to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.” Chris Haynes on a potential timeline for Kristaps Porzingis, who has a right calf strain. (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/StbyC0znRQ
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Ian Begley: In its 2-minute report, NBA says refs missed a travel on Tyrese Maxey on his 4-point play late in 4th Q of PHI’s Game 5 win vs NYK. Several other missed calls as well. pic.twitter.com/IFyiBdS5sa
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That’s not to say that Trae Young has a no trade clause — he doesn’t — but if he were hellbent on remaining a member of the Atlanta Hawks, he wouldn’t be saying the kind of things he did on the “From the Point” podcast today. “Everybody knows like obviously I want to be in Atlanta. When I was drafted, that’s where I wanted to spend my whole career, but at the same time I want to win. So if we’re not on the same page and all, I want to win right now. I mean there’s times teams want to take their... Читать дальше...

By extending the series, the Bucks have given Antetokounmpo and Lillard a chance to play in the next game. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said both players are scheduled to work out on the court during the off day Wednesday. “I think they’re very, very, very close,” Rivers said.
Source: ESPN