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But before landing in Detroit, Billups went from being a third pick in the 1997 NBA draft to a perceived bust in only three seasons. The former University of Colorado star was traded by the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors and his hometown Denver Nuggets in his first three seasons. He never played for the Orlando Magic after being traded there during the 1999-2000 season due … [Read more...] about
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Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Sam Mitchell is ecstatic that Chauncey Billups is entering Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Mitchell also had some strong words for those who “almost ruined that man’s career” before he blossomed into an NBA All-Star and champion. “When they fail you, they will blame it on you,” Mitchell told Andscape. “All the coaches, until Chauncey got … [Read more...] about
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In 1985, the Lakers got revenge, beating the Celtics in six games. In 1987, the rivals clashed again. During a Game 4 Lakers win in the Garden, Nicholson absorbed the crowd’s razzing and motioned for more. Is that all you got? The next day Nicholson arrived at the Garden to watch Lakers practice. Boston Globe columnist Leigh Montville introduced himself. Nicholson didn’t do … [Read more...] about
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For most of his adult life, Nicholson, 87, has been an NBA fixture, part of the fabric at The Forum and Staples Center, which is now Crypto.com Arena. A columnist for The Los Angeles Times once called Nicholson “the best sixth man the NBA has ever seen, the oddest weapon in a very odd league.” During the Lakers’ championship clashes with the Boston Celtics, Nicholson was a main … [Read more...] about
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John Karalis: Joe Mazzulla says Al Horford will play in at least one, maybe two upcoming games. Says Al is open to doing “what’s best for the team” including coming off the bench in the regular season even without Kristaps Porzingis … [Read more...] about
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Bobby Manning: Joe Mazzulla said he’s probably not going to watch the Netflix series … [Read more...] about
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Bobby Manning: Jay Scrubb on the floor at Auerbach Center. First time we’ve seen him working out since the ACL tear. He’s still a few weeks away from game action, but took part in his first practice since the injury today. pic.x.com/3HkyOoQZLc … [Read more...] about
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Jay King: Joe Mazzulla said the Celtics are just ramping up Al Horford, who didn’t play in either of the preseason games in Abu Dabhi. Mazzulla said Horford will play in at least one of the remaining three games and maybe two. … [Read more...] about
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Additional shoe free agents registering interest from brands as talks took on more urgency in September include new Warrior Buddy Hield, Portland center Deandre Ayton, Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, Spurs point forward Jeremy Sochan, and Celtics guard Payton Pritchard. … [Read more...] about