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Lakers Lead NBA With 39 National TV Appearances Next Season

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The Los Angeles Lakers will appear in 39 nationally televised games next season, the most of any team in the NBA. The Warriors are in second place with 36 appearances on national TV. The top five is rounded out with a tie between the Celtics and the Knicks at 34 appearances, then the Mavs and Suns with 30 appearances. The complete schedule for the 2024-25 season was unveiled on … [Read more...] about Lakers Lead NBA With 39 National TV Appearances Next Season

Kristaps Porzingis Is ‘Progressing Well, But Will Be A While’

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Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens touched on Kristaps Porzingis' recovery in a recent interview with the Boston Globe. Stevens gave a positive update on Porzingis, but cautioned that patience will be needed. "He's in Latvia. He's starting to do more and more and more," Stevens said. "He was in a boot for a while there, but every indication is he's … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Is ‘Progressing Well, But Will Be A While’

Brad Stevens Says Celtics Wanted To Keep Team Together But Are Aware Of Apron Concerns

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In recent interview with the Boston Globe, Brad Stevens touched on the Boston Celtics doing what they could to bring back most of the 2024 title roster. Stevens said the goal was to see how far the Celtics could take things, while also understanding at some point the luxury tax and tax aprons could be concerns. "What we want to do is try to get our guys locked in on fair and … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Says Celtics Wanted To Keep Team Together But Are Aware Of Apron Concerns

Jayson Tatum Says Limited Role In Paris Won’t Impact 2028 Olympics Decision

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Jayson Tatum admitted that he was disappointed about his role with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, Tatum said that won't impact any decisions about playing for the United States in the future. "It was a tough personal experience on the court, but I'm not going to make any decision off emotions," Tatum said. "If you asked me right now if I was going to play in 2028 … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Says Limited Role In Paris Won’t Impact 2028 Olympics Decision

Jayson Tatum’s Mother Says Benching ‘Unacceptable, Makes No Sense’

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Jayson Tatum's mother, Brandy Cole, was critical of her son's lack of playing time following the United States' 95-91 win over Serbia. Steve Kerr didn't play Tatum for the second time during the Olympics. "Someone pls let me know is @jaytatum0 injured as he hasn't received the PT ( playing time ) u would expect an All NBA player to get," Dick Vitale wrote. "No he not," Cole … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum’s Mother Says Benching ‘Unacceptable, Makes No Sense’

Grant Hill Says Jaylen Brown Will Be Team USA Candidate For 2028

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United States Men's Basketball director Grant Hill joined Rachel Nichols on All The Smoke to talk about all things Team USA. One of the topics involved Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics star not being asked to play in this summer's Olympics. When asked about Brown, Hill said he hopes to talk to the Celtics wing to hash things out. "I'm confident he and I will sit down at some … [Read more...] about Grant Hill Says Jaylen Brown Will Be Team USA Candidate For 2028