Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels: Nuggets are all bad defenders The Timberwolves did not just bounce back in Denver. They talked a little, too. And now the series is tied at a game apiece.

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Lakers still without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves; expect bigger test in Game 2 The Lakers will again be without the injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for Game 2 of their first-round series vs. the Rockets.

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Rockets' Kevin Durant remains questionable for Game 2 The Rockets are hoping to get back Kevin Durant for Game 2 vs. the Lakers, but that remains to be determined.

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Dribbles: Cavs handle Raptors' rough stuff, stay in control The Cavaliers are matching the Raptors' physical play and finding a way to get it done offensively. Hence, a 2-0 series lead.

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Bucks interview Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy The Bucks are starting to zero in on their next head coach, and it appears one familiar name is already in the mix.

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Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead CLEVELAND -- This one was a lot scrappier, maybe a bit more physical. But the Cavaliers would not be denied. That pretty much sums up their 115-105 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday,

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Doesn’t seem like Cavs have played as well as the other night, but they’re up 13, so what do I know?

Steve Kerr return to Warriors remains up in air Steve Kerr's run as Warriors head coach could have reached its end. Maybe not, too. But for now, no one seems sure.

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Cavs vs. Raptors Game 2 halftime dribbles The Cavaliers are taking on the Raptors in Game 2 of their first-round series in the NBA playoffs. Here's some first-half analysis.

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Cavs vs. Raptors Game 2 halftime dribbles The Cavaliers are taking on the Raptors in Game 2 of their first-round series in the NBA playoffs. Here's some first-half analysis.

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Cavs. Raptors. Game 2.

NBA settles draft tiebreakers, including Cavs, Jazz, Knicks The NBA settled a handful of draft order questions on Monday, breaking ties among teams with identical records ahead of the lottery.

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Cavs. Raptors. Game 2. Preview. hoopswire.com/cavaliers-ca...

2026 NBA Free Agent List A look at 2026 NBA free agents, some of whom finished last season unsigned, by position. This list is updated daily.

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Cavs broadcast shakeup just the start of bigger sports TV shift The end of regional sports networks is no longer some distant possibility. It is here, and it is hitting home for Cavaliers fans.

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Bulls to interview Cavs' Mike Gansey, multiple others for GM vacancy The Bulls are casting a wide net as they begin their search for a head of basketball operations, with the early list starting to take shape.

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Cavs-Raptors Game 2: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect hoopswire.com/cavaliers-ca...

Nets announce extensions for Jordi Fernandez, assistants, citing 'strong foundation' The Nets are sticking with their guy, as coach Jordi Fernandez and his staff have agreed to multi-year contract extensions.

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Cade Cunningham: “We’re sick about this one … It’s a long series.” hoopswire.com/pistons-cade...

Victor Wembanyama: No reason to change what worked in regular season Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stuck with what worked during the regular season and coasted oast the Trail Blazers in Game 1.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham on Game 1 loss: ‘It’s a long series’ This wan’t the start to the playoffs the Pistons had in mind. But the NBA playoffs don’t come down to what happens in Game 1.

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Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 2: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect So far, so good for the Cavaliers. But only one game vs. the Raptors is in the books. Game 2 is rapidly approaching.

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NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Knicks The walked into Detroit as the No. 8 seed and left with a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Pistons in Game 1.

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NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Hornets Jayson Tatum's return to the NBA playoffs was a success, as the Celtics blew past the Sixers in Game 1 of their first-round series.

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NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Timberwolves The Lakers didn’t waste their break in Game 1 after Kevin Durant was ruled out for the Rockets. They utilized it.

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NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Hawks, CJ McCollum, Raptors The Knicks did what good playoff teams are supposed to do. They handled business. But they seem to know Game 2 vs. Hawks could be tougher.

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Charles Barkley rips Rockets after Game 1 loss to Lakers: 'Awful to watch' The Rockets didn’t just drop Game 1 vs. the Lakers. They caught heat. Plenty of it. And yes, it was Charles Barkley who delivered that heat.

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ICYMI. Some notes on Suns: Jalen Green, Devin Booker, injuries, Dillon Brooks. hoopswire.com/suns-nba-jal...

NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter Early signs suggest Bucks GM Jon Horst isn’t going anywhere. That said, Milwaukee does need to replace a veteran NBA coach.

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Suns Notes: Jalen Green, Devin Booker, injuries, Dillon Brooks After a season mostly lost to injuries, guard Green erupted for 36 points and eight threes, giving the Suns the spark they needed.

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