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Minnesota Timberwolves’ rising star Anthony Edwards took full responsibility for his team’s Game 3 loss against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.

Despite leading the Timberwolves with 19 points, Edwards admitted to a lackluster performance, citing a lack of energy as a key factor in the defeat.

In a postgame statement, Edwards expressed accountability, saying, “It’s on me, I’ll take the blame for this loss. I came out with no energy at all.

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The Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to bring on Lamar Skeeter as the top assistant coach under Charles Lee.

Skeeter comes to the Hornets after spending the last ten years with the Utah Jazz, where he worked under coaches Quin Snyder and Will Hardy.

Hornets Hire Lamar Skeeter As Top Assistant Coach Under Charles Lee https://t.co/HRig3MYv6i

— RealGM (@RealGM) May 10, 2024

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It’s here. It’s finally here, the 2023-24 All-LeagueFits Awards have been officially announced.

Since its inception during the 2017-18 season, the All-LeagueFits awards have only gotten more contentious. LF legends like Russell Westbrook, Jordan Clarkson and Kelly Oubre are still dominating the landscape, but this next generation of tastemakers are rapidly closing in. From the lottery to the second round, the rookies put it ON for their first bout in the tunnels. Between Victor Wembanyama diving headfirst into San Antonio’s cowboy culture, Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s refined vibes echoing the beaches of Miami and Alperen Sengun walking away with Most Improved Player, the L has been left in more than capable hands.

Fresh off of his Rookie of the Year award last season, Jalen Williams has cemented a spot on the All-LeagueFits First Team. The OKC Thunder in general were consistently dressed to the nines, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becoming the first player in LF history to win MVP in back-to-back seasons while Lu Dort rounded out the Third Team.

This year’s All-LeagueFits teams were carefully selected. The voting system was split into three categories: 25 percent of the votes were calculated from the LeagueFits discord, another 25 percent were derived from a legendary LeagueFits panel highlighted by Dwyane Wade, Serge Ibaka and Ty Young. The remaining 50 percent of the votes were weighted by LeagueFits producer Ian Pierno.

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: FIRST TEAM

Three players made their debuts this season on the All-LeagueFits First Team— Bol Bol, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Williams—and joined a squad rockin’ sleek, suave and braggadocios attire with flashy accessories.

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: SECOND TEAM

LeBron James easily had the best-dressed season of his career this year while Ty pushing the limits of his style, from pea coats to berets and a stream of loafers. Longtime LF legend Russell Westbrook locked in his seventh-straight All-LeagueFits appearance. And after back-to-back honorable mentions, Jordan Poole finally cracked the code with his consistent workwear wardrobe.

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: THIRD TEAM

Jarred Vanderbilt made his third-straight All-LeagueFits team while Jerami Grant’s eclectic style turned heads constantly. On the other side of the aisle, Kelly Oubre and D’Angelo Russell put another stamp on their historic LeagueFits passport, marking their fifth and fourth placements, respectively.

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: ROOKIE TEAM

Let’s be real, the rooks went absolutely crazy this year. After becoming Louis Vuitton’s latest ambassador, Victor Wembanyama fully enveloped the legendary brand’s new wave led by Pharrell Williams. An insane amount of ice spearheaded Scoot Henderson’s selection amidst the backdrop of Amari Bailey’s puffer campaign and Brice Sensabaugh’s break-out year.

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: HONORABLE MENTIONS

Honorable mentions are a must. Don’t get it twisted. With only 15 slots on the All-LeagueFits teams and an otherworldly amount of drip, the guys on this years list stayed laced in layers of palettes, fabrics and textures.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: 2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

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2023-24 ALL-LEAGUEFITS: MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

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Check out the award winners from years past below:

2017-18 Awards

2018-19 Awards

2021-22 Awards

2023 WNBA Awards

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The Phoenix Suns are set to bring in Mike Budenholzer on a contract worth roughly $10 million per year.

Budenholzer, who was let go by the Milwaukee Bucks last season, will make a return to coaching. It’s worth noting that his Bucks triumphed over the Suns in the 2021 Finals.

The Suns recently parted ways with Frank Vogel as head coach after just one season.

Despite a disappointing elimination in the first round, the Suns are committed to retaining their core players, including Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal.

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The Los Angeles Lakers not only want to keep LeBron James, but are also interested in drafting his eldest son, Bronny, this summer, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.

“LeBron James wants to play up to two more seasons and obviously the Lakers want to bring him back… They do have interest in bringing Bronny [James] in as a draft pick,” Charania said on Pat McAfee Show.

"LeBron James wants to play up to two more seasons and obviously the Lakers want to bring him back… They do have interest in bringing Bronny [James] in as a draft pick."

Shams speaks on Bronny's possible future in LA 👀

(via @PatMcAfeeShow)pic.twitter.com/GXkJekytgB

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 10, 2024

LeBron has until June 29 to pick up his player option for the 2024-25 season.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has heaped praise on New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, commending his remarkable performances that have silenced critics.

Brunson, who initially faced skepticism after signing a four-year, $100 million deal with the Knicks, has exceeded expectations with his stellar play on the court.

On “The Draymond Green Show,” Green highlighted Brunson’s transformation from being perceived as overpaid to emerging as a standout player for the Knicks.

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Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for his remarks following the Indiana Pacers’ defeat to the New York Knicks in Game 2. Carlisle voiced criticism regarding the officiating during the game.

“I’m always talking to our guys about not making it about the officials,” said Carlisle after the game. “But we deserve a fair shot. And there’s not a consistent balance. And that’s disappointing.”

Carlisle also mentioned the potential influence of the market sizes of the two teams on how the game is officiated.

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Indiana Pacers veteran TJ McConnell emphasized turning up the energy following Wednesday’s 130-121 Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 2 road loss vs. the New York Knicks (Knicks up 2-0).

(via Indiana Pacers):

“If we don’t turn things up a bit, they can keep going. We just gotta be better as a collective energy-wise, protecting leads, and especially rebounding. You think you’ve got them boxed out, and they just keep going, going, and going.

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Here’s new Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee giving a quick breakdown of the team on both ends.

(via Charlotte Hornets):

“I see a group that plays with a lot of energy, a lot of passion. I think that on the defensive end: We have to create an identity of who we want to be. I think that on the offensive end: Continuing to play with pace, play together, play with the pass, and also trying to give us a little bit of identity on that side of the ball too.

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The Phoenix Suns intend to bring on Mike Budenholzer, the championship-winning coach from the Bucks, as their new head coach, with a contract anticipated to be worth nearly eight figures annually.

Budenholzer, who hails from Holbrook, Arizona, will be entrusted with maximizing the talents of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal.

Additionally, it’s anticipated that the current lead assistant coach, David Fizdale, will shift into a new position within the Suns’ front office.

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