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The Celtics have announced that Marcus Smart and Al Horford will miss Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics announced Marcus Smart and Al Horford are both out tonight. Horford is in the health and safety protocols, and Smart suffered a foot sprain in Game 7. — Tim…

Andrew Wiggins has grown before his eyes through his first 11 career playoff games. The former No. 1 overall draft pick has accepted the playoff challenge, shown off his confidence and swagger, and let his hustle and athleticism let the world know he’s not only a bucket but a two-way…

Since Warriors GM Bob Meyers drafted Jordan Poole 28th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, the former Michigan Wolverine’s game and skill set has grown exponentially. Poole has put it all together during the Warriors’ playoff run to the Western Conference Finals, averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists…

Photo: Rocky Widner/Getty Images In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gilbert Arenas and Vlad continued their discussion of trans women and girls entering women’s sports and debated the potential rules governing those transitioning from men’s to women’s sports. The ex-Washington Wizards point guard explained why he thinks it…

The NBA Draft Lottery takes place on Tuesday ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtic. Teams that sneak into the top four will have the chance to select Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Paolo Banchero, and Jaden Ivey. The Rockets,…

Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press The Los Angeles Lakers rumors as the 2022 offseason rolls on for the Lakers still surround the future of Russell Westbrook and the latest Lakers head coaching rumors. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the chances that Westbrook stays in Los Angeles with…

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat are set to take each other on in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Game 1 taking place on Tuesday in FTX Arena. Boston is coming in hot after blowing out the Bucks in Sunday’s Game 7 thanks to the hot scoring of Jayson…

When the Eastern Conference Finals series between Miami and Boston begins on Thursday, Erik Spoelstra said he and his boss, The Godfather Pat Riley, expect to see a “throwback series” between the two conference titans. “If both teams are really on top of their games, this should be a series…

Coach Ime Udoka announced that the Celtics had listed Marcus Smart as questionable going into Tuesday’s Game 1 of the Boston-Miami series. During his availability, Ime Udoka said Marcus Smart is questionable for Game 1 with a midfoot sprain he suffered during Game 7, & that Robert Williams won’t have…

Rhyne Howard led the Atlanta Dream past the Indiana Fever, 85-79, behind her 33 points performance. Howard now joins an exclusive list of six players in League history who have scored at least 30 points in their first four games. Howard erupted for 17 points in the first-quarter of action…