Dwane Casey: “Kevin Knox and Jalen Duren’s defense on one of the top players in the league in Markkanen was impressive”

Photo: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Orlando Magic and veteran guard Patrick Beverley are working through a contract buyout that clears the way for Beverley to choose among interested suitors. The Orlando Magic and guard Patrick Beverley are working through a contract buyout that clears the way for Beverley…

Photo: Boston Celtics /Twitter The Boston Celtics had the perfect opportunity to put the nail in the coffin of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, but went stumbling on their late errors and fell to a 119-117 Game 5 horrendous defeat. The C’s were already in position…

Tyler Herro does not shy away from taking potential game-winning shots. Most recently the 22-year-old shooting guard nailed a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Heat a win over the Jazz (126-123). Herro’s teammates as well as his head coach Erik Spoelstra trust him and want the ball in his hands…

Following a 107-114 defeat to the Celtics, Nets star Kyrie Irving shared his thoughts on Boston’s success this season: “I’m not surprised at all. I think the timing is right. Their window is now for these young guys that are on this team that have matured. They’ve been through series…

Photo: Elise Amendola/Associated Press Jayson Tatum opened his first NBA Finals with a poor shooting game as he made just 3/17 field goals, but manage to contribute to the Celtics by creating opportunities for his teammates with 13 assists. Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala praised the 24-year-old forward, calling him the…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Partizan Belgrade secured its inaugural victory in the 2023-24 EuroLeague season by dominating ASVEL Villeurbanne with a convincing 88-62 triumph on the road. James Nunnally spearheaded a well-rounded effort by Partizan, contributing 17 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Zach LeDay added 13 points and grabbed seven…