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Photo: Charlotte Hornets Several playoff-caliber NBA teams have expressed interest in a potential trade for Charlotte Hornets’ forward Gordon Hayward, according to insights from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As the trade deadline approaches, teams are reaching out to Charlotte to explore the availability of the seasoned forward, adding an intriguing…

Former NBA/international star Michael Ray Richardson thinks that his achievements as both a player and coach fit the criteria to be in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. (via Hear District): “I look at that stuff, and it’s so political. It’s like a mafia, because the guys that is picking…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins does not think that this Warriors team will contend for a championship again. “One, the Sacramento Kings are going to the Western Conference finals,” Perk said on ESPN. “But two, the Golden State Warriors, their championship days are over. Period.” The…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter Top quotes from the Miami Heat at 2023 NBA Finals Media Day. (via ASAP Sports):  Cody Zeller Reporter: “I was talking to Bobby Jones, the former Nugget. I guess you two guys are really close. Talk about your relationship and how you got to know him in…

The Boston Celtics started Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a 10-point hole. The lackluster effort in the opening minutes demanded that Coach Ime Udoka respond and send a simple message to the No. 2 seed Celtics. “Wake up,” Udoka told his team. And boy, did they wake…

Photo: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown talked to the media following the team’s 113-98 loss to the Paolo Banchero-led Orlando Magic on Monday night. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum scored 26 points apiece for the Celtics. The Magic snapped Boston’s 9-game win streak, their longest…