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Gilgeous-Alexander, Adebayo Named Players Of Week

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Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Heat big man Bam Adebayo have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Oklahoma City had a 2-1 record last week with the reigning Most Valuable Player averaging 31 points and four assists while shooting 54.7 percent from the field. Adebayo posted … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Adebayo Named Players Of Week

Jayson Tatum Displays Progress In Public Workout Eight Months After Achilles Injury

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went through an hour-long public workout Monday morning, providing a glimpse of his rehabilitation progress eight months after rupturing his Achilles last spring. The workout at Seaholm High School, where Boston held shootaround before facing the Detroit Pistons, marked a rare public display of Tatum's recovery process. Several assistant … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Displays Progress In Public Workout Eight Months After Achilles Injury

Toronto Raptors: 3 Splash Trades That Would Spice Up The Roster

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The Toronto Raptors have multiple players who are popular and a head coach who’s created a winning culture. In spite of that, they don’t have the personnel to bring their dream of flying another NBA championship across the border to life. A glacial offensive team even while being led by All-Stars Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, there’s a clear need for them to spice up their … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors: 3 Splash Trades That Would Spice Up The Roster

Simone: Jaylen Brown named East All-Star starter – a perfect honor for an incredible season

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According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been named an Eastern Conference All-Star starter. Joining him in the first five in LA will be New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. … [Read more...] about Simone: Jaylen Brown named East All-Star starter – a perfect honor for an incredible season

BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics at Pistons 7:30 p.m. – A battle atop the East

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Let’s get ready to rumbleeeee. In this corner, the Detroit Pistons—the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Cade Cunningham, a bona fide MVP candidate, has been leading the way. And in this corner, the Boston Celtics. The two seed. Jaylen Brown, another MVP candidate, is fresh off a 41-point performance in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics at Pistons 7:30 p.m. – A battle atop the East

Bedard: After dispatching the Texans, Patriots head to AFC title game in new position – prohibitive favorite

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But here's the thing, as New England prepares to go to Denver and the Patriots' personal house of horrors, Empower Field at Mile High, to play the AFC Championship Game at 3 p.m. Sunday, all that stuff about the Patriots being underrated and how they haven't gotten the respect they deserve, all of that is over. At least for this week. … [Read more...] about Bedard: After dispatching the Texans, Patriots head to AFC title game in new position – prohibitive favorite

Atlantic Notes: Simons, Barrett, Bridges, McCain

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Anfernee Simons had his best game of the season for the Celtics on Thursday night in a 119-114 win over the Heat, writes Jay King for The Athletic. He scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with 39 points while hitting seven threes, all while coming off the bench. “I think he definitely was in that mode tonight where, let’s get him the ball and get out of the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Barrett, Bridges, McCain