NBA News

Report: 76ers to hire Nick Nurse as next head coach
Nick Nurse will replace Doc Rivers in Philadelphia.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Ranking the prominent coaching candidates for Sixers vacancy 2.0
Here is a new and updated ranking for the prominent coaching candidates for the current vacancy for the Philadelphia 76ers.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Thaddeus Young on Team Thad's Nike EYBL success
NBA veteran Thaddeus Young discusses Team Thad's success on the Nike EYBL circuit in 2023.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Celtics vs. Heat basketball game
(May 29 -- CBS Sports)

Former Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Igor Kokoskov joins Hawks
Former Brooklyn Nets assistant Igor Kokoskov signed a deal on Friday to join the Atlanta Hawks, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Jazz mailbag: Jazz draft prospects, trade possibilities and player workouts
The Utah Jazz are keeping things on the down-low heading into the next month s NBA draft, understandably so, but with three first-round picks, here are a few things to consider. Read more here.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Nuggets eager to find out NBA Finals opponent
Michael Malone said the Nuggets have been working on themselves for the past few practices but will begin to shift to preparing for either the Heat or Celtics in the coming days.
(May 29 -- ESPN)

How Al Horford, Boston Celtics used Topgolf to ease tensions down 3-0 in the NBA playoffs
How did the Celtics ease the tension in the room after falling behind? Swinging a few clubs at the Topgolf in Miami.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Errick Miron, formerly known as Ricky Williams, wants people to empathize with Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Morant was recently seen flashing a gun in multiple Instagram Live videos and suspended indefinitely by the Grizzlies
(May 29 -- CBS Sports)

NBA playoffs: Celtics PG Malcolm Brogdon set to return for Game 7 vs. Heat after elbow injury
Malcolm Brogdon missed Game 6 in Miami on Saturday due to a partially torn tendon in his elbow.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Boston is on the verge of being the first team to come back from a 3-0 series deficit but will they?
What will Game 7 be like back in Boston? Tonight, we find out.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Jimmy Butler, Marcus Smart will make their mark on Game 7, and here's what that means for your bankroll
The Celtics are looking to complete the greatest playoff comeback in NBA history
(May 29 -- CBS Sports)

Chicago Bulls won t compete for title during Zach LaVine s contract
Zach LaVine just inked a five-year extension, but the Chicago Bulls won't be good enough to compete for a championship during the deal.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Gregg Popovich among many who texted Derrick White after Game 6 heroics
Derrick White admitted his phone has been blowing up since his Game 6 buzzer-beater, with Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich headlining those who have reached out.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Report: Bulls Concerned Lonzo Ball's Injury Could End His Playing Career
According to Dan Bernstein of 670 The Score, there are private concerns within the Bulls organization that Lonzo Ball's career may be over due to persistent knee problems. While appearing on the Organizations Win Championships podcast, Bernstein shared that the team has serious apprehensions regarding the long-term status of the talented guard's left knee.
(May 29 -- Sports Illustrated)

Malcolm Brogdon injury update: Sixth Man of the Year available for Celtics in Game 7 vs. Heat, per report
Brogdon missed Game 6 with a forearm strain
(May 29 -- CBS Sports)

Bob Myers 'poised to walk away' from Warriors, Marc Stein predicts
NBA insider Marc Stein believes "this is it" for Warriors general manager Bob Myers.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Celtics injury update: Malcolm Brogdon expected to play vs Miami in Game 7
The Boston Celtics may have more depth to bring to bear in their Game 7 showdown with the Miami Heat.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Source: Celtics' Brogdon (elbow) plans G7 return
Celtics point guard Malcolm Brogdon plans to play in Monday night's Game 7, a source told ESPN Andscape's Marc J. Spears. Brogdon, this season's Sixth Man of the Year, missed Game 6 with an elbow injury.
(May 29 -- ESPN)

Scottie Pippen says Michael Jordan was 'horrible player' and 'horrible to play with'
Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen didn't hold back about Michael Jordan's play, saying his main priority was scoring and he was "horrible."
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Report: Malcolm Brogdon expected to play in Celtics-Heat Game 7
Malcolm Brogdon reportedly is set to return for Monday's Celtics-Heat Game 7, and judging by what we saw at Boston's shootaround, the veteran guard looks ready to go.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

MD-native Jordan Hawkins among NBA Draft's best 3-point shooters
UConn's Jordan Hawkins grew up in Gaithersburg, MD and is now expected to be a first round pick.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Sixers Tyrese Maxey playing the role of coach at Pro 16 basketball league
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey played the role of being a coach at the Pro 16 basketball league.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)

Heat Book Team Flight to Denver Ahead of Game 7 vs. Celtics, per Report
The 2023 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin June 1 in Denver.
(May 29 -- Sports Illustrated)

Phoenix Suns continue 'thorough' interview process for vacant head coaching position
Phoenix Suns are looking to replace Monty Williams, who was fired after Denver eliminated them from the playoffs in the Western Conference semifinals.
(May 29 -- Yahoo Sports)