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Bam Adebayo optimistic about Heat's upcoming season, 'there’s a different dynamic to it'

The Miami Heat upgraded this summer, moving on from Kevin Love and Duncan Robinson but adding a borderline All-Star last season in Norman Powell. That’s a positive for Miami, but how much does it move the needle for a 37-win team? Bam Adebayo is optimistic about this team. Here is what he said to Anthony

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If pressure is a privilege, who will feel it most for 2025-26 Celtics?

If pressure is a privilege, who will feel it most for 2025-26 Celtics? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2025-26 Boston Celtics will face drastically diminished outside expectations compared to the championship-or-bust mentality that defined recent seasons. But that doesn’t mean individual members of the organization won’t face their own pressures during a so-called

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Hernández: Lakers' commitment to Luka Doncic raises questions about LeBron James' role

Lakers star Luka Doncic, right, sits next to Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with the Lakers on Saturday. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times) Near the conclusion of the news conference to address his contract extension with the Lakers, Luka Doncic detailed the training program that contributed to

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Luka Doncic looking forward, not back, in signing extension with Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — One year ago, Luka Doncic could not have envisioned this moment. He expected to follow in Dirk Nowitzki’s footsteps as a lifelong Maverick. Instead, there he was Saturday in the Lakers’ practice facility, wearing a suit and having just signed a contract extension, talking about chasing a ring in purple and

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Michael Jordan on Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: ‘We’re All on Parallel Ground’

Getty Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA history without those three names coming up. And not just coming up, but leading the discussion. Each won multiple championships, MVPs, and Finals MVPs. All three are in the Hall of Fame. And while Jordan has

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says 'that would be great' if LeBron James retired with the team

LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond the 2025-26 season is uncertain. The four-time NBA MVP picked up his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season, but notably did not negotiate a longer-team deal with the team for whom he’s played seven seasons.  However, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka said

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