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Mavericks coach Kidd expects fans to be unhappy when team returns to Dallas after Doncic trade

Mavericks coach Kidd expects fans to be unhappy when team returns to Dallas after Doncic trade

BOSTON (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are heading home for the first time since trading away franchise player Luka Doncic, and coach Jason Kidd has a pretty good idea what kind of reception to expect.
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Nuggets make no moves at the trade deadline after focus to find another big man fall through

Nuggets make no moves at the trade deadline after focus to find another big man fall through

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth had big plans at the trade deadline in the form of acquiring another center or frontcourt player to serve as a backup to Nikola Jokic. It didn't work out.
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Klay Thompson scores 25 to lead Mavericks to 127-120 win over Boston as Davis delays Dallas debut

Klay Thompson scores 25 to lead Mavericks to 127-120 win over Boston as Davis delays Dallas debut

BOSTON (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 25 points, Daniel Gafford gave the Mavericks 15 rebounds in what could be his last start at center for a while and Dallas beat the Boston Celtics 127-120 on Thursday night in their NBA Finals rematch.
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Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick says

Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic is now expected to make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, coach JJ Redick says. Doncic hasn't played since Christmas due to a strained left calf.
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Anthony Davis won't make Dallas debut in Mavericks' NBA Finals rematch against Boston Celtics

Anthony Davis won't make Dallas debut in Mavericks' NBA Finals rematch against Boston Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Mavericks center Anthony Davis was ruled out for Thursday night's NBA Finals rematch against the Boston Celtics, coach Jason Kidd said, pushing his Dallas debut back to Saturday at the earliest.
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LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad

LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad

LeBron James got drafted No. 1 — again. And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a taste of what that could be at this year's All-Star Game as well.
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Nets coach Jordi Fernandez steps down as coach of Canada's senior men’s national basketball team

TORONTO (AP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as coach of Canada's senior men’s national basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Thursday.
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Bulls exec Karnisovas says playoff push would be worth lower pick if young players lead the way

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas hopes to see his team make a playoff push, even if it means a lower draft pick.
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Thunder sign rookie G Ajay Mitchell to multi-year deal, Branden Carlson to two-way contract

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder signed rookie second-round draft pick Ajay Mitchell to a multi-year contract and Branden Carlson to a two-way contract on Thursday.
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The trade deadline in the NBA has come and gone. Time for the dust to settle

The trade deadline in the NBA has come and gone. Time for the dust to settle

The final numbers from the trade deadline: no fewer than eight current and past All-Stars, some of them recent All-NBA selections, some among the league's highest scorers and even three Olympic gold medalists, all headed to new homes.
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