Despite recent individual performances, the league’s scoring average is up less than 1% compared to last season.
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The power of Kobe Bryant
Four years after NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna and 7 others, on Jan. 26, 2020, his memory endures in many tangible forms.
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Celtics bounce back from a tough loss to beat Kings
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each score 28 points to help short-handed Boston rebound from a disappointing loss at Golden State with a 144-119 victory over Sacramento.
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Commentary: From freaks to unicorns, this age of NBA big men is all about possibility
Quietly, Jerry Brewer writes, the sport is about a decade into an age in which versatile size has become the most coveted and nourished commodity.
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On opening night, one NBA coach could only talk about Maine
Sacramento’s season-opening victory wasn’t the primary topic on head coach Mike Brown’s mind Wednesday night.
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How the NBA’s new in-season tournament that starts this season will work
Not all teams will play 41 home games, and two teams will play 83 games. There’s a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round.
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NBA reveals long-awaited plans for in-season tournament that begins in November
The Celtics are in East Group C, along with Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago and Orlando, in the inaugural battle for the NBA Cup.
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5 best potential landing spots for Damian Lillard
The Celtics are a good fit for the point guard, but a deal might including losing Jaylen Brown.
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Jayson Tatum pushing Damian Lillard to consider Celtics trade
The Celtics aren’t on the Trail Blazer guard’s preferred trade destination list, but according to reports that hasn’t stopped Tatum from trying to coax the All-Star guard to Boston.
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Brad Stevens says Marcus Smart departs Celtics with ‘greatest legacy you can leave’
Boston’s president of basketball operations and former head coach spent nearly a decade with veteran guard.