Month: May 2019

NBA Finals ratings released, Canada sets records

TORONTO ��� The NBA correctly anticipated that television ratings would dip for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, for two very important reasons.
NBA Finals ratings released, Canada sets records
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Report: Duke's Reddish to undergo surgery ahead of NBA Draft

A player widely predicted to be among the Top 10 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft is reportedly undergoing a surgical procedure just three weeks prior to draft day.
Report: Duke's Reddish to undergo surgery ahead of NBA Draft
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NBA fines Clippers ,000 for Rivers' comments

NEW YORK — The NBA announced today that it has fined the LA Clippers $50,000 for violating the league���s anti-tampering rule. The fine is in response to comments regarding the Toronto Raptors��� Kawhi Leonard made by Head Coach Glenn ���Doc��� Rivers in a recent television appearance.
NBA fines Clippers ,000 for Rivers' comments
Source: NBA

2019 NBA Finals, Game 1: The Wrap

Game 1 Final Score: Raptors 118, Warriors 109 | Raptors lead series 1-0 | Series Hub
2019 NBA Finals, Game 1: The Wrap
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Five things we learned from Game 1 of 2019 Finals

TORONTO ��� Five things we learned from the Toronto Raptors��� 118-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of The Finals Thursday at Scotiabank Arena …
Five things we learned from Game 1 of 2019 Finals
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Report: Durant expected to return midway through Finals

The Golden State Warriors lost in Game 1 of The Finals last night, but reportedly have some good news to look forward to this morning.
Report: Durant expected to return midway through Finals
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Iguodala not concerned after hobbling off court in Game 1

Andre Iguodala appeared to hobble off the court in the final two minutes of the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of The Finals. While the team offered no official injury for the veteran forward, he did not sound concerned about it Thursday night.
Iguodala not concerned after hobbling off court in Game 1
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'Jurassic Park' filled with Raptors fans hours before Game 1

Fans in Toronto are ready and eager for their city to play host to its first NBA Finals game.
'Jurassic Park' filled with Raptors fans hours before Game 1
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Steph Curry first player to hit 100 3-pointers in NBA Finals

Warriors guard Stephen Curry has long established a propensity for rewriting the NBA record book, and he’s now entered entirely unprecedented air in NBA Finals history.
Steph Curry first player to hit 100 3-pointers in NBA Finals
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Silver addresses global topics ahead of international Finals

TORONTO — It was only fitting that talk of international basketball and opportunities globally dominated NBA commissioner Adam Silver���s annual pre-Finals news conference Thursday.
Silver addresses global topics ahead of international Finals
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Reports: Sons of LeBron, Wade set to team up in high school

The Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Calif. will reportedly have the sons of two famous faces in its mix next season.
Reports: Sons of LeBron, Wade set to team up in high school
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Silver says he spoke with Drake about sideline interactions

The NBA has spoken with Toronto Raptors global ambassador and popular music artist Drake about his interactions on the sidelines, per commissioner Adam Silver.
Silver says he spoke with Drake about sideline interactions
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Cousins says he's questionable for Game 1

When it comes to DeMarcus Cousins’ status for Game 1 of The Finals, whether or not he’ll play may depend on who you ask.
Cousins says he's questionable for Game 1
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Reports: Pelicans' Davis, Griffin meet in Los Angeles

New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin reportedly met with Anthony Davis this morning in Los Angeles to have a long-awaited discussion about Davis’ future with the Pelicans, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Reports: Pelicans' Davis, Griffin meet in Los Angeles
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