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11 months, 1 week ago

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving was traded away a year ago, but he’s never fully left New York. Luka Doncic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Mavericks’ guard tandem took turns hitting some deep 3-pointers in the second half when the Nets were trying to make a run. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Irving has been …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Serbia's superstars courting history

China Daily

Novak Djokovic celebrates his quarterfinal victory over Karen Khachanov at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday. A Serbian sweep — at the French Open and in the NBA Finals — would give Djokovic a record-setting 23rd Grand Slam; it would give both Jokic and Denver their first NBA championship. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gestures to fans following his …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Jokic, Djokovic place Serbia sports front and center at NBA Finals, French Open

The Hindu

They use the court as their canvas, seeing passing lanes and paths to victory that others in their sports simply cannot. A Serbian sweep — at the French Open and in the NBA Finals — would give Djokovic a record-setting 23rd grand slam; it would give Jokic his first NBA title and would finally bring a basketball championship to his …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Heat, Nuggets now say they respect each other. But there was once bad blood

New York Times

DENVER – For now, the events of Nov. 8, 2021 are just a footnote to the 2023 NBA Finals. The Nuggets and the Heat are two franchises that were effusive Wednesday about their respect for each other on the eve of Game 1, with Miami coach Erik Spoelstra going so far as to say, “It’s a mirror image series.” Last …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Mavericks vs Warriors: Doncic likely to play for Dallas in key game

The Hindu

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd received welcome news as he prepared his team for Wednesday night’s crucial game against the Golden State Warriors, a contest key to the Western Conference playoff chase. The Mavericks and Warriors enter their third and final meeting of the regular season straddling the play-in line, with Golden State currently sitting in sixth position and Dallas …

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1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official

News 18

Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. The Mavericks tweeted “Welcome to Dallas” messages to Irving and Markieff Morris, who came over from the Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith, who received a similar social media greeting from Brooklyn. Irving, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Why the Mavs’ win over the Jazz briefly upstaged the Kyrie Irving trade

New York Times

This article wasn’t supposed to be about the Dallas Mavericks’ 124-111 victory against the Utah Jazz on Monday, a game that wasn’t supposed to be a win. Irving and an injured Luka Dončić aren’t with the team yet — and Markieff Morris, too — while Maxi Kleber and Davis Bertans remains injured. But Dallas needed shot creation on Monday without …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith

LA Times

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s trade demand was met by the Nets as Brooklyn agreed to trade him to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets have met the trade demands of All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, people from across the NBA not authorized to speak publicly have confirmed …

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1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid

The Hindu

Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the injury-slowed Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Sochan held three fingers up near Morris’ face after draining a 3-pointer that gave San Antonio a 39-34 lead with 5:20 remaining in the half. The Nets were scoreless …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic suspended 1 game, Markieff Morris and Jimmy Butler fined for altercation

New York Times

Denver center and reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic has been suspended one game by the NBA for a forearm and shoulder to the back of Miami forward Markieff Morris on Monday night. The situation led to Morris' twin brother Marcus commenting on Twitter that Jokic had hit Markieff from behind. That led to Jokic's brothers telling Marcus in a tweet …

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3 years, 5 months ago

NBA free agency lacks star power, but that could change

LA Times

DeMar DeRozan directs the Spurs’ offense during a game last season. The top unrestricted free agents that teams will be pursuing are Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry, Utah point guard Mike Conley and San Antonio shooting guard DeMar DeRozan. “It’s a very average free-agent group for unrestricted free agents,” said one Western Conference executive. But if some guys opt out …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Dennis Schröder, Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker & more: Taking stock of Lakers’ free agents after exit interviews

New York Times

After a premature postseason exit, the Lakers must turn their attention to a long and important offseason. Alex Caruso Contract status: Unrestricted free agent Quote: “Obviously I’m a free agent looming come August. Talen Horton-Tucker Contract status: Restricted free agent Quote: “I haven’t really thought about it as much because it was during the season. Wesley Matthews Contract status: Unrestricted …

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4 years ago

Lakers’ Markieff Morris fined $35,000 for scuffle with DeMarcus Cousins

LA Times

Lakers forward Markieff Morris is separated from Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins after the two exchanged shoves during a game Sunday in Houston. The NBA on Tuesday fined Lakers forward Markieff Morris $35,000 and Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins $10,000 for their roles in an altercation during Los Angeles’ 120-102 victory at Houston on Sunday night. Morris was seeking position in the …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Lakers bring back forward Markieff Morris on a one-year deal

LA Times

Lakers forward Markieff Morris blocks a shot by Heat center Bam Adebayo during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. When free agency opened Friday, Davis and agent Rich Paul had informed Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka that Davis would make a decision this week. The Lakers signed Morris for $1.75 million by using the …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Lakers have no intention of becoming complacent

LA Times

Lakers’ Anthony Davis is covered by Miami Heat’s Andre Iguodala as he rolls to the hoop during the Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The goal is to repeat as champions and have sustained success, which is why Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka acquired point guard Dennis Schroder from Oklahoma City and it is why he will …

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4 years, 3 months ago

‘For Kobe’: Lebron James leads LA Lakers to 17th NBA title

Al Jazeera

James scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as Lakers beat Heat 4-2 to land first title in a decade. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James’s triple-double, beat the Miami Heat 106-93 on Sunday to win a record-equalling 17th NBA championship – their first in a decade. “Kobe, I know he’s looking down on us super proud,” …

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4 years, 4 months ago

NBA Playoffs: James, Davis help Lakers ties series with Rockets; Bucks beat Heat to stay alive

Firstpost

LeBron James had 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, Anthony Davis added 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers evened the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Houston Rockets 117-109. LeBron James had 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, Anthony Davis added 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers evened the Western …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers can’t evade Rockets’ defense or stop James Harden in Game 1 loss

LA Times

The Lakers’ Markieff Morris is swarmed by the Rockets’ Jeff Green, left, and Austin Rivers during the second half. The Rockets’ James Harden handles the ball as the Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, middle, and LeBron James defend during the second half. The Lakers’ LeBron James throws down a slam during the first half of Game 1 against the Rockets on Friday …

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4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Won't Allow Bubble to Burst Their Championship Push

News 18

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in rare form shortly before the coronavirus pandemic stopped the NBA season, and they're determined to find it again inside the bubble. The NBA's assist's leader has been an outstanding facilitator of the Lakers' offense ever since he arrived last season, and he will step back into that role when the Lakers …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Lakers like the Orlando version of Staples Center: ‘It is pretty dope’

LA Times

Lakers teammates LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis got a sneak peak at some of the new features that will be on display in the arena where they’ll be playing games in Orlando. Before the Lakers started practice Saturday on Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports campus, LeBron James and Anthony Davis got a peek at the arena where they …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Markieff Morris expected to join Lakers soon after excused absence

LA Times

Lakers forward Markieff Morris is fouled by Pelicans guard JJ Redick while driving to the basket during a game Feb. 25. The Lakers’ first practice was Friday, but occurred without center Dwight Howard, whose quarantine had to last one day longer because he did not arrive with the team. The Lakers are also without guard Avery Bradley, who decided not …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Lakers plan to sign Markieff Morris, waive DeMarcus Cousins

LA Times

Markieff Morris, a 6-foot-10 forward shooting 39.7% from three-point range this season, plans to sign with the Lakers, according to people who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The Lakers have 15 players on their roster, so they will waive injured center DeMarcus Cousins before they can sign Morris. Morris, 30, had a conversation with Rob Pelinka, …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Surprised Kansas is retiring the jersey of Marcus Morris? Here’s why

New York Times

It’s 1 o’clock on Saturday morning in Israel, and Elijah Johnson has all the feels as he thinks back on a moment in time that he says is never discussed. “They made the games easier because they weren’t going to back down from shit,” former KU guard Brady Morningstar says. Rating Wayne Simien 22.6 23.7 118.5 Sherron Collins 18.6 21.5 …

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6 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris fined for tugging Seth Curry's shorts in Portland Trail Blazers clash

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Washington Wizards’ Markieff Morris was fined $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the NBA for twice tugging on Seth Curry’s shorts, despite not even being in the game. New York: The NBA fined Markieff Morris $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct on Wednesday after the Washington Wizards forward twice gave a tug on the shorts of Portland’s Seth Curry. Morris wasn’t even in …

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Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets

Serbia's superstars courting history

Jokic, Djokovic place Serbia sports front and center at NBA Finals, French Open

Heat, Nuggets now say they respect each other. But there was once bad blood

Mavericks vs Warriors: Doncic likely to play for Dallas in key game

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official

Why the Mavs’ win over the Jazz briefly upstaged the Kyrie Irving trade

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith

NBA: Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid

Nikola Jokic suspended 1 game, Markieff Morris and Jimmy Butler fined for altercation

NBA free agency lacks star power, but that could change

Dennis Schröder, Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker & more: Taking stock of Lakers’ free agents after exit interviews

Lakers’ Markieff Morris fined $35,000 for scuffle with DeMarcus Cousins

Lakers bring back forward Markieff Morris on a one-year deal

Lakers have no intention of becoming complacent

‘For Kobe’: Lebron James leads LA Lakers to 17th NBA title

NBA Playoffs: James, Davis help Lakers ties series with Rockets; Bucks beat Heat to stay alive

Lakers can’t evade Rockets’ defense or stop James Harden in Game 1 loss

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Won't Allow Bubble to Burst Their Championship Push

Lakers like the Orlando version of Staples Center: ‘It is pretty dope’

Markieff Morris expected to join Lakers soon after excused absence

Lakers plan to sign Markieff Morris, waive DeMarcus Cousins

Surprised Kansas is retiring the jersey of Marcus Morris? Here’s why

NBA: Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris fined for tugging Seth Curry's shorts in Portland Trail Blazers clash