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As playoffs near, multiple dominos waiting to fall in NBA’s head coaching carousel

Head coach Dwane Casey of the Toronto Raptors listens to assistant coaches Rex Kalamian and Nick Nurse against the Portland Trail Blazers during NBA...

As is often the case come playoff time, there are many storylines and prospective scenarios that can play out a variety of ways over the postseason – with subsequent front office decisions often riding on the success or failure of a franchise or specific players in certain areas. This year is no different. Continue reading “As playoffs near, multiple dominos waiting to fall in NBA’s head coaching carousel”

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban does u-turn on NBA’s in-season tournament plans

Team owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks reacts as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter of Game Five of the Western...

After initially appearing reticent to the league’s in-season tournament plans, which could begin as early as the 2023-24 campaign, the Dallas Mavericks owner has since softened his stance – instead saying said proposals can potentially to build interest in the sport, while also lobbying a format change to the existing two-round draft, which has remained the same since 1989. Continue reading “Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban does u-turn on NBA’s in-season tournament plans”

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Coronavirus: NBA suspends season indefinitely, after Jazz’ Rudy Gobert contracts COVID-19

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The NBA have suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice, after Utah Jazz’s All-Star center Rudy Gobert today tested positive for coronavirus. The decision came after OKC-Jazz was postponed, just moments before tip-off at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

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