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• Suns’ Bradley Beal left Tuesday night’s win vs. the Jazz with calf tightness
Through 11 games in the 2024-25 season, the Suns are 9-2. This offseason, Phoenix parted ways with former coach Frank Vogel and hired Mike Budenholzer. A 9-2 record is tied with the Warriors and Thunder for the best record in the West early on this season. On Tuesday night, the Suns had their first game […] The post Suns’ Bradley Beal left Tuesday night’s win vs. the Jazz with c...2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images These are the NBA teams facing the most pressure this season. Not every team can realistically dream about winning the NBA championship entering the new season, but some organizations are feeling more pressure than others. A year ago, the Boston Celtics went ‘all-in’ after a string of playoff failures by acquiring Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The...2024
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• Frank Vogel Joins Mavericks As Coaching Consultant
After being fired by the Suns in the spring, Frank Vogel is working with the Mavericks as a coaching consultant, head coach Jason Kidd said today, according to Marc Stein (Twitter link). Kidd referred to Vogel as “part of our coaching staff.” “It took a lot of begging,” the Mavs’ head coach joked, “but he […]...2024
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• Frank Vogel Joins Mavericks As Coaching Consultant

Frank Vogel has joined the coaching staff of the Dallas Mavericks as a consultant. Jason Kidd was an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers under Vogel when they won the Finals in 2020. "It took a lot of begging, but he was talked into it and I'm happy he said yes," said Kidd. Vogel was fired by the Phoenix Suns this past offseason after just one season in the job....2024
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• Former Suns head coach takes job with Western Conference rival

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Frank Vogel as a coaching consultant....2024
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?

Original photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Suns, Lakers, Sixers and every other team to lose in the first round of the NBA playoffs are facing big decisions this summer. LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.Joel Embiid a...2024
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• Are the Phoenix Suns NBA championship contenders or pretenders?

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Let’s take a deep dive into the Suns since Bradley Beal returned. When the Phoenix Suns pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal to land Bradley Beal, they entered the “Super Team” club. They further cemented their status in this category when they inserted themselves in the Damian Lillard deal in order to nab the likes of Jusuf Nurkic and Grayson Allen. Un...2024
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• Every NBA team, ranked by their championship chances in 2023-2024 season

Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their championship chances for the 2023-2024 season. The NBA always feels like it’s at its best when there’s an elite tier of contenders. After two blockbuster trades to close the summer, it finally feels like that’s the case as the league enters the 2023-2024 season. The Bucks have added Damian Lillard to fix a struggling halfcourt offense in the playoffs. The ...2023
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• Damian Lillard trade has 3 big winners, and 4 real losers

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Let’s give out winners and losers from the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade. Damian Lillard’s trade request was the NBA storyline that just wouldn’t end. For three months, Lillard’s trade request was stuck at the same crossroads: the superstar guard claimed he only wanted to play for the Miami Heat, but his Portland Trail Blazers had no interest in anyth...2023
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• Suns to Waive Chris Paul
The Suns have informed veteran point guard Chris Paul that he will be waived, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT. This news comes one day after new coach Frank Vogel‘s introductory press conference. Paul, 38, was still impactful this past season, averaging 8.9 assists, good enough for third in the NBA. But a groin injury […] The post Suns to Waive Chris Paul appeared first on Hoop...2023
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• 4 players who must step up for Lakers to earn a spot in the play-in tourney
Still in the midst of catastrophic campaign, it would be a grave understatement to say the Los Angeles Lakers have played below expectations this season. Between constant injuries and lineup changes and an endless amount of losing, the Lakers are in a rough spot. Head coach Frank Vogel was even put on the hot seat […] The post 4 players who must step up for Lakers to earn a spot in the play-...2022
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• Lakers star LeBron James suffers injury scare after Jordan Poole hit
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James gave fans quite a scare after he appeared to sustain some sort of hand injury against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, James seemed to have some discomfort in his right elbow, which forced Frank Vogel to call for a time out. The […] The post Lakers star LeBron James suffers injury scare after Jordan Poole hi...2022
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• Latest LeBron James injury update from Frank Vogel will please Lakers fans
While there are concerns about LeBron James’ knee injury, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel provided some encouraging update about his condition. Before the Lakers took on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Vogel confirmed that James’ recovery from the lingering left knee issue is “moving in the right direction.” While Vogel did not […] The post Latest L...2022
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• Knicks' Decision to Hire Hornacek a Surprise, but Just What Phil Jackson Wanted
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• Portland Trail Blazers Clinch Northwest Division Title and Friday NBA Takeaways
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2024
"The Suns suffered an "unacceptable" loss to the Spurs sans rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama on Monday night, coach Frank Vogel said."

2023
"The NBA world was sent into a spin earlier this week when rumors of Chris Paul being waived were circulated and incoming Suns coach Frank Vogel has since spoken out."

2022
"Lakers coach Frank Vogel has seemingly been on a hot seat for weeks now, which […] The post LeBron James’ longtime coach Phil Handy fires strong message to Lakers haters appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2021
"It looks like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis are developing their chemistry pretty well, so much so that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sees big things coming for the duo."

2020
"DeMarcus Cousins is 'on track to get healthy by playoffs' according to Lakers coach Frank Vogel"

2019
"Coach Frank Vogel said LeBron James suffered a thoracic muscle strain against the Pacers on Tuesday and player through it during Thursday's loss to the Bucks."

2018
"And in head coach Frank Vogel, the Magic had the architect of two of the best defensive teams the NBA has seen this decade."

2017
"Frank Vogel was the Pacers coach when Paul George suffered a similarly severe leg injury"

2016
"Stephenson has never been the same since leaving the protective cocoon of Indiana, where team president Larry Bird and coach Frank Vogel played key roles in his development and nurturing."

2015
"'" Although Rivers complains (and cajoles and chastises) more than any other coach, his tech count—18 since 2013—ranks just fourth, behind Gregg Popovich (21), Tom Thibodeau (20) and Frank Vogel (20)."

2014
"Spoelstra went so far as to defend a colleague with whom he's not especially close, Indiana's Frank Vogel, last postseason, saying it would be "ridiculous" for anyone to speculate about Vogel's future: "Look, they weren't anybody before [him]."

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• Suns Want To Evaluate Core Under Mike Budenholzer Before Considering Trade

The Phoenix Suns do not currently plan on entertaining a trade of either Kevin Durant or Devin Booker this offseason and want to see how their core could come together after replacing Frank Vogel with Mike Budenholzer. The future of Durant with the Suns has been questioned after the Houston Rockets acquired multiple future first round picks from the Nets that originate with Phoenix. "What the Sun...2024
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• 4 reasons Dan Hurley should reject Lakers, and 2 reasons he might take the job

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Dan Hurley needs to realize the Lakers job is impossible in so many ways. The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has prominently mentioned two candidates since the team’s elimination in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs: the supposed front-runner J.J. Redick, and former Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego. The Lakers reportedly have another b...2024
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• Devin Booker Not Interested In Requesting Trade From Suns

While the Phoenix Suns had a disappointing season and need to upgrade their roster around Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the franchise doesn't want to trade its stars and there are no trade requests coming. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith fueled rumors of Booker potentially wanting to play for the New York Knicks, but there were to subsequent reports by any other media members to back up the...2024
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• David Fizdale Yet To Accept Suns’ Front-Office Offer

Former NBA coach and Phoenix Suns assistant David Fizdale has yet to accept the offer of a front office position after being let go as an assistant with the team, per NBA reporter Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. Fizdale was part of the staff under former coach Frank Vogel, who was fired after just […] The post David Fizdale Yet To Accept Suns’ Front-Office Offer appeared first on...2024
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• Suns hire coach Mike Budenholzer to reported five-year deal worth $50-plus million

The Suns fired Frank Vogel after a single season...2024
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• Suns hiring coach Mike Budenholzer on five-year deal worth $50-plus million, per report

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• Suns To Hire Mike Budenholzer On Deal Worth Approximately $10M Per Season

The Phoenix Suns will hire Mike Budenholzer on a contract worth approximately $10 million per season. Budenholzer will return to coaching one season after he was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks. Budenholzer's Bucks defeated the Suns during the 2021 Finals. The Suns parted ways with Frank Vogel as head coach this week after one season in the job. After a disappointing first round exit, the Suns intend...2024
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• Suns Expected To Hire Mike Budenholzer As Head Coach

The Suns are planning to hire Mike Budenholzer as their head coach, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports (Twitter link). His multi-year contract is expected to approach eight figures per year. It’s a swift move by Suns owner Mat Ishbia and the front office, as they announced the firing of Frank Vogel on Thursday. ESPN’s […]...2024
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• Damion Lee, Suns Agree To One-Year Deal

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a one-year deal with Damion Lee. Lee recently declined his $2.85 million option for the 24-25 season. Lee missed the entire 23-24 season after tearing his meniscus during training camp. Lee, who is represented by Austin Brown and Dave Spahn, averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.4 minutes over 74 games during the 22-23 season with the Suns. The Sun...2024
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• Report: Suns Could Fire Frank Vogel After Season

According to NBA reporter Evan Sidery, the Phoenix Suns could fire head coach Frank Vogel after the season. The Suns are 46-33 on the season. They are in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. The Los Angeles Clippers were up 37-10 against the Suns last night (4/9) after the first quarter. The Clippers won […] The post Report: Suns Could Fire Frank Vogel After Season ...2024
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• West Notes: Suns, Devin Booker, Pelicans, Grizzlies

Suns Coach Frank Vogel said he was in awe watching Devin Booker light up the Pelicans for 52 points yet again, in perhaps the NBA game of the night on Monday. “There’s something about playing in this building against this opponent,” Vogel told reporters. “(He) just really has a comfort zone here. To go for […] The post West Notes: Suns, Devin Booker, Pelicans, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoo...2024
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• Suns’ Frank Vogel Says NBA Has To Look At All The Flopping Thunder’s Lu Dort Does

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel told NBA reporter Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort flops too much. The Suns lost to the Thunder on March 29 by 25 points. "The league has got to look all the flopping that Lu Dort does cause it's ridiculous how he […] The post Suns’ Frank Vogel Says NBA Has To Look At All The Flopping ThunderR...2024
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• Suns Notes: Young, Thomas, Durant, Thunder
Given a rare opportunity to crack the rotation on Wednesday in Denver with Jusuf Nurkic out, Suns forward Thaddeus Young played well, posting six points, nine rebounds, and a +15 mark in 18 minutes of action. However, Young was a DNP-CD again in Oklahoma City on Friday, with head coach Frank Vogel explaining this week […]...2024
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• Daily Dime: The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have silenced their doubters forever
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Malone and the rest of the Nuggets have made sure no one can ever question their championship credentials again. Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared on Marc Stein’s Substack and is syndicated with permission by SB Nation. To subscribe to Marc’s Substack, sign up here: 1. No doubting Denver anymore There ...2023
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• 4 reasons Dan Hurley should reject Lakers, and 2 reasons he might take the job
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• Mike Budenholzer Emerges As Top Candidate For Suns
Mike Budenholzer is the leading prominent candidate to replace Frank Vogel as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. The Suns fired Vogel on Thursday. Budenholzer was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks last season after their first round exit against the Miami Heat. There is momentum on a Budenholzer deal and he has begun working on building an assistant coaching staff to bring with him. Budenholzer is a nativ...2024
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• Bradley Beal addresses incident with Frank Vogel in Game 4

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal on Sunday went viral for a sideline moment he had with his head coach Frank Vogel. The three-time All-Star has since downplayed the incident....2024
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• Damian Lillard trade has 3 big winners, and 4 real losers
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• Daily Dime: The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have silenced their doubters forever
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• Lakers coach Frank Vogel details ‘awkward’ moment with Giannis Antetokounmpo after declaring LeBron James MVP
It does not come as a surprise that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks LeBron James should be this year’s MVP. This is exactly why it was quite awkward for Vogel to run into Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo — the frontrunner for this year’s MVP — shortly after Vogel publicly expressed his […] The post Lakers coach Frank Vogel details ‘awk...2020
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• Lakers won't replace Howard, 'hopeful' he'll play
Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday the Lakers will not seek a replacement player for Dwight Howard, who is currently quarantining with his family in Georgia, and they're "hopeful and optimistic that he'll be able to join us in Orlando."...2020
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• Frank Vogel explains DeMarcus Cousins’ continued presence with Lakers
DeMarcus Cousins was officially waived by the Los Angeles Lakers this past weekend, but he’s still spending time around the team anyway. Cousins continues to rehab a torn ACL, and according to coach Frank Vogel, that will continue as the center is part of the “family.” Relations between Cousins and the Lakers appear to be very good despite his recent release. The Lakers simply needed a roster spot...2020
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• Why Everyone in the NBA Hates the Clippers
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• Lance Stephenson to Grizzlies: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• LeBron James’ longtime coach Phil Handy fires strong message to Lakers haters
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly had the season they were expecting to have after they traded for Russell Westbrook. A lot of the heat from things not working out has fallen squarely on the shoulders on the coaching staff. Lakers coach Frank Vogel has seemingly been on a hot seat for weeks now, which […] The post LeBron James’ longtime coach Phil Handy fires strong message ...2022
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• DeMarcus Cousins is 'on track to get healthy by playoffs' according to Lakers coach Frank Vogel
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• Lakers plan to use LeBron James as backup center when Anthony Davis returns, Frank Vogel says
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• Paul George Projected to Start at Power Forward for Indiana Pacers
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• Russell Westbrook-Anthony Davis partnership will make LeBron James, Lakers extremely happy
It looks like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis are developing their chemistry pretty well, so much so that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sees big things coming for the duo. Per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Vogel shared how Westbrook assisted Davis to get four consecutive baskets during Tuesday’s practice. With that, the […] The post Russell Westbrook-Anthony Davis...2021
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• Damion Lee, Suns Agree To One-Year Deal
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• Mike Budenholzer’s championship pedigree costing Suns $50 million

Budenholzer is taking over for Frank Vogel, who was fired after one season that saw the Suns disappointingly get swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Timberwolves....2024
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• Suns Fire Coach Frank Vogel After First-Round Sweep
The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday over a week after the team was swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is the Suns’ No. 1 target to replace Vogel, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Budenholzer is currently assembling a coaching staff […] The post Suns Fire...2024
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• Suns Fire Frank Vogel After One Season, Look to Hire Mike Budenholzer
The merry-go-round of NBA coaching continues, after the Suns announced on Thursday they fired Frank Vogel and reports the franchise are hiring former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer are surfacing. The decision was made after Phoenix were embarrassingly swept in the first round of the playoffs at the hands of Minnesota. “As we said at the […] The post Suns Fire Frank Vogel After One Season...2024
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• Report: Suns fire head coach Frank Vogel after 1st-round playoff sweep, eyeing Mike Budenholzer as replacement

Frank Vogel's out after one season in Phoenix failed to produce a playoff win....2024
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• Suns fire head coach Frank Vogel after one season

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• Suns Fire Frank Vogel, JJ Redick Will Not Be Candidate

The Phoenix Suns have fired Frank Vogel as head coach after one season. The Suns went 49-33 in the regular season but were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. “As we said at the press conference on May 1, team leadership including myself, Josh Bartelstein, and ownership […] The post Suns Fire Frank Vogel, JJ Redick Will Not Be Candidate appeared f...2024
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• Suns Intend To Keep Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal

The Phoenix Suns' disappointing first round performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves has led to some speculation that they may have to break up their superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in order to field a more balanced roster. "Do people in the league say that?" said Brian Windhorst on The Rich Eisen Show. "Yes, they do. I talk to multiple people who think that's what they're goi...2024
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• Lakers Plan To Fire Darvin Ham By End Of Week

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to part ways with Darvin Ham in the near future, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Ham was hired by the Lakers in 2022 to replace Frank Vogel. "My sense is nothing has changed on that front in terms of the Lakers' plans. As we reported, the Lakers wanted to do their due diligence over the 24 to 72 hours or so after being eliminated. And really just think ...2024
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• Anthony Davis’ shocking state prior to Blazers blowout, revealed by Lakers coach Frank Vogel
Anthony Davis tried to play through a stomach illness on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was eventually forced to exit the game after just seven minutes of action. Some fans were quick to judge AD and his injury-prone ways, but as it turns out, Davis was actually in […] The post Anthony Davis’ shocking state prior to Blazers blowout, re...2021
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• Frank Vogel’s job in jeopardy in Orlando?
With the Magic wrapping up another lost season, there’s a sense in Orlando that it could be the last one for coach Frank Vogel, writes Josh Robbins of The Orlando Sentinel.Vogel is 50-102 in nearly two full years with the Magic, operating against a background of change. The team replaced GM Rob Hennigan and cleared out several other members of the basketball operations department last summer. New ...2018
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Have the Raptors Finally Earned '2nd Best' Label out East?
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