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• What McGee suggests Murray should add for Year 3 leap

A league veteran and team leader himself, JaVale McGee hopes Keegan Murray can find balance on and off the court ahead of his third NBA season with the Kings....2024
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• Pacific Notes: McGee, Redick, Thompson, Suns
At 36, Kings center JaVale McGee is one of the NBA’s oldest players, but he doesn’t feel like he’s close to the end of his career, writes Marcus D. Smith of The Sacramento Bee. McGee, a first-round pick in the 2008 draft, just wrapped up his 16th season. He’s played for nine teams and won […]...2024
• How McGee spun lack of Kings playing time into leadership role

Veteran big man JaVale McGee detailed how a lack of playing time with the Kings inspired him to embrace a leadership role in Sacramento....2024
• McGee reveals unexpected key to Warriors' sustained NBA success

NBA championship JaVale McGee revealed the secret recipe behind the Warriors' sustained success....2024
• Retirement not an option for McGee after ‘fine' season with Kings

JaVale McGee told NBC Sports California that retirement isn’t an option after the Kings' 2023-24 NBA season came to an end....2024
• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The 64 First Round Schools

With the 2024 NCAA Tournament underway, here's a list of all the former players of the schools in the first round who are currently in the NBA, headlined by Kentucky with 28 and Duke with 24. The below links are to the 'Players in the NBA' page for each school. EAST REGION 1 Connecticut (4) vs. No. 16 Stetson (0)Connecticut: Andre Drummond, Jordan Hawkins, Andre Jackson Jr., Adama Sanogo 8 Florid...2024
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• Christian Wood Fractures Left Thumb, Will Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Christian Wood was diagnosed with a fractured left thumb and will be re-evaluated next week. Wood suffered the injury during the Mavs' 130-122 loss to the Hawks on Wednesday night. With Maxi Kleber already out, JaVale McGee and Dwight Powell are currently the team's only healthy big men....2023
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• JaVale McGee, Keldon Johnson added to Team USA roster

They will take the place of Bradley Beal, who isn’t able to play after being placed in health and safety protocols, and Kevin Love, who withdrew from the team earlier Friday over concerns about a calf injury....2021
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• Report: DeMarcus Cousins, Lakers have interest in re-signing next season
DeMarcus Cousins’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers did not work out this season, but he may have a chance for a do-over next season. The Lakers waived Cousins on Friday to make room for Markieff Morris, who was waived by the Detroit Pistons after reaching a buyout with them. Cousins, who is recovering from a torn ACL over the summer, remains on good terms with the Lakers and plans to continue reha...2020
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• Lakers management facing intense pressure to fix a troubled team
The Lakers’ path to a sixth straight non-playoff season began with a string of questionable free-agent signings after they landed LeBron James, writes Marc Stein of the New York Times. In a look at what went wrong in L.A. this season, Stein notes that team president Magic Johnson and GM Rob Pelinka surrounded James with JaVale McGee, Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Mich...2019
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• Russell Westbrook avoids technical foul despite smacking water bottle
Russell Westbrook was lucky to avoid being charged with a technical foul on Wednesday. Westbrook got off to a frustrating start during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Lakers game. He began the game 0-for-7 and had shots blocked by Lonzo Ball and JaVale McGee. He was particularly upset that there was no foul call on McGee when he went up for a dunk attempt in the second quarter and was blocke...2019
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• Warriors waive Omri Casspi; Quinn Cook signing imminent
In a long-anticipated move, the Warriors have waived veteran forward Omri Casspi to create a roster opening for Quinn Cook, writes Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News.Cook, Golden State’s starting point guard with Stephen Curry sidelined by injury, must have his two-way deal converted to a standard NBA contract by Tuesday to be eligible for the postseason. The Warriors have discussed a two-ye...2018
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• Patrick McCaw leaves game on stretcher after bad fall
An MRI is scheduled for Sunday on Warriors guard Patrick McCaw after a dangerous fall in Saturday’s game with the Kings, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN.McCaw crashed to the court after colliding with Vince Carter on a drive to the basket. He remained on the floor for about 10 minutes as paramedics stabilized his neck and loaded him onto a stretcher. He was taken to a nearby medical center, wher...2018
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• Stephen Curry suffers MCL sprain and will undergo MRI
Warriors point guard Stephen Curry suffered a left MCL sprain in Friday’s win over the Hawks and he is set to undergo an MRI later today, per the team’s public relations department (Twitter link).The two-time Most Valuable Player scored 29 points and grabbed 7 boards in 25 minutes on Friday. Curry suffered the MCL injury late in the third quarter when teammate JaVale McGee — attempting a block — f...2018
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• Report: Steph Curry has MCL injury
Steph Curry left Friday night’s Golden State Warriors-Atlanta Hawks game with a knee injury, and one report says he has an MCL injury.Curry was injured late in the third quarter when teammate Javale McGee landed into him after going up to try and block a shot. Curry’s leg was stationary but his knee bent backwards due to the pressure. The Golden State Warriors declared Curry out for the rest of th...2018
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• Steph Curry leaves Warriors game with injury
Stephen Curry returned to action on Friday from an ankle injury, and as luck would have it, he exited the contest in the third quarter with an injury.Curry was injured when teammate Javale McGee rolled into him while going up for a shot block attempt in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Atlanta Hawks. Curry went down to the ground and got up, but he began limping aro...2018
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• Every known tattoo on JaVale McGee’s body
Like most of his NBA contemporaries, Los Angeles Lakers enter JaVale McGee also loves to express his personality through artwork on his body. The 7-foot athletic marvel is currently on his second year in L.A., tallying 6.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16.6 minutes per game. While his steady interior presence has been […] The post Every known tattoo on JaVale McGee’s body app...2020
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• DeAndre Jordan Free-Agent Saga Ends with Clippers Retaining Contender Status
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"After quickly securing Chris Paul to a massive extension, the Suns have now turned their attention to former NBA champion JaVale McGee."

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"Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee was mic’d up in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets."

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"He began the game 0-for-7 and had shots blocked by Lonzo Ball and JaVale McGee."

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"Warriors big man JaVale McGee inadvertently elbowed Blake Griffin in the head Saturday, leading the Clippers' All-Star to leave the game with a concussion."

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"Nuggets center JaVale McGee ended up in the stands after going for a loose ball in the Nuggets’ 117-97 win over the Pelicans on Friday."

• Pacific Notes: McGee, Redick, Thompson, Suns
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• Kings Waive Robin Lopez
The Kings have officially waived newly acquired center Robin Lopez, as expected, per an announcement from the team. Sacramento acquired Lopez from Milwaukee in a salary dump deal on Thursday, with the Bucks sending enough cash to the Kings in the trade to make it worth their while. With JaVale McGee and Alex Len already […]...2024
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• Pacific Notes: McGee, Warriors, Kings, Vanderbilt, Vogel
The Kings beat out the Warriors for free agent center JaVale McGee, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who suggests both Pacific clubs were in pursuit of the big man after he was waived by Dallas last week. McGee’s new deal with Sacramento is only for one year and is worth the veteran’s minimum, […]...2023
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• Sources: Veteran C McGee planning to join Kings

Veteran center JaVale McGee, who was waived by the Mavericks on Tuesday, is planning to sign a one-year guaranteed minimum contract with the Kings, sources told ESPN....2023
• Mavericks officially waive JaVale McGee, Kings reportedly interested in free agent

McGee, 35, didn't fit well with the Mavericks last season....2023
• Mavs waive McGee year after signing him to start

The Mavericks on Tuesday waived center JaVale McGee, whom they had signed to a three-year contract last summer....2023
• Kings Interested In JaVale McGee
The Kings are interested in signing veteran center JaVale McGee once he clears waived, Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and NBA on TNT tweets. The Mavericks officially waived McGee on Monday and he’ll become an unrestricted free agent on Thursday. Sacramento has 13 players on guaranteed contracts and two more frontcourt players — Neemias Queta and Nerlens […]...2023
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• Mavericks Officially Waive JaVale McGee

The Mavericks have officially requested waivers on center JaVale McGee, the team announced today (via Twitter). McGee will clear waivers in about 48 hours, becoming an unrestricted free agent on Thursday. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported a week ago that Dallas intended to waive McGee and use the stretch provision on his remaining salary. […]...2023
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• Warriors Notes: McGee, Toscano-Anderson, Saric, Weems
The Warriors should consider a reunion with JaVale McGee once he gets waived by the Mavericks, writes Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Dallas reportedly plans to use the stretch provision on the remainder of McGee’s contract, so he would have to be let go before the deadline to do that arrives at the […]...2023
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• Should Warriors explore possible JaVale McGee reunion?

Former Warriors center JaVale McGee is expected to have his contract waived and stretched by the Dallas Mavericks. Should Golden State pursue a reunion?...2023
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• The Sacramento Kings sign 15-year veteran and three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed 15-year veteran JaVale McGee on Saturday. The 7-foot center most recently played for the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 42 games last season. He started seven times and shot 64% and played 8.5 minutes per game. McGee, selected 18th by the Washington Wizards in the 2008 NBA Draft, has won two championships with the Go...2023
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• Mavs Plan To Waive JaVale McGee, Re-Sign Markieff Morris
The Mavericks intend to waive center JaVale McGee and re-sign free agent forward Markieff Morris, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). McGee signed a three-year, $17MM+ contract with Dallas last offseason, but only spent seven games in the starting lineup and subsequently fell out of the team’s rotation altogether. He averaged 4.4 points […]...2023
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• Suns, Mavs Had Advanced Ayton Trade Talks During Draft
The Suns and Mavericks came close to making a deal on draft night that would have sent Deandre Ayton to Dallas, according to Marc Stein (Substack link). Sources tell Stein that the proposed trade would have resulted in Tim Hardaway Jr., Richaun Holmes, and JaVale McGee heading to Phoenix. However, the Suns balked at the […]...2023
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• Mavericks’ playoff hopes take another blow in wild OT loss to Hawks: Is there still a path for Dallas?
The Atlanta Hawks held on to top the Dallas Mavericks 132-130 in a wild overtime finish Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Trae Young knocked down two go-ahead free throws with 1.8 seconds left in OT, while Luka Dončić missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer. Young was fouled by Kyrie Irving, who finished with a game-high 41 points, his highest single-game total with Dallas. ...2023
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• Mavericks sign JaVale McGee
The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent center JaVale McGee. McGee (7-0, 270) holds career averages of 8.0 points (.576 FG%), 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 17.0 minutes per game in 821 games (336 starts) with Washington, Denver, Philadelphia, Dallas, Golden State, the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland and Phoenix. The 15-year veteran spent the 2021-22 campaign … Continue reading "Mavericks sign JaVa...2022
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• JaVale McGee to Exercise Player Option in 2020-21
The Los Angeles Lakers will have JaVale McGee back on board for the 2020-21 campaign. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the big man intends to exercise his $4.2 million player option. McGee signed a two-year, $8 million pact with the Lakers last offseason and averaged 6.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in […] The post JaVale McGee to Exercise Player Option in 2020-21 appeared fir...2020
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• Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee send trash talk at Nikola Jokic for Anthony Davis assignment
The battle of the big men is considered to be one of the focal points in the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, with the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Denver’s Nikola Jokic both considered among the best at the position. The Lakers’ other big men, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee, […] The post Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee send trash talk at Nikola Jokic for...2020
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• WATCH: Steph Curry tells JaVale McGee he could drop 60 points on 'everybody' in the NBA
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• Lakers star LeBron James shattered JaVale McGee’s longstanding belief in player-coaches
The idea of a player-coach used to baffle JaVale McGee, but his experience playing alongside LeBron James gave him an epiphany on the rare designation. The Phoenix Suns center was a guest on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay,” along with his mother Pamela, where he shared how James made him realize what being a player-coach […] The post Lakers star LeBron James shattered JaV...2021
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• Golden Family: JaVale, Pamela McGee Become First US Mom-Son Gold Medalists
Team USA center JaVale McGee stepped in his mothers footsteps without even stepping onto the court in the mens basketball gold medal game on Friday....2021
• The exact moment Chris Paul knew he needed JaVale McGee with Suns
The Phoenix Suns recently acquired JaVale McGee to a one-year, $5 million deal, and Chris Paul apparently played a role in the signing. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Paul has long been impressed with McGee after his performance for the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs. One specific moment that really earned McGee the […] The post The exact moment Chris Paul knew he needed JaVale M...2021
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• VIDEO: Team USA big man JaVale McGee’s disgusted response to reporter asking if his mom is alive
Denver Nuggets big man JaVale McGee just had the weirdest encounter with a reporter during his latest media talk with Team USA. In a rather rude and inappropriate question, Joe Vardon of The Athletic asked McGee if his mom is still alive. Of course, McGee was shocked by the question and had a disgusted reaction […] The post VIDEO: Team USA big man JaVale McGee’s disgusted response to r...2021
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• JaVale McGee gives behind the scenes look at Lakers after winning title
Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee filmed some behind the scenes footage of the team after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals at Walt Disney World. Take a look: JaVale McGee captured some great moments after the Lakers won their 17th title 😆🎥 (via @JaValeMcGee) pic.twitter.com/v8b47L3YLD — ESPN (@espn) October 17, […] The post JaVale McGee gives behind the scene...2020
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• Lakers’ JaVale McGee mic’d up is even funnier than you think
Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee was mic’d up in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. Given his fun-loving personality, it made for some good entertainment. Peep and hear some of McGee’s mic’d up moments in the first half of Game 2 between the Lakers and the Rockets. As […] The post Lakers’ JaVale McGee mic’d up is even...2020
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• Shaq says, on orders from his mom, he’s quashing beef with JaVale McGee
JaVale McGee's mom wants Shaquille O'Neal suspended or fired...2017
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• JaVale McGee’s Mom Wants Shaquille O’Neal To Lose Job For Cyberbullying Son
Shaquille O’Neal is dropping his feud with JaVale McGee per his own mother’s request. McGee’s mom isn’t too happy with... »...2017
• Shaquille O’Neal Ordered to Leave JaVale McGee Alone
The two big fellas' mothers also had their say. The post Shaquille O’Neal Ordered to Leave JaVale McGee Alone appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
• Shaq says he won't mention JaVale McGee again because his mom told him to stop
After 'orders from the top,' the feud is finally over...2017

• Sources: Mavs interested in big man JaVale McGee
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• JaVale McGee Kisses Fan After Chasing Loose Ball (VIDEO)
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• John Wall, One of LeBron James' Pupils, Now Turning into a Leader Himself
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• Warriors and Raptors Reportedly Interested in JaVale McGee
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• WATCH: JaVale McGee’s Shaqtin Moment Against Phoenix
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• Report: Lakers, Mavericks Are ‘Frontrunners’ to Sign JaVale McGee
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• BREAKING: JaVale McGee signs one-year, $5 million deal with Suns
The Phoenix Suns are not messing around in free agency. After quickly securing Chris Paul to a massive extension, the Suns have now turned their attention to former NBA champion JaVale McGee. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, McGee has just agreed to a one-year deal with the Suns: Free agent center JaVale McGee […] The post BREAKING: JaVale McGee signs one-year, $5 million deal with...2021
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• High-jumping JaVale McGee flashes potential for Mavs
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• How McGee spun lack of Kings playing time into leadership role
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• Report: JaVale Mcgee to sign with Sacramento Kings

He would be in a training camp battle to get backup minutes behind Domantas Sabonis....2023
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• Mavs Plan To Waive JaVale McGee, Re-Sign Markieff Morris
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• NBA Trades: This Hawks-Mavericks deal is a winner for both teams
It has been nearly a month since NBA free agency started, and there have been several clear winners and losers. The Dallas Mavericks certainly qualify as the former after making several shrewd moves to improve the roster. They aren’t done, however, and have been shopping starting center, JaVale McGee. On the other hand, the Atlanta […] NBA Trades: This Hawks-Mavericks deal is a winner ...2023
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• Mavericks’ playoff hopes take another blow in wild OT loss to Hawks: Is there still a path for Dallas?
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• Lakers' Anthony Davis on starting at center: 'I trust coach's decision'

The Lakers have generally accommodated Davis in this desire, bringing in big men JaVale McGee, Dwight Howard, Montrezl Harrell, Marc Gasol, and DeAndre Jordan to man the pivot alongside Davis....2022
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• Mark Cuban gets real on adding more talent around Luka Doncic before Mavs training camp
Coming off of a Western Conference Finals appearance, the Dallas Mavericks needed to add the right amount of talent around Luka Doncic. Although they added Christian Wood, Jaden Hardy and JaVale McGee, they lost key point guard Jalen Brunson in free agency. Mark Cuban and the Mavs can’t miss this window of opportunity with Luka […] The post Mark Cuban gets real on adding more talent ar...2022
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• RUMOR: The starting five around Luka Doncic, revealed … and it doesn’t include Christian Wood
When the Dallas Mavericks acquired both Christian Wood and JaVale McGee this offseason, many thought the two will be starting together alongside Luka Doncic. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Jason Kidd has said before that Spencer Dinwiddie is going to replace Jalen Brunson in the starting lineup, while McGee is set to […] The post RUMOR: The starting five around Luka Doncic,...2022
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• Jason Kidd gets brutally honest on Jalen Brunson exit, Spencer Dinwiddie starting for Mavs
While Jalen Brunson is gone, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is not one bit worried about his departure. In fact, he sees the benefit of getting Spencer Dinwiddie as a starter. Speaking with ESPN, the Mavs head coach shared his excitement about fielding a taller starting lineup. Christian Wood and JaVale McGee come in […] The post Jason Kidd gets brutally honest on Jalen Brunson exit,...2022
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• Mavericks’ playoff hopes take another blow in wild OT loss to Hawks: Is there still a path for Dallas?
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• JaVale McGee reveals shocking Suns X-Factor amid postseason run
The Phoenix Suns almost won the NBA Finals last season. They ended up falling just short against the Milwaukee Bucks. But one Suns’ player recently revealed the reason he believes that Phoenix can win the NBA Championship this time around. JaVale McGee feels as if he was the missing link last year. “They were the […] The post JaVale McGee reveals shocking Suns X-Factor amid postseason ...2022
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• LeBron James, teammates cap end of season with night out
The Los Angeles Lakers closed out a nightmarish season on Tuesday night with a 104-101 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Tuesday also marked the stunning and abrupt end of Magic Johnson’s tenure as Lakers president of basketball operations, as he chose the day to announce his sudden resignation. Lakers players, led by LeBron James, evidently needed a night out to decompress ami...2019
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• Don't Lump Russell Westbrook in with the Other Stat-Stuffers
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• After Lost Season, Kevon Looney Could Be Warriors' Next Dual-Threat Star
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• From Paid Tryout to Rotation Spark, Jonathon Simmons Has Earned His Spurs Spot
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• NBA Saturday Roundup: Celtics, Hawks Lay Foundation for Classic Playoff Series
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• Russell Westbrook's Evolution Simply Won't Stop and Friday NBA Takeaways
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