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The more I see of this kind of thing the more I realize they must have beat the Lakers in the postseason.
There's some truth to that but there's also some truth to OKC being flopping masters and the refs falling for it.

But I guess we've got to respect it. If they can use it to their advantage, smart of them to take advantage. Like they say in baseball, "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying."
 

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There's some truth to that but there's also some truth to OKC being flopping masters and the refs falling for it.

But I guess we've got to respect it. If they can use it to their advantage, smart of them to take advantage. Like they say in baseball, "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying."

SGA takes a lot of contact man. Hand and forearm checking, holding, body contact when he’s driving… A lot, because that is the only way you can slow him down, at least a little bit.

And it’s gotten worse since guys like you started complaining about how many free throws he gets.

It sucks watching the best player on the planet getting mugged every game in these playoffs.
 

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SGA takes a lot of contact man. Hand and forearm checking, holding, body contact when he’s driving… A lot, because that is the only way you can slow him down, at least a little bit.

And it’s gotten worse since guys like you started complaining about how many free throws he gets.

It sucks watching the best player on the planet getting mugged every game in these playoffs.
My bad.
 

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NBA coaching search updates, per
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Magic
- Billy Donovan has "excellent shot" at landing job
- Tom Thibodeau not involved in interview process at this point
- Jeff Van Gundy on the radar
- Sean Sweeney expected to get an interview, is also a "prime candidate" for Bulls job

Bulls
- Wes Unseld Jr., Micah Nori, Dave Bliss, James Borrego, Tiago Splitter all candidates
- Portland would have to grant permission for Splitter to be interviewed

Blazers
- Nori, Jared Dudley, Greg St. Jean, Steve Hetzel all candidates
- Splitter "can no longer be ruled out"
 

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The Trail Blazers have laid off over 50 long-term team employees today, including some from their media team, as new owner Tom Dundon implements more cost-cutting measures on the franchise.Dundon is also still exploring hiring a head coach for the cheapest possible salary.
 
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Jason Kidd was a good coach for the Mavericks until the franchise made a lot of lame moves.
 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s mind has not changed on wanting to be traded this summer, per @ShamsCharania.The Bucks were hopeful to try to convince Giannis on a new long-term extension at some point, but it’s now viewed as very likely he’s ultimately moved by the 2026 NBA Draft.
 

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The Kings will openly shop Domantas Sabonis this summer.Sacramento would like 2026 draft capital for Sabonis, who they’re ready to move on from in favor of Maxime Raynaud.
Sabonis will make $94.1 million over the next two seasons:
2026-27: $45.5 million
2027-28: $48.6 million
 

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Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney is expected to draw serious interest from the Mavericks after they parted ways with Jason Kidd, league sources told @ClutchPoints.

Dallas is also expected to reach out to Duke HC Jon Scheyer, but he is committed to his current position, sources said.
 

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Portland Trail Blazers have requested permission to meet with Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy as he has emerged as one of the finalists for their head coach opening, league sources tell me.
 

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Portland Trail Blazers have requested permission to meet with Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy as he has emerged as one of the finalists for their head coach opening, league sources tell me.

That doesn't make sense as he will definitely want a fat paycheck and they wanted a bargain.
 

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