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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum apologizes to Janet Jackson for forcing postponement of concert

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum apologized to Janet Jackson for not closing out the Atlanta Hawks in five games, causing the singer to push back her concert.

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Top-5 NBA Draft pick slammed to ground in wild EuroLeague brawl, game called

A wild brawl broke out between Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade in the EuroLeague on Thursday, resulting in former NBA player Dante Exum being slammed to the floor.

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Celtics win series vs Hawks after hard-fought Game 6

Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each eclipsed 30 points in the Game 6 victory that sealed their first round win over the Atlanta Hawks.

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Rockets' Ime Udoka 'can't really speak much’ about Celtics scandal as he prepares for job in Houston

The Houston Rockets introduced Ime Udoka as their next head coach on Wednesday, with the ex-Celtics head coach saying he "can't really speak much" about what happened in Boston.

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Hawks' Game 5 thriller forces Janet Jackson to reschedule concert at State Farm Arena

Janet Jackson was set to perform two nights in a row at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta but Trae Young and the Hawks had different ideas on Tuesday night.

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Trae Young's clutch shot completes Hawks’ 13-point fourth quarter comeback to force Game 6 against Celtics

Trae Young scored the Atlanta Hawks' final 14 points, including the game-winning three, to keep them alive in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics.

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Hawks’ Dejounte Murray disagrees with one-game suspension after making contact with referee

Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray disagreed with the NBA's decision to suspend him for Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics.

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Rockets agree to make Ime Udoka next head coach after Celtics scandal: report

The Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to make Ime Udoka their next head coach following his cheating scandal with the Boston Celtics that led to a yearlong suspension.

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Hawks lose star Dejounte Murray for Game 5 after referee incident

Dejounte Murray was suspended for Game 5 as the Atlanta Hawks' playoff hopes dwindle against the Boston Celtics. Murray bumped and yelled at an official at the end of Game 4.

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Hawks' Dejounte Murray appears to bump official after loss to Celtics

Dejounte Murray may be slapped with discipline after a video showed he made contact with a referee after the Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Boston Celtics.

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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown drop 31 points each, Celtics push Hawks to the brink

The defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics moved one game from eliminating the Atlanta Hawks with a Game 4 victory on Sunday night.

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Ernie Barrett, former NBA player and Kansas State basketball icon, dead at 93

Ernie Barrett, who was given the nickname "Mr. K-State" following his 75 years of dedication to Kansas State University, died on Friday at 93.

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Hawks avoid 3-0 deficit against Celtics thanks to big night from Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks were a loss away from facing an improbable 3-0 hole, but thanks to 32 points from Trae Young, they are certainly alive.

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Celtics take care of business at home behind Jayson Tatum's 29 points

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White helped the Boston Celtics take a 2-0 series lead against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a 119-106 win.

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Ex-Notre Dame head coach to join Atlanta Hawks staff: reports

Former Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey will reportedly join Quin Snyder's staff with the Atlanta Hawks next season after 23 years with the Irish.

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Hawks' late rally falls short against Celtics; Boston takes 1-0 series lead

Jaylen Brown spent some time in the locker room after he appeared to reaggravate a hand injury, but he finished with 29 points and helped lift the Celtics to a Game 1 win.

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Celtics’ Marcus Smart knows title shots don’t come around often ahead of Hawks series: ‘May be our only shot’

Boston Celtics guard and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart is not taking Boston's title shot for granted as they prepare to play the Atlanta Hawks.

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Richard Jefferson snaps back at Paul Pierce's overrated remark in since-deleted video

Richard Jefferson eviscerated Paul Pierece's credentials after the Hall of Famer called him overrated in an interview. But Jefferson later deleted the video.

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Hall of Famer Paul Pierce still appears baffled by ESPN's decision to fire him: 'What did I do wrong?'

ESPN terminated Paul Pierce more than two years ago after he posted an Instagram live video showing him drinking, smoking and being entertained by dancers.

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Enes Kanter Freedom to be presented with inaugural ‘Mayor’s Freedom Award’ in Utah city

Enes Kanter Freedom will be presented with the "Riverton Mayor's Freedom Award" on Wednesday as he continues to speak out on human rights abuses around the world.

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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo handed one-game suspension for headbutting Celtics' Blake Griffin

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo was suspended one game by the NBA for headbutting Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin on Thursday.

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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo ejected after headbutting Celtics' Blake Griffin in blowout loss

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo was assed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected from Thursday night's game against the Celtics after headbutting Blake Griffin.

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Eric Montross, former North Carolina great and NBA veteran, reveals cancer diagnosis

Eric Montross, a North Carolina basketball great who played several years in the NBA, announced Saturday he had been diagnosed with cancer.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown 'thinking about clarifying' remarks on future with team amid speculation

Jaylen Brown's recent remarks started speculation over whether his final years in a Boston Celtics uniform could be drawing near, but he addressed those remarks Tuesday night.

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Celtics' loss to last-place Rockets due to ‘lack of effort,’ Boston star says: ‘Didn't deserve to win today’

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown called out his team's "lack of effort" in a 111-109 loss to the last-place Houston Rockets on Monday night.

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Celtics' Marcus Smart, Hawks' Trae Young get into wrestling match during game, Boston guard ejected

Marcus Smart was ejected after getting into a skirmish with Trae Young, who was assessed a technical foul, stemming from a kick near Smart's groin.

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Bill Walton facing backlash for 'deplorable and inexcusable' use of derogatory term against dwarves

The Little People of America are demanding an apology from former NBA and UCLA player Bill Walton for using the term "midget" during a broadcast Thursday night.

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Kendrick Perkins brings up 'skeletons' in ex-NBA coach George Karl's closet amid Twitter feud

Earlier this week, NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins suggested the league's MVP voters have a racial bias toward two-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokić.

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Celtics forward Grant Williams' trash talk epically fails as he misses clutch free throws in Boston's loss

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams told Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell he would sink two clutch free throws to win the game Monday night but missed them both.

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Eight teams to watch as NBA starts fast break to playoffs

As the NBA regular season winds down, here are eight teams to watch until the end the season and in the NBA Playoffs, including the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum earns first career ejection against Knicks: ‘Good for my rep’

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum was ejected for the first time in his career Monday night against the New York Knicks, earning his second technical in the fourth quarter.