129 words [Post Game Thread] The Milwaukee Bucks take a nail-biting Game 5 on the road in a 123-119 win behind Jrue Holiday's 27/13 double-double, and taking a 3-2 Finals lead against the Phoenix Suns 178 words Why is everyone so mad at CP3 for pushing Giannis in the air, but not at Giannis for doing the same thing to Booker in the same game? 179 words [Afseth] Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has his eyes on the New York Knicks among trade destinations in the event he were to be dealt, per a source. 213 words [Beard] Pistons Dwane Casey said in their interviews with draft prospects one of the first questions is whether they make their beds in the morning. He said it can indicate whether they set the tone for their day and how organized they are. 324 words [Highlight] A couple examples of Team USA players foul baiting to no avail against Nigeria 122 words Giannis is a top 3 player if he wins the finals. 178 words Brian Scalabrine talks smack about the amateurs he's played against in the most insightful way 377 words Kevin Durant on Kerr being sick of KD's tweeting: "I don’t see a problem with me interacting with basketball fans, it should be encouraged. He should’ve also said that I’m never late and I work through every rep in practice with game speed. That should be more interesting than what I do on Twitter" 146 words [Marchand] ESPN has taken Rachel Nichols off the NBA Finals sideline, the network announced. 141 words [Rohlin] Melvin Booker didn't realize just how unique his son was until Devin, as a preteen in 2008, became wildly upset DET traded Chauncey Billups for Allen Iverson: "He didn't go for the flashy game," Melvin said. "He understood the importance of what Chauncey would bring to a team." 227 words What kind of stats would magic put up if he played in today’s league? 188 words Do you think Chris Paul will go down as better than John Stockton? 121 words I’m Mirin Fader and I’m the author of the upcoming book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP. AMA! 172 words Why are the Suns such a divisive team? They built the right way; exactly how a small market team should 313 words [Amin El-Hassan] On April 13, 2016 "@haralabob there's a sixteen year old right now who's better than half the sixers roster. #Doncic" 134 words [Wojnarowski] Lakers assistant Jason Kidd has withdrawn his name from consideration for Portland’s head coaching vacancy, Kidd tells ESPN. “Portland’s a first-class organization and will have great candidates…but I’ve decided not to be one of them.” 372 words [Wojnarowski] As the Orlando Magic move into a full rebuilding process, coach Steve Clifford and the franchise have agreed together to a parting, sources tell ESPN. 202 words [ESPN Stats & Info] Michael Porter Jr.'s 22 points are the most in the 1st quarter of a playoff game over the last 25 seasons. His 6 3-pointers are tied for the most in any quarter in NBA postseason history. 137 words [Highlight] Trae Young from the Knicks logo 210 words GAME THREAD: Los Angeles Clippers (47-25) @ Dallas Mavericks (42-30) - (May 30, 2021)