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Jarrett Allen Touched by Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert’s Trust in Him

Allen is touched by the trust Gilbert showed in him, calling him the spark for the Cavs, and the support he's gotten from the organization. "He sent me a message before the game as well, stating how important, how much of an impact he believes I can have on this game, this whole series," Allen recalled, touched by Gilbert's support.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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3 months ago

Brian Windhorst Questions Cavaliers’ Defense Against Knicks

Windhorst said Cleveland’s offense has justified the Harden trade, but New York poses a bigger problem: “Can the Cavs get enough stops?” He noted the Cavs rank just eighth among playoff teams in defensive efficiency. Unlike Detroit, the Knicks can punish Brunson double-teams with Towns, off-ball movement, and multiple scoring options across a deeper playoff-tested roster.

By Raahib Singh

Pelicans Appoint Jamahl Mosley As Their Head Coach

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Pelicans Appoint Jamahl Mosley As Their Head Coach

Mosley is headed to New Orleans on a five-year deal, giving the Pelicans a developmental head coach after five seasons in Orlando. He helped the Magic reach three straight playoff berths before a first-round collapse cost him the job. Now, New Orleans bets its defensive identity and player-growth resume can reset a franchise searching for stability.

By Raahib Singh

Rich Paul Reveals the Real Story Behind the Pat Riley Cookie Incident

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Rich Paul Reveals the Real Story Behind the Pat Riley Cookie Incident

"The cookies thing was taken out of proportion," Paul said. "It wasn't even about LeBron, at all. It was about someone else whose body fat wasn't right. D Wade just told a story and that led to LeBron being upset about the cookies so people ran with it." Paul also shut down LeBron's Miami return this summer.

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NBA Execs Believe Wembanyama Has Passed SGA and Jokic as the League's Best Player

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NBA Execs Believe Wembanyama Has Passed SGA and Jokic as the League's Best Player

"One of my missions at the NBA Draft Combine was to ask execs if they thought Wemby had supplanted Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic as the league's best player," Hollinger wrote. "Mostly, I was met with chortles and nods." One exec told The Athletic he's "the best player I've ever seen." Wemby, 22, won the unanimous DPOY this season.

By Adit Pujari

Warriors Miss Out On Jamahl Mosley For Lead Assistant Vacancy

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Warriors Miss Out On Jamahl Mosley For Lead Assistant Vacancy

Mosley was on Golden State’s radar for its vacant lead assistant job, but New Orleans moved first with a five-year head coaching deal. The miss matters because Kerr’s staff is being rebuilt: lead assistant Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are both leaving after their contracts expired, with each expected to pursue head coaching opportunities elsewhere.

By Raahib Singh

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