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He and rookie Dereck Lively II have solidified Dallas’ defense at the rim as the Mavs have had the best defense in the league the last two months. Gafford has been able to stay on the floor despite having to guard the likes of OKC’s Chet Holmgren and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns in the last two rounds. “I would just say I’ve been the same version (of himself) throughout my … [Read more...] about

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But after last summer’s three-team trade with Memphis and Washington sent Porziņģis to Boston, and a trade deadline deal last February with Dallas and Oklahoma City sent Gafford to the Mavericks, they’re here in the NBA Finals with a ring at stake. “Gaff is dangerous because he’s so eff’in explosive,” Porziņģis said to The Athletic Wednesday. “If you’re late, you’re in trouble. … [Read more...] about

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Gafford was also previously scheduled to play in Boston on Feb. 9, but the day before served as the annual trade deadline — which uprooted Gafford from Washington and the Wizards’ impending date with the Celtics. “What’s crazy … we were actually headed here to play Boston,” Gafford said. … [Read more...] about

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After dominating the Basketball Champions League with Telekom Baskets Bonn and the BKT EuroCup with Paris Basketball, there might be the NBA instead of the EuroLeague in Tuomas Iisalo’s future. According to Arale Weisberg from Walla Sport, the Finnish head coach is getting attention from the NBA, as the Washington Wizards look interested in bringing him to their coaching staff. … [Read more...] about

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His stint with the Wizards helped him find his identity. Boston gave him a chance for a renaissance. “As a basketball player, I’m coming in pretty ready, entering my prime. But definitely, as a person, this year has been an interesting year for me outside of basketball,” said Kristaps Porzingis, 28. “But I think it was necessary. You always learn something, right? You’re like, … [Read more...] about

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