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NBA Finals experts' picks: Celtics-Mavericks winner and series MVP
Which team will raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy? Our experts make their picks for the Finals and the series MVP.
Lowe: The juicy subplots that could tilt this Mavericks-Celtics Finals -- and who should win
Superstar duos. Elite offense vs. elite defense. Here's what you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals.
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LAKERS PURSUING HURLEY
The five biggest questions surrounding the potential Dan Hurley-Lakers pairing
Here's what we know so far -- and what it could mean for the future of LeBron, Bronny and the future of the Lakers franchise.
Twenty years after Coach K spurned Lakers for Duke, Hurley faces similar decision
Stay in college or take on the glitz of LeBron and the Lakers? A fascinating choice awaits Dan Hurley.
FINALS TALK
Stephen A. expecting a hostile atmosphere for Kyrie in Boston
Windhorst: Tatum needs to have an impactful NBA Finals for Celtics
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT
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The best international prospects in the NBA draft: Bios, stats and scouting reports for eight players
From the stats that stand out to surprise life facts, get to know more about Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher and six other international players.
14 prospect-to-pro comps: Matches for Clingan, Risacher and others
ESPN draft expert Jeremy Woo provides high- and low-end comparisons for current projected lottery prospects.
NBA FINALS BETTING
Betting buzz: Underdog Doncic attracting most Finals MVP bets
More money and more bets have been risked on Luka Doncic's MVP odds than any other player's at multiple sportsbooks.
Favorite picks, props for Celtics-Mavericks
Our betting experts highlight the bets to make in the NBA Finals as the Celtics take on the Mavericks.
'BEWARE OF THE PUBLIC DOG'
Joe Fortenbaugh's best bets for the NBA Finals
HOW THEY WERE BUILT
How a $750,000 tanking fine helped the Mavericks reach the NBA Finals
Dallas' run to the 2024 Finals started last April, when a controversial tactic helped the Mavs keep their draft pick.
The twists and turns that led Jrue Holiday back to the NBA Finals
After acquiring Holiday, the veteran has become one of the final players in the Celtics' championship puzzle.
WHAT THEY'LL BE WEARING
Finals uniforms: C's stick to tradition, Mavs mix it up
A look at the Celtics and Mavericks' uniform schedule for the 2024 NBA Finals, along with their records in each look.
THE TIME IS NOW
All roads lead to the NBA Finals
Top Headlines
- Sources: Lakers preparing massive offer to Hurley
- Ex-NBA player West arrested on multiple charges
- Tatum admits Finals pressure, wants to 'enjoy it'
- Betting public siding with underdog Mavericks
- Porzingis: 'No ill will' toward Mavericks, Doncic
- 2 men charged in betting scheme involving Porter
- Mock draft: A new No. 1, Bronny on rise
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