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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.

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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.

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    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.

    9hPete Thamel

    How would Dan Hurley fit with Lakers? Stephen A. weighs in

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    McAfee: Hurley would be 'must-watch' with Lakers

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    Haslem: Hurley would put Lakers in 'championship conversations'

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    Pete Thamel: Hurley is 'going to have to rewire his approach' in NBA

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    FINALS TALK

    Stephen A. expecting a hostile atmosphere for Kyrie in Boston

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    Windhorst: Tatum needs to have an impactful NBA Finals for Celtics

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    LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT

    JUNE 26-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS

    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.

    10hJonathan Givony
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    'BEWARE OF THE PUBLIC DOG'

    Joe Fortenbaugh's best bets for the NBA Finals

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    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.

    2dTim MacMahon
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    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.

    3dBrian Windhorst

    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.

    5hAnthony Gharib
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    THE TIME IS NOW

    All roads lead to the NBA Finals

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