The Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks for a record 18th championship
The Celtics won the series 4-1 and now have 18 league titles, surpassing their decades-long rival Los Angeles Lakers, which has 17.
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Mark Cuban working on sale of NBA's Mavericks to Sands casino family, AP source says
While Cuban would sell the team to Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, he would retain control of basketball operations. The agreement would be in the range of $3.5 billion.
The Nets trade Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks, reports say
Irving's stint with the Brooklyn Nets is ending after multiple controversies, including a suspension over an antisemitic social media post and missing games because of his refusal to be vaccinated.
Two New NBA Coaching Hires Create Unwanted Controversy For A Progressive League
The Portland Trailblazers and Dallas Mavericks have hired new coaches with stellar records as players — but questionable off-court problems. The moves have roiled the typically progressive NBA.
For Basketball Player Quinn Cook, A Big Step Closer To The Dream
It's the first regular season call up to the NBA for the 23-year-old point guard. For the past season and-a-half, he's been playing in the D-League — pro basketball's minor league.