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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

NBA Central Division Predictions: Bucks Have Some Extra Motivation

Just how big will Damian Lillard’s impact be in Milwaukee? SI has scouts’ takes and expert picks.

Sports Illustrated

Top Three NBA X-Factors in the Eastern Conference

Teams in the East are looking for reliability, and all three players will be seeking to add exactly that as the season gets underway.

Sports Illustrated

There’s No One Quite Like Jimmy Butler

Tennis buff, coffee mogul, playoff hero—and the guest editor for Sports Illustrated’s NBA preview magazine.

Sports Illustrated

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Bulls remain on the outside looking in, but the East can change quickly

While it’s still the usual suspects holding down the top six spots talent-wise in the Eastern Conference, it’s also a six pack that has some dents with each of them. Can the Bulls take advantage of those flaws this season?

Chicago Sun-Times

Grading offseason moves for all 30 NBA teams in 2023: Did anyone do it better than the Suns?

Which teams got better and which teams got worse?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Celtics wing Justin Champagnie signs with Miami Heat

If the Boston Celtics find themselves getting burned by a wing they let go that was snapped up by an Eastern Conference rival, it won't be the first time.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Paul Pierce still hating on Heat, says with Lillard the team 'won’t make it out of the first round’

Paul Pierce ripping the Miami Heat is nothing new.

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Damian Lillard’s agent: ‘Truthfully, he wants to play in Miami. Period.’

MIAMI — As Portland tries to create a trade market for Damian Lillard that extends beyond the Heat, the agent for Lillard has advised other teams not to pursue a trade for the seven-time All Star guard because he wants to play only for Miami.

Miami Herald

Waiting game shows toll on Herro, Lillard; Heat’s Orlando Robinson, Bouyea embrace new deals

MIAMI – The changing face of the Miami Heat roster took a few additional twists Sunday, but still no definitive turn toward prime trade target Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard who has requested a trade.

Tribune News Service

NBA: LA Lakers keep Reaves and Russell, Milwaukee Bucks agree to keep Lopez in free agency as per reports

The Los Angeles Lakers kept two of their best guards and the Milwaukee Bucks retained their big man, as the early trend in free agency of most players staying put continued on Saturday.

The Times of India

Damian Lillard asks out of Portland; Heat lose Max Strus, add Thomas Bryant

MIAMI — For the Miami Heat, the second day of NBA free agency on Saturday became a case of a player lost ... and the potential for landing a superstar.

Tribune News Service

The winners (Lakers) and losers (what in the world are the Rockets doing?) of NBA free agency after one day

Here are the teams who made it out the best and worst from day one of NBA free agency

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cavaliers Execute Three-Team Trade to Sign Heat Wing to Big Contract

The sharpshooting guard is the second Heat player to leave the franchise in free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Projected starting lineup for the Cavaliers with Max Strus after sign-and-trade with Heat

Max Strus has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Max Strus listed as ‘top 2023 free agency target’ for Chicago Bulls

Max Strus would be a great addition for the Chicago Bulls in free agency this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group

30 under-the-radar NBA free agents who could be key signings in 2023, including Dillon Brooks

Here are 30 free agents you're probably not thinking too much about right now.

Miami Herald

Heat make one of looming decisions on Kyle Lowry; potential Max Strus bidders emerge

MIAMI — After considering multiple options with Kyle Lowry, the Heat have decided against one of them: waiving and stretching his contract.

Tribune News Service

Ira Winderman: Heat decisions with Strus, Vincent come with cold context

MIAMI — By week’s end, a pair of NBA Finals starters for the Miami Heat might be former members of the Miami Heat.

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With Beal question resolved, is Lillard next Heat answer? Pat Riley can’t say (at the moment)

MIAMI — If the outside perspective is that the Miami Heat struck out on Bradley Beal, is it because the team believes that Damian Lillard is waiting on deck?

Miami Herald

Barry Jackson: From Steve Kerr to Erik Spoelstra to Stan Van Gundy, perspective on 12 lessons learned from Heat run

MIAMI — Coach Erik Spoelstra has said there are life lessons to be learned from this Heat team, in terms of resilience and persevering through adversity and not being dragged down by the doubters.

Tribune News Service

Spoelstra addresses Herro ire; Heat’s Strus, Vincent, Yurtseven discuss free agency

MIAMI — Before looking ahead to what will be a summer of significant decisions for the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra paused Wednesday to reflect on one particular moment at the end of his team’s run to within three victories of an NBA championship.

Tribune News Service

Dave Hyde: No title, no shame, no regrets, nothing but thanks to Heat for this great run

It wasn’t until Jimmy Butler made the play he shouldn’t, the one pass he couldn’t, that you sensed the end was finally coming for the Miami Heat. You’d sensed it so many times before this spring you wanted to discard it even then Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

The Heat Owe Jimmy Butler a Contender. Can They Afford It?

In a normal summer, Miami would be looking for the right piece to complement its best player. But a ballooning payroll will make that more difficult than usual.

The Times of India

Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win maiden NBA title

NEW DELHI: Nikola Jokic starred with 28 points and 16 rebounds as Denver Nuggets defeated Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday to clinch their maiden NBA title in 47 seasons.

Bangkok Post

Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals for first title

DENVER: The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic.

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