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Bam Adebayo dunk leaves rim crooked with spirit level brought out in NBA Finals
The Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets stood around waiting during game four of the NBA Finals after a failed slam dunk from Bam Adebayo left the rim crooked and in need of repair
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Nikola Jokic breaks another NBA Finals record during Denver Nuggets win
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic is enjoying one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history and the Serbian center continued to dominate as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in Game 4
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Conor McGregor knocks out Miami Heat mascot with huge punch and then sprays it
Conor McGregor was a guest at the Kaseya Center for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets and took no prisoners with Burnie the mascot
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Jimmy Butler makes Lionel Messi prediction after Inter Miami deal is announced
Lionel Messi has decided to join MLS team Inter Miami and will instantly become the biggest sports star in the region, and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is delighted to have him
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver offers update on Ja Morant's alleged gun incident
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is still disappointed in Ja Morant's negligence towards gun violence and safety amidst new rumours that the gun waved in the video was just a toy.
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Nikola Jokic told unsung Denver Nuggets hero "you won us the game" in NBA Finals
The two-time MVP had a 30-20-10 triple-double on the road against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the NBA Finals but was quick to credit one teammate in particular as crucial to reclaiming home-court advantage
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Damian Lillard responds to four trade options and gives priority treatment
Damian Lillard insists he is happy to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers, but he has had his say on a few trade destinations should his NBA future lie elsewhere
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Jokic gave blunt reaction which summed him up when told he broke two NBA records
The Denver Nuggets star produced a sensational triple-double to guide his team to victory in game three of the NBA Finals and open up a 2-1 lead over the Miami Heat
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Punter wins big money after wild $3.5million bet on latest NBA Finals game
An NBA bettor's $3.5 million bet on the Denver Nuggets to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat paid off with $3,181,818 in earnings
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Phoenix Suns make decision on future of Chris Paul as his NBA plans become clear
After the Phoenix Suns decided to waive Chris Paul, both parties are planning their next steps to mutually benefit from cutting the star guard's wages off the books
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NBA fans in awe of remarkable Victor Wembanyama clip ahead of Draft
Basketball star Victor Wembanyama has stunned fans with a video that has gone viral just weeks away from the NBA Draft where he is expected to be the number one pick
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Nike founder frustrated for a year with bid to buy NBA team in $2 billion deal
The founder of the sporting giant company are looking to take over the Portland Trail Blazers after their owner sadly passed away in 2018, but the family have insisted that it is not for sale
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Miami Heat 'cut head off' Denver Nuggets' snake as Spoelstra recognises mistakes
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr added his insight into the tactics that helped Miami Heat level the NBA Finals with a notable win in Denver over the Nuggets
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NBA prepare for league expansion as two US cities eye new teams for 2024 season
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has spoken about rumours that there could be an expansion of the league with new teams in cities such as Las Vegas and Seattle in the future
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Kyrie Irving makes LeBron James trade demand after NBA retirement threat
The Los Angeles Lakers may not have pushed to sign Kyrie Irving, but now the Dallas Mavericks star is looking to get his own back by attempting to recruit LeBron James
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Shaquille O'Neal slams NBA top 10 list and unhappy with Kobe Bryant position
The four-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP is not happy with how low he and his late Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant rank in ESPN's list of the top ten players of all-time
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Former NBA star Nate Robinson weighs in LeBron James retirement rumours
A former basketball player has provided his point of view on whether LeBron James will return for a 21st NBA season following a disappointing 4-0 loss to the Denver Nuggets last month
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Dennis Rodman opens up on Carmen Electra fling and time he broke his penis
The basketball legend is one of the most controversial and talked about players of all time and in his autobiography he recalled his brief yet eventful relationship with Carmen Electra
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Miami Heat head coach shuts down "ridiculous" Nikola Jokic question
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra took exception to a question about Nikola Jokic after fighting back against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday to level the NBA Finals at 1-1
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Taylor Swift 'curse' in NBA Playoffs as theory suggests Denver vs Miami winner
The 12-time Grammy award-winning artist is currently performing her mammoth Eras Tour concerts in several cities across the United States during the NBA Playoffs
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Nikola Jokic joins two NBA legends with postseason achievement despite loss
Nikola Jokic went for 41 points and 11 rebounds on Sunday night but it was not enough as the Miami Heat levelled the NBA Finals 1-1 with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena
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NBA officials accused of giving Jimmy Butler 'gift' as Nuggets lose to Miami
Jimmy Butler and Miami Heat were the beneficiaries of a missed referee call in Game Two of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, which could have changed the course of Sunday's game
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Jimmy Butler reaction sums him up after Heat win backs up confident comments
Jimmy Butler saw his pre-Game Two comments backed up by the Miami Heat with a win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, with the series now heading to the Sunshine State
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Four Premier League clubs on most profitable sports teams list as NFL dominates
NFL franchises and NBA teams dominate the top 25, but there is room for four clubs from the Premier League as well as one other from outside the English top-flight
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NBA superstar Nikola Jokic used to drink three litres of Coca-Cola every day
Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the NBA, with the centre collecting the MVP award in 2021 and 2022 - but the Serbian revealed his diet was hardly befitting of an all-time great