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Ex-Celtic Paul Westphal suffering from brain cancer

Westphal was a five-time All-Star and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.

Play-in series to determine Western Conference’s final NBA playoff spot

Memphis’ 108-99 loss to Toronto Sunday forced a two-game play-in series for the final playoff spot in the West.

Kemba Walker reveals he almost signed with the Knicks instead of the Celtics

Walker, who is a New York native and grew up in The Bronx, even said that playing in New York was a priority for him.

The final three: Antetokounmpo, James, and Harden up for MVP

LeBron James would join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (a six-time winner), Michael Jordan, and Bill Russell as the NBA’s only five-time MVPs.

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As Celtics grow closer, the possibilities grow larger
The Celtics put together a masterpiece Friday against the Raptors. It seems as if they are getting accustomed to this bubble environment.

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Discarded Carmelo Anthony, 36, has proven he can be a role player — and a good one
The 12-time All-Star, dumped by the Rockets last season, has been rejuvenated in Portland.

Celtics hit on all cylinders, and other observations from their rout of the Raptors

A well-balanced attack and tenacious defense gave the Celtics a dominant win over one of their Eastern Conference rivals.

Surprising Nets rout Kings, clinch spot in playoffs

Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen had big nights as Brooklyn improved to 3-2 in the bubble.

This Raptors team seems to be on a mission. What can the Celtics do to stop them?

Toronto, which has been the best team in the bubble, is playing like a club out to prove that last year's title wasn't a one-man effort.

LeBron James dismisses Trump’s rant

Lakers superstar "could [not] care less" about President's criticism of his social activism.

The Celtics tear up the Nets and get back on track, and other observations

The Celtics were engaged and eager at the start and never let up, as they rolled past Brooklyn.

NBA bubble free of coronavirus; 76ers’ Ben Simmons injured

Of the 343 players tested since results were last announced July 29, none has been confirmed positive.

Loss to Heat underscores that Celtics are more of a question mark now than last week

It’s about time this Celtics team takes these seeding games seriously, because they are not experienced, savvy, or cohesive enough to “flip the switch” in the playoffs.

Giannis in no position to help Bucks stop Nets

The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points while playing only the first half for Milwaukee, which has lost two of three games.

The Celtics employed their ‘best five’ lineup against the Heat, and it didn’t go well — and other observations

The Celtics will return to action Wednesday evening against the Brooklyn Nets.

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Lightning lose star defenseman Victor Hedman while falling to Flyers

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Kevin Harvick captures NASCAR race at Michigan

Harvick led a race-high 92 laps and swept all three stages to capture his fifth win of the season.

Another contention-free Sunday at a major for Tiger Woods

Thomas birdied five of his first seven holes Saturday, but left disappointed, while Speith appeared to be reaching a nadir as he struggled to a 76.

Dustin Johnson’s 65 equals 54-hole lead at PGA, but packed field lurks close

A dozen players enter Sunday's final round within three shots of the lead, led by Johnson, a decade removed from the famous penalty that kept him from a playoff at the PGA

Flyers finish off Lightning to earn No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs

Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice for Philadelphia, which will face Montreal, while Tampa Bay lost star defenseman Victor Hedman and draws either Toronto or Columbus in the first round.

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Hoping former MVP Cam Newton is more Kevin Garnett than Bob McAdoo, and other thoughts

Cam Newton is among some former MVPs who came to Boston closer to the end of their careers.