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For Nuggets rookie Christian Braun, praise from mom is high praise indeed

Nuggets rookie Christian Braun gets high praise from coach Michael Malone, and his star teammates Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray also rave about the rookie.

Heat looking to get to the line more, while Nuggets vow to be better in Game 2

For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver’s 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn’t a problem.

Detroit Pistons announce deal with new coach Monty Williams

Monty Williams is taking over the Detroit Pistons.

Silver says Morant not being charged with a crime won't prevent NBA penalties

Memphis guard Ja Morant not being charged with a crime for twice displaying a gun on social media will not prevent the NBA from handing down more discipline, Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday.

Suns hire veteran coach Frank Vogel to lead franchise, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the Phoenix Suns have hired veteran coach Frank Vogel to replace Monty Williams.

Defensive stalwart Gordon jump-starts Nuggets' offense in Game 1 rout of Miami

Aaron Gordon jump-started the Denver Nuggets' offense in the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance.

For Heat, the familiar challenge of navigating a rocky road awaits

Udonis Haslem has been through almost everything in his 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.

Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Nikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in Game 1 of the title series on Thursday night.

Nuggets get an NBA Finals gem from difference-maker Murray

The highlight of Game 1 for Jamal Murray came when he dribbled into the middle, planted his surgically repaired left knee in the paint, made a full clockwise turn, then faded away and swished a mid-range jumper.

Referee Eric Lewis not selected to work NBA Finals while league looks into tweets

Eric Lewis was not selected as one of the 12 referees who will work the NBA Finals, while the league continues to investigate whether he used a Twitter account to defend himself and other referees from online complaints.

NBA planning to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals, Silver says

The latest sanctions, if any, that the NBA plans to levy against Memphis guard Ja Morant for his second instance of displaying a gun on social media will be announced shortly after the finals, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.

Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to return

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens sees a team in need of small tweaks, not massive disruption to leadership or its core.

NBA mock draft: Wembanyama to Spurs 1st, then Brandon Miller to Hornets

The San Antonio Spurs have the No. 1 pick and there is no mystery about who Gregg Popovich and company are going to bring in to revive the Alamo City.

History says the NBA Finals will end in 6 games, the most common of all outcomes

The NBA Finals will end in six games.

Pistons reach agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources say

The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to hire former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, according to two people familiar with the situation.