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Was Terry Stotts the true problem for the Portland Trail Blazers?The Portland Trail Blazers suffered another first-round exit in the 2021 Playoffs. After nine years with him, Portland parted ways with coach Terry Stotts. Their defensive rating was still 29th in the league despite some roster improvements in the 2020 offseason.

Luka expects to sign a supermax extension in the offseasonIn just three seasons, Luka Dončić has become one of the NBA's best players. Since he just finished up his rookie contract, he is eligible to sign a supermax deal with the Dallas Mavericks. He is a likely MVP in the future and locking him down to a big contract is the Mavs’ priority.

Sixers tie series with Hawks behind Embiid's 40Joel Embiid scores 40 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Atlanta Hawks, 118-102. The series is now tied at 1-1 as it now shifts to Atlanta for the next two games. It seems the beast of the East is finally back to their winning form after a tough loss in Game One.

How Phoenix let Paul take over in Game OneChris Paul shined bright in the Phoenix Suns’ Game One win over the Denver Nuggets, 122-105. The star guard played the best of his game as he led the Suns to a strong win, and he did not hold back as he kept on shooting and making plays for his team.

Durant, Nets cruise past Bucks, 125-86 for 2-0 leadKevin Durant was the star of the night as he led the Brooklyn Nets to a 2-0 lead in their semis series after winning 125-86 over the Milwaukee Bucks. The star forward was shooting left and right and was hot from the field as he torched the Bucks for 32 points en route to a big win.

Why Kawhi Leonard is still one of the best players in the NBAThere was a narrative during the 2020-21 season that Kawhi Leonard was not a top star anymore. The first round of the playoffs proved he’s still a superstar by the way he carried the Los Angeles Clippers past a Luka Dončić-led Dallas Mavericks team.

Bulls look to sign Vasilije MicicAs the Anadolu Efes has feared, the interest in Vasilije Micic continues to grow day after day. The Chicago Bulls seek to sign the EuroLeague Final Four MVP, hoping to bolster their lineup with the star guard’s antics.

Clippers advance to the second round in Game 7 winThe Los Angeles Clippers move on to the semis after beating the Dallas Mavericks in a 126-111 win to close out the series. The team had to force a Game 7 prior and they did not let the chance slip by as they are now set to face Utah Jazz in the second round.

Nets take 1-0 lead in semis against BucksThe Brooklyn Nets claimed a 115-107 in Game 1 of their series with the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round. The Nets pushed their way to get a huge lead in the second half. They kept on scoring all the way to the final buzzer as they moved on to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Messina pleased with Milan's runOlimpia Milan coach Ettore Messina praised his boys for a bright run in the EuroLeague Final Four in the 2020-21 season. Despite failing to win a title this season, the team still did a great job of putting Italy back up top as one of the best teams in the league.

Chris Paul guides the Suns to a 2-0 lead in the second roundThe Phoenix Suns won dominantly against the Denver Nuggets 123-98. Chris Paul was the star of the show as he scored 17 points and dished out 15 assists without a turnover. It was a well-rounded performance from the Suns as all of their starters scored in double figures.

Luka Dončić will play for Slovenia in the Olympic qualifiersAmidst rumours of him moving away from his duties for Slovenia, Luka Dončić proved that he’s loyal to his country because he’s playing in the Olympic qualifiers. There are injury concerns for him and the Dallas Mavericks but Luka is ready to represent his home nation.

Efes GM opens up about Larkin-Micic futureAnadolu Efes GM Alper Yilmaz looks ahead to the future of the team in the coming years. There is a growing interest in both Final Four MVP Vasilije Micic and lead star Shane Larkin. Their run in the Final Four this season has been a landmark run for the team and a huge success as well.

Why Devin Booker should be given more respect as a superstarAfter years of being hailed as a good player on a bad team, Devin Booker proved that he’s a superstar who is capable of leading his team deep into the playoffs. In the series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Book led the Phoenix Suns to win 4-2. He scored 47 points in the closer.

Itoudis looks forward to next seasonAfter losing in the Final Four to the Anadolu Efes, CSKA Moscow head coach Dimitris Itoudis is eager to move forward and lead his team to come back stronger than ever. The coach hopes to make the most of his chances next season and he is fueled by the Final Four loss this year.

How Trae Young has cemented himself as a star in the playoffsIn one of the most exciting first-round series of the 2021 Playoffs, Trae Young has emerged as a star player for the Atlanta Hawks against the New York Knicks. He has not only emerged as a consistent scorer but he has also helped the Hawks’ offence with his playmaking.

Ataman explains his 'perfect basketball'Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman talks about his idea of ‘perfect basketball’. This comes after the Efes aced the EuroLeague title for the 2020-21 season, beating Barca in an 86-81 affair in the final. The coach explains why he is eager to make it happen with his team.

Why the Clippers are a big threat in the Western ConferenceWhen the Los Angeles Clippers went 0-2 down to the Dallas Mavericks, people counted them out. However, they have proven that they’re still a big threat in the loaded Western Conference. This is mostly due to the efforts of star duo Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

Efes edges Barca for EuroLeague title, 86-81The Anadolu Efes finally claimed a title win in the EuroLeague final after beating Barca in an 86-81 affair. The Turkish club has long waited for their chance to win a league title, and they finally had their hands on one. It was a strong finish for the Efes in the 2020-21 season.

Is the logo three-point jump shot the newest weapon in the NBA?The way NBA players play the sport has shifted over the years. Players like Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard have even stretched their shooting range to the half-court logo. They have changed the way people play basketball and their influence will ring true as time goes on.