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Before this series, if you’d asked most people who would advance to the NBA Finals between the Lakers and their nameless opponents, they would have responded with a rhetorical question. “Do you know who they’re playing?” Not literally. The…

We all know Becky Hammon can coachPhoto: Jessica Hill (AP)Becky Hammon to the NBA feels like a tired story, one that gets revived on occasions like International Women’s Day to remind sports fans that she’s more than capable of leading a…

The early-aughts Pistons always got close, but only brought it home once.Photo: Getty ImagesOver the last five years, the Kansas City Chiefs have been the closest thing we’ve seen to a dynasty in the NFL. Having won only one Super Bowl, the…

Image: Getty ImagesThe competitive lifespan of an NBA franchise is delicate. A team’s championship relevance depends on many factors, including the front office’s competence, coaching staff, and the totality of star power on the court.…

Becky Hammon (right, with Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis)Photo: Getty ImagesBecky Hammon and Dawn Staley were literally right there. But, instead of making history by being the first NBA team to hire a woman as their head coach, the…

According to reports, Damian Lillard is about to get even richerPhoto: Getty ImagesIt appears the Dame Time will forever be in the pinwheel as sources told Andscape’s Marc J. Spears and ESPN’s Bobby Marks that Damian Lillard agreed to a…

The Pistons got their man in Purdue’s Jaden Ivey.Image: APThere might be some fans at the gigantic Little Caesars arena, because the Detroit Pistons took some serious steps towards solidifying a young nucleus for the future of their…

Laurene Powell-JobsImage: APIf the recent sale of Chelsea FC taught us anything, it’s that sports franchises are as valuable as ever. The English Premier League club sold for $5 billion, and there was no shortage of suitors. That should…

Dame’s injury might be the reset that the Trail Blazers needed.Image: Getty ImagesIf the Portland Trail Blazers ever wondered what an unfortunate but well-timed injury looks like, Damian Lillard’s abdominal issue is it. The team announced…

Steph CurryPhoto: Getty ImagesStephen Curry is on the cusp of passing Ray Allen for the most 3-point shots made in NBA history. Classified as a point guard, Curry is already top three at his position all-time in the eyes of most that follow…