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Toronto Raptors fire coach Nick Nurse after five seasons, one title

Former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is among the potential candidates whom Toronto is expected to consider for Nurse’s replacement.

76ers overcome Embiid's flagrant 1 & Harden's ejection to take a 3-0 series lead | UNDISPUTED

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets got chippy last night. First Joel Embiid was not ejected for kicking up on Nic Claxton and was given a flagrant one due to “the point of contact to the leg” and “it didn’t rise to the level of excessive.” Later in the third James Harden was given flagrant 2 foul and ejected for what he said was an “unacceptable” call and was given no explanation for. The 76ers would go on to win 102-97. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Sixers win.

Steph Curry erupts for 36 Pts, leads Warriors to win in Game 3 | UNDISPUTED

The Golden State Warriors got their first win in the series beating the Sacramento Kings 114-97 at Chase Center in Game 3. Steph Curry led the charge for Golden State with 36 points. Jordan Poole was inserted into the starting lineup with Draymond Green serving a one game suspension. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Warriors win in Game 3.

NBA playoff dispatches: Sixers overcome Embiid struggles, Suns take 2-1 lead

The Sixers are on the verge of sweeping the Nets, but Joel Embiid doesn’t look right. Here’s everything that happened in the NBA playoffs on Thursday.

NBA playoff dispatches: Embiid struggles cause for concern?

The Sixers are on the verge of sweeping the Nets, but Joel Embiid doesn’t look right.

James Harden ejected, but not Joel Embiid for groin-area shots to Nets

James Harden was thrown out for hitting a Brooklyn player in the groin area as the Sixers rallied to a Game 3 win.

Rockets reunion 'very much in play' for 76ers' James Harden

A potential free agent at the end of this season, 76ers star guard James Harden is reportedly mulling a return to the Rockets.

2022-23 NBA Awards Tracker: Malcolm Brogdon wins Sixth Man of the Year

Follow along to see which NBA stars take home some major hardware from the 2022-23 regular season!

Dillon Brooks to LeBron in Game 2 win vs. Lakers: 'He's old .. I poke bears' | SPEAK

The Memphis Grizzlies bounced back to snag a 103-93 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. During the game, Dillon Brooks and LeBron James were seen chirping back and forth. After the game, Brooks said he had no problem going at the King, saying quote: ‘I don’t care, he’s old. I poke bears. I don’t respect no one ’till they come and give me 40.. he’s not at the same level as he was when he was on Cleveland winning championships, Miami…’ Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher discuss whether they loved or hated Brooks going at LeBron.

Why Draymond Green's history is perfectly acceptable in factoring his suspension | What's Wright?

Draymond Green will be suspended Game 3 of the Warriors-Kings series after stomping on Domantas Sabonis in Game 2. The NBA said the suspension was based in part on Draymond’s history of ‘excessive and over the top actions.’ Nick Wright explains he has no issue with Draymond’s history being factored into his suspension and makes a case for how he would have handled the situation differently.

Kawhi Leonard (knee sprain) ruled out of Clippers vs. Suns Game 3 | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes react to Kawhi Leonard being ruled out of Game 3 of the Clippers-Suns series. The group debate the impact of Leonard’s absence from the game.

Russell Westbrook, LA Clippers feature on Broussard's Under Duress List | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes release the latest edition of the Under Duress list featuring Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis, Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul and LA Clippers Russell Westbrook.

Anthony Davis on his performance in Game 2: 'obviously I can be better' | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the Memphis Grizzlies Game 2 win vs. Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis 14 point performance in Game 2.

Let's not overreact to Lakers Game 2 loss vs. Grizzlies | What's Wright?

While the Los Angeles Lakers may have lost Game 2 of their series to a Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies team, Nick Wright lays out why assuming they can’t win a title as a result is an overreaction. Watch as he explains why he hasn’t lost faith in the Lakers, and why LeBron James isn’t giving any energy to Dillon Brooks.

Kawhi Leonard (knee sprain) ruled out of Game 3 in Clippers-Suns series | SPEAK

Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns with a sprained right Knee. Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, Ric Bucher, and David Helman debate if the LA Clippers can recover without Leonard in Game 3.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out for Game 3 with knee injury

A right knee sprain will sideline the Clippers star for Game 3, and possibly longer.

Has Draymond Green become more trouble than he's worth? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Golden State Warriors will try to avoid a 0-3 series hole tonight when they host the Sacramento Kings. Golden State will be without Draymond Green, who is serving his one-game suspension for stomping on Domantas Sabonis in Game 2. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss if Draymond has become more trouble than he’s worth.

Skip probably won't watch the NBA playoffs with Lil Wayne. Here's why | The Skip Bayless Show

Skip Bayless and Lil Wayne are avid, passionate sports fans, so they are likely watching the NBA playoffs together.. except that they are not. Watch as Skip explains why he will unlikely watch them with Weezy.

Are Grizzlies better without Ja Morant? | THE HERD

No Ja Morant, no problem for the Memphis Grizzlies. The team defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 in Game 2. While Ja may be the team’s star, Memphis is 33-17 (past two seasons) without the guard. Colin Cowherd explains why this proves the Grizz are better without Ja.

Steve Kerr defends Draymond Green's history ahead of Game 3 suspension | THE HERD

Draymond Green will serve his one-game suspension for Game 3 tonight against the Sacramento Kings. The Golden State Warriors are down 2-0 and looking to get a victory on the board. Despite Draymond’s on-court decisions, Steve Kerr and GM Bob Meyers defend his history as they are crucial to the Warriors dynasty and four titles. Colin explains why he agrees with Kerr and Meyers.

With Suns (-3) in Game 3, do they have control of series vs. Clippers? | UNDISPUTED

The Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers are all knotted up at a game a piece in their series. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, the Suns are (-3) road favorites in Game 3 tonight. Despite losing Game 1 at home, the Suns are still favored to win the series. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe debate on whether the Suns have taken control of the series or not.

Dillon Brooks calls LeBron 'old' after Grizzlies defeat Lakers in Game 2 | UNDISPUTED

No Ja Morant, no problem for the Memphis Grizzlies last night who beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 in Game 2 to evened up the series at 1-1. During the game Dillon Brooks and LeBron James were seen talking back and forth and Brooks was asked about the encounter. During his response Brooks called LeBron ‘old’ and said he pokes bears. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Lakers loss & Dillon Brooks antics.

Bucks without Giannis blowout Heat in Game 2, series tied 1-1 | UNDISPUTED

The Milwaukee Bucks evened their series with the Miami Heat after winning 138-122 last night. Milwaukee led by as many as 36 points late in the third quarter despite not having Giannis Antetokounmpo who was sidelined with a lower back injury. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss.

Anthony Davis to blame for Lakers Game 2 loss vs. Grizzlies? | THE CARTON SHOW

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to hold of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of their series, despite Ja Morant being sidelined with an injury. LeBron James played well, leading Craig Carton to ask: How much of this is on Anthony Davis? Watch as he talks the highlights of the Game with James Jones and Tim Hardaway Sr., and they decide how the Lakers will fare against the Grizzlies as the series continues.

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