Adam Taylor

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The New York Knicks head into game four of their Eastern Conference second-round matchup against the Boston Celtics with a 2-1 lead. Joe Mazzulla’s team secured a big win over New York on Saturday, May 10. Now, the Celtics will look to even the score on Monday, May 12, ensuring they head back to Boston with a chance to take control. In a recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today, Stephen A.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, May 11. Kenny Atkinson’s team is now trailing it’s Eastern Conference Semifinals series 3-1, and sit on the brink of elimination. Cleveland’s task was made harder when Donovan Mitchell was forced to leave the game in the first half. He suffered an ankle injury that stopped him from playing in the second half, thus adding more pressure onto a Cavaliers roster that has crumbled during the second round.

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Joel Embiid suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers on 19 occasions this season. He was clearly still struggling with a knee injury that had derailed his Sixers career for the past 18 months. Embiid was shut down by the Sixers at the end of February. He has since undergone his second surgery in the past 12 months. During a May 8 appearance on “The Mike Missanelli Show” on 97.5 The Fanatic, Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey provided an update on Embiid’s recovery process.

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As a rebuilding team, the Chicago Bulls must thread the needle between patience and and expectations for thier young talents. Billy Donovan must give young players the room they need to grow. However, the front office can’t be afraid to pull the rip cord if a player isn’t making the required progress. For Dalen Terry, that’s where things get interesting. The 22-year-old found a role in Donovan’s rotation this season, suiting up for 73 games. However, his production left a lot to be desired.

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It’s no secret that the Miami Heat needs an influx of fresh talent. Erik Spoelstra’s team isn’t at the required level to be viewed as a contender. In truth, the Heat are likely multiple years away from being back near the top of the Eastern Conference. According to Enzo Flojo of ClutchPoints, Jonathan Kuminga could be a wise target this summer. Kuminga is heading into restricted free agency.