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Clippers president Lawrence Frank said he definitely believes in Kawhi Leonard and James Harden as the franchise’s cornerstones, despite an embarrassing Game 7 loss in their first-round series against the Nuggets.  

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Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, has been named the NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to 64 wins and the top seed in the East.  

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The Cavaliers have “real concern” about the status of Evan Mobley (ankle) and De’Andre Hunter (thumb) for Game 2. They are questionable to play, along with Darius Garland.  

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Both players have had historic, unprecedented seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could win his first MVP, Jokic his fourth — but neither is keen to campaign for it.  

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Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he’s “getting better by the day” but that “it’s time” for Mitch Johnson to be the Spurs’ coach.  

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The Jazz and coach Will Hardy, who has an 85-161 record in his three seasons with Utah, has agreed to a multiyear extension through 2031, owner Ryan Smith said.  

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Who has dominated the postseason thus far? Chris Herring unveils his top 10 playoff MVPs, a list packed with star power and surprises.  

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Stephen Curry scored 22 points, Buddy Hield had 33 points, and the Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-89 win over the Rockets on Sunday.  

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Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.  

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