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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, front, gestures during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets become first NBA champion in this format to not face a top-3 seed

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers Reggie Miller taunts some front-row Boston Celtics fans who had been jeering him all game moments after he nailed a 3-point jump shot to win against the Celtics, 122-119, in overtime Monday night, Feb. 26, 1996, in Boston. Miller led the Pacers with 39 points. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ** FILE **

Reggie Miller would cut off these body parts to win an NBA championship

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) touches his right side after he fell on the court during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Joel Embiid to miss Game 5 against Wizards with meniscus tear in knee

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

AP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coach

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

Doc Rivers hired by Philadelphia 76ers to be next coach

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, and Joel Embiid, right, conduct interviews during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Camden. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers’ Scott: Eagles fan yelled slur, still regrets fight

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse speaks at a news conference after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Nick Nurse’s nomadic coaching path takes him to an NBA title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Jerry West speaks during a news conference to introduce him as an advisor to the Los Angeles Clippers, Monday, June 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hall of Famer Jerry West joins L.A. Clippers as consultant

By Jill Painter Lopez - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2016, file photo, Sacramento Kings coach George Karl yells to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, in Houston. George Karl looks terrific as he ambles into the Tattered Cover Bookstore for a signing of his recently released &quot;Furious George&quot; memoir that so infuriated Kenyon Martin. He's lost more than 50 pounds from his peak. He's eating right, drinking less and enjoying a peaceful existence after surviving cancer — twice — along with his lifelong addiction to the stress of coaching. But he'd jump right back into the grinder in a heartbeat if any owner decides to give him another chance. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

George Karl doesn’t hold back in first book

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Larry Brown named coach at Big East-bound SMU

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

East's LeBron James, of the Miami Heat, drives down to the basket while being guarded by West's Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, during the second half of the NBA basketball All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

All-Star break over, James ready for playoff push

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press