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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum sprays champagne while celebrating after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 to win the NBA basketball finals Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (Elsa/Pool Photo via AP)

‘I trusted him. He trusted me.’ Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford, center, and forward Jayson Tatum, center left, celebrates with teammates near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the team won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LOVERRO: Celtics’ success with Horford, Porzingis points up how Wizards fell short

By Thom Loverro

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates next to Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca, right, near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It’s already next season in the NBA, where the offseason is almost nonexistent

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with Game 5 victory over Mavericks

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) scores against the Boston Celtics during Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (Stacy Revere/Pool Photo via AP)

Rookie Lively leaving impression as Mavericks try to stay alive in NBA Finals

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Charles Barkley arrives at the NBA Awards on June 24, 2019, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA's media deals. It will be the Hall of Fame player's 25th season and could be the last that TNT broadcasts the league. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Next season will be Charles Barkley’s last on TV, no matter what happens

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) scores against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kyrie Irving ends personal Celtics skid, so now Mavs will try to win in Boston in NBA Finals

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

It’s closest 38-year-old Al Horford has come to an NBA title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. demonstrates his wingspan while testifying during his rape trial Thursday June 13, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Shannon, of Champaign, Ill., is accused of committing sexual assault on Sept. 9, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (Chris Conde/The Lawrence Journal-World via AP)

Potential first-round NBA draft pick Terrence Shannon Jr. found not guilty of rape

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, left, and assistant coach Sam Cassell react during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Celtics sit on brink of 18th title, can close out Mavericks in Game 4

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after hitting a basket over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrate following Game 7 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards gestures as time runs out in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A young star will likely lead the way when the NBA champion is crowned

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Wembanyama has been named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Wembanyama headlines France’s preliminary roster for Paris Olympics basketball tournament

Associated Press

Southern California's Bronny James (6) drives up the court against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. NBA teams were told Monday, May 13, 2024, that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer directs the team during the first half against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals on July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday, May 9, 2024, after one season. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Mike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle reacts during the first half of Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pacers’ Carlisle fined $35,000 by NBA for criticizing referees, implying bias against small markets

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis warms up before facing the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced Thursday, May 9, 2024, to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme that New York prosecutors said defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families of more than $5 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan

Associated Press

Then-Milwaukee Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee gestures during the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Chicago. The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach. Lee will complete the Celtics’ playoff run before joining the Hornets on a full-time basis.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Hornets hire Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

In this April 5, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers shouts to his teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the deal says that the Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Marcin Gortat to the Clippers for Rivers .(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

NBA, NFL players trade barbs about swapping sports

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times