Why Tyrese Haliburton’s superstar ascension actually began three years ago

by ESPN - June 6, 2025June 26, 20250

TO MOST NBA fans, casual or avid, Tyrese Haliburton's superstar leap has taken place over the past few weeks.There was the homage to Reggie Miller at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The almost statistically perfect 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound, five-steal, zero-turnover game in Game 4 against the Knicks. And then, of course, the shot he hit with 0.3 seconds remaining in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110, which silenced the loudest fan base in the league Thursday night at the Paycom Center.Afterward, Haliburton charmed in his postgame interviews, as only a certain caliber of superstars can, joking with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt that "we were late to the party, too" when the host

Jimmy Butler’s play in this series is a reminder of what the 76ers could have been

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by ESPN - May 11, 20220

Go to Source Author: The 76ers chose Ben Simmons over Butler in 2019. Now, they face elimination against his new team.Go to Source Author:

Dubs steal emotional win from Grizz without Kerr

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by ESPN - May 10, 20220

Go to Source Author: The Warriors, playing without their head coach and with Draymond Green mourning the loss of his college teammate and friend, stole an emotional Game 4 victory from the Grizzlies on Monday.Go to Source Author:

James Harden isn’t what he used to be, but he’s what the Sixers need

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by ESPN - May 9, 20220

Go to Source Author: The former MVP doesn't need to fill up the box score. The new vision for Harden is just to be solid for the Sixers.Go to Source Author:

Morant injures knee in loss; Poole denies ill-intent

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by ESPN - May 8, 20220

Go to Source Author: Ja Morant limped off the court in the fourth quarter of Game 3 after Warriors guard Jordan Poole grabbed the Grizzlies point guard's knee.Go to Source Author:

Sources: Lakers interview Stotts for coaching job

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by ESPN - May 7, 20220

Go to Source Author: The Lakers interviewed former Blazers coach Terry Stotts for the franchise's coaching job on Friday, sources told ESPN.Go to Source Author:

NBA playoffs: How two contenders shifted their series — and how two hot teams got even hotter

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by ESPN - May 5, 20220

Go to Source Author: After eight games of conference semifinals action, where is each series headed?Go to Source Author:

76ers, down 0-2, still uncertain on Embiid status

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by ESPN - May 5, 20220

Go to Source Author: The status of the Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid remains uncertain, with coach Doc Rivers saying after Wednesday night's 119-103 loss to Miami in Game 2 that the team remains in a wait-and-see mode on their superstar center's return.Go to Source Author:

Ja Morant’s Game 2 performance challenges the Warriors’ championship pedigree

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by ESPN - May 4, 20220

Go to Source Author: This Warriors-Grizzlies series presents a contrast between a once-dynastic team that hasn't played together much frequently, and a young squad that's been building for years. If Game 2 showed anything, it's this: That gap might be closer than anyone thinks.Go to Source Author:

The Sixers need James Harden to carry them, but can he?

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by ESPN - May 3, 20220

Go to Source Author: Harden had no space to operate in the Game 1 loss to Miami, and now the Sixers are running out of time.Go to Source Author: