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Sources: Williams gets $78.5M deal to coach Detroit
Coach Monty Williams has agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. It's the largest coaching deal in NBA history.


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Lowe: The superstars, matchups and schemes that will determine the 2023 NBA champion
Do the Heat have any kind of counter for Nikola Jokic? Can the Nuggets merely contain Jimmy Butler and Miami's red-hot shooters? Here's everything you need to know for the 2023 NBA Finals.
An invisible advantage is fueling the Nuggets' NBA Finals run
The Heat will attempt to solve what the Wolves, Suns and Lakers couldn't: the thin air of the Mile High City.

NBA DRAFT
JUNE 22
2023 NBA mock draft: Post-combine and pro day impacts on the draft class
Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo provide their latest mock as teams are jumping into individual workouts with prospects.
Wembanyama shows off his dunks in Metropolian 92's playoff win

NBA FINALS: THE MAIN CARD
THE TALE OF THE TAPE
The six things you need to know for this epic NBA Finals
Whether Denver gets its first title or the season ends with Miami as the first 8-seed champion, we're in for an incredible finish to a shocking NBA postseason.

NBA BROADCASTING
Why the future of sports on TV could be at stake
A hearing in Houston could alter the landscape of MLB broadcasting. Here are a few of the many moving parts.

CELTICS AT A CROSSROADS?
Mad Dog riles up "First Take" with list of players better than Jaylen Brown
Star deals, coaching plans and an uncertain Celtics summer
A season mired in drama and philosophy shifts ended in Game 7, but Boston's fate was sealed long before.

TALKING HOOPS
Why Damian Lillard's future is one of the biggest storylines in the NBA
Windhorst: Bob Myers stepping down is 'worrisome' for Warriors

NBA FINALS
GAME 1: 8:30 P.M. ET, THURSDAY (ABC)
A first look at the Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals matchup
Denver and Miami each have X factors that could swing the series, but which other stars will make the biggest impact?
Heat vs. Nuggets: The journey to the NBA Finals

FINALS BETTING LINES
GAME 1 TOMORROW AT 8:30 PM ON ABC
2023 NBA Finals Betting Preview: Will Jamal Murray be the top point scorer?
André Snellings looks at the latest odds and best bets for the NBA Finals as the No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets take on the No. 8 seed Miami Heat.
Betting Tips for NBA Finals Game 1
Our experts break down how to approach Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Nuggets and Heat on Thursday.
Top Headlines
- Heat: Need 'all five guys' to slow Jokic, Nuggets
- Jackson Jr. to stay in draft after UConn title run
- Wembanyama could open summer in Sacramento
- 2-time D-I rebound king Tshiebwe stays in draft
- No. 2 recruit Holland joining G League Ignite
- Sources: Knicks won't extend deal for GM Perry
- Celtics facing huge offseason decision
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