Joe Vardon

Joe Vardon

Senior Writer, NBA

Joe Vardon is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic, based in Cleveland.

Joe Vardon is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic, based in Cleveland.

Cooper Flagg headlines select team that will practice against Team USA during Olympic training camp

Cooper Flagg headlines select team that will practice against Team USA during Olympic training camp

Flagg will be among the players working out against LeBron James, Stephen Curry and others as the NBA stars prepare for the 2024 Olympics.

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Kawhi Leonard, full U.S. team expected to be ready for Olympic training camp, Steve Kerr says

Kawhi Leonard, full U.S. team expected to be ready for Olympic training camp, Steve Kerr says

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2024 NBA Draft: France dominates with Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun leading Round 1

2024 NBA Draft: France dominates with Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun leading Round 1

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Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

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Kyrie Irving on Mavericks losing NBA Finals: 'Failing at this stage definitely sucks'

Kyrie Irving on Mavericks losing NBA Finals: 'Failing at this stage definitely sucks'

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

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

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Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis available for NBA Finals Game 5 vs. Mavericks

Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis available for NBA Finals Game 5 vs. Mavericks

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Kyrie Irving admits he's 'on the outs' returning to Boston for Game 5: 'I did it to myself'

Kyrie Irving admits he's 'on the outs' returning to Boston for Game 5: 'I did it to myself'

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Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep

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Jason Kidd on Luka Dončić criticism: 'Give my man a break'

Jason Kidd on Luka Dončić criticism: 'Give my man a break'

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Kristaps Porziņģis available for 'very specific instances' in NBA Finals Game 4

Kristaps Porziņģis available for 'very specific instances' in NBA Finals Game 4

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Mavericks have no lineup changes planned before Game 4, Jason Kidd says

Mavericks have no lineup changes planned before Game 4, Jason Kidd says

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Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: 'We couldn't play physical'

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: 'We couldn't play physical'

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Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

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Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis to miss Game 3 vs. Mavericks due to displaced tendon in leg

Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis to miss Game 3 vs. Mavericks due to displaced tendon in leg

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Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis suffers displaced tendon in leg, Game 3 status unclear

Celtics' Kristaps Porziņģis suffers displaced tendon in leg, Game 3 status unclear

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Caitlin Clark left off U.S. Olympic team; A'Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi headline roster

Caitlin Clark left off U.S. Olympic team; A'Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi headline roster

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How Celtics took command of NBA Finals with Game 2 win over hurting Mavericks

How Celtics took command of NBA Finals with Game 2 win over hurting Mavericks

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Luka Dončić available for Game 2 of NBA Finals between Mavericks-Celtics

Luka Dončić available for Game 2 of NBA Finals between Mavericks-Celtics

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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd calls Jaylen Brown, not Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' 'best player'

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd calls Jaylen Brown, not Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' 'best player'

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Kyrie Irving on Boston crowd in Game 1: 'I thought it was going to be a little louder'

Kyrie Irving on Boston crowd in Game 1: 'I thought it was going to be a little louder'

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Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return

Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return

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Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark treatment: 'It’s generating tremendous additional interest'

Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark treatment: 'It’s generating tremendous additional interest'

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How USA Basketball became a powerhouse, changed the Olympics and sparked the WNBA

How USA Basketball became a powerhouse, changed the Olympics and sparked the WNBA

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Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss

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