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The college-to-pro pipeline is wide open tonight as Dusty May, fresh off leading Michigan to a national championship, is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. It's a seismic move that reshapes both the Big Ten and the NBA's Western Conference in one swing.
And speaking of seismic, the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee is ending before the NBA Draft even tips off. Sources tell ESPN the Bucks are closing in on a deal, with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat emerging as the two finalists to land the Greek Freak. A deadline of Tuesday's draft is in place, meaning this thing could be done within hours. Either destination transforms a franchise overnight — Boston adds another superstar to an already loaded roster, while Miami would be making the kind of move Pat Riley lives for.
Meanwhile in Minnesota, the Timberwolves are being linked to Celtics guard Derrick White in a potential trade. White is a two-way weapon who fits exactly what Minnesota needs — a composed, versatile defender who can handle the moment. If Boston moves him as part of a Giannis package or separately, the Wolves could be the beneficiary.
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