<p><strong>Danny Ainge</strong> has made a living during his time in charge of the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> </strong>out of piling up first-round picks and doing bold moves and trades. That’s how he landed <strong>Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown</strong>, two-thirds of the Celtics’ core.</p>
<p>That’s why you’d assume that he’d take any offer that includes a solid big man and a first-round pick for a guy that wants to leave his team. Yet, that wasn’t the case when the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/indiana-pacers-t100210" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Indiana Pacers</strong></a> reached out to him.</p>
<p>According to<strong> J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star, </strong>the Pacers picked up the phone to offer <strong>Myles Turner and a first-rounder</strong> to complete a sign-and-trade for<strong> Gordon Hayward,</strong> but Ainge and the Celtics declined their offer.</p>
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<h2>Boston Celtics Turned Down Myles Turner And A Pick For Gordon Hayward</h2>
<p>This doesn’t make any sense if you consider the fact that it’s been said over and over that all the Celtics need to get over the hump and compete for an<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> NBA</strong></a> Championship is adding a talented big man, and Turner is <strong>one of the best rim-protectors in the league</strong> and also has a versatile offensive repertoire.</p>
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<p>That’s why<strong> ESPN’s Zach Lowe</strong> concluded that they simply didn’t want Myles Turner because there wasn’t a logical reason to turn down this kind of deal, especially for a guy that wanted to leave anyways:</p>
<p><em>“Talking to people and reading the tea leaves as best I could,<strong> it really comes down to the Celtics didn’t want Myles Turner</strong>. I did hear from some teams around the league that the Celtics have done some preliminary research on what Myles Turner’s trade value would have been to them had they acquired him either in this deal or in a separate deal, and obviously didn’t like what they saw,” </em>Lowe said.</p>
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<p>At the end of the day, Hayward ended up leaving the team for free. He opted out of the last year of his contract and signed a massive 4-year, $120 million deal with the <strong>Charlotte Hornets, </strong>leaving Ainge and the Celtics pretty much empty-handed.</p>
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<p>When it comes to the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, entertainment is always a top priority for the league and the franchises. It’s not enough to have the best players on earth hooping right in front of you, you also need to have one of the funniest NBA mascots <strong>to provide a top-notch experience for the fans.</strong></p>
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<p>Notably,there are a couple of teams who don’t have any kind of mascot, like the<strong> <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles </a><a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>or New York Knicks. </strong>Instead, they rely on their iconic fans and celebrities to get the job done. So, if you were looking around for all NBA teams and wondered what’s the Lakers mascot, the answer most likely would be<strong> Snoop Dogg or Jack Nicholson.</strong></p>
<p>But, when we talk about cheering the people up, goofing around, or simply mocking the rival, there’s no one that could beat the guy we’re about to mention. <strong>Check out the top 10 funniest NBA mascots.</strong></p>
<p><strong>NBA teams without mascot: </strong>Out of the 30 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teams</a> in the league, the<strong>Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks</strong> don’t have a mascot.</p>
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<h2>10. Clutch the Bear, Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p><strong>Clutch the Bear</strong> may not be the most entertaining among the mascots we’re about to mention. But, among all NBA mascots, he’s the only one who really thinks of the kids. He’s freaking adorable, and that’s why the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> love him that much.</p>
<p>Kids just love Clutch the Bear, and even if he may seem kind of corny to some older fans, he was recently inducted into the<strong>Mascot Hall of Fame </strong>(yes, that’s a thing). His name comes from ‘Clutch City’, Houston’s nickname.</p>
<h2>9. Hooperthe Horse, Detroit Pistons</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Detroit Pistons</strong> have one of the biggest, most loyal fanbases in the world, so they should be treated accordingly. That’s why the team introduced <strong>Hooper the Horse</strong> as their mascot in 1996.</p>
<p>Hooper stands outamong most basketball mascots because, as his name says, he actually hoops. He’s out there with the <strong>Flight Crew Dunking</strong> Teamat halftimeand always puts on a show. You wouldn’t expect those impressive dunks from such a goofy-looking mascot.</p>
<h2>8. Boomer, Indiana Pacers</h2>
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<p>The<strong> Indiana Pacers </strong>have always been stuck in time. The aesthetics of the franchise has always favored an old-school, classic look, and Boomer is the prime example of it. Still, make no mistake, he’s not old-fashioned at all.</p>
<p><strong>Boomer</strong>is pretty much a dunking cat with Kawhi Leonard-ish hands(which is ironic considering the Pacers originally drafted Kawhi). He’s clumsy and goofy until it comes to flying high and doing a back-flip. Then, it can be kind of intimidating.</p>
<h2>7. Harry the Hawk, Atlanta Hawks</h2>
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<p><strong>Harry the Hawk</strong> may be one of the most intimidating mascots in the league. I mean, he literally looks like he’s about to start a fight and it just gets worse when he takes flight to dunk the ball at halftime.</p>
<p>The <strong>Atlanta Hawks </strong>haven’t had many things to brag about over the past couple of years but now, they can always count on Trae Young and Harry the Hawk to put on a show. Hopefully, that’ll bring more fans to their games.</p>
<h2>6. Jazz Bear, Utah Jazz</h2>
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<p>Picture yourself wandering around the mountains in Utah and then coming across with a 7-foot bear. Don’t worry, don’t be scared, it’s just <strong>JazzBear</strong>, the <strong>Utah Jazz</strong> mascot for over 26 years.</p>
<p>Jazz Bear is one of the most iconic basketball mascots of all time. <strong>He’s performed in over 800 home games</strong> and has been named NBA mascot of the year five times. Sadly, he’s also suffered a couple of injuries while performing.</p>
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<h2>5. Go the Gorilla, Phoenix Suns</h2>
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<p>Well, there aren’t many gorillas in Arizona, so, at first,<strong> Go the Gorilla </strong>makes absolutely no sense at all as the <strong>Phoenix Suns’</strong> mascot. Then again, it’s a mascot, it doesn’t have to make sense.</p>
<p>This gorilla is a never-ending source of energy and spark. He’s constantly goofing around, riding a bike, or posterizing imaginary enemies with his emphatic dunks. <strong>There’s nothing not to like about him.</strong></p>
<h2>4. Champ the Horse, Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p>No one lives up to the name ‘Champ’ more than the <strong>Dallas Mavericks </strong>mascot. He constantly put on a show during the Mavericks’ <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/the-top-10-nba-teams-of-the-last-decade-20200722-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1</a>.52. and hasn’t missed a beat ever since, becoming one of the most popular basketball mascots in the world.</p>
<p><strong>Champ</strong>is an anthropomorphic horse (obviously, they’re the Mavericks) who dunks on people and wants everybody to get loud on their seats. Halftime shows arealways full of entertainment with him and <strong>Mavs Man.</strong></p>
<h2>3. The Raptor, Toronto Raptors</h2>
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<p>I mean, what’s cooler than a dinosaur? <strong>The Raptor </strong>brings out that kid inside us andthat’s just great. He’s a bit of a badass but he’s also adorable, especially when kids are around. Also, <strong>TorontoRaptors</strong> fans are just great.</p>
<p>He’s widely popular for his ‘eating people’ skits and,of course, his beef with <strong>Robin Lopez.</strong> On a not-so-positive note, he tore his Achilles tendon while performing a backflip during a preseason game, so he was in crutches for most of the 2013-14 season.</p>
<h2>2. Bango, Milwaukee Bucks</h2>
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<p><strong>Bango</strong> is one of the funniest mascots in all sports. This Deer has been around the league for over 40 years, making him one of the most recognizable figures in all basketball. He’s been there longer than several franchises.</p>
<p>This mascot was born to ‘replace’ <strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> following his departure to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while <strong>Milwaukee Bucks </strong>fans would much rather keep Kareem, he’s become an integral part of their culture.</p>
<h2>1. Benny the Bull, Chicago Bulls</h2>
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<p>And, obviously, <strong>Benny the Bull </strong>has to be the ultimate mascot. He takes place on pretty much every single major event in Chicago, is constantly shouting out other teams and mascots, gets into fights with the<strong> Chicago Bulls’</strong> rivals, and is the goofiest guy ever.</p>
<p>Benny is constantly giving away presents after <strong>spilling giants bags of popcorn</strong>. He’s also quite the dunker and can often be seen putting on a show in halftime. He became famous during <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-25-greatest-players-in-Chicago-Bulls-history-20200703-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the <strong>Michael Jordan </strong>era</a> and continues to lead all NBA mascots.</p>

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<p>Thus far, just 20 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/all-nba-teams-how-many-franchises-are-there-20200721-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">franchises</a> haveentered the list of<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>champions</strong>, with the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a></strong> sitting at the top of the list with 17 rings each, which is almost three times as the next teams on the list.</p>
<p>It’s never easy to stand out when you play in a star-studded competition like the NBA. At the end of the day, putting together a well-balanced roster that can go the distance and make the Finals <strong>is way easier said than done.</strong></p>
<p>Building a competitive NBA team is quite complicated but having it stay near the top of the standings for a significant period of time is even tougher. Relocations, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/active-player-most-likely-to-make-the-hall-of-fame-for-each-nba-team-20210302-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">superstars</a> leaving for bigger markets, injuries, and bad luck <strong>can derail a promising project in the blink of an eye.</strong></p>
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<p>The National Basketball Associationis arguably the most competitive major sports league in the world, and that’s not going to change any time soon. And like any other sports league, there are <strong>NBA teams without a championship.</strong></p>
<p>Given how competitive the league is, there should be no shame on those NBA teams without a championship. Even so, it’s time they finally step up and prove they worth like the<strong> Toronto Raptors</strong>did during the 2018-19 season.<br> <span></span></p>
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<p>Some of the NBA teams with no rings we’re about to mention actually have a strong shot at putting an end to their drought pretty soon, while others are still far behind the rest of the pack. <strong>These are the 11 NBA without rings.</strong></p>
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<h2>Honorable Mention: Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>
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<p>Well, technically, the<strong> Oklahoma City Thunder</strong> does have an NBA Championship. The<strong> Seattle Supersonics</strong> won the ring in 1979 and the Thunder is allegedly just a continuation of that franchise on a different city, so they absorbed their win-loss record and accolades.</p>
<p>Even so, some fans claim that championship shouldn’t count anymore as the fanbase isn’t even the same. Also, there’s hope the Sonics make it back to the league one day and they’ll want their<strong> Larry O’Brien trophy</strong> back.</p>
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<h2>Denver Nuggets</h2>
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<p><strong>The Denver Nuggets</strong> haven’t even made it to the NBA Finals since joining the league in 1976. They’ve had plenty of legendary players like Carmelo Anthony, Adrian Dantley, and Alex English; but they just have never been able to get past the powerhouses in the West.</p>
<p>Now, the Nuggets have put together one of the strongest, most versatile cores in the league and have been constantly among the top teams in the West. Hopefully, they’ll make it to the big stage in no time. <strong>They do have an ABA title, though.</strong></p>
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<h2>Memphis Grizzlies</h2>
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<p><strong>The Memphis Grizzlies’</strong> franchise started off in 1995 in Vancouver before relocating the Memphis in 2001. They’ve had their fair share of struggles despite great players like Paul Gasol and Shareef Abdur-Rahim.</p>
<p>The Grizzlies became a perennial dark horse and upset plenty contenders in the Western Conference during the<strong> ‘Grit &amp; Grind Era’</strong> in the mid-’10s but they’re yet to make their first trip to the NBA Finals.</p>
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<h2>Phoenix Suns</h2>
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<p>Beforethe 2020/21 season, the<strong> Phoenix Suns</strong> haven’t made it to the NBA Finals since 1993 when Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls took down then-MVP Charles Barkley. They’ve had some terrific squads ever since but some claim the NBA refs rigged a couple of series to prevent them from moving forward.</p>
<p>Steve Nash led one of the most entertaining offenses in the history of the league but that team is far behind them. Now, they have a strong shot at leaving this list for good, with <strong>Chris Paul and Devin Booker </strong>leading them against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals.</p>
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<h2>Indiana Pacers</h2>
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<p><strong>The Indiana Pacers </strong>were one of the dominant forces of the defunct ABA. They won 3 championships before joining the NBA but sadly, they haven’t found the same kind of success ever since.</p>
<p>The Pacers have<strong> had to deal with some of the strongest teams ever.</strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jordan’s Bulls</a>, LeBron’s Heat and Cavaliers, and Shaq &amp; Kobe’s Lakers. They’re now a dark horse to upset a couple of contenders in the Eastern Conference.</p>
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<h2>Minnesota Timberwolves</h2>
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<p><strong>The Minnesota Timberwolves</strong> haven’t been around for that long. The team entered the league as an expansion franchise and it became a massive success among fans but they’ve almost always been near the bottom of the standings.</p>
<p><strong>Kevin Garnett</strong> nearly turned the franchise around but the team’s front office was never able to surround him with top-tier talents due to an NBA penalty. Now, they’re going through yet another rebuilding process. You instantly think of them when you talk about NBA teams with no rings.</p>
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<h2>Charlotte Hornets</h2>
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<p><strong>The Charlotte Hornets </strong>had a strong team in the ’90s. Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, and Muggsy Bogues always put the team in a position to contend but once again, they had to go through some legendary squads fromthe Knicks, Pistons, Celtics, or Bulls.</p>
<p>Now, the <strong>Michael Jordan</strong>-owned Hornets are constantly near the bottom of the standings. They just can’t seem to catch a break and aren’t an attractive destination for free agents. Then again, a generational player like LaMelo Ball could change that pretty soon.</p>
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<h2>New Orleans Pelicans</h2>
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<p><strong>The New Orleans Pelicans </strong>were born as we know them 6 years ago, although they’ve been around for 16 seasons. They’re yet to make an appearance in the NBA Finals but we feel like that could change <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-power-rankings-5-teams-with-the-brightest-future-20200723-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pretty soon.</a></p>
<p>The team has struggled to hold on to their stars like <strong>Chris Paul and Anthony Davis </strong>but now finally owns a young and promising core that wants to stay together for a very long time. They’ll be fighting for NBA championships in no time.</p>
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<h2>Orlando Magic</h2>
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<p><strong>The Orlando Magic</strong> is a relatively new franchise. They’ve had two of the best big men in the history of the game on <strong>Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard,</strong> and both once took them to basketball’s ultimate stage.</p>
<p>Sadly, both times the Magic was overwhelmed by their rivals and, other than a couple of winning seasons now and then, they haven’t found much success in the playoffs. <strong>They’re trying to build a championship contender now</strong>but it’ll take a very long time.</p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Nets</h2>
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<p><strong>The New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets </strong>have had some impressive teams throughout their history. They entered the league as 2-time ABA champions and were poised to dominate the league as well but that just didn’t happen.</p>
<p>They haven’t made it back to the NBA Finals since 2003. Even so, with <strong>Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving</strong> leading their new project, it’s only a matter of time before we take their name out of the ‘NBA teams without a championship’ list.</p>
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<h2>Los Angeles Clippers</h2>
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<p><strong>The Los Angeles Clippers</strong> have spent their entire history leaving in the shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers. They struggled to compete for decades until the Lob City era came around. Now, they’re one of the strongest teams in the world.</p>
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<p><strong>Kawhi Leonard and Paul George</strong> have the potential to put an end to their title drought for good. They haven’t made the NBA Finals but with the core they’ve put together, they’re now the team to beat out of the Western Conference. They were just two wins away from reaching that stage.</p>

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