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NBA India Games 2019: Takeaways from Pacers' OT win

The Kings held the lead for the majority of the game but couldn't put away the Pacers as Indiana completed their comeback in overtime at the first-ever NBA game in India.

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Pacers complete comeback in overtime to defeat Kings

The Indiana Pacers needed overtime to complete a comeback over the Sacramento Kings in the first-ever NBA game played in India! The fans at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai were in for a treat with this thrilling preseason contest

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2019-20 Pacers - The sleeper team in the East

When it comes to playing favourites in the Eastern Conference for the upcoming season, the conversation is dominated by the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. Pressed to look for a third contender, most would pick the Boston Celtics as the next team most likely to emerge. But don't count out the Indiana Pacers as a sleeper team who could use the historic trip to Mumbai as a springboard towards legitimate title contention.

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Are the Pacers a sleeper team in the East?

The Indiana Pacers will be without their All-Star guard Victor Oladipo until December at the earliest. Can they stay afloat until he returns to action?

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Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Top 100 players

The NBA season is almost here which means fantasy basketball drafts will be underway soon! Take a look at our top 100 players for this upcoming 2019-20 fantasy basketball season

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Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

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What did LeBron say at media day?

LeBron James had plenty to say as he addressed over 100 media members at media day for the Lakers, from what he did this summer to playing with Anthony Davis and crowning the biggest winner of this hectic NBA summer.

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Can Rozier keep the Hornets competitive?

The Charlotte Hornets are in a rebuild mode following the departure of All-Star guard Kemba Walker. With the franchise switching gears to up-and-coming guard Terry Rozier, can their new focal point keep the team competitive?

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Irving opens up about why he left Celtics for Nets

At media day for the Nets, Kyrie Irving spoke on this disgruntling past season with the Boston Celtics, what was going on behind the scenes and why he ultimately decided to leave Boston and team up with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.

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Can Simmons and Embiid take the 76ers to The Finals?

After falling a few bounces away from potentially reaching the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the 76ers have reloaded and are poised for a deep playoff push. Do they have what it takes to live up to the preseason hype and reach their first NBA Finals since 2001?

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Durant and Irving: the ultimate video game boss

Following stints in Golden State and Boston during which Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving became perhaps the two most polarizing stars in the game, they've linked up in Brooklyn to form a dangerous duo that's explosive on the court and perplexing off the court. Will they rise as the NBA's most unstoppable tag-team?

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Can LeBron and AD end Lakers' playoff drought?

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons, dating back to 2013. As one of the favourites in the Western Conference, can LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead this team to the playoffs and beyond?

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Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

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What's next for USA Basketball?

The United States finished seventh at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, the lowest they've ever finished at an International tournament. With the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo right around the corner, what's next for USA Basketball?

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Biggest X-factors in the East

The Eastern Conference is expected to be a three-team race between the Bucks, 76ers and Celtics next season, but there are a number of other talented teams. If these players can step up, they'll take their squad to the next level.

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Takeaways: Australia defeats Czech Republic, advances to Semi-Finals

Patty Mills was at it again, scoring 24 points to lead Australia past Czech Republic to advance to the Semi-Finals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in Boomers history.

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France stuns the United States to advance to Semi-Finals

France upset the United States behind a monster performance from Rudy Gobert with 21 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks. This loss snaps Team USA's 58-game win streak in International tournaments with NBA players on its roster.

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Second Round Day 3 recap of World Cup

Argentina and Spain emerge as winners of their respective groups, both picking up key wins on the day. Four countries booked their spot in the Quarter-Finals with one spot still up for grabs.

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Second Round Day 1 recap of World Cup

Four countries picked up big wins to secure their spot in the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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FIBA World Cup: Second Round groups finalized

The First Round of the FIBA World Cup has come to a close and the 16 countries advancing to the Second Round have been finalized. Who's moving on and how does this round work?

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Day 6 Recap of World Cup

On the final day of the First Round Group Stage, the final two countries punched their ticket to the Second Round.

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Day 5 recap of World Cup

Poland, Serbia, Spain and Argentina finished group play strong with a perfect 3-0 record and both Puerto Rico and Venezuela come away with victories in must-win games

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Day 4 recap of World Cup

Six more teams have locked in a spot to the Second Round of the World Cup as Australia, Dominican Republic, Lithuania, Brazil, USA and France all earned important victories

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Complete guide to NBA Players in FIBA World Cup

There are 50 non-Team USA NBA players competing in this year's FIBA World Cup. Take a look to see which players are representing their country at the upcoming tournament!

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Back to School: Simmons' journey from Melbourne to the No. 1 pick

One season at Louisiana State University was all it took for Ben Simmons to be selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. But how did the former Rookie of the Year get from Australia to LSU to the NBA?

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Three bold predictions on the 2019-20 season

With the playing field as level as it has been in over a decade, there are sure to be some interesting results when it comes to the standings, the All-Star ballot and the end of season awards in 2019-20. Take a look at three predictions you will refuse to believe until they actually happen.

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Team USA defeats Canada in final World Cup tune-up

The United States bounced back from suffering their first International loss since 2006 with a win over Canada in the final exhibition game ahead of the FIBA World Cup in China

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Team USA announces final World Cup roster

In what has been a hectic summer with star players dropping out of competing for Team USA and injuries forcing other players away from the team, the United States have finalized their 12-man roster for the FIBA World Cup

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Takeaways from USA exhibition win over Canada

The United States finished their FIBA World Cup exhibition schedule with a record of 3-1. Canada concluded their exhibition season with a record of 3-2.

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Takeaways from Australia's historic win over USA

The Australia Boomers snapped Team USA's 78-game win streak in Saturday's exhibition game, handing them their first loss in International play since 2006.

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Boomers stun Team USA behind 30 points from Mills

Patty Mills' 30 points and huge fourth quarter led Australia past Team USA to make history at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne

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Report: Howard to sign with Lakers

According to multiple reports, Dwight Howard has reached a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign a non-guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

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What goes into NBA players' 2K ratings?

September 7, NBA 2K20's release date, is right around the corner. Take a look at what goes into creating an NBA player's 2K rating, who the toughest players to rate are and more from NBA.com's sit-down interview with NBA 2K's Gameplay Director Mike Wang!

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How can Stevens get the most out of Kemba?

Brad Stevens will no longer have Kyrie Irving at the helm of his offence, but a different All-Star point guard will now fill that role as the Celtics' floor general. How can Stevens work with Kemba Walker to get the most out of him on the offensive end?

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Fox withdraws from Team USA

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is the latest to withdraw from Team USA, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reports

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Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

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Tatum, Walker lead Team Blue over Team White

The new Boston Celtics tandem led the way for the U.S. Men's National Team as they handled the Select Team in the intrasquad scrimmage

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How Nurse can get the most out of Gasol

With Kawhi Leonard gone, all signs point to Pascal Siakam filling his role as the primary scorer. But how can Nick Nurse operate the offence differently to create open looks for his players? Giving Marc Gasol more touches might be the answer.

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Team-by-team breakdown for '20 and '21 free agency

With the hectic 2019 free agency coming to a calming point, who are the upcoming free agents on each NBA roster the next two offseasons?

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Who are the top free agents in 2020?

The 2020 free agency class is headlined by names like Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan and Andre Drummond

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Report: Hawks re-sign Carter for final season

Vince Carter has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Hawks for what is expected to be his final season, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

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How Siakam could become even more efficient in the post

Pascal Siakam did the majority of his damage in and around the paint last season. How can the 25-year-old forward become even more efficient at his favourite spots on the floor?

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Kings Fox added to Team USA

The list of players withdrawing their names from the Team USA roster for the FIBA World Cup is growing. Take a look at which players have opted out and which player's names remain in the pool to play

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Report: GSW sign Green to 4-year, $100M extension

Star forward Draymond Green has signed a four-year, $100 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

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Report: NBA Opening Night 2019-20 announced

The headliner for NBA Opening Night 2019-20 will be a battle between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champion Toronto Raptors will also face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

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Report: Clippers vs. Lakers headline Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

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Simmons doesn't need a jumper to improve as a scorer

The talk around Ben Simmons' offensive deficiencies are often focused around his jump shot, but a change in mentality on that end of the floor could be an easier first step to him becoming a better scorer.

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76ers unveil throwback uniforms to be debuted in 2019-20

The Philadelphia 76ers have unveiled a recreated "Classic Edition" version of the team's uniforms from the 1970-71 season

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McCollum signs 3-year, $100 million extension

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard C.J. McCollum to a three-year, $100 million extension, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

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Divisional Rankings: Can the Heat dethrone the Magic?

Although it wasn't the prettiest of races, the fight for the Southeast Division went down to the last few games of the season in 2018-19. Will the Magic still run the division, or will Jimmy Butler and the Heat take over?

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Players in new places: A look at their new uniforms

A handful of players have been officially introduced to their new squads and some have already taken pictures in their new threads! Take a look and see how the jersey fits and what number they're rocking

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Divisional Rankings: Can anyone take down the Bucks?

The Bucks dominated the NBA in 2018-19. Will it be more of the same this upcoming season or can the Pacers and Pistons make a run at the division title?

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2019-20 NBA win total over/unders

Caesar's Palace has released the over/under win totals for the 2019-20 NBA season – the Milwaukee Bucks lead all teams with an over/under projection of 57 wins

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Celtics sign Tacko Fall

The Boston Celtics have signed 7-foot-6 centre Tacko Fall, among others, to fill out their training camp roster

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Zion signs with Jordan Brand

The No. 1 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson has signed with Jordan Brand, per his official Instagram account

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Report: Lakers claim K. Antetokounmpo off waivers

The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers signing him to a two-way contract, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

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Report: Korver to sign with Bucks

The 16-year veteran has inked a deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

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Report: Grizzlies to wear Vancouver throwbacks in '19-'20

It has been reported that the Memphis Grizzlies will replicate the Vancouver Grizzlies throwback uniform in the 2019-20 season

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Did the 76ers improve this offseason?

The 76ers signed Al Horford and added Josh Richardson via sign-and-trade for Jimmy Butler. Along with the re-signings of Tobias Harris, James Ennis and Mike Scott, should they be the favourites in the East?

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Will Tacko Fall make the Celtics roster?

7-foot-6 centre Tacko Fall became a trending topic at the 2019 Las Vegas Summer League. Will he have a chance to crack the Boston Celtics roster?

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FiveThirtyEight gives 76ers best odds to win Finals

FiveThirtyEight has released its first version of the 2019-20 NBA prediction model. The Philadelphia 76ers have the highest odds to win the NBA Finals

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Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

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Potential trade destinations for Westbrook

Reports have surfaced that Westbrook's time in Oklahoma City could be coming to an end. Which teams should go after the former MVP?

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Grizzlies acquire Satnam Singh

The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired centre Satnam Singh and two draft picks in a sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks

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Report: Lakers to add Avery Bradley

The nine-year veteran appeared in 63 games with the Clippers (49) and Grizzlies (14) in the 2018-19 season, posting averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per games. He was waived by Memphis this past weekend

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Vegas Summer League Day 1 recap

Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett's debut was the main event but there was plenty of other action with 10 games at Day 1 of the Vegas Summer League

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Report: Dwight Howard traded to Grizzlies

The Washington Wizards are sending Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies, per The Athletic's Shams Charania and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 1 preview

The highlight of the first day is Zion Williamson versus RJ Barrett in their debuts, but what else is on tap for Day 1 of the Las Vegas Summer League?

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Lakers, Bucks, 76ers targeting Korver following trade

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.

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Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

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Dudley agrees to deal with Lakers

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Jared Dudley has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

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Report: Thompson undergoes successful surgery

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, All-Star guard Klay Thompson underwent successful surgery on his torn ACL

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I.T. agrees to one-year deal with Wizards

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards

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Pictures from NBA stars' Summer League debut

NBA Summer League is upon us! Take a look at some pictures of the league's top players in their Summer League debut

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GSW CEO Lacob: "No player will ever wear #35 again"

Kevin Durant accumulated two NBA championships and two Finals MVPs in three seasons with the Warriors

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How has free agency impacted championship odds?

The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.

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Report: Walker to sign with Celtics

The Charlotte Hornets will reportedly sign Terry Rozier to be Kemba Walker's replacement.

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Report: Durant to sign with Nets

Per multiple reports, Kevin Durant will sign with the Brooklyn Nets joining Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan

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Report: Raptors will get final meeting with Kawhi

According to media reports, Leonard will be meeting with the Raptors, Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles next week.

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Ranking best point guards in free agency

Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker are the two best point guards available in this summer's free agency class, but who else is available at this position?

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Running diary from the NBA Awards

From Shaquille O'Neal's rap concert to Giannis Antetokounmpo's amazing MVP speech, we had you covered with all the events from the third annual NBA Awards

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Hawks build near-future title contender through 2019 Draft

The 2019 NBA Draft will always be remembered as Zion Williamson's draft, but if the Atlanta Hawks' young core develops into a championship contender, look no further than this draft night as an explanation of how everything came to fruition.

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Report: Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz

Per The Athletic's Shams Charania and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz.

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Best available free agents

The 2019 free agency class could likely alter the landscape of the league, with the likes of Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard expected to become available.

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Mock Draft 2.0: Projecting the first round

The first three picks of the 2019 NBA Draft seem to be set in stone, but how will the rest of the draft unfold? What will the Pelicans do with their other top-five pick? Will the Hawks and Celtics keep all three of their first round picks?

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Report: Davis traded to Lakers

According to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers.

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How the Raptors' championship roster was assembled

The Raptors have earned their first NBA title in franchise history! How did this championship roster come to be?

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Odds to win next season's title

The Golden State Warriors opened as the favourites to win the 2019-20 NBA title, but their odds dropped shortly after the news of Klay Thompson's torn ACL. Who took over the top spot?

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What's next for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA title in franchise history! But with the 2018-19 season behind us, what's next for the Raptors?

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Thompson: 'When you have the firepower we do, you're never out of it'

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for over half of the Warriors points, including the final nine points of the game, to complete a late comeback to take Game 5

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Running diary from an intense Game 5

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson stepped up down the stretch to lead the Warriors on a 9-2 run to comeback and defeat the Raptors in Game 5

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Report: Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5

Kevin Durant (calf) was able to practice one day prior to the game and is now listed as 'questionable' for Game 5. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5.

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Which team stats do Kawhi and Lowry value the most?

Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry both talked about which team stats they look for in the box score following a game. Let's see how the Raptors have stacked up with the Warriors in those categories of each game thus far

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Green on 3-1 lead: 'Why not make our own history?'

Teams with a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals are 33-1 all-time in closing out the series. The one team that blew that lead? The Golden State Warriors in 2016. Can they fall on the right side of history this time around?

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Running diary from Raptors' massive Game 4 road-win

Kawhi Leonard's 36 points and 20 points off the bench from Serge Ibaka have the Raptors one win away from winning the NBA title.

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Report: Irving 'is serious' about going to Nets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Kyrie Irving 'is serious' about going to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 Free Agency

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Durant ruled OUT for Game 4

Steve Kerr announced at media availability that Kevin Durant is out for Game 4

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Raptors win, overcome Curry's historic game

A playoff and NBA Finals career-high 47 points from Stephen Curry wasn't enough as the Raptors stole Game 3 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead.

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Update: Thompson ruled OUT for Game 3

Per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Game 3

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Carter's 2019-20 season will be his last

Vince Carter announced on ESPN's The Jump that the 2019-20 season, his 22nd in the league, will be his last. "I've got one more in me," Carter told Rachel Nichols and Stephen Jackson. "One more run."

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NBA Draft 2019 Big Board

The 2019 NBA Draft is set for Friday, June 21. Who are the top prospects in this year's draft pool?

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Curry: Raptors "disrespectful" to leave Iggy that open

Andre Iguodala knocked down a massive 3-pointer to give the Warriors a five-point lead with under 10 seconds left in the game to seal the win for the Warriors

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Warriors steal Game 2, even the series at 1-1

The Warriors were able to take Game 2 on the road to even the NBA Finals at 1-1. Great team basketball including 34 assists on 38 made baskets resulted in big games from Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins

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What did Kawhi have to say ahead of Game 2?

Kawhi Leonard touched on a variety of different topics, including the Warriors defensive approach in Game 1, how the city of Toronto has accepted him, his attitude on the court and how some of his former teammates have helped him in his preparation for big games.

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Draymond on Drake: 'I don't mind it. It's fun for me'

Draymond Green and Drake exchanged words following the Raptors' Game 1 win, but the Warriors forward has no hard feelings toward the music icon.

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Raptors & Warriors speak on Siakam's Game 1

Pascal Siakam was the best player on the floor in Game 1 and the coaches and players of both teams competing put that on notice. What were the Raptors and Warriors saying about Siakam after his huge performance?

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Raptors earn first NBA Finals win, lead 1-0

The Raptors are 1-for-1 in NBA Finals games! Toronto has taken Game 1, 118-109 over the Warriors. Pascal Siakam's stellar performance, the Raptors' depth and a rocking home crowd played a role in the franchise's first ever NBA Finals victory

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Sights and sounds from Raptors' series-clinching win

The Toronto Raptors are headed to their first ever NBA Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd.

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Raptors defeat Bucks, advance to NBA Finals

The Raptors have done it! For the first time in franchise history, Toronto will go to the NBA Finals after defeating the Bucks 100-94 in Game 6

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What to watch for in Raptors-Bucks Game 6

The Raptors have won three straight against the Bucks, taking a 3-2 series lead after a massive road win in Game 5. Now one win away from their first Finals appearance in franchise history, can Toronto close things out at home?

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How have Bucks faired after a loss this season?

The Bucks are nearly unstoppable after a loss in the 2018-19 season. They're 22-1 (regular season and playoffs) following a loss, the best record in NBA history

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Why Game 4's significance goes beyond this series for the Raptors

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals carries with it ramifications for the Raptors that extend far beyond simply tying up the series. How does Tuesday's game impact the Raptors beyond this series and this season?

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Can the Raptors stop the Bucks' supporting cast?

While Giannis Antetokounmpo has been terrific throughout the entire playoffs, the Bucks' depth and supporting cast around their potential MVP have been just as good. Their second unit scored 54 points in Game 2 to provide a significant advantage over the Raptors. Will Toronto be able to shut down the players around Giannis in Game 3?

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Green's triple-double, Curry's 36 points gives Warriors 3-0 lead

The Warriors are now one win away from advancing to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals

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Three things to watch in Game 3 of Warriors-Blazers

Can the Trail Blazers defend home court to keep fighting in the Western Conference Finals or will the Warriors put themselves one game away from returning to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals?

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Bucks handle Raptors, take 2-0 series lead

The Bucks led wire-to-wire in a commanding Game 2 win. They defended home court to take a 2-0 series lead with the Conference Finals shifting to Toronto for Games 3 and 4

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Pelicans win Draft Lottery, earn No. 1 pick

The New Orleans Pelicans have won the Draft Lottery, earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft

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Steph on parents rooting for him and Seth

Steph and Seth Curry are the first brothers in NBA history to face off in the Conference Finals and their parents are having trouble picking sides

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Leonard's shot leaves Embiid in tears

Kawhi Leonard's game-winner to lead the Raptors past the 76ers in Game 7 left All-Star centre Joel Embiid in tears after a hard-fought effort

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Kawhi's game-winner vs. Carter's miss in '01

Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 game-winner gave Raptors fans flashbacks to a shot they've seen before – one that didn't fall their way several years back against the very same franchise in the same situation.

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McCollum's 37 leads Blazers past Nuggets in Game 7

The first of two Game 7s starts with the Nuggets hosting the Trail Blazers. Winner of this one will have their shot at taking down the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals

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Lowry ahead of Game 7: "Do whatever it takes to win"

The Raptors face a chance to reach their second Eastern Conference Finals in franchise history if they can come away with a Game 7 win over the 76ers

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Embiid tells Drake 76ers will be back for Game 7

The Raptors have taken a 3-2 series lead over the 76ers, one win away from advancing to the Conference Finals but Joel Embiid told Drake after their Game 5 loss that Philly will be back in Toronto for Game 7

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Raptors dominate 76ers, take 3-2 series lead

The Raptors defeated the 76ers by 36 in Game 5, the largest margin of victory in the playoffs in franchise history

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Where has Simmons been in the 4th?

The 76ers All-Star point guard Ben Simmons has been extremely quiet in the fourth quarter of their series against the Raptors and that will have to change if Philly is going to have a chance at winning two of the next three games.

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Smart will play in Game 4 vs. Bucks

The Boston Celtics have reported that Marcus Smart (oblique) will be available in Game 4 for the first time this postseason

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What were the Raptors and 76ers saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kawhi Leonard has been incredible in this series with his Game 4 performance being the latest of his heroics. 76ers' head coach Brett Brown went as far as saying his ability to create his own shot is 'Kobe-like'. What else were teammates, opponents and coaches saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

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Raptors edge 76ers behind Kawhi's 39 points

The Raptors dug deep to come away with a huge Game 4 win to even the series before heading back to Toronto for Game 5

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Lowry says Game 4 is a 'must-win'

Kyle Lowry says that Game 4 is a 'must-win' for the Raptors who are trailing 2-1 in their series with the 76ers. He plans to play more aggressively, especially if they are without Pascal Siakam

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Can Curry get going in Game 3?

Stephen Curry is playing fine this postseason for regular standards but the Warriors' superstar hasn't been himself so far versus the Rockets – will that change in Game 3?

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Siakam listed as 'doubtful' for Game 4

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Pascal Siakam is listed as 'doubtful' for Game 4 with a right calf contusion

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Brett Brown believes Embiid is the best player in the series

Joel Embiid exploded for 33 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and three assists in the 76ers Game 3 win over the Raptors, earning high praise from his head coach

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Embiid's dominant performance gives 76ers 2-1 lead

The 76ers started the fourth quarter on a 21-5 run to blow the game open and Joel Embiid was dominant through the game's entirety as Philly takes a 2-1 series lead over the Raptors

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Irving: 'This is what Boston traded for me for'

Kyrie Irving had one of the worst playoff performances of his career in the Celtics' Game 2 loss to the Bucks, but he is optimistic in looking ahead to Game 3 in Boston

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Bucks destroy Celtics, take Game 2

The Bucks have tied the series at 1-1 after beating the Celtics 123-102 in Game 2.

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Millsap on Jokic: 'I consider him like a Tom Brady'

Nikola Jokic has been magnificent in orchestrating the Nuggets' offence in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, leading his teammate Paul Millsap to drawing comparisons between him and the NFL's best quarterback

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76ers edge Raptors in close Game 2 road win

The 76ers halted the Raptors' comeback to come away with a close 94-89 road win in Game 2, evening the series at one game apiece

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Horford: 'Our focus was to make it tough on (Giannis) every time'

Al Horford had a stellar Game 1 on both ends of the floor, highlighted by his elite defensive effort on Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Leonard's playoff career-high 45 leads Raptors past 76ers

The Raptors take a 1-0 series lead after a convincing Game 1 win over the 76ers

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Curry, Thompson questionable for Game 1

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were both listed as 'questionable' on the Warriors' injury report as the two guards each battle a right ankle sprain

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How will the Celtics try to stop Giannis?

It's almost impossible to 'stop' Giannis Antetokounmpo, but who will be called upon to try and slow down The Greek Freak in the Eastern Conference Semifinals?

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Durant earns Player of the Day

Kevin Durant scored a playoff career-high 50 points going 15-for-26 from the field to pick up the Game 6 win and eliminate the Clippers

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Player of the Day: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard capped off a 50-point performance with a step-back 3-pointer from 37-feet out to win the game and eliminate the Thunder from the playoffs

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Embiid: 'We have the talent we need to win it all'

The 76ers have eliminated the Nets after their Game 5 win at home, taking the series 4-1. They're now set to take on the Raptors in the Conference Semifinals and Joel Embiid believes they have what it takes to continue to advance and win the NBA Finals

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Bucks-Celtics series preview

Both teams pulled off the first round sweep, leading us to a rematch of last year's first round of the NBA Playoffs where the Celtics defeated the Bucks in seven games

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Hayward: 'It's just the beginning for us'

Gordon Hayward helped lead the Celtics to their Game 4 win over the Pacers with 20 points off the bench on 7-for-9 shooting from the field and 3-for-3 shooting from 3-point land

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What to watch for in Monday's Game 4's

The Celtics will go for the sweep of the Pacers while the Clippers, Magic and Thunder will all look to even their series at two games apiece

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Embiid makes Warriors 3-1 joke after Game 4 win

Joel Embiid was a dominating force in the 76ers Game 4 win. The All-Star centre, who was a last minute decision to play, finished with 31 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and six blocks

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Player of the Day: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook's 33 points, 11 rebounds and five assists were good enough for the Thunder's first win of the playoffs and Player of the Day honours, edging Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown and Damian Lillard

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Siakam on Lowry: 'He had that fire in his eyes'

Kyle Lowry bounced back from his Game 1 performance with 22 points and seven assists in Game 2 to lead the Raptors to their largest playoff victory in franchise history

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Kerr: Cousins will be out 'a while' with quad injury

DeMarcus Cousins played just under four minutes in Game 2 before leaving the game with a left quad injury. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, he is set to undergo an MRI tomorrow

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Kanter: 'I was on the worst team in the league and I wasn't even playing'

Enes Kanter was the X-factor in the Trail Blazers' Game 1 win, going for a double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds.

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Lillard on snapping playoff losing streak: 'It's only one game'

Damian Lillard went for 30 points, including 14 points in the fourth quarter alone, to end the Trail Blazers' streak of being swept in two consecutive playoff series

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Irving didn't want to put too much pressure on Celtics' playoff debut

Kyrie Irving had a team-high 20 points to go with seven assists, five rebounds and two steals in his Celtics' playoff debut that resulted in a victory

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Player of the Day: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Day' honour

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Curry breaks all-time playoff 3-point record

Stephen Curry finished with 38 points on eight made 3-pointers in the Warriors' Game 1 win over the LA Clippers. His second 3-pointer in the fourth quarter made him the all-time leader in made 3-point field goals in the playoffs

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Embiid played through pain, had to adjust his game

"I decided about 15 minutes before the game, 20 maybe," Joel Embiid stated on his last minute decision to play Game 1 versus the Nets

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Lakers, Walton 'mutually agree' to part ways

The Lakers and head coach Luke Walton have 'mutually agreed' to part ways, per the team's official release

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Injury Analysis: Marcus Smart

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

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Celtics-Pacers series preview

The No. 4 Boston Celtics will face the No. 5 Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

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Report: Smart could miss first two rounds of playoffs

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics' guard Marcus Smart has suffered a torn oblique and 'could be sidelined for the first two rounds of the playoffs'

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East Playoff Picture: Nets & Magic clinch berths

The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape

Kyle Irving

Warriors clinch No. 1 seed in the West

For the fourth time in five years, the Golden State Warriors have secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with their win over the LA Clippers on Sunday

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Fast facts on the Lakers' latest X-factor

Alex Caruso had 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the Lakers' win over the Clippers on Saturday, joining LeBron James as the only Laker this season to eclipse 30+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists in a game

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Saturday's results alter East playoff picture

The Hornets, Magic and Celtics all picked up huge wins on Saturday while the Pistons and Heat dropped close contests

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Horford's triple-double leads Celtics past Heat

Al Horford recorded his second career triple-double as the Celtics pick up a big home win over the Heat

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Popovich: '(Patty Mills) is one of the greatest teammates ever'

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs have just clinched their 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with Patty Mills assuming the role as a leader and captain as the franchise's current longest tenured player

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Valanciunas and Booker battle, Grizzlies beat Suns

Jonas Valanciunas went for 34 points and 20 rebounds as the Grizzlies spoiled Devin Booker's 50-point streak, leaving him at 48 points

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Simmons, Bolden lead 76ers past Timberwolves

A career night from Jonah Bolden and a near-triple-double from Ben Simmons gave the 76ers a 118-109 win over the Timberwolves.

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WATCH: Ginobili's jersey retirement and tribute video

16 seasons, four NBA championships, two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, an All-Rookie nod and a Sixth Man of the Year award – watch as Manu Ginobili gets honoured for a tremendous career with the San Antonio Spurs

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Every jersey swap from Wade's final season

With Dwyane Wade set to retire at the end of the 2018-19 season, he has been leaving players on opposing teams with a parting gift in remembrance of his successful career. Here you can find every jersey swap from Wade's final season.

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4 takeaways: Raptors' OT road win in OKC

The Raptors almost let their lead slip away as the Thunder forced overtime late in the fourth quarter. Toronto prevailed in the extra period to take the first of two matchups against OKC this week

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Valanciunas sinks game-winning free throw, scores career-high

Jonas Valanciunas scored a career-high 33 points, including a clutch free throw with 0.1 seconds on the clock in overtime to defeat the Houston Rockets

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76ers edge Hornets, diminish Charlotte's playoff hopes

"As the game was unfolding I was thinking two things: we're here to win, and we're here to win," 76ers head coach Brett Brown stated on the workload of the team's four usual starters ahead of their back-to-back against the Celtics tomorrow

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WATCH: Isaiah Thomas' tribute video in Boston

Isaiah Thomas received a tribute video and lengthy standing ovation in his first game back in Boston since being traded in the 2017 offseason

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WATCH: Simmons and Antetokounmpo dunk on each other, trade words

Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo put each other on a poster on back-to-back possessions late in a close game between the 76ers and Bucks

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LeBron's best moments at Madison Square Garden

LeBron James is set to make his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers on Sunday. Take a look back at some of the King's best moments at The Mecca of Basketball

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East playoff race grows closer with Saturday's results

The Pistons win, the Hornets pick up a much-needed road win and the Heat blow a 20-point lead to make the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture even closer

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Three reasons why this year's Trail Blazers are different

The Trail Blazers were swept by the Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs last season. They were swept by the Warriors in the first round the season before that. What makes this Blazers team different than the past two that could not get a game in the playoffs?

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4 takeaways from Raptors sweeping season series vs. Lakers

The Raptors have defeated the Lakers nine consecutive times and have swept LeBron James in a season series for the first time after tonight's victory.

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Is Westbrook or George the go-to guy down the stretch in OKC?

The Pacers completed the comeback over the Thunder when Wesley Matthews made a tip-in with just over one second to go. Westbrook got a look at the buzzer but it was no good. So who is the go-to guy in OKC?

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Takeaways from Rockets' decisive win over 76ers

The 76ers shot the worst 3-point percentage of any NBA team this season (11.5 percent) in the loss to the Rockets.

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5 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to Rockets

It was a game of runs but the Rockets struck last. They have swept the season series against the Raptors and have won six consecutive games.

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How Tuesday's results affect Lakers' playoff hopes

The Lakers loss to the Clippers puts them at a 1% chance to make the playoffs – the same odds as the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Two legends re-write another page in NBA history

In the same game and the same quarter, Vince Carter passed Reggie Miller for 20th on the NBA all-time scoring list and moments later, Dwyane Wade passed Michael Jordan for most blocks all-time by a guard (regular and postseason)

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Report: Pau Gasol to sign with Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs and six-time All-Star Pau Gasol have reached an agreement on a contract buyout, paving the way for him to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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4 takeaways: Raptors' dominant home win over the Celtics

The Raptors' second quarter run blew this game open, but it was their defence that won them the game tonight. They held Kyrie Irving to his second-lowest scoring total this season en route to a 23-point blowout win

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Nikola Jokic is the new Russell Westbrook

They don't look like each other. They don't play like each other. They don't walk, talk or dress like each other. But the way in which they dominate their respective positions, Jokic and Westbrook might be more one-in-the-same than you think.

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Young scores career-high, Harden streak snapped

Trae Young notched a career-high with 36 points on the same night that James Harden's 30-plus-point streak came to an end.

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4 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to Magic

In a trap game of sorts, the Toronto Raptors fell to the Orlando Magic 113-98. They now shift their focus to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

Kyle Irving

CP3's play leads Harden-less Rockets over Warriors

The Rockets have won four consecutive regular season games over the Warriors, the only team to do so in the Steve Kerr era

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East Playoff Picture: Pacers, Nets, Pistons win

There were three different matchups among Eastern Conference Playoff hopefuls that could impact seeding down the road. Who came away with wins and what does it mean?

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5 takeaways: DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto

DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto was as eventful as anyone could have imagined. Kawhi Leonard's game-winning steal and dunk played spoiler as the Raptors picked up a 120-117 win over the Spurs.

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What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

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Lakers use huge comeback to beat Rockets

LeBron James finished with a 29-point double-double to push a late comeback over the Rockets. James Harden just barely kept his 30-point streak alive before fouling out with 1:24 left in the game.

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Giannis' 30 points leads Bucks past Celtics

The Bucks' dominance continues – they held off a hot fourth quarter from Kyrie Irving to defeat the Celtics 98-97

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Top moments of Kevin Durant's career

The two-time NBA Champion is in hot pursuit for the title of the NBA's best player.

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4 takeaways from Raptors win vs. Wizards

Pascal Siakam dropped a career-high 44 points to help lead the Raptors to a win in Jeremy Lin's debut

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Doncic leads Dallas to comeback win vs. the Blazers

Trailing by as much as 15 points in the fourth quarter, Luka Doncic led the Mavericks' late comeback to top the Trail Blazers

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Fast facts: Who is Moses Malone?

NBA and ABA legend Moses Malone had his jersey retired by the Philadelphia 76ers during their game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets.

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