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Wembanyama reveals biggest lesson learned from facing KD

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Full details of blockbuster James Harden to Clippers trade

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Victor Wembanyama's mind-bending potential in one play

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The NBA's new Player Participation Policy, explained

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How Wembanyama's salary compares to NBA's highest-paid centers

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How Victor Wembanyama compares to tallest players in NBA history

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Who scored the most points in an NBA debut? Full player leaderboard

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Why Anthony Edwards switched jersey number from No. 1 to No. 5

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Why the Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul

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The unforgettable moments behind Chris Paul's beef with Warriors

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Full list of NBA stars impacted by new resting policy

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How foot issues impacted LeBron James in 2022-23 season

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How hamstring issues impacted Zion Williamson in 2022-23 season

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How knee and back issues impacted Ben Simmons in 2022-23 season

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How long is Miles Bridges suspended?

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Damian Lillard trade makes Bucks the scariest team in the NBA

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Damian Lillard reacts to Bucks trade: 'Excited for my next chapter!'

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Full details of blockbuster Damian Lillard to Bucks trade

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Redrafting the 2012 NBA Draft: Damian Lillard or Anthony Davis for No. 1?

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Raptors considered 'front-runners' for Damian Lillard trade

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Ranking Damian Lillard trade destinations: Where do Raptors, Heat land?

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Team USA rises to No. 1 in FIBA world rankings despite 4th-place finish

Team USA entered the FIBA World Cup ranked 2nd in the FIBA World Rankings. And despite a fourth-place finish, the U.S. actually rose to No. 1 in the latest update. If you're confused as to how that happened, we've got you covered.

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How Hakeem Olajuwon can help Giannis Antetokounmpo reach new heights

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The reason behind Team USA's surprising lineup change

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Why Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is playing for Jordan at the World Cup

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The hardest groups in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, ranked

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How FIBA Basketball World Cup impacts Olympic qualifying

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Anthony Edwards adding MJ's signature shot makes him unguardable

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When will the 2023-24 NBA schedule be released?

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The In-Season Tournament games you won't want to miss

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Why Kobe Bryant ran through Pau Gasol in 2008 Olympics

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Dirk and D-Wade: From bitter Finals rivals to respected HOF classmates

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Redrafting 2001 NBA Draft: Should Pau Gasol or Tony Parker be No. 1?

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Don't sleep on Tony Parker's greatness. The Hall of Fame point guard was one of the toughest and most unconventional point guards of his generation.

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Here's what I learned watching my first Bill Russell game

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Dennis Schroder and Maxi Kleber's World Cup beef, explained

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Why did Stephen Curry go to Davidson?

The Sporting News revisits Stephen Curry's decision to become a Wildcat.

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How Stephen Curry overcame ankle issues to become NBA superstar

Stephen Curry's ankle issues early in his career earned him comparisons to Grant Hill, a Hall of Famer whose prime was cut short due to ankle injuries

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Redrafting 2009 NBA Draft in 2023: Curry and DeRozan rise, Griffin falls

The 2009 NBA Draft produced a couple of MVPs, several multi-time All-Stars and a number of champions.

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What happened to Jonny Flynn?

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Why Victor Wembanyama adding a skyhook would be a cheat code

Victor Wembanyama hopes that the skyhook can someday be a "weapon" for him.

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How much of a difference will Bol Bol make on the Suns?

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Full details behind Las Vegas Summer League championship rings

The Rockets or Cavaliers won't just receive bragging rights for winning the Las Vegas Summer League.

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Why Raptors say yes and no to best Pascal Siakam offers from Hawks, Pacers

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If a team trades for Pascal Siakam, what exactly are they getting?

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Why Wembanyama isn't playing vs. Wizards in Summer League

Wembanyama averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks over two Summer League games.

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The case for and against the Warriors starting Chris Paul

Should Warriors head coach Steve Kerr use Chris Paul in a similar fashion as Jordan Poole?

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Tracking Victor Wembanyama's performance at Summer League

The Sporting News is tracking all of Victor Wembanyama's Summer League performances.

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Full history of triple-doubles at Summer League

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Knee injury update on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Here's what you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's knee injury and status moving forward.

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Why Wembanyama isn't playing in California Classic Summer League

Wembanyama will play for the Spurs in Summer League, but he won't be available for all of it.

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Has Damian Lillard requested a trade from Trail Blazers?

Have we seen the last of Lillard in a Trail Blazers uniform? Here's the latest on his situation.

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Damian Lillard trade destinations: Heat, Nets, Raptors headline potential landing spots

There are a number of teams around the NBA that would be interested in Lillard if he becomes available.

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Why Fred VanVleet is leaving Raptors for Rockets in free agency

The Raptors were said to have confidence they could reach an agreement to bring VanVleet back days before free agency, so what changed?

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Rockets to make Fred VanVleet one of NBA's highest-paid point guards

The Sporting News breaks down Fred VanVleet's deal with the Rockets.

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Tracking the latest free agency rumors

The Sporting News is tracking the biggest NBA rumors ahead of free agency.

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Potential James Harden trades involving Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving & more

Here are some of the pieces and teams that could be involved in a James Harden trade, and what a fair trade would look like.

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How Clippers can add James Harden to Kawhi Leonard-Paul George core

Is James Harden to the Clippers actually possible? Let's take a closer look.

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Curry, Jokic lead NBA's highest-paid players in 2023-24

While Jokic currently has the biggest contract in the NBA, he won't actually be the highest-paid player in the league in the 2023-24 season.

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Every team's space available to sign free agents in 2023 offseason

While no team is restricted from participating in free agency, they are limited with how active they can be depending on the amount of money they have available to spend.

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NBA free agency tracker: Full list and status of players with contract option

The Sporting News has a full list of players with an option in their contract and their free agency status.

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Why Kyrie Irving to the Suns is possible but unlikely

According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, Irving is expected to meet with the Suns when free agency opens.

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Breaking down the biggest offseason decisions for the Lakers

Which free agents will the Lakers retain this summer? Here's what you need to know about the decisions management has to make.

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Will Kawhi Leonard start the 2023-24 NBA season?

Here's the latest on Kawhi Leonard's knee injury and when he could return for the Clippers.

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Warriors draft picks 2023: Who did Golden State pick?

The Warriors only had one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft at No. 19 overall.

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Lakers draft picks 2023: Who did Los Angeles pick?

Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers selections at the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Thunder draft picks 2023: Who did Oklahoma City pick?

Here is everything you need to know about the Thunder's night at the draft.

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2023 NBA Draft prospect has interesting take on GOAT debate

NBA Draft prospect Brandon Miller has an interesting take on the GOAT debate.

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How Chris Paul-Jordan Poole trade impacts Golden State's rotation

Paul is one of nine players the Warriors currently have under contract for the 2023-24 season.

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Full details of Bradley Beal trade between Suns, Wizards

The Wizards are going in a new direction in trading Bradley Beal after completing the first season of his historic supermax contract.

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Trade details: Warriors acquire Chris Paul for Jordan Poole

Here's everything we know about the trade involving Chris Paul and Jordan Poole.

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Tracking the biggest rumors ahead of 2023 NBA Draft

Here are the biggest rumors ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft.

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Updated list of all 58 picks for Rounds 1-2 of 2023 NBA Draft

From the Spurs at No. 1 to the Bucks at No. 58, here's where each team will select in the 2023 NBA Draft.

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NBA career stats and earnings for ESPN's JJ Redick

A former lottery pick, JJ Redick put together a 15-year career in the NBA.

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How injuries impacted Scoot Henderson's Ignite season

Scoot Henderson's second season with the Ignite was impacted greatly by injuries.

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Who says no? Debating potential Damian Lillard trade packages

Could Damian Lillard be on the move this offseason? Take a look at a few mock trade packages for the seven-time All-Star.

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A deep dive into the world of what Victor Wembanyama could be

Let's dive deep into the world of what Victor Wembanyama is and what he could be.

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Heat, Celtics among best trade destinations for Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal wasn't named an All-Star in either of the last two seasons, but he's widely regarded as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA.

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Why is Michael Jordan selling the Hornets?

Here's what we know about Michael Jordan's sale of the Hornets.

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What Brandon Miller's best and worst game tell us about his NBA potential

Let's see what we can learn about Brandon Miller based on three important games at Alabama.

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Who votes on Finals MVP? Breaking down the voting process

Who receives the honor of voting on one of the NBA's most prestigious awards? It's actually a simple process.

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How Jamal Murray went from ACL tear to NBA champion

Here's how Jamal Murray went from tearing his ACL to an NBA champion within two years.

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Nikola Jokic rises from No. 41 to No. 1 in 2014 redraft

The 2014 NBA Draft featured two future MVP centers in Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. If every team in the lottery got a do-over, this is how we think it plays out.

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Why Bam Adebayo wears a full shooting sleeve

It's unclear how Adebayo first got injured, but he's been sporting a full shooting sleeve on his right arm for about half of the postseason.

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How much Nikola Jokic makes from the Nuggets

Based on all of his accomplishments, you probably won't be surprised to hear that Jokic is paid rather well.

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Jamal Murray suffers gruesome hand injury in Game 3

Jamal Murray might have to play through a rather gruesome hand injury in Game 4 of the Finals.

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Why Jokic's defense was the most impressive part of historic Game 3

Most conversations about Jokic's defense revolve around his limitations, but he did a few things in particular in Game 3 that gave the Heat trouble.

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Why Heat's zone defense is a complicated riddle for Nuggets

Let's take a closer look at one particular possession before diving deeper into that question.

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Redrafting the 2018 NBA Draft: How far does Michael Porter Jr. rise?

The 2018 NBA Draft was one for the ages. It was also one that would be completely different if redone in 2023. Here's how it would look with the added benefit of hindsight.

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Why the Suns are choosing Frank Vogel to coach Booker and KD

Is Vogel the right coach to help the Suns get over the hump? Here's why Phoenix is reportedly hiring him.

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Why Jokic and Murray's two-man game could be the difference in Finals

Not only are Murray and Jokic a handful to defend individually, but they complement each other perfectly. Their synergy as a one-two punch was on full display in Game 1 and could very well be the difference in the series.

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The latest on Joe Mazzulla's future as Celtics head coach

Will the Heat defeating the Celtics cost Joe Mazzulla his job? Here's the latest on his status in Boston.

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Redrafting the 2016 NBA Draft: Make way for a new No. 1

Two of our writers put on their GM hats and redrafted the 2016 NBA Draft lottery.

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Everything you need to know about the Heat's masked big man

How did Miami land Zeller and why does he wear a mask? Here's what you need to know about the big man.

Scott Rafferty

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Could Nikola Jokic challenge the Finals assists record?

Nikola Jokic could challenge the record for assists in a Finals game, but it certainly won't be easy.

Scott Rafferty

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Why defending Nikola Jokic is the Heat's greatest challenge yet

The Heat have had one of the best defenses in the NBA all season long, but they still might find themselves without a clear answer to Jokic.

Scott Rafferty

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Nuggets vs. Heat predictions: Will Miami's Cinderella run end with title?

Will the Heat's Cinderella run end with a championship, or will Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray be too much for Miami's defense?

Scott Rafferty

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The biggest factors to consider about LeBron's possible retirement

The Sporting News takes a closer look at LeBron James' comments and his situation with the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

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How will the Lakers recover from Nuggets loss?

What's next for the Lakers? Another busy offseason filled with uncertainty.

Scott Rafferty

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Redrafting the 2003 NBA Draft: Where does Melo land?

The 2003 draft was one of the most hyped classes ever. Twenty years later, it lived up to expectations at the top but fell off dramatically from there. Where would the players from that year go in a redraft today?

Scott Rafferty

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NBA world reacts to Carmelo Anthony's retirement announcement

The No. 3 pick in the legendary 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony retires as the ninth-leading scorer in league history.

Scott Rafferty

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Would Jimmy Butler or Kawhi Leonard go No. 1 in 2011 redraft?

Jimmy Butler was the steal of the 2011 NBA Draft, going No. 30. Where would he and others go in a redraft today?

Scott Rafferty

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How Nikola Jokic is outsmarting the Lakers

You don't get a triple-double without impacting the game in a number of areas, but there is one particular way Jokic is hurting the Lakers in the series.

Scott Rafferty

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Why Lakers are 'considering' starting Rui Hachimura in Game 2

The Lakers are wasting no time when it comes to making adjustments against the Nuggets.

Scott Rafferty

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Damian Lillard sends clear message to Blazers fans starting trade rumors

Lillard addressed a tweet about people "undervaluing" Portland's draft pick and "insisting" on trading him.

Scott Rafferty

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Jamal Murray dealing with ear infection in Western Conference Finals

Here's the latest on the infection Jamal Murray is dealing with and his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Scott Rafferty

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Jimmy Butler was even more surgical than stats suggest in Game 1

TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one particular example of how Butler carved up the Celtics in Game 1 before diving into the bigger picture.

Scott Rafferty

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How LeBron James gave Jamal Murray the Stephen Curry treatment

How James attacked Murray in Game 1 could turn out to be the Lakers' best shot at keeping up with the Nuggets.

Scott Rafferty

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How many times has LeBron James been in the Conference Finals?

No player in NBA history has ever played in more playoff games than LeBron James. You don't get to that point without going on a number of deep runs.

Scott Rafferty

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Why JJ Redick replacing Doc Rivers isn't as crazy as it sounds

Redick hasn't yet been connected to the 76ers, but BetOnline now has him as the betting favorite to become Philadelphia's next head coach.

Scott Rafferty

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Ranking the best coaches to replace Doc Rivers, including Nick Nurse

Who will the 76ers hire to replace Rivers? Here are some of the best candidates.

Scott Rafferty

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Why NBA changed odds for the No. 1 pick in draft lottery

We're only a few seasons removed from the NBA implementing the latest change to the draft lottery odds.

Scott Rafferty

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Why Victor Wembanyama's weight is a 'sensitive topic'

Wembanyama has the height and length to succeed at the next level, but his slight frame has been a talking point.

Scott Rafferty

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Predictions, odds and schedule for Lakers vs. Nuggets

The Lakers defeated the Nuggets in five games the last time they met in the Conference Finals. Will history repeat itself?

Scott Rafferty

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Why this could be the end of the Warriors as we know them

A crucial offseason that could change the Warriors as we know them looms for Golden State.

Scott Rafferty

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Video of play shows how Anthony Davis suffered possible concussion

The biggest story coming out of Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals was the head injury Anthony Davis suffered.

Scott Rafferty

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Suns' challenges in building championship roster around Booker and KD

The Suns enter an offseason where they're at risk of losing a number of key role players.

Scott Rafferty

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Rib injury update on Deandre Ayton

Here's everything we know about Deandre Ayton's rib injury ahead of Game 6.

Scott Rafferty

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Why AD's injury leaves Lakers with more questions than answers

Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to be available for Game 6 barring a setback.

Scott Rafferty

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How All-NBA snub impacts Ja Morant's contract with the Grizzlies

Now that we know Morant missed out on an All-NBA selection, here's what it means for his future earnings.

Scott Rafferty

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How All-NBA voting results impact Pascal Siakam's future with Raptors

While Pascal Siakam already has two All-NBA selections to his name, he had a lot riding on this season's results specifically.

Scott Rafferty

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Full list of players for All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

Which players earned the honor of being named All-NBA this season? Here is the complete list of teams.

Scott Rafferty

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Full list of players for All-Defensive First and Second Teams

Which players earned the honor of being named All-Defense this season? Here is the complete list of teams.

Scott Rafferty

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Why Jaylen Brown continues to wear a face mask

Jaylen Brown played without his mask during a game in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, but he's since brought it back.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron James predicted every part of crucial Draymond Green's turnover

The basketball genius of LeBron James showed up on the biggest possession of Game 4.

Scott Rafferty

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What is the NBA Playoffs single-game assists record?

Magic Johnson had 20 or more assists in a total of 10 playoff games in his career. Every other player in NBA history has combined for 10 such games.

Scott Rafferty

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Who has made the most 3-pointers in an NBA Playoffs game?

Only two players in NBA history have ever made 10 or more 3-pointers in an NBA Playoffs game. No, Stephen Curry isn't one of them.

Scott Rafferty

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How Stephen Curry shredded the Lakers without scoring

One of Stephen Curry's 12 assists from Game 2 illustrated how he picked the Lakers apart without scoring.

Scott Rafferty

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Why the Bucks fired head coach Mike Budenholzer

Here's everything we know about Milwaukee's decision to move on from head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Scott Rafferty

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Draymond Green says LeBron is playing 'a totally different game.' He's right

Draymond Green's comments about LeBron James came following Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Lakers and Warriors.

Scott Rafferty

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Why LeBron James tosses chalk before games

There was a time when LeBron James stopped doing it, but the chalk toss has been a part of his pregame routine for most of his NBA career.

Scott Rafferty

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How Anthony Davis can replicate Game 1 success vs. Warriors

Anthony Davis stole the show for the Lakers in their Game 1 victory over the Warriors. Can he do it again?

Scott Rafferty

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How long will the Heat be without Jimmy Butler?

Here's everything we know about Jimmy Butler's ankle injury and his potential return.

Scott Rafferty

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