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Why your NBA team would fail DeMarcus Cousins, too

You have all the right trade pieces for DeMarcus Cousins? Great. But your team doesn't deserve him.

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LeBron James gave us everything — and now can start winning again

LeBron James questioned the familiar pain of losing in the NBA Finals. But he has proven the maturity and perspective to know better.

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Warriors close out Cavaliers in NBA Finals Game 6 for championship

LeBron James was the dominant player again, but nothing could stop the Warriors as they won their first championship since 1975.

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NBA Finals Game 6: Warriors vs. Cavaliers time, TV channel, analysis

The Warriors have won consecutive blowouts and now have a chance to end the NBA Finals. But can they beat LeBron James and the Cavaliers in Cleveland again?

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Lance Stephenson trade, believe it or not, should help both teams

Lance Stephenson could flourish next to J.J. Redick in LA, while Spencer Hawes could boost Charlotte's shooting.

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Michael Malone hired as Denver Nuggets head coach, report says

Michael Malone is bringing his reputation as a defensive coach to a team desperate for one.

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NBA Finals Game 5: Warriors push LeBron, Cavaliers to brink

Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Warriors took a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals Game 5: Warriors vs. Cavaliers time, TV channel, analysis

After the Warriors roared in Game 4, they get to return home. Can the Cavaliers stop them before it's too late?

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Warriors regain swagger vs. Cavaliers in NBA Finals Game 4

A lineup change, a faster pace and a renewed sense of confidence led the Warriors to a 103-82 victory Thursday vs. the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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Jason Williams and Brian Scalabrine are ready to win $1 million together

The Basketball Tournament is bigger and better this year, and Team Grantland run by Matt and Luke Bonner is sure to be a favorite.

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What the heck is going on in the NBA Finals?

Nothing makes sense in these NBA Finals except that, in some twisted way, it all makes sense. We're here to help.

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NBA Finals Game 4: Warriors vs. Cavaliers time, TV channel, analysis

LeBron James and the Cavaliers now have the advantage. Can the Warriors respond in Game 4 of the NBA Finals?

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NBA Finals Game 3: Cavaliers hold off Warriors to take 2-1 lead

Cleveland had LeBron James to thank for its first championship-level victory in 18 years.

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Stephen Curry can't do anything except make the Internet laugh in Game 3

Matthew Dellavedova is doing his darn thing again, and that darn thing means shutting down NBA MVP Stephen Curry.

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NBA Finals Game 3: Warriors vs. Cavaliers time, TV channel, analysis

Game 3 of the NBA Finals promises more of the same: LeBron James taking on the Warriors in what has been a memorable series so far.

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Cavaliers hold on vs. Warriors in OT to win NBA Finals Game 2

The Cavaliers had an 11-point lead with less than four minutes left, but they needed overtime to win it.

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Kyrie Irving out for NBA Finals with fractured kneecap

The Cavaliers' worst fears are confirmed. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA Finals.

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Warriors drop Cavaliers in overtime in Game 1 of 2015 NBA Finals

LeBron James was phenomenal, but Andre Iguodala was almost as good and had more help. The result was a memorable Game 1 to the NBA Finals.

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Maya Moore is a basketball nerd, and it's made her best in the world

Maya Moore digs into analytics and breaks down the best players in the world to try to find new ways to dominate the WNBA. Because last season's MVP wasn't enough.

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Stephen Curry and the media: The stories behind the NBA MVP's stories

Ten writers who have covered Stephen Curry this season discuss what makes the NBA MVP such a special player and person.

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Karl-Anthony Towns, 7-foot NBA Draft stud, is swishing 3-pointers like a guard

This video will help explain the divide between Jahlil Okafor and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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As superstar Sylvia Fowles demands a trade, Sky see no limit in WNBA season

Elena Delle Donne is far more excited about Cappie Pondexter joining the Sky than Sylvia Fowles refusing to play.

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Warriors close out Rockets in Game 5, will face Cavaliers in NBA Finals

The Splash Brothers led the way as the Warriors made the Finals for the first time in 40 years.

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Mallory Edens has perfect response to lecherous NBA Draft Lottery column

Chris Sheridan overstepped the bounds of good taste and respect. The Bucks owner's daughter put him in his place.

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Warriors vs. Rockets Game 1: Time, TV info and analysis

Stephen Curry vs. James Harden is the most obvious and perhaps most compelling reason the Western Conference finals should be great.

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This 'Mad Max: Fury Road'-Rockets mashup will make you flip your war rig

James Harden as Max Rockatansky works on a lot of levels.

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Allen Iverson loves Russell Westbrook because Westbrook is 2015 Iverson

Allen Iverson called Russell Westbrook his favorite point guard and a "certified killer" in a Facebook Q&A to promote his Showtime documentary.

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John Wall, broken hand and all, defies every criticism even in defeat

The Wizards likely will lose their series against the Hawks, but John Wall reinforced his new identity as one of the NBA's best leaders Wednesday.

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How ESPN can win despite TNT locking up 'Inside the NBA'

Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce or even Gregg Popovich could help turn around ESPN's often-maligned 'NBA Countdown.'

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NBA Draft Scouting Combine 2015: Full participant list

No Karl-Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor, but there are plenty of top-notch prospects headed to Chicago for the annual draft combine.

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Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau lives in a hotel

There is never-ending speculation with regards to the future of Tom Thibodeau with the Bulls.

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Lakers legend Jamaal Wilkes says Kobe Bryant needs new, smaller role

Jamaal Wilkes also said Magic Johnson's 25-year contract bristled the Lakers back in 1981 and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was his toughest co-star to get close to.

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Draymond Green hits Mike Conley in his already-broken face

The intention wasn't clear, but there were words between Draymond Green and power forward counterpart Zach Randolph after a play that seemed to really hurt Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley.

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Stephen Curry shows MVP class in speech, with thanks from wife to equipment manager

Stephen Curry put on a humble and engaging show in his MVP speech, seemingly thanking everyone he knew.

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James Harden was left off one NBA MVP ballot, accidentally

The NBA releases the ballots for every voter, so Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com became conspicuous quite quickly.

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Stephen Curry dominates NBA MVP voting

Stephen Curry earned 100 of 130 first-place votes, with James Harden and LeBron James coming in behind him.

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3 reasons Billy Donovan will succeed as NBA coach with Thunder

Billy Donovan gets linked to Rick Pitino for all the obvious reasons, but he is not his mentor. And that could be what helps him succeed at the sport's highest level.

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Exclusive Q&A: Rockets' fired social media manager explains ill-fated tweet

Chad Shanks says he 'failed' to anticipate negative reaction to a tweet using emojis to depict a horse being shot.

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Dirk Nowitzki benched? Mavericks have better options

The Rajon Rondo experiment came to an ugly end in Dallas, but that doesn't mean Dirk Nowitzki should take the fall.

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Kevin Love injury shouldn't have Cavaliers fans bemoaning the Bulls

The Cavaliers still match up very well against the Bulls, who did a great job limiting Kevin Love in the regular season.

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Kevin Love out for Cavaliers' second-round series with shoulder injury

The Cavaliers will need to find a replacement for their top rebounder, Kevin Love, in the second round against the Bulls or Bucks.

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Lance Stephenson is a problem with a solution for the Hornets

It would be easy for the Hornets to dump Lance Stephenson. But they owe it to themselves to try to figure out a way to make it work, and spacing may be the only hurdle.

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Pat Riley rips 'smiling faces with hidden agendas' after Heat's first season post-LeBron

Heat president Pat Riley is still bitter about LeBron James going home, but he is optimistic about putting together a contender again for next season.

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NBA playoffs

Nikola Mirotic and the Bulls face the Bucks tonight. Get ready; times, TV, more.

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2015 NBA playoffs: First-round matchups, predictions

First-round breakdown: It doesn't look as though any series will go seven games, but there should just be one sweep.

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NBA regular-season final day: Playoff scenarios, schedule, TV info

The final day of the NBA regular season can be extremely confusing, with 28 teams playing and most having something on the line. Sporting News makes it understandable.

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Nick Young has the most Swaggy P explanation for Lakers' struggles

"Blame it on the rim." OK, Nick Young. You win this time.

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J.R. Smith says LeBron James is 'the real MVP' — and he's right

J.R. Smith has a really good point: LeBron James is the most valuable player in the NBA. That doesn't mean he should win this year's award.

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Greg Monroe to the Knicks wouldn't solve anyone's problems

The Knicks will be the Knicks, so these reports of an agreement with Greg Monroe are no surprise. But Phil Jackson and David Falk need to see the reality of the situation.

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James Harden puts it bluntly: 'I am the MVP'

The Rockets guard stated his case to NBA.com, while his biggest rival, Stephen Curry, has been a bit quieter on the MVP front.

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Karl-Anthony Towns leads 7 UK players declaring for 2015 NBA draft

The historic list also includes Dakari Johnson and the Harrison twins, three players who may not be first-round picks, along with first-team All-American Willie Cauley-Stein.

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Dwight Howard must bring back 'Superman' for battered Rockets

While Donatas Motiejunas was being ruled out for the playoffs, Dwight Howard was discussing his 20-year career plan. Houston needs him to look healthy enough to do it.

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