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Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton are the favorites to go first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, but a pair of wildcards might wind up in the mix if the lottery pans out just right.

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The Rockets and Warriors have been the two best teams in the NBA all season. This is the main event we’ve been waiting for, but does Houston have any chance of taking down the defending champs?

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The Rockets and Warriors have been the two best teams in the NBA all season. This is the main event we’ve been waiting for, but does Houston have any chance of taking down the defending champs?

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You’d be hard-pressed to identify Jaylen Brown as the 21-year-old second-year player who was such a non-factor on this stage a year ago. In Game 1, he played like an established NBA star.

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Jaylen Brown played like an established NBA star in Game 1 against the Cavs, an evolution that began in the regular season, but has been accelerated in the playoffs as spring has worn on.

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The Raptors made the expected, though perhaps not wise, move on Friday and announced that they had fired coach Dwane Casey. Now comes the difficult task — finding his replacement.

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For the Sixers, it had to be brutal watching Tatum light up the scoreboard, especially as their own offense lacked some playmaking and athleticism.

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For the Sixers, it had to be difficult watching Tatum's scoring display, especially as their own offense seemed to lack a good dose of athleticism and shot creation.

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The Celtics and Cavs are back in the Eastern Conference finals, but this series is entirely different than what we would have expected just one year ago. Does Boston have any chance of stopping LeBron James?

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The Celtics and Cavs are back in the Eastern Conference finals, but this series is entirely different than what we would have expected just one year ago. Does Boston have any chance of stopping LeBron James?

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The Celtics could soon be a juggernaut, but for now, Boston will trot out one last version of lovable overachievers against the Cavs in the Eastern Conference finals.

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A controversial missed layup gave Boston a berth in the conference finals that hardly seemed possible just a couple of weeks ago.

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Do the Sixers have a chance against the Celtics? We turned to a guy who knows a little about overturning history: UMBC coach Ryan Odom, whose team pulled the biggest shocker in NCAA history this March.

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Many Raptors fans are calling for a full-scale teardown after another disappointing loss to the Cavs. But how exactly would a rebuilding effort in Toronto work?

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There were five plays — some just poorly thought out, some plain dumb — that defined the inability of the Sixers to close Game 3 against the Celtics.

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The Pistons went 16-27 after the blockbuster trade for Blake Griffin, effectively ending Stan Van Gundy’s tenure. Who will replace him?

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The Pacers can’t be complacent with what they accomplished this season, but they certainly don’t want to overspend and find themselves with a bloated payroll.

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There were five plays that defined the inability of the Sixers to close this game, plays that Philly must learn from in order to take the next step toward being a true contender.

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After a subpar performance in Game 2 against the Celtics, Sixers rookie Ben Simmons will be going back to Philadelphia under a microscope and carrying greater expectations.

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Even without individual workouts, Real Madrid guard Luka Doncic is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, or perhaps No. 1 overall.

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After losing to the Jazz in the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs, the Thunder must decide whether they need to make changes to the roster and coaching staff.

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This is the heavyweight battle the Eastern Conference has been waiting for. Can the Raptors finally get past LeBron James and the Cavs?

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When it comes to using virtual reality, the idea is to recreate the feel of being at NBA games, where fans can wander anywhere they like.

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When it comes to using virtual reality, the idea is to recreate the feel of being at NBA games, where fans can wander anywhere they like.

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There were a number of reasons the Celtics were able to pull off a Game 1 win over the Sixers in the conference semis. But this reason — Aron Baynes — probably won't get enough credit.

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The Timberwolves should be back in the playoffs next season, and if they can stay healthy, they should earn a better seed that will afford them a better chance to advance.

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There were a number of reasons the Celtics were able to pull off a Game 1 win over the Sixers in the conference semis. But this reason — Aron Baynes — probably won't get enough credit.

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The Celtics come limping into the conference semifinals after surviving against the Bucks. Can Boston slow down 76ers stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid?

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The top-seeded Toronto Raptors will look to exact a measure of revenge against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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After losing to the Jazz in the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs, the Thunder must decide whether they need to make changes to the roster and coaching staff.

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The Bucks, with as much talent on the roster as they have, should have their pick among available coaches. They need someone who can bring order to their style of play.

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This series should come down to the Jazz's imposing defense vs. the Rockets' high-powered offense. Which team will advance to the Western Conference finals?

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Throughout a tough first-round series against the Bucks, Al Horford provided a calming influence for a young Celtics squad, guiding Boston to an improbable spot in the conference semifinals.

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Fresh off a sweep of the Trail Blazers in the first round, the Pelicans will have their hands full with a Warriors team looking to capture back-to-back titles.

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Putting Carmelo Anthony on the bench runs the risk of wounding his professional pride, but it's too late for Thunder coach Billy Donovan to worry about that now.

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The Spurs must figure out if they can repair their relationship with star forward Kawhi Leonard, who essentially missed the entire 2017-18 season with a mysterious quad injury.

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Putting Carmelo Anthony on the bench runs the risk of wounding his professional pride, but it's too late for Thunder coach Billy Donovan to worry about that now.

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After falling to the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, the Heat are stuck with a team for the present and future that figures to produce the same results as this one did.

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It’s hard to imagine the Trail Blazers reaching 49 wins again next year, though they should be a playoff team and perhaps could get to the second round with a better matchup.

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Isaiah Thomas went from a max-contract candidate to a guy who will have to wait out the first wave of free agency this summer and hope to get picked up on a decent, short-term deal to rebuild his stock.

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All eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference bracket have been severely let down by some facet of their game. In some case, those facets were actually strengths during the regular season.

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The Lakers will make their pitch for Kawhi Leonard no matter what LeBron James does this summer. LA hopes to sign two superstars in the near future, but landing Leonard through a trade now will be the priority.

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Can any contenders prevent another Cavs-Warriors matchup in the NBA Finals? Let's go through the NBA playoff bracket to find out.

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The grind of the Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Bucks on Sunday showed, yet again, how badly the Celtics need a dynamic bench player who can create shots for himself and teammates.

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There was a time, under coach Dwane Casey, when the Raptors entered a season hoping to completely alter their offensive approach. But no, this was not last October — it was back in 2012.

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The Hornets must go back to the drawing board after firing Steve Clifford. General manager Mitch Kupchak might pursue some of these candidates in his search for a new head coach.

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The dialogue between NBA players and referees has been more contentious than any season in recent memory. Can they learn to get along during the 2018 NBA playoffs?

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The Magic will be hiring their fourth coach in the last five years. Who should take Frank Vogel's place on the Orlando bench?

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Where do the Knicks go for a coach after firing Jeff Hornacek? They should probably start by taking a closer look at these eight candidates.

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Can the Spurs make the Warriors sweat without Stephen Curry? Which team will survive the Thunder-Jazz slugfest? Sporting News' Sean Deveney has his Western Conference postseason predictions ready to go.

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Can the Raptors avoid a first-round upset against the Wizards? Will the Pacers challenge LeBron James and the Cavs? Sporting News' Sean Deveney has his Eastern Conference postseason predictions ready to go.

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James Harden or LeBron James? Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell? It's time to take a closer look at the races for NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year and much more with the regular season coming to a close.

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With just days remaining in the NBA regular season, there is much to be determined about the playoff picture. Sporting News' Sean Deveney ranks the 17 potential playoff teams based on what their best-case scenarios look like.

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Kyrie Irving has dealt with knee issues since the 2015 NBA Finals. Dr. Derek Ochiai of the Nirschl Orthopedic Center explains what happened to Irving's knee then and what he can expect now with his recovery.

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It's easy to have an optimistic view of the Celtics' future, even with Kyrie Irving out for the rest of the season. But Boston can't guarantee more success will come, and it's hard to give away big years like this.

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Sporting News' Sean Deveney checks in with an NBA scout and general manager to get their thoughts on which players helped improve their draft stock over the course of the NCAA Tournament. (Looking at you, Jalen Brunson.)

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April 4, 1968, was a monumental and sad day in American history. For baseball, it would prove to be an embarrassing moment for the game’s weak-kneed and profit-obsessed leadership.

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Ray Allen openly suggested the fix was in for Allen Iverson and the 76ers during the 2001 Eastern Conference finals. His opinion hasn't changed much 17 years later.

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As much as Ray Allen's new book is about his rise to basketball greatness, what will grip fans is Allen’s recollections of the tumult and drama that unfolded in each of his basketball stops, none so much as in Boston.

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Villanova usually gets by with its slick offense. Against Texas Tech in the Elite Eight, though, it was the defense that carried the day.

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Heading into his restricted free-agency year, Dante Exum has limited time to establish some sort of market for himself. Can the Jazz guard recapture the magic that made him the No. 5 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft?

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76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo, who really needs his top pick to come through, must have taken a deep sigh of relief after seeing Markelle Fultz return to the floor.

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Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum has validated the reputation he had when he left Duke last spring. Boston must be at least a little curious about what Tatum might do as a featured player.

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Beard's pursuit

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard has had wild success at all levels. Now, heading into his school's first Elite Eight, he seems to be settled in (finally) with the Red Raiders.

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Villanova O too much for Press Virginia

The West Virginia press was as tough as advertised in the Sweet 16. But Villanova's offense was better.

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Purdue takes on Texas Tech in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in Boston on Friday.

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Here's everything you need to know for the Sweet 16 matchup between the Villanova Wildcats and West Virginia Mountaineers.

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For fans of the NBA, seeing Eric Musselman on a sideline again feels a bit like a resurrection. Even Musselman wonders how he ended up at Nevada, leading his underdog team to the Sweet 16.

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Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood paved the way for future young stars to join the NBA, but he remains frustrated with the NCAA, an organization he feels engages in lies and manipulation.

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Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum stunned R.J. Barrett on Thursday night by presenting the Duke commit with the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award.

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The top two seeds are all but set in the East, as are the remaining seeds in the field. But from teams looking for seeds No. 3-8, there is still much to be determined.

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Just four games separate the No. 3 seed from No. 10 in the West standings, but we've got a sense how this will all turn out ahead of the 2018 NBA playoffs.

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Using the G-League is a creative idea and has potential, but the NBA is a long way from making significant changes.

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The NBA's 2018 draft board is shaping up, but there is much yet to be determined. Big March Madness performances by these players will go a long way toward firming up their stock.

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Will the Trail Blazers have to break up their core of Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic? A strong finish would make it more likely that Portland sticks with what's been working.

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With the East struggling and Toronto having made effective changes, the Raptors have become a trendy pick for the NBA Finals. But there are still reasons to be cautious.

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The stretch run of the 2017-18 NBA season is upon us, and as we look at where teams sit currently in our Power Rankings, we’ll also examine what ought to be their mission for the post-All-Star stretch.

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The Class of 2014 has taken a good deal of criticism, but a player like Magic forward Aaron Gordon could be worth the risk for young teams looking to bolster their rosters.

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The Sports Illustrated report on sexual harassment within the Mavericks organization came as no surprise to someone familiar with the topic — one of the attorneys involved in the harassment lawsuit against the Knicks 11 years ago.

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Never have the Lakers and Clippers been so underrepresented in an All-Star Game, even as the weekend has unfolded in Los Angeles. That says something about the state of play for both teams.

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Ahead of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, Sporting News' Sean Deveney ranks every All-Star player, from No. 1 to No. 24. The top spot goes to...

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Celtics guard Kyrie Irving described in great detail what it was like shooting the "Uncle Drew" movie during what he called "one of the craziest summers of my life."

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Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum sat down with Sporting News in Los Angeles to talk about the 3-Point Contest, All-Star aspirations and Fox News host Laura Ingraham's recent attack on LeBron James.

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It would be tempting for the Pacers to gloat over Victor Oladipo’s rise. But Indiana is treading carefully, with good reason.

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Before the trade deadline, there were few among the old Cavs group who had much to prove. That's definitely not the case with Rodney Hood, George Hill, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr.

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The Cavs easily won the day, but what about the rest of the league? Sporting News' Sean Deveney picks his biggest winners and losers from the NBA trade deadline.

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It would be hard for Cavs star LeBron James to see what’s going on with the Lakers these days and conclude he’d have a better future in LA than in Cleveland.

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Let’s mourn a moment for the lost future of Isaiah Thomas, which has been reduced to rubble in a matter of a month or so.

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The Cavs could be desperate enough to make a trade for Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, even if it costs them their prized draft pick.

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Kristaps Porzingis' injury seals the Knicks' fate and, with one day to go before the trade deadline, puts the focus squarely on the franchise’s direction.

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With the Hawks at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, Atlanta's front office is in sell mode ahead of the trade deadline. The problem? Teams aren't interested in the assets the Hawks hold.

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Some Lakers fans saw the team adding stars like LeBron James and Paul George this offseason as a foregone conclusion. It's not. That warranted a lowering of expectations ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

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Hassan Whiteside might frustrate Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at times, but a trade involving the Miami big man is a "long shot," league sources tell Sporting News' Sean Deveney.

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The Celtics addressed one roster hole by signing Greg Monroe. Will Boston fill another by adding a bench scorer?

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Taking a look back at how the Cavs bounced back after each of their low points in the last three years gives some hope, at least, that Cleveland is headed for an upswing.

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The Pelicans will be holding onto Anthony Davis — for now. But as the Blake Griffin trade shows, much can change, and quickly.

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Stan Van Gundy has banked the future of his team on Blake Griffin, who has missed one-third of his team’s games since the 2013-14 season. It's a trade that could cost the Pistons coach his job.

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With the starters set, attention now turns to the reserves who will fill out the rest of the NBA All-Star rosters. Which players deserve a spot? And who will be snubbed this year?

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Can the Warriors get the rest they need? Will Gordon Hayward make a shocking comeback for the Celtics? SN's latest NBA Power Rankings tackle second-half questions for every team.

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The Lakers and head coach Luke Walton knew what they were getting when they selected Lonzo Ball as the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft — a whole lot of his motormouthed father, LaVar.

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Without logging a minute of playing time, Cavs guard Isaiah Thomas was the overriding story in Boston, both off the court and on it.

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In a regular-season matchup last April, LeBron James showed why the Celtics (and every other team in the East) had no chance of stopping the Cavs. We'll find out if Boston has a better answer for James this time around.

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The Rockets rose to the top of the league early in the year with great defense. That has slipped, and it could be cause for long-term worry.

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For 70 years, the NBA has had a grip on Christmas Day games. It's not letting go.

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Will Paul George stay in OKC? How will the Grizzlies handle Marc Gasol? SN's Sean Deveney takes a look at potential buyers and sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

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The Cavs are unwilling to part ways with the draft pick they received in the Kyrie Irving trade, league executives tell SN's Sean Deveney, even as Brooklyn's success has brought down its value.

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Despite the panning of the Victor Oladipo-Domantas Sabonis package, the Pacers have emerged quickly from the ashes of Paul George’s trade demand without a slide into oblivion.

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Should Doc Rivers, Billy Donovan and Frank Vogel be worried about their jobs? SN's Sean Deveney takes a look at every NBA coach and determines who is safe and who has serious work to do.

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SN's Sean Deveney examines some subtle trends that have emerged within each team in his latest NBA Power Rankings.

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Bucks guard Jason Terry was only in Boston one year, but he was part of the blockbuster trade that has vaulted the Celtics back into contention in the East.

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What makes Ben Simmons so special? An NBA scout examines six plays from the Sixers rookie against the East's top tier of teams to find the answer.

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Eastern Conference stars like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are obvious All-Star selections. But which players will take the coveted reserve spots? SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the East.

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Even after losing big names to injury, the Western Conference is still stacked with talent. SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the West.

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The Grizzlies appeared to have a choice between firing David Fizdale or keeping Marc Gasol happy. But there's more to it than that, league sources tell SN's Sean Deveney.

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SN's latest Power Rankings focus on the biggest quarter-season surprises and disappointments for each team, from the elite Celtics and Warriors down to the lowly Kings and Bulls.

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The Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale only 19 games into the 2017-18 season. Who will Memphis choose to replace him?

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The trio of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony brought excitement to OKC, but the Thunder still haven't found consistency. Their problems start in the third quarter.

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Warriors star Stephen Curry first encountered Brad Stevens' defense eight years ago. He's still trying to figure it out.

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Led by Brad Stevens, the Celtics most resemble what the Warriors do. Thursday night's game could be a harbinger of things to come.

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The Celtics have won 12 games in a row despite a spate of injuries to start the year. The incredible defensive improvement this season is why Boston tops Sean Deveney's Power Rankings.

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Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is under more pressure and scrutiny than any rookie this season, a tribute to his father’s mouth.

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The Pistons were lacking when it came to shooting guards in recent years. Then Stan Van Gundy finally landed his favorite target: Avery Bradley.

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The Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd are taking a major gamble on Eric Bledsoe (and his future health).

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NBA players like Marcus Smart and Jusuf Nurkic could be facing a summer of disappointment when they hit restricted free agency in 2018.

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We are wrapping up the second week of the 2017-18 NBA season, and admittedly, it’s still hard to make heads or tails out of the mess of league standings.

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Trading for Eric Bledsoe would be a very Knicks move, but so far, New York is staying patient in a rebuilding season.

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The Sixers and Suns got to tanking in different ways, but NBA owners only have a problem with the actions of one of those two teams.

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There's plenty of time for the Celtics to bounce back after Gordon Hayward's injury. But it's Kyrie Irving who must lead the way for Boston.

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Anthem kneeling certainly will be a topic to open this NBA season. Just don’t expect to be a topic that sticks around very long.

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The 2017-18 NBA regular season is finally here. Here's how SN's Sean Deveney sees it all playing out from opening night to the NBA Finals.

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It wasn't easy, but SN's Sean Deveney made his predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more ahead of the 2017-18 NBA season.

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The spending spree of 2016 was good news for players, but those big contracts have brought a harsh hangover for teams like the Lakers, Trail Blazers and Nets.

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The center position is so deep that a few good candidates got pushed out of the top 15. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best big men.

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Anthony Davis is as good as it gets, but even "The Brow" isn't perfect. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best power forwards.

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LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the top two players in the NBA, but who stands alone at No. 1? SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best small forwards.

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Does 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook still hold the top spot? SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best point guards.

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There's a big drop after the top five shooting guards in the NBA. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best sharpshooters.

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It's not hard to detect some hypocrisy in the way the NBA has set up its new rules for the lottery and resting players.

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Sure, Oklahoma City is a small market, but Russell Westbrook's massive extension is the latest example of how the Thunder represent small markets done right.

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The 2017-18 NBA season hasn't even started yet, but fans and analysts already have one big question for LeBron James ... what's next?

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The Knicks should have been treating Kristaps Porzingis like a franchise player the last two years. With Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson gone, now they will.

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McGrady will go into the Hall of Fame with a 15-year career that had as many questions as answers.

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Tracy McGrady is ready to join basketball's greats in the Hall of Fame this weekend. But his heart remains home in Harvey-wracked Houston.

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Jerry Krause butted heads with Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan over the years. This weekend at basketball's Hall of Fame, he finally gets his credit.

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Don't assume that taking Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder back would suddenly crush the Celtics.

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The Celtics did trade for the best player in Kyrie Irving, the question is, did they get any better?

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The Spurs have had a knack for remaining one step ahead of everyone else. That's what makes this San Antonio summer so strange.

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Karl-Anthony Towns talks to SN about the bright future of the Timberwolves.

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The NBA is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Michael Porter Jr. But the projected top pick is in no hurry, he told Sporting News.

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Only LeBron James can single-handedly change the power structure in the NBA, and that will come next summer when he hits free agency.

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The Rockets want Carmelo Anthony to bring his international game stateside.

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Should the Cavaliers trade away Kyrie Irving, the inevitable Cavs-Warriors NBA Finals won't be a certainty anymore. That could be good for the league.

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D'Angelo Russell will join Jeremy Lin in Brooklyn, giving the Nets two potential starting point guards. But Russell anticipated the two fitting nicely.

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Tough out

Reliever Dominic Leone came into a tough situation facing Dustin Pedroia on Thursday. But he got the big out and helped the Blue Jays to a much-needed win.

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The Blue Jays desperately needed Aaron Sanchez to get a stop in Boston tonight. Unfortunately Sanchez could be sidelined with blister issues. Again.

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Summer League is over, but this year's crop of rookies showed up nicely. An NBA scout weighed in for SN on their performances.

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LeBron James will be a free agent next summer, and if he decides to leave the Cavs, the fault goes to this summer's front-office foibles.

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The Raptors sought a new look for next season, and achieved almost all they set out to do. One exception: They could not deal Jonas Valanciunas.

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The dust has settled in the NBA offseason. Who came out on top — and who found themselves worse off?

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Hornets move?

The Hornets are close to the tax line, but have a roster spot and could sign yet another big man, sources told Sporting News.

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The NBA's post-TV deal spending spree was set to screech to a halt next summer. For restricted free agents, it's already happening.

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The Clippers have built an edge over the Lakers in the last five years. Doc Rivers is doing his best not to lose it.

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Two high-profile defections from small markets in the past two years have made the NBA look like a big-market league again. But look closer at the free-agency evidence.

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The Celtics used to struggle mightily when it came to signing free agents. Not anymore.

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Gordon Hayward appeared to have picked the Celtics on Tuesday. But pandemonium followed.

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The Celtics have gotten criticism for their inability to trade assets for a star. But in the big picture, all is well in Boston.

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Paul George has been shipped to Oklahoma City, and the Thunder are hoping they can keep him — and, more importantly, Russell Westbrook.

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The Timberwolves' roster overhaul continues, as Ricky Rubio has been traded to the Jazz. Who's next in Minnesota?

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The Clippers managed to keep forward Blake Griffin, ensuring that they will not need a total rebuild — for now.

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Johnson won't be back in Boston, but he does have options.

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Could Gallo be in for a nine-figure payday?

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Teams are still working with the Pacers on a possible Paul George deal, but the Lakers still loom in the background.

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Jrue Holiday’s free-agency options are getting limited, and the odds are improving that he winds up staying put in New Orleans.

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The Knicks, as usual, are a mess. But there are a handful of moves the team can make quickly to help get things turned around.

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Jabari Parker will continue to build on his rehab from an ACL injury. If he comes back healthy, the Bucks may have options — but those are distant options now.

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The Knicks struggled under Phil Jackson, but what really hurt him in the end was that he did not give the franchise a clear direction.

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Working out the Chris Paul-James Harden dynamic will be difficult enough for D’Antoni’s playbook. But keeping the locker room together will not be easy, either.

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Fresh off the Jimmy Butler trade, the Timberwolves have better pieces now, and Karl-Anthony Towns thinks he could yet take another step forward.

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It was a big few days for the NBA, with a raft of trade rumors and intrigue driving interest over the past week. It all came to a conclusion (for now) in Thursday's draft.

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The Timberwolves finally were able to secure a trade for Jimmy Butler on draft night, and the end of the franchise's playoff drought can't be far behind.

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Given the pace of events, much could change between Wednesday afternoon and the start of the NBA Draft on Thursday. But for now, here’s how the draft is shaping up.

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The NBA loves to compare draftees to established players. But that can be a dangerous game.

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The last seven months have seen a bottoming out in New York, as players there have gotten weary a front office that does not seem to have their backs.

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Everyone knows gum-flapping dad LaVar Ball. But his son and possible Lakers star Lonzo Ball is a much different guy.

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Kyle Lowry might not be totally happy in Toronto, but it doesn't matter. The Raptors are his best free-agency bet.

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Guard R.J. Hunter has been on NBA radars for a while, and though he gained fame with a dramatic shot in the NCAA Tournament, he has more to clear up about his game.

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