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Summer League championship tiebreakers

The 2021 NBA Summer League will not have its typical playoff bracket format this year. Instead, the two teams with the best record after four games will face off in the championship, with tiebreakers in place to decide the title game. You can find the tiebreakers here.

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Fast facts: Commissioner's Cup Championship

The inaugural WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship is set to take place at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 12, when the Seattle Storm take on the Connecticut Sun at Footprint Arena in Phoenix.

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Most impactful signings in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which signings to this point have been the most impactful, from Kyle Lowry joining the Heat to DeMar DeRozan landing in Chicago.

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NBA Films for fans set for premiere at the 2021 TIFF

The NBA, OLG, and TIFF today announced the launch of “NBA Films For Fans created with OLG,” a short film programme featuring five Canadian filmmakers and basketball fans designed to celebrate Canada’s connection to the game in conjunction with the league’s 75th Anniversary season.

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Summer League: Celebs, NBA players in attendance

The basketball action on the court, combined with the location of the games, has attracted has courtside appearances from superstar NBA players and celebrities as well. Here's a look at all these icons in attendance for this year's event:

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Updated 2022 NBA title odds released

With rosters taking shape following free agency, the odds have shifted for the 2022 NBA title. The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks have the third-best odds for next season, with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers leading the way.

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Soundsystem: NBA Finals 2022 predictions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Breakout performers in Day 2 of Summer League

With nine games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

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Winners and losers in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which teams were the biggest winners and which were the biggest losers.

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Raptors' roster measurements highlight length and versatility

When you look at the Raptors roster for the 2021-22 season, there's a trend that seems to be taking place. All but three players are 6-foot-5 or taller, with eight different players listed at or above 6-foot-8. It's clear that Toronto is focused on length and versatility moving forward.

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Guide to watching the Vegas Summer League

From the top picks in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Toronto Raptors and the 15 Canadians in action, find the guide for how to tune into this year's summer action below.

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Breakout performers on Day 1 of Summer League

With seven games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

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How to watch Summer League debuts for top prospects

After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Summer League is back in Las Vegas this offseason. When do the 2021 NBA Draft stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Suggs make their debut?

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How many Canadians will play in the Summer League?

Headlined by Joshua Primo, the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, over a dozen Canadians are set to suit up this summer in the Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues.

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Raptors finalize Summer League roster

The MGM Resorts NBA Summer League will be held from Sunday, Aug. 8 through Tuesday, Aug. 17.

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Running Diary: USA defeat Japan to win gold

The United States' dominance in women's basketball continues as they defeat Japan 90-75 to win their seventh gold medal in a row.

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Box score, player statistics: USA vs. France

Kevin Durant's 29 points led the way for Team USA as they defeated France 87-82 to clinch their fourth consecutive gold medal at the Olympics.

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Best under-the-radar moves in free agency

The chaotic start to free agency has passed and the majority of big names have gone off the board. While deals like Russell Westbrook to the Lakers, Kyle Lowry to the Heat and DeMar DeRozan to the Bulls have owned the spotlight, what about some smaller moves that will surely make an impact next season?

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NBA Summer League record book

More often than not, the NBA Summer League is where we first get to see the rookies in action within a few weeks after getting drafted. That said, take a look at some records set in the past at Summer League

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Box score, player statistics: USA vs. Australia

Kevin Durant's 23 points led the way for Team USA, which is now one win away from a fourth straight gold medal.

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Report: Dinwiddie traded as part of 5-team deal

The 28-year-old guard reportedly will join Washington as part of a five-team trade.

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Semifinals set for Women's basketball

The Quarterfinals are now a wrap and the Semi-final round is set for the Women's Basketball Draw at the Tokyo Olympics. Catch up with everything you need to know from the Quarters, from final scores to top performers.

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Running Diary: USA defeat Australia

Breanna Stewart put on a show as Team USA booked their spot in the Olympic Games semi-finals with a comfortable 24-point win over the Australian Opals.

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Soundsystem: Free agency frenzy

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What channel is the Summer League on?

We have you covered with the date, time and network for every game in the 2021 NBA Summer League that will be broadcasted on television in Canada.

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Semifinals set for Men's basketball

Four exciting Quarterfinals later, the four semi-finalists are set for the Men's Basketball Draw at the Tokyo Olympics. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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Box score, player statistics: USA vs. Spain

Led by 29 points from Kevin Durant, the United States withstood a 38-point effort from Spain's Ricky Rubio to advance to the Semifinals. Take a look at the box score from the game.

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Running Diary: Team USA advance to semis

Team USA overcame a 38-point performance from Ricky Rubio to defeat Spain 95-81 and advance to the semi-finals.

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Canada falls to Spain, awaits results to advance

The Canada Women's National Team lost a crucial game to Spain, 76-66, falling to 1-2 in the Group Stage. While the loss doesn't eliminate them from advancing to the Knockout Stage, Canada will have to await the results of other games to know if they'll move on or not.

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Instant analysis of reported draft night deals

As the offseason officially gets underway with the 2021 NBA Draft, a number of teams are engaging in deals that involve both picks and players. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the reported deals.

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Quarter-finals set for men's basketball

The pool stages are complete and the quarter-final field is set, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the knockout round and the two-best third place teams also advancing.

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Results, top performers from Day 7

Another big day for basketball at the Tokyo Olympics is in the books. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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Box score, player statistics: USA vs. Czech

Kevin Durant's 23 points and Jayson Tatum's 27 points led the United States to a crucial win over Czech Republic to advance to the Knockout Stage.

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On This Date: NBA restarts in Orlando bubble

After a five month hiatus due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the NBA season restarted the season in a bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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Undrafted free agent tracker

For players not selected in the NBA Draft, the focus shifts to signing two-way contracts, free agent contracts or an Exhibit 10 deal in pursuit of their NBA dreams.

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Full results from 2021 NBA Draft

The 2021 NBA Draft is complete with Cade Cunningham going No.1 overall to the Detroit Pistons. Catch up on the full draft results below.

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NBA to name 75 greatest players

NBA 75 will pay tribute to generations of basketball fans around the world, as well as current and former players and coaches. Throughout the season, the league will also continue its decades-long legacy of supporting the communities where the NBA family lives, works and plays and by improving lives through the game of basketball.

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Who owns the most picks in the NBA Draft?

11 teams in the 2021 NBA Draft own three or more picks. Who owns the most draft selections? Below find more on each of the 10 teams that will make three or more selections in the upcoming NBA Draft.

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Cade Cunningham is the next...

Cade Cunningham, the prospective No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, is the quintessential can't-miss prospect, with plenty of tools that will immediately translate to the next level. Unique as Cunningham is, our NBA Staff got to thinking, what sort of player will he be at his peak?

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Canada defeats South Korea, improves to 1-1

Team Canada is making their third straight appearance in the Olympics and is looking to medal for the first time ever. From who is on the roster to how to watch, here's everything you need to know.

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Kids Newsletter: Learning how to rebound like Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best rebounders in the NBA. His ability to secure possessions and create extra possessions for his team has become a real weapon for the Milwaukee Bucks — one that helped them win an NBA championship. This month, we take a look at how you can become the best rebounder you can be and dominate the glass like the Greek Freak.

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When is the 2021 NBA Draft?

The NBA has announced that the 2021 NBA Draft will be held on July 29, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

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U.S. Women, Latvian Men win first-ever 3x3 gold

History has been made. The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo mark the first-ever Olympic Games in which 3x3 basketball is an Olympic sport, and the first-ever medalists have been crowned, with the United States Women's and Latvian Men's Teams taking home the gold.

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Box score, player statistics: USA vs. Iran

Damian Lillard led USA to victory over Iran at the Tokyo Olympics with a game-high 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting from 3-point range. Here's the box score and player statistics from USA's win.

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Results, top performers from Day 4

Another big day for basketball at the Tokyo Olympics is in the books. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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How are Olympic basketball tiebreakers determined?

Of the 12 teams in the Olympic 5x5 basketball tournament, eight advance to the knockout stage – the top two teams from each of the three groups and the two best third-place teams that remain. How are qualifying third-placed teams determined? There is an order in which the remaining third-place teams are classified.

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Results, top performers from Day 3

Day 3 of basketball action at the Tokyo Olympics did not disappoint. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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Results, top performers from Day 2

Spain Women's National Team's Astrid Ndour recorded 28 points and 10 rebounds in a close win over Korea, Slovenia Men's National Team's Luka Doncic erupted for 48 points in a win over Argentina and Spain Men's National Team's Ricky Rubio had 20 points and nine assists in a win over Japan.

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Results and top performers from Day 1

Sunday marked the beginning of group play for men's basketball at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's the final score from each game, as well as the top performers.

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The biggest storylines heading into Olympics

From Luka Doncic looking to lead Slovenia to a medal to Team USA's quest for their fourth straight gold, our NBA.com Staff looks at the biggest storylines heading into the Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament.

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All-time 3x3 squads for notable countries

With 3x3 basketball being a part of the Olympics for the first time ever, multiple members of our NBA.com Global Staff shared their opinion on what would be the all-time 3x3 team for countries across the world.

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Report: Lowry, DeRozan interested in Lakers

According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan have interest in the Lakers. Both will be unrestricted free agents in the offseason.

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Best moments from Bucks championship parade

Following their thrilling win over the Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Bucks held a parade in Milwaukee to celebrate the franchise's first championship in 50 years.

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Who will lead Olympics in scoring?

The Tokyo Olympics are almost here, as 12 countries will compete for the opportunity to take home a gold medal. Among those 12 countries are some of the best basketball players in the world, ready to shine on the Olympic stage. Which player will shine the brightest and lead the tournament in scoring?

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Paul, Booker reflect on Finals loss

After coming up short in the 2021 NBA Finals, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams spoke to the media about their season, their loss to the Bucks and what's next for the franchise.

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Viewership of 2021 Finals up by 32%

Game 6 of the Finals delivers 12.52 million viewers, up 50 percent versus last year.

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NBA Soundsystem: Giannis, Bucks stand atop the NBA mountain

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Giannis crowned Finals MVP

After dropping 50 points in Game 6, Giannis Antetokounmpo was named Bill Russell Finals MVP.

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Complete list of Finals MVP winners

The 2021 recipient of the award was Giannis Antetokounmpo for averaging 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 4-2 series victory over the Phoenix Suns. He is only the fifth international to win the award and the first since Dirk Nowitzki in 2011 to win the award.

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Running Diary: Bucks crowned NBA champions

In one of the best performances in NBA Finals history, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 50 points to power the Bucks past the Suns in Game 6 and deliver Milwaukee their first title since 1971.

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Report: Toronto identified as potential WNBA expansion city

Prior to the 2021 All-Star Game, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said that expanding the league remains a priority. "This would be something I would be talking with you more seriously about if it wasn't for the pandemic," she said.

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Raptors to launch NFT Collection

After teasing the concept, the team Tuesday announced the "Toronto Raptors 6ix Keys Collection," the franchise's first official NFT Collection, which, according to the team's release will allow keyholders to "unlock exclusive perks, from first-look access, signed game-worn memorabilia and curated VIP experiences."

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Full list of NBA Draft Green Room invitees

After a year away from the usual NBA Draft format the Green Room is back! Keep it right here for a full list of invitees as they are reported, as the biggest prospects in the Draft prepare to have their name called.

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Latest odds link Kawhi, Lillard to Raptors

Between the 2021 NBA Draft, free agency and a number of potential trades, NBA fans are in for a busy offseason. While there's no crystal ball that can tell us how it all will unfold, BetOnline has provided odds for a few of the most pressing offseason topics, all of which either involve or impact the Raptors.

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Star names join Space Jam 2 'Goon Sqaud'

Much of the anticipation around Space Jam 2: A New Legacy has been entered around the roles star players will take. Some of the biggest names are set to join the 'Goon Squad' with their characters revealed ahead of the movie's release.

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Running diary from WNBA All-Star Game

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was named MVP after recording a game-high 26 points as Team WNBA edged Team USA 93-85 in the WNBA All-Star Game.

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NBA Finals 2021: Big fourth quarter helps Bucks level Finals at 2-2

The Bucks came up with a big fourth quarter to even the NBA Finals at 2-2. Khris Middleton tallied 40 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in the big time win for Milwaukee. The win drowned out a 42-point night for Suns star Devin Booker.

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Shorthanded Boomers blowout Nigeria by 39

Six players score in double figures as the Australian Boomers blowout Nigeria 108-69 despite key NBA players in Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Aron Baynes and Matthew Dellavedova resting through this one.

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Soundsystem: Is Giannis silencing the critics?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Space Jam: A New Legacy - LeBron talks family values and chasing dreams in film

LeBron James and Don Cheadle have spoke to the the themes of family and chasing dreams in Space Jam: A New Legacy. The anticipation continues to build for what is sure to be one of the movies of the US summer!

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Space Jam soundtrack revealed with big name stars

As Space Jam: A New Legacy begins to hit cinemas across the world, fans of the original classic will continue to make comparisons between the two films. Those comparisons will also surround the soundtrack, with a number of big name stars to feature in the latest release.

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Mills leads Australia to big win over Team USA

The Australian Boomers picked up another win, using a big second half to defeat Team USA 91-83. Patty Mills was once again the star for Australia, finishing with 22 points and four assists.

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2022 NBA title odds released; Raptors rank 16th

Even though a champion is yet to be crowned in 2021, the odds have been released for the 2022 NBA title. The Brooklyn Nets lead the way, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers.

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Dominant Giannis leads Bucks to big Game 3 win

The Bucks returned home to Milwaukee, looking to avoid going down 3-0 to the Suns in Game 3. They delivered in a big way, with 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo leading Milwaukee to a 120-100 win at home.

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Achonwa aiming for Canada Basketball's first Olympic medal

"When I'm standing with my sisters, with my national team, with my teammates, I always get chills when they play the anthem," Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa stated. "And for us to be on the podium and hear that anthem with medals around our necks, that would be a dream come true."

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Carleton excited to live out Olympic dream

"Representing Canada has always been my number one goal, to represent our country at the Olympics and medal at the Olympics," Lynx forward Bridget Carleton said.

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Balanced Suns offence overcomes Giannis' 42

Yet again, the Suns backcourt led from the front as they combined for 54 with Devin Booker scoring 31 but this time they received a lot more help. Despite a 42-point, 12-rebound effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Suns sealed the win behind a playoff franchise record 20 3-pointers with all their starters finishing in double figures.

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Who has worked out for the Raptors?

With the 2021 NBA Draft quickly approaching, the Raptors brass will bring in a number of prospects to evaluate as part of the draft process. Who have the Raptors worked out? Below, find more information on the Raptors draft workouts and the prospects who attend.

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Phoenix take Game 1 behind big night for Chris Paul

Phoenix handled their business at home, taking Game 1 118-105. The duo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker combined for 59 points in the impressive first up performance in the Finals.

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2021 NBA Finals schedule

The Bucks and Suns will battle in the 2021 NBA Finals. The series will begin on Tuesday, July 6 (ET) in Phoenix. If there's a Game 7, it will be played on Thursday, July 22 in Phoenix.

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Achonwa talks love for authentic flavours in Ontario

Watch as Canada's own Natalie Achonwa talks about her love for the authentic flavours in her hometown neighbourhood! Welcome to my Neighbourhood is presented by DoorDash.

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Recap of Wednesday's FIBA action

The Group Phase of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament continued on Wednesday with seven games and 14 nations looking to make their Olympic dreams a reality.

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Giannis leaves Game 4 with left knee injury

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly on his left leg, hyperextending his left knee during the third quarter of Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo was helped from the floor and went back to the locker room before being ruled out for the rest of the night.

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Recap of Tuesday's FIBA Qualifying Tournament

The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament is officially under way as 24 teams vie for the four final spots in Tokyo.

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Blazers hire Billups as head coach

Billups played 17 seasons in the NBA and is currently serving as an assistant coach with the LA Clippers.

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🎙Raptors Pod: What should Raps do with No. 4 pick?

A Toronto Raptors podcast curated by NBA.com Global covering all aspects of the Toronto Raptors, Canadian basketball and more.

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Kia Nurse talks importance of family meals

Growing up in Hamilton, Ontario, Kia Nurse had plenty of great food options surrounding her. Whether it was a chain restaurant or a locally-owned hot spot, Nurse had the best of both worlds at her disposal. She teamed up with DoorDash to talk about Hamilton's food options and the importance of sharing a meal with her family.

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Kids Newsletter: Learning how to drop a floater like Trae Young

Trae Young has become one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA and he's doing it with one of the hardest shots to guard, the floater. This month, we'll took a look at how we can improve our floater and also learn how to do it with both hands.

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What should Warriors do with No. 7 pick?

Golden State received Minnesota's first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as it fell outside of the top three in lottery. So not only will the Warriors pick No. 14 in the upcoming draft, they will pick No. 7. While that puts them in position to add two prospects to their core, would they be better off making a trade?

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What is the 2021 NBA Draft order?

The 2021 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday, July 29. Following the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery, the order for the upcoming NBA Draft is now set, which you can find below.

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Raptors earn No. 4 pick in 2021 NBA Draft

The order of the 2021 NBA Draft is now set and the Raptors have moved up into the No. 4 overall selection. 2021 marks the first time in five years that the Raptors will make a lottery selection in the NBA Draft.

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Pistons win 2021 NBA Draft Lottery

The Pistons have won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery! With a 14.0 percent chance, Detroit has earned the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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Soundsystem: Who wins the lotto?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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When is the Draft Lottery?

Consisting of the 14 teams that failed to qualify for the 2021 NBA Playoffs, this marks the third year of the NBA Draft Lottery's revised odds system. Find all you need to know ahead of the upcoming Draft Lottery below.

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Tokyo U.S. Women’s Basketball Team unveiled

Team selections for the six-time defending Olympic gold medalists USA were made by the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee and pending approval by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

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Aussie Dyson Daniels signs with G League Ignite

Daniels joined NBA Global Academy, an elite basketball training center at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia, in 2019. The Bendigo, Australia native emerged as one of the country’s top young prospects, participating in the NBA Academy Games 2019, exhibition games as the 2019 NBA G League Winter Showcase and the 2020 Torneo Junior Ciutat de L’Hospitalet in Barcelona, Spain.

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CP3 still in health and safety protocols ahead of Game 1

The Suns announced on Saturday (ET) that All-Star guard Chris Paul remains in health and safety protocols just 24 hours before Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

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RJ Barrett talks love for Jamaican food

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett grew up in Mississauga, Ontario with a wide variety of Caribbean food at his disposal. Barrett teamed up with DoorDash to talk about his love for Jamaican food and his favourite cheat meals.

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Wilson reveals NBA official game ball

Wilson, which was the official game ball for the league’s first 37 seasons, returns to the NBA. NBA’s Trae Young and Jamal Murray join Wilson’s Advisory Staff; Wilson NBA official game ball to be introduced on-court at Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2021.

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Complete list of ROY winners

The Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball pips Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton to win the 2020-21 Rookie of the Year award. He is the third player to win the annual award with Charlotte, joining Larry Johnson (1991-92) and Emeka Okafor (2004-05).

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Mavs part ways with longtime GM Nelson

Donnie Nelson joined Dallas in 1998 and has been with the team for the past 24 seasons.

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Report: Brooks, Wizards agree to part ways

Washington reportedly was unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension with the veteran coach. Scott Brooks posted a record of 183-207 over five seasons with Washington since 2016.

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All-NBA Teams announced

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the lone unanimous selection, joined by MVP Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard on the All-NBA First Team.

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Soundsystem: Have Kawhi and the Clippers figured it out?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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WNBA All-Star 2021 returns to Las Vegas

Voting for the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021 will tip-off on Tuesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. ET and conclude on Sunday, June 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans will be able to directly impact the on-court competition by voting for up to ten (four backcourt players and six front court players) of the WNBA’s top stars at WNBA.com/vote and the WNBA App. All current WNBA players will be eligible for selection. Two “2-for-1 Days” will allow fans to have their votes count twice on Sunday, June 20 and Sunday, June 27 through WNBA.com/vote and the WNBA App voting platforms. All “2-for-1 Days” will be designated from midnight ET – 11:59 p.m. ET.

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Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert headlines the 2020-21 All-Defensive First Team, alongside, Ben Simmons, Draymond Green, Jrue Holiday and and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Jokic surprised by Game 4 ejection

Nikola Jokic was ejected from Game 4 after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in the third quarter.

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Mitchell (ankle) to play Game 4 after injury scare

Donovan Mitchell left the game with 7:06 remaining in the fourth quarter after an awkward layup and did not return.

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Who's the MVP of these playoffs so far?

Three weeks into the 2021 postseason, we have seen the emergence of teams led by the next generation of stars – a group that includes the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and Devin Booker. There are also the playoff regulars – a pair of two-time Finals MVPs in Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard — who are putting on a show for their respective teams. Who's been the MVP of the playoffs up to this point? Our NBA.com Staff discusses and share their picks.

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How Bucks can get back on track

The Nets cruised to an eight point win in Game 1 and blew the Bucks out by 39 points in Game 2. Heading into Game 3 in Milwaukee, our NBA.com Staff weighs in on what the Bucks need to do to get back on track in the series.

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Complete history of DPOY winners

By winning the 2020-21 Defensive Player of the Year award, Rudy Gobert becomes the fourth player in NBA history to win the award at least thrice.

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Celebrating Jokic's MVP season

Our NBA.com Staff dives deep into Nikola Jokic's incredible story and MVP season, from his unique path to stardom, to the moments and stats that make him one-of-a-kind and the area he's improved most since entering the league.

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Complete list of MVP winners

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic took home the 2020-21 MVP trophy, beating out Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry for the award.

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Soundsystem: What can the Bucks do to make this a series?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Complete list of COY winners

Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson and Pat Riley have each been named Coach of the Year three times, tying them for the most in NBA history. Take a look back at the history of coaches to earn the honour.

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Knicks' guide to 2021 NBA Draft

After advancing to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Knicks bowed out with an opening round loss. Despite coming up short, things are trending upwards in New York, and the potential to enter the offseason with plenty of cap space could mean even bigger things for the franchise.

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NBA Foundation announces first Canadian-grant recipient

The grant is the NBA Foundation’s first in Canada and will support young people in Toronto and Montreal, furthering the Foundation’s mission to create opportunities for employment, career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. Established in August 2020 to reduce the persistent racial wealth gap, the NBA Foundation is the league’s first-ever charitable foundation that invests in local and national organizations that promote school-to-career and workforce development opportunities for Black youth.

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Soundsystem: Can the Lakers defend without AD?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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NBA launchpad established as new R&D platform

Starting today, companies and entrepreneurs can apply to NBA Launchpad by submitting innovations that address one of four priority areas: Elevating Health and Wellness in Youth Basketball, Enhancing Elite Youth Player Performance, Innovating Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery, and Advancing Referee Training and Development.

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Former Jazz centre Mark Eaton dies at 64

Mark Eaton was an All-Star in 1989 and was named Defensive Player of the Year twice in his 11 seasons.

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Complete list of 6MOY winners

Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has taken home the 2021 Sixth Man of the Year award, the first in Utah franchise history. He beat out his teammate Joe Ingles and Knicks guard Derrick Rose for this year's honour.

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How concerned should Clippers be?

The Clippers enter Game 3 of their first-round series with the Mavericks down 2-0. Paul George says the Clippers aren't concerned, but should they be? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

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Kids Newsletter: Get to know Luka Doncic

In a very short period of time, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has become one of the league's most promising young stars. From his favourite player growing up to when he started to play the game of basketball, find out a little more about one of the most exciting players in the league.

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Soundsystem: How much trouble are the Clippers and Heat in? Is AD back?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the 2021 NBA Playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem each week.

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Randle joins long list of stars to win MIP

Julius Randle has been named as the 2020-21 Most Improved Player. The 36th winner of the award, Randle joins a long list of NBA stars to have taken home the honour.

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NBA announces NBA Africa

The NBA announced that it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the Basketball Africa League.

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How many Canadians are in the NBA?

After the United States, Canada is again the second-most represented country in the NBA, with a bevy of the league's most promising talent. Below, find a full list of Canadians in the NBA.

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Win $1 Million with the perfect NBA Playoffs Bracket!

The NBA Pick 'Em Playoff Bracket Challenge is back! Enter now for a chance at the grand prize of $1 Million dollars! Sign up, pick the winner of each match-up and the number of games in each series and you could be in the running from our grand prize. See challenge details below.

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NBA and Fortnite team up for epic partnership

The groundbreaking video game Fortnite has partnered with the NBA to create special outfits, items and battles.

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McGrady explains decison to leave Raptors in 2000

Tracy McGrady recently appeared on "The 3 League OGs" podcast with former Raptors Muggsy Bogues, Earl Cureton and Charles Oakley, where he talked about the factors that went into his decision.

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Complete guide to the first round

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the first round.

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

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NBA awards finalists revealed

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's awards, with a host of big names in the running for the most prestigious individual accolades in the game.

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“NBABet” to launch May 21

NBA Digital today announced a new “NBABet” content initiative, which will feature the debut of a weekly NBA TV show and betting-focused content across NBA.com, the NBA App and social platforms.

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Our picks for MVP, DPOY, MIP and more

Who should take home this season's hardware? Now that the regular season has drawn to a close, our NBA.com Staff share their picks for each end-of-season award, from Most Valuable Player to Coach of the Year.

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Takeaways from first BAL games, J. Cole debut

While the professional basketball debut of Grammy award-winning artist J. Cole stole the headlines, what else went down during the inaugural slate of games of the Basketball Africa League?

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Soundsystem: Previewing the Play-In games

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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How Sunday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

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All you need to know about the BAL

As the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League is set to tip on May 16, learn more about the league, including the participating teams, notable players that will be playing, the season format and how to watch.

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Players congratulate 2020 HOF class

NBA players, past and present, took to Twitter to congratulate the star-studded class on their induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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How Saturday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

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Running diary from Class of 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a star-studded class inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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What is your favourite KG moment?

As Kevin Garnett is set to be enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, our NBA.com Staff revisits some of their favourite memories of his illustrious career.

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What's your favourite Kobe moment?

Kobe Bryant had many unforgettable moments during his 20-year NBA career. Ahead of him being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, our NBA.com Staff shares their favourite memory of the legend.

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KG, TD share memories of competing against Kobe

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. Prior to the ceremony, Duncan and Garnett share memories of competing against Kobe across multiple postseason runs during their legendary careers.

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20 of Kobe's best quotes

Kobe Bryant's work ethic, desire to win, competitive edge and refusal to fail made for some brilliant, inspirational quotes. Take a look at some of the best from an all-time great as he gets set to be enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.

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What's your favourite Duncan moment?

As Tim Duncan is set to be enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, our NBA.com Staff revisits some of our favourite memories of his illustrious career.

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Guide to 2020 Hall of Fame class ceremony

While the 2020 Hall of Fame class was revealed on April 4, 2020, the ceremony had to be rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This weekend, the nine individuals who make up the Class of 2020 will finally be inducted into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Here's everything you need to know about the ceremony.

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Highlights, scores from Friday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

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WNBA announces groundbreaking Commissioner's Cup

The WNBA has announced an innovative in-season tournament which will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Find out all the details in the inaugural tournament for the Commissioner's Cup.

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2021 WNBA GM survey: Aces title favourites

There are plenty of highlights in this year's WNBA general manager's survey that include Breanna Stewart to win MVP, Candace Parker viewed as the biggest off-season acquisition and the New York Liberty to be the league's most improved team.

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Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Thursday night, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

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What's next for the Raptors?

For the first time since 2013, the NBA Playoffs will not feature the Toronto Raptors. Now, the focus shifts to a potentially busy offseason of contract negotiations and potential lottery luck. What will happen to impending free agents Kyle Lowry and Gary Trent Jr.? Who will they target in the draft? Here's a look at what's to come for the Raptors.

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Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

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Olynyk talks role with Rockets, the Raptors trade that fell through, Olympics

In an interview with Kamloops This Week, Rockets forward Kelly Olynyk touched on a number of pressing topics in his career, such as his role in Houston, upcoming free agency, a trade deadline deal with the Raptors that fell through and the upcoming Olympics.

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Tangerine Bank partners with WNBA in Canada

WNBA Tip-Off 2021 presented by Tangerine will air throughout the season on Sportsnet ONE, TSN, Facebook and Twitter beginning on Friday, May 14. More than 50 Live WNBA Games will be available in Canada throughout the 2021 season.

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Fact or Fiction: Westbrook's record is unbreakable

Russell Westbrook did the seemingly impossible, breaking the all-time triple-doubles record, but will anyone else come close to reaching those numbers? Our NBA.com Staff discusses in a game of Fact or Fiction.

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Highlights, scores from Tuesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Tuesday's 11-game slate.

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Soundsystem: Who should be All-NBA?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in and around the NBA each week on a LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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NBA and Hershey Canada announce multiyear partnership

HERSHEY to become the official chocolate of the NBA in Canada. The partnership launched with grassroots initiative to grow youth basketball participation and improve access to the game across the country.

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Fact or Fiction: Are the Knicks back?

The Knicks have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2020-21 NBA season, shattering all expectations to catapult themselves into the heart of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. But how legitimate is this team? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Monday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

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Raptors updated draft lottery odds

At the same time the Raptors are jockeying for a spot in the Play-In Tournament, they're also scoping out their odds to land one of the top picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. Updated after each and every game, here you can find Toronto's playoff picture, draft lottery odds and more.

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Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

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Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Saturday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Friday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

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This season's most surprising team is...

There are a number of worthy candidates, from the Knicks and Suns to the Jazz and 76ers, but which team's success has been the most surprising this season? Our NBA.com Staff make their picks and explain their reasoning.

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Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With seven NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, there was plenty on the line including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Scarier Play-In team: Raptors or Wizards?

The Raptors and Wizards are set to face off in a game with heavy playoff implications on Thursday. Washington holds a three-game lead on Toronto for the final spot in the Play-In Tournament, making this a last chance of sorts for the Raptors. Our NBA.com staff discusses which team would be a scarier opponent in the Play-In games.

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Is Randle All-NBA this season?

Julius Randle will be competing with the likes of Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler for a spot on one of this season's All-NBA Teams. With less than two weeks remaining before the end of the regular season, has New York's All-Star done enough to make it? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

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How worried should the Lakers be?

The Lakers have lost seven of their last 10 games, on the brink of the Play-In Tournament with just seven games remaining in the season. With LeBron James still dealing with ankle soreness and Dennis Schroder expected to miss up to two weeks of action due to health and safety protocols, how worried should we be about the defending champions?

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

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Fact or Fiction on Bucks' championship aspirations

The Bucks are coming off of one of their biggest wins of the season as they try and make one last push for their third-consecutive No. 1 seed heading into the NBA Playoffs. Our NBA.com Staff plays a game of "Fact or Fiction" to discuss the pressing topics surrounding a potential deep playoff run by Milwaukee.

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Cavaliers guide to 2021 NBA Draft

The Cavaliers have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. What's next? An offseason that will be highlighted by contract negotiations with their up-and-coming centre, questions surrounding a former All-Star and the luck of the NBA Draft Lottery.

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Monday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

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WNBA release 2021 broadcast schedule

The 2021 WNBA regular-season schedule will feature 100 national broadcasts across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Television Network, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV. Twitter will stream 12 games and Oculus from Facebook will also stream 20 games this season.

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Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Sunday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

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Highlights from Saturday's action

Saturday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

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Will Ball still be Rookie of the Year?

Rookie superstar LaMelo Ball is set to return from a 21-game absence due to a fractured wrist, giving him 10 more games to leave his lasting impression on the Rookie of the Year award. He was the frontrunner prior to the injury, but No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards did everything he could to surpass him while he was out. Our NBA.com Staff discusses if Ball has done enough to take home the honours.

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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What's next for the Thunder?

The Thunder become the third team to be eliminated from playoff contention this season. What's next for them? A busy offseason, where they'll have money to spend in free agency and a number of picks to use in the draft.

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Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

The NBA season continues with six games on Thursday night. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

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Top performers, highlights from Wednesday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

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Highlights, top performers Tuesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

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What's next for the Rockets?

The Rockets have been officially eliminated from the playoffs. What's next? The need for some luck with the NBA Draft Lottery ping pong balls and the continued development of discovered diamonds in the rough.

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Which guards should make First Team All-NBA?

With several guards playing at an elite level this season, voters are going to have a tough time selecting just two for the All-NBA First Team. Our NBA.com Staff tries its hand at the difficult task.

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Most dangerous potential Play-In team is...

The Warriors, Heat, Knicks, Mavericks, Grizzlies and Spurs are among the teams currently fighting for a spot in this season's Play-In Tournament. Which one of them poses as the biggest threat to upset a higher seed and why? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Monday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

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What's next for the Timberwolves?

The Timberwolves have been officially eliminated from the playoffs. What's next? An interesting offseason that leaves them at the mercy of the NBA Draft Lottery gods.

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Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

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Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

Seven games on the Friday night slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

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NBA prospect Clarke dies in car crash

The Kentucky basketball prospect entered the 2021 NBA Draft pool following his freshman season. It was announced on Thursday night that the 19-year-old has passed away in a car crash.

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Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

There were six games to look forward to on Thursday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!

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Who has more to prove: Bucks or 76ers?

The Bucks and 76ers are set to face off in back-to-back matchups that could have heavy implications on seeding in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. As two teams that have come up short of their goals in the past few seasons, our NBA.com Staff debates which franchise has more to prove in this year's playoffs.

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

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Is it time to worry about the Nets?

The Nets revealed this week that James Harden is out indefinitely following a setback during his rehabilitation for a strained right hamstring. How concerned should they be that their three All-Stars have barely played together as we enter the final month of the season? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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