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Starting Klay Thompson at power forward could be disastrous idea for Warriors

Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced that he plans to use Klay Thompson to defend power forwards until Draymond Green returns from an ankle injury. Can that strategy actually work?

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Winners and losers from blockbuster Holiday and Lillard trades

The landscape of the NBA was shifted with the series of trades involving Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. Here are the teams that gained and lost the most ground after the moves.

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NBA free agency rankings 2024: Which stars could be available next summer?

The NBA should see plenty of player movement in the summer of 2024. There are some very good players that are slated to become free agents — and lots of cap space to go around.

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Why Ben Simmons should come off the bench for the Nets

The plan for now seems to be to putting Ben Simmons into the starting lineup. Here's why an off-the-bench role might be a better idea.

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Why Rui Hachimura should take last spot in Lakers' starting lineup

The Lakers have one open spot in their starting lineup next to D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Here's why Rui Hachimura should take it.

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Jrue Holiday trade destinations: Where Raptors, Heat and more rank

What is Jrue Holiday's next team going to be? Ranking the likelihood of various teams

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Damian Lillard trade grades: Breaking down deal for Bucks, Suns and Blazers

Damian Lillard is going to Milwaukee as part of an unexpected three-team trade involving the Bucks, Suns and Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. Let's evaluate the deal from all sides.

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How Raptors can smash preseason over/under win total

Las Vegas has the Raptors at 36.5 wins for the 2023-24 season, while most public models have them in the high 30s in wins. Here's what's behind those numbers.

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Debating if Raptors should trade for Damian Lillard

How interested should the Raptors be in Lillard? TSN's Scott Rafferty and Steph Noh debate.

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Building the perfect Team USA roster for 2024 Olympics

Team USA has dominated Olympic basketball, winning four consecutive gold medals dating back to the 2008 event in Beijing. It's easy to see why when putting together a dream roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Why Lakers are big winners for signing Christian Wood

The Lakers added Christian Wood late in free agency. Here's why things might be different in Los Angeles for the talented big man.

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Should Thunder trade Josh Giddey? Examining awkward fit with SGA

It's tough to envision a scenario in which Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fulfill their maximum potential together.

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Paolo Banchero's FIBA World Cup performance is showing his path towards an All-Star season

Paolo Banchero's FIBA Basketball World Cup performance has shown the future of his game, as a destructive and hyper-skilled small ball five.

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How Jordi Fernandez is earning respect as the next great NBA head coaching candidate

Jordi Fernandez is showing in leading Team Canada in the FIBA World Cup that he is ready for an NBA head coaching job.

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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is channeling his inner Kobe Bryant during the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is drawing comparisons to the late Kobe Bryant during the 2023 FIBA World Cup tournament.

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Legal expert outlines strength of Knicks case vs. Raptors

The Sporting News interviews NYU adjunct law professor and intellectual property lawyer Michael Kasdan to get legal expertise on the Knicks lawsuit against the Raptors.

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How serious is the Knicks-Raptors lawsuit? Past & present NBA team personnel weigh in

Former and current team employees in the NBA weigh in on how commonplace the alleged behavior of Ikechukwu Azotam is within league circles.

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Should the Raptors buy low on Karl-Anthony Towns? Evaluating a potential Towns-Pascal Siakam trade

Should Toronto part ways with Pascal Siakam and make an offer for Karl-Anthony Towns?

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Dennis Schroder shows skills he brings to Raptors in loss to Canada

Dennis Schroder's big game for Germany against Canada on Sunday shows how useful the point guard can be for the Raptors.

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Why James Harden lacks leverage against Daryl Morey and the 76ers

James Harden's threat to never play for the 76ers may not do much to ultimately change his situation

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The key stats you need to know in Wade vs. Harden debate

Who was the better shooting guard: Dwyane Wade or James Harden? Here are the key stats between them to show which had the more impressive career.

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Austin Reaves' performance vs. Puerto Rico shows X-Factor potential

Austin Reaves had a strong performance off the bench in Team USA's exhibition against Puerto Rico. Here's what that means for his future in the World Cup.

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Can Ryan Turell become first Orthodox Jew in NBA?

Turell was picked up by the Motor City Cruise in the first round of the 2022 G League Draft and has quickly established himself as a huge fan favorite among the Jewish community.

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'Destination NBA' co-director describes journeys of G League players

The documentary, airing on Aug. 8 on Prime Video, shows a fascinating look at life on the fringes of the NBA.

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How Bill Russell became a tireless advocate for racial equality

Passages from Bill Russell's 1965 book "Go Up for Glory" reveal the type of man he was and how he dedicated his life to making the world less prejudiced.

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Meet the creator of HoopGrids, the viral trivia game taking over NBA Twitter

HoopGrids has skyrocketed in popularity since its launch only a few weeks ago. Meet the one-man team behind the trivia game that NBA fans love.

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Toronto's GOAT Mountain of Sports: Stieb, Lowry, Sundin, Sittler

The Sporting News' GOAT Mountain project has selected Dave Stieb, Kyle Lowry, Mats Sundin, and Darryl Sittler as the greatest athletes in Toronto sports history.

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Test your offseason knowledge with the 'Who He Play For?' quiz

Are you smarter than Charles Barkley? Put your NBA knowledge to the test with The Sporting News' version of the "Who He Play For?" quiz.

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Who are the new Hornets owners? Michael Jordan selling majority stake to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall

Michael Jordan is selling the Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. Here's who those new owners are.

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How good was Dell Curry? Steph not the only legendary shooter in family

Dell probably would have started in today's NBA, but back in the 90s, 3-point shooting still wasn't totally embraced.

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Bulls, Lakers, Heat lead free agent destinations for Christian Wood

Christian Wood is one of the last free agents remaining. Here's what's going on with his situation and where he could land.

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Who won NBA Summer League MVP? Full list of Las Vegas award winners

Here is a list of Las Vegas Summer League MVPs since 2006.

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How Max Christie’s breakout Summer League impacts Lakers rotation

Max Christie looked terrific in the Las Vegas Summer League. Can he break into the Lakers' rotation?

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Canada leads ranking of best backcourts at FIBA Basketball World Cup

There are some extremely talented backcourts playing in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Here are the top four.

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Clippers, Knicks among top trade destinations for James Harden

James Harden and the Sixers are reportedly seeking a sign-and-trade to move the star to a new location. Here's what we know so far, and potential spots he could end up.

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New CBA explains why Raptors may be exploring Pascal Siakam trade

The Raptors face a tight financial outlook if they keep Pascal Siakam on the books. Here's what their future cap situation looks like.

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Six standouts from opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League

Here are the six best players from the opening weekend of 2023 Las Vegas Summer League.

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The best seat to watch Victor Wembanyama at Summer League has a catch

Las Vegas Summer League seating is first-come, first-serve. Meet the fans willing to brave hours of desert heat to get the best view in the house.

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A firsthand look at Victor Wembanyama's up-and-down summer league debut

Victor Wembanyama's summer league debut was met with much fanfare. Did it live up to the hype?

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Summer League overtime rules, explained: How OT format works in NBA's exhibition games

Here are the Las Vegas Summer League overtime rules.

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Summer League fouls, explained: Why players are allowed more fouls in exhibition games

In Summer League, players are allowed 10 fouls before being disqualified.

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LeBron James sits atop 2024 NBA free agency rankings

There are multiple All-Stars that could become available in 2024, including a few big names in Los Angeles.

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Biggest winners and losers from NBA free agency

Despite the lack of big moves in free agency, there were a handful of very good teams that improved on the margins — and some teams that made very questionable decisions.

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NBA free agency 2023: Handing out grades to all 30 teams

Here are grades for all 30 teams, ranked from best (Bucks) to worst (Trail Blazers).

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Ranking top free agents remaining, including Christian Wood, Grant Williams

Here are the best players remaining in free agency heading into Wednesday.

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NBA free agency grades 2023: Live analysis of every major signing, trade and new contract

Instant analysis of every major free agent signing and trade from 2023 NBA free agency.

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2023 NBA free agency: Who are the best remaining players?

After a full weekend of signings, here are the best players left unsigned.

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What is disabled player exception? How NBA helps teams replace injured players

When an NBA team loses a player to injury for the entirety of a season, the league will sometimes give that team a spending allowance in order to replace that player.

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2023 NBA Free Agency grades: All 30 teams ranked from best (Suns) to worst (Blazers)

The Sporting News is ranking all 30 NBA teams from best to worst based on their moves from Day 1 in free agency.

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Yuta Watanabe's reunion with Suns' Kevin Durant is a perfect fit

The Suns found the perfect player for their needs, and Yuta Watanabe found a great landing spot to accentuate his strengths

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

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

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How NBA's latest CBA impacts salary cap, team spending

The NBA's new CBA introduces a second apron for big spenders, with harsh penalties for going over a certain amount. An explanation of the figures and penalties involved.

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NBA free agency 2023: Ranking the top nine centers

From Brook Lopez's killer defense to Mason Plumlee's solid contributions, here are the top nine free agent centers.

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What should the Bulls do in free agency?

The Sporting News' Steph Noh details how the Bulls should navigate 2023 free agency.

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Predicting RFA contracts for Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and more

Predicting the contracts for the restricted free agents in 2023 free agency, including Austin Reaves, Coby White, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish, Cameron Johnson, P.J. Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Grant Williams.

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Finding the next Bruce Brown in free agency for the NBA's top contenders

As the Nuggets showed last year in bringing in Bruce Brown for a paltry $6.5 million, finding that one last bargain signing can make all of the difference.

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NBA free agency predictions: Guessing landing spots for top stars

Guessing landing spots and salaries is an inexact science. It only takes one team to blow things totally out of the water, but The Sporting News' Stephen Noh is staring into his crystal ball anyway.

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NBA free agency 2023: Ranking the top 11 power forwards

The 2023 free agent class isn't great overall, but power forward is the strongest position out there.

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The best bargain 3-point shooters available in free agency

The 2023 NBA Finals showed us that every team needs cheap shooting. Who are the best targets in this free agency class?

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NBA free agency 2023: Ranking the top 11 small forwards

Wings seem to always be in short supply in the NBA, and that is true again this summer.

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Biggest offseason decisions for Mavericks, from Kyrie Irving to Christian Wood

Running down the list of Mavericks free agents and who are the most important to keep.

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Is Damian Lillard going to the Heat? Breaking down Portland-Miami trade rumors

Damian Lillard has been rumored again to the Miami Heat. What is behind the latest rumors, and what the Heat can offer for the star?

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NBA free agency 2023: Ranking the top 11 shooting guards

Shooting guard is the deepest position of the 2023 free agency class.

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John Collins-Rudy Gay trade grades: Jazz buy low, Hawks clean up cap sheet

John Collins was traded to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a draft pick. Grading the deal for the Hawks and Jazz.

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Raptors free agency targets: Which players can address Toronto's needs?

The Raptors need to add shooting, guard depth and a backup big man. Who are some of the best targets available?

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NBA free agency sleepers: 10 players that every team can afford

Many teams don't have the cash available this summer to get a star in free agency. But these 10 players are good rotation pieces off the bench that can help any team and fit into most salary caps.

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NBA free agency 2023: Ranking the top 11 point guards

The 2023 free agent class features some great point guards at the top, but it doesn't have the depth of other years.

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NBA free agents 2023 Big Board: Ranking top 50 players

NBA free agency is right around the corner, set to kick off on Friday, June 30. Here are the top 50 free agents for the summer of 2023.

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Teams with best shot at landing both Bronny and LeBron James in 2024

LeBron James has said that he wants to play with his son Bronny, who will likely be drafted somewhere in the 2024 lottery. Here are the teams with the best chance at having a pick in that range.

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Three reasons Gradey Dick and the Raptors are a perfect match

Looking at how the No. 13 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Gradey Dick, fits with the Raptors.

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Breaking down the winners & losers of the 2023 NBA Draft

Here are the biggest winners and losers from an eventful 2023 NBA draft.

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Why Cam Whitmore fell from possible top-5 pick all the way to 20th

Here's why Cam Whitmore fell so far in the 2023 NBA draft

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Kristaps Porzingis Celtics trade grade: How much better does he make Boston?

Looking at the fit of Kristaps Porzingis with the Celtics and what grade they should receive for the trade.

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Four second round sleepers in the 2023 NBA Draft that stats love

Who are the best second round sleepers in the 2023 draft? The statistical indicators that show four potential breakout prospects.

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Raptors NBA Draft prospect workout tracker

Here are the players that the Raptors have worked out prior to the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Draymond Green enters free agency: Lakers, Thunder among best options

Draymond Green has opted out of his player option, making him an unrestricted free agent. What's next for him, and where he could land.

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How Lakers, Clippers Chris Paul trades would work and buyout possibilities

Chris Paul is being included in the Suns' trade for Bradley Beal, but his stay in Washington will likely be short. Here's where he could end up next.

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Bradley Beal's fit on the Suns and options to build out the rest of their roster

How Bradley Beal will fit on the Suns, and what they can do to build out the rest of their roster.

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Are Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal realistic options for the Heat?

The Heat have been rumored as a destination for Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard. Here's how likely those scenarios are, and what a deal might look like.

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Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic's coaching philosophies and strengths mesh well with what the Raptors need

New Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is known throughout the league as an offensive innovator. Here are some of his coaching philosophies.

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Can the Nuggets be an NBA dynasty?

The Nuggets have a great young core in Denver. How many of those guys can they keep around, who are they at risk of losing in free agency, and what avenues do they have to get even better?

Stephen Noh

Raptors free agency options after VanVleet declines player option

The Raptors have a big decision to make on Fred VanVleet, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after declining his player option.

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What does Tyler Herro's return mean for the rest of the Heat?

Tyler Herro has played in just one playoff game for the Heat. He is expected to return from two broken fingers soon. What will that mean for the team and the reemergence of Duncan Robinson?

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Inside Jamal Murray's pain tolerance drills: How unusual tests helped Nuggets star play through pain

Jamal Murray's father has used some unorthodox and extreme methods to train his son. Here's what they are.

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What should the Bulls do with Nikola Vucevic in free agency?

Vucevic and the Bulls are reportedly engaged in talks on an extension, but should Chicago keep the 32-year-old center?

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Game 3 prediction: Can Heat slow down Jokic enough to take control?

The Sporting News' Steph Noh provides his X-factors, storylines and prediction for Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals.

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Breaking down early advantages for Nuggets, Heat in NBA Finals

Through the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals, the Nuggets and Heat have been far from perfect, but both teams can feel good about certain aspects of their game plans.

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Four reasons why LeBron to the Mavericks (probably) isn't happening

A report by The Athletic's Shams Charania indicated that Kyrie Irving was inquiring about bringing LeBron James to the Mavericks. Here's why that is almost certainly not happening.

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

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

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Four things that Jimmy Butler and the Heat can try for Game 2

Here's what the Heat need to clean up from their Game 1 loss heading into Game 2.

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

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

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Why are Nikola Jokic's arms constantly getting cuts and scratches?

If you look at Nikola Jokic's arms, chances are that there will either be a fresh scratch or the remnants of an old one that is still healing. Explaining Jokic's history of getting scratched up by NBA players.

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Monty Williams is a perfect fit for an emerging Pistons team

Here's why the Pistons have reportedly offered Williams the bag and why he's agreed to it.

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Nikola Jokic or Jimmy Butler? Ranking 10 best players in the Finals

The 10 best players, ranked, who will be playing in the 2023 NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets.

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Heat vs. Nuggets prediction: Which team will win NBA Finals?

The Nuggets and Heat are set to meet in the 2023 NBA Finals in what should be an interesting matchup.

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One stat tells you everything you need to know about NBA Playoff games

The saying "make-or-miss league" has been around for a while, but it has become even more relevant in this year's playoffs.

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What LeBron James potential retirement means for the Lakers, Kyrie Irving

After being eliminated from the playoffs, LeBron James hinted at the possibility of retiring early. What would that mean for the Lakers this summer, and what would their options be in replacing him?

Stephen Noh

How will Lakers handle Austin Reaves' tricky contract situation?

Reaves will have a ton of interest as a 25-year-old free agent, but it's important to remember that his rights are restricted.

Stephen Noh

How likely is a Lakers return for Rui Hachimura?

Rui Hachimura is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2023. What is the likelihood that the Lakers bring him back?

Stephen Noh

Redrafting the 2003 NBA Draft: Where does Melo land?

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

Scott Rafferty

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

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

Scott Rafferty

Jamal Murray's 4th quarter stats prove he has the playoff clutch gene

Jamal Murray scored 23 points in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' Game 2 win against the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. That clutch playoff scoring is nothing new for Murray. Explaining his history of big late-game performances.

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What happened in the third quarter to give the Heat the win in Game 1?

The Heat outscored the Celtics 46-25 in a decisive third quarter, erasing a nine-point halftime lead and fueling their path to victory. How exactly did they dominate that quarter so handily?

Stephen Noh

Rui Hachimura's defense on Nikola Jokic could be game changer for Lakers

The Lakers lost Game 1 against the Nuggets, but they made a late run and had some good success by putting Rui Hachimura on Nikola Jokic.

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NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers: Spurs, Hornets cash in on their luck, Pistons are the biggest faller

The 2023 NBA draft lottery took place on Tuesday night, and the order of the draft is now set. Here are the biggest winners and losers of the night.

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Can the Heat's 2-3 zone defense slow the Celtics down?

The Heat's zone is a good change-of-pace look for them and allows them to hide weaker defenders. How effective can it be against the Celtics?

Stephen Noh

Which Thompson twin in 2023 NBA Draft is better?

Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson are projected to go early lottery in the 2023 NBA Draft. What are the biggest differences between the two?

Stephen Noh

Why Davis vs. Jokic matchup will decide Western Conference Finals

Davis and Jokic will likely guard each other for much of the series, and that matchup will have massive ramifications on which team advances to the NBA Finals.

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Nikola Jokic vs. Anthony Davis, X-factor & more to know about Nuggets vs. Lakers

The Nuggets are set to take on the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Here's what you need to know about the matchup and a prediction on who will win.

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Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7 prediction: Who comes out on top?

The Celtics will host the 76ers in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday. What you need to know going into the game including a prediction.

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Attacking Anthony Davis is key to Warriors playoff comeback

The Warriors won Game 5 handily setting up a pivotal Game 6 in LA.

Stephen Noh

Nuggets' Jamal Murray is showing off his post-up game in NBA Playoffs

Jamal Murray is listed at only 6-4 and 215 pounds, but the Nuggets guard knows how to operate in the post.

Stephen Noh

Three ways the Warriors can extend series vs. Lakers

The Warriors fell to a 3-1 series deficit in their Game 4 loss. With the odds stacked against them, here is what they will need to do in order to try and pull off the upset.

Stephen Noh

How NBA players of Asian decent are creating pathway for next generation

There still exists a dearth of Asian players in the NBA, but their numbers are slowly growing.

Stephen Noh

Nikola Jokic avoids Game 5 suspension after shoving Suns owner Mat Ishbia

Nikola Jokic was not suspended after pushing Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Game 4. What was the punishment, and was it justified?

Stephen Noh

These Warriors adjustments spell trouble for Lakers

After dropping Game 1, the Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers in Game 2. What were the major adjustments that caused a reversal of fortunes?

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The game-changing adjustment James Harden and 76ers need to solve

James Harden followed up a 45-point performance in Game 1 with a 12-point dud in Game 2. The Celtics tweaked one part of their defensive coverage that contributed to that bad night.

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How Lakers slowed down Warriors star Stephen Curry in Game 1 win

The Lakers were able to keep Curry in check and take Game 1 by a score of 117-112 thanks to a solid game plan.

Stephen Noh

Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and more react to Jordan Poole's shot

Jordan Poole's shot selection was the big talking point coming out of the Warriors' 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

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Inside the personality of Joe Mazzulla, the ultra-competitive Celtics coach

Here is what those who know Joe Mazzulla best had to say about the unique man leading the Celtics.

Stephen Noh

Why Joel Embiid won TSN’s NBA MVP award over Jokic, Giannis

After a brilliant 2022-23 season, Joel Embiid has topped all other candidates and earned The Sporting News' Most Valuable Player award.

Stephen Noh

Should Suns fans be concerned about Kevin Durant playing big minutes?

While there is plenty of hand-wringing going on, there are a few reasons why Durant's minutes might not be a huge issue.

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The Bucks elimination adds to long history of Mike Budenholzer's playoff failures

Mike Budenholzer's No. 1-seeded Bucks team was upset in the first round of the playoffs. While Budenholzer did win the championship in 2021, the early elimination adds to a long string of underperformances.

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Five Raptors coaching candidates that could replace Nick Nurse

Nick Nurse's ten years with the Raptors is coming to an end. Here are five candidates that could replace him.

Stephen Noh

Devin Booker is making a leap thanks to elite defense

Everyone knows that Devin Booker can score the ball, but he's also been one of the best defenders in the first round of the playoffs. A look at Booker's impact on defense against the Clippers.

Stephen Noh

Why Nick Nurse is being rumored to the Rockets

With Nick Nurse's dismissal from the Raptors, he's now being tied to the Rockets. What is the connection between Nurse and the franchise?

Stephen Noh

Why are the Warriors so much better at home?

The Warriors were 33-8 at home during the regular season. On the road, they were 11-30, the fourth-worst mark in the NBA.

Stephen Noh

Key stats to know about Warriors without Draymond Green

Draymond Green is out for Game 3 of the Warriors' first round series against the Kings. How valuable has he been to them, and what will they do to fill his absence?

Stephen Noh

Why Anthony Davis, not LeBron James, is Lakers' most important player

For the Lakers to play at their best, Anthony Davis has to continue to be the most impactful player on the team.

Stephen Noh

Suns star Chris Paul on the art of sign-stealing in the NBA

Intense film study has given Chris Paul an encyclopedic knowledge of other teams' plays and the sign language that comes with them.

Stephen Noh

NBA players on the mental and physical exhaustion of guarding Steph Curry

Players can never rest when they're guarding Steph Curry. Players explain the exhaustion that he causes because of his playstyle and conditioning.

Stephen Noh

How Dillon Brooks became the NBA's biggest heel

The level of vitriol that Brooks gets is every WWE heel's dream.

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How Lakers can slow down Grizzlies star Ja Morant

When the Lakers' coaching staff creates a game plan for how to beat the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, designing a strategy to guard Ja Morant will be at the top of the to-do list.

Stephen Noh

How Jakob Poeltl can break Bulls' defense in Play-In Tournament game

As important as Poeltl was during the regular season, he will be even more vital in the Play-In Tournament game against the Bulls.

Stephen Noh

Expert All-NBA teams 2023: TSN's Stephen Noh explains his picks

There is more competition than ever for the three All-NBA teams. Which stars should get the nod? Which players will be snubbed?

Stephen Noh

Mavericks offseason outlook: Asking the tough questions about Dallas' future

The Mavericks entered the season with lofty aspirations after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022. For them to completely miss the playoffs is an obvious sign that they need to make big changes to their roster.

Stephen Noh

Jaden McDaniels is the best defender that you haven't been watching

Jaden McDaniels has been one of the best wing defenders in the NBA. In his own words, he explains his techniques for shutting opponents down.

Stephen Noh

Why the NBA's biggest stars are suddenly obsessed with anime

The signs of anime's growing popularity within the NBA have been everywhere in recent years.

Stephen Noh

Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 Short Deck Main Event Day 1 leaderboard, payouts, prizemoney

Michael Zhang is leading the 100,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Main Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.

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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney

The 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only event has a winner, with Michael Watson defeating the field of 44 entrants.

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Inside Mark 'Weazel_1991' Rubbathan's storybook run at the Triton Super High Roller Series

Poker pro Mark "Weazel_1991" Rubbathan came to the Triton Super High Roller Series in Hoi An, Vietnam, on a freeroll and with low expectations. TSN goes inside his improbable winning run.

Stephen Noh

Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Day 1 leaderboard

Michael Zhang is leading the 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.

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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney

The 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only event has a winner, with Danny Tang defeating a field of 57.

Stephen Noh

Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Day 1 leaderboard

Kiat Lee is leading the 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.

Stephen Noh

Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney

Vietnam has a Triton winner after Talal Shakerchi took down the 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.

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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event Day 2 leaderboard, payouts, prizemoney

The final table of Triton's 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event in Vietnam is set, with a first prize of 3,250,000 to be claimed on Friday.

Stephen Noh

Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 50,000 Turbo results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney

Jason Koon won his record fifth Triton title, taking down the 50,000 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.

Stephen Noh

High stakes pro Linus Loeliger offers his best tips on short deck poker

Short deck poker has become one of the most quickly-spreading variants around the world. Swedish high stakes pro Linus Loeliger gives some beginner's tips on how to manuever in the game.

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Inside the life of an online poker pro, YouTube vlogger & Twitch streamer

There’s a saying in poker that players don’t get into the profession because it’s easy. Rather, they do it because they thought it would be easy. Meet Jeff "Boski" Sluzinski, the YouTube vlogger and Twitch streamer who gives insight into the life of a poker pro.

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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event Day 1 leaderboard, payouts, prizemoney

Daniel Smiljkovic is leading the 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.

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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 75,000 No Limit Hold'Em Eight-Handed results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney

Vietnam has a Triton winner after Orpen Kisacikoglu scooped the 75,000 No Limit Hold'Em Eight-Handed event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.

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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 25,000 Turbo results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney

Vietnam has a Triton winner after Andrew Leathem took down the 25,000 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.

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Yuta Watanabe opens up about reduced role after Kevin Durant trade

Yuta Watanabe has fallen out of the Nets' rotation since the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Coach Jacque Vaughn and Watanabe both commented on the situation and what is in store for Watanabe the rest of the year.

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The Raptors found their perfect glue guy in Jakob Poeltl

Poeltl has already shown through just three games why Raptors president Masai Ujiri prioritized him so heavily.

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NBA bold second-half predictions: Awards, playoff projections & more

Who is going to be taking home hardware during awards season? And how will the playoff picture look by season's end?

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Why Russell Westbrook is low-risk bet for Clippers in 2023 title chase

After agreeing to a buyout with the Jazz, Russell Westbrook is expected to join up with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. How will the Clippers look with that new big three?

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Picking the 10 best skills from 10 NBA All-Stars, including Giannis and LeBron

In order to be named an All-Star starter, it's not good enough to be great. Rather, you have to be the best in the world at something.

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Expert picks for Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest and more

NBA All-Star weekend is here! Here are our expert picks and best bets to win the Kia Skills challenge, Starry 3-point contest, AT&T Slam Dunk contest, All-Star MVP and more.

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The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest

The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest. Breaking down why Yuta Watanabe, shooting a league-leading 48.1 percent from 3, is easily the biggest snub in this year's marquee All-Star event.

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Suns, Hawks reveal human side of dealing with constant trade rumors

Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.

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Breaking down winners and losers of 2023 NBA trade deadline

The 2023 NBA trade deadline was one of the wildest in years. With multiple stars moving around, which teams were the biggest winners and losers?

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How Kevin Durant fits with championship-or-bust Suns

Kevin Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns shook the landscape of the NBA. How will he and the rest of the pieces fit on their new teams?

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Handing out grades for the Russell Westbrook trade

What grades did the Lakers, Timberwolves and Jazz earn? Let's break down the three-team trade from every angle.

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Projecting which NBA stars could pass LeBron on all-time scoring list

LeBron James has an opinion on the five players that he believes are most likely to challenge his scoring record. What is the likelihood for each player on his list?

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Four Kyrie Irving questions: How trade with Nets impacts Mavericks' future

There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.

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How to stop LeBron: MJ, Kobe and more offer defensive strategies

Here are some of the scouting reports on LeBron James — from the players who have guarded him the best, the all-time greats who have studied him and the guys who are still battling against him today.

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Alex Caruso is this year's most underrated trade deadline target

Caruso is a playoff-tested former champion whose defense could help any contender, and that's exactly why he has begun to garner interest throughout the league.

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Kyrie Irving and 'Hélà': The meaning behind his Native American name

Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?

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How to make your fake NBA trades suck less

With great trade machines come great responsibility. Here are a few tips to make your fake trades at least slightly more realistic.

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Picking East, West reserves for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

With the starters already announced, how should the rest of the All-Star rosters be filled out?

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Who deserves to start in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?

It's been a year of stacked performances in the NBA, but only two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference get the honor of starting in the All-Star Game.

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Regrading the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade one year later

Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?

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Why Rui Hachimura is a perfect fit on Lakers next to LeBron, AD

Rui Hachimura's presence on the Lakers should help address a number of the team's weaknesses, and also unlock much of his game that was being underutilized in Washington

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Smush Parker describes challenging player-to-referee transition

"It's a harder journey to make it to the NBA as a referee than as a player," Parker told The Sporting News.

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Can Yuta Watanabe handle 'pressure' of 3-Point Contest?

In an appearance on FanDuel TV, former NBA player Chandler Parsons expressed deep skepticism in Yuta Watanabe's 3-point shooting ability.

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Nets' Kevin Durant, Jacque Vaughn heap praise on Yuta Watanabe

"For his teammates to see the sacrifices that he's made to put himself in the position that he's in, you cheer," Vaughn said of Watanabe.

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Breaking down four best plays Steve Kerr has stolen from other coaches

Steve Kerr is one of the best in the league at taking things he sees and installing them into the Warriors' playbook.

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Donovan Mitchell's 71, Kobe Bryant's 81 and the man who called both games

"Kobe had that sneer, that ferocious facial expression. Donovan has a different personality. He has a little bit of a joyful approach to the game, where Kobe was so immersed in every single play." — Chuck Swirsky

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Is Rui Hachimura turning the corner for the Wizards?

Rui Hachimura has shown flashes of this type of production before, but he looks like he may have finally put everything together.

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What Magic are saying about Bol Bol, a basketball 'unicorn'

For all of the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama, who will likely be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Bol Bol is doing some similar things. At least, that's what his teammates think.

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The NBA's new take foul rule, explained

The NBA plans to incorporate a rule change for the 2022-23 season, eliminating the take foul.

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Zach LaVine trade rumors: Potential landing spots for Bulls star

Zach LaVine and the Bulls have reportedly not been seeing eye-to-eye. What does his trade value look like? And where could he land?

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The NBA's most unlikely king of the clutch

Yuta Watanabe has been immune to pressure, turning his game up during crunch time of close games and fourth quarters.

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How much are the Lakers' picks in 2027 and 2029 actually worth?

The chatter around the Lakers' picks seems to suggest that they will surely be good-to-great, but is that a fair assessment of their value?

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Who is NBA's Clutch Player of the Year so far?

It's admittedly tough to call Gilgeous-Alexander the most clutch player in the league when the Thunder are only 11-16 this season, but they'd be the worst team in the league without his heroics.

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Kevin Durant on Yuta Watanabe: "His fundamentals look perfect."

Kevin Durant spoke at length about teammate Yuta Watanabe's contributions to the Nets, touching on his shooting, hustle, and fundamentals.

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The Warriors are wasting the best year of Steph Curry's career

Steph Curry is having a season on par with his MVP years, yet the Warriors are mired in mediocrity. Here's what the Warriors need to do in order to not waste it.

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Does Luke Kornet's eclipse technique actually work?

Luke Kornet, the backup center for the Celtics, has become a viral sensation for his trademark defensive maneuver.

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How the Lakers unlocked the best version of Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is averaging career highs in scoring and efficiency, leading the NBA in rebounding and playing all-league defense. After a relatively slow start, this is how the Lakers finally unlocked the best version of AD.

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Why Overtime Elite is the most intriguing basketball league in the country

OTE is authentic. It's weird, it's loud and the level of play can be up and down. But it's definitely not boring, and it could turn into something pretty cool down the line.

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Celtics have already established themselves as 2023 championship favorites

The Celtics' league-leading 18-4 record is impressive on its own. But diving even deeper into the numbers, that record only begins to scratch how far ahead of the pack they have been.

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Does Luka Doncic deserve more credit for his defensive performance?

After being a liability defensively for much of his career, Luka Doncic feels that he's improved on that end of the floor. Is he right?

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The message board that shaped the NBA's analytics movement

The APBRmetrics message board brought together some of the most brilliant minds from all over the country and shaped the future of the basketball analytics space.

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How changed shooting form helped Yuta Watanabe become Nets' fan favorite

Yuta Watanabe has given the Nets excellent two-way play, quickly becoming a fan favorite. How his sped-up shot release has led him to become the most accurate 3-point shooter in the league.

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How Lauri Markkanen went from glorified role player to All-Star candidate

Markkanen is a great example of how vital fit is for players — and he's found the perfect one in Utah.

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Meet the NBA's most efficient role player

Yuta Watanabe has developed into a solid role player for the Nets. The statistics show how he provides value on offense with unselfish play, and helps protect the rim on defense.

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What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's leap into stardom means for Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the best players in the NBA this season. Better defense and a continued dedication to driving the ball are the main causes behind his rise.

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What's wrong with the Warriors? Thompson, Wiseman at center of problems

Here's why the Warriors have come out so slow — and whether it's time for Golden State to panic.

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How much blame does Doc Rivers deserve for the Sixers' slow start?

Doc Rivers is yet again on the hot seat. How much of the criticism against him is fair, and how much is undeserved?

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An oral history of Collin Sexton's legendary 3-on-5 performance

A normal college basketball game between Minnesota and Alabama fell off the rails back in 2017 when Alabama was left with only three players on the floor. The players, coaches and staff reflect on what happened that day.

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