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James Harden makes history against the Lakers

Harden now has the most 50-point triple-doubles in NBA history.

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Game Preview: Raptors vs. Warriors

Ahead of the first meeting between the Raptors and Warriors this season, Klay Thompson said he wouldn't be surprised if the two teams see each other in the NBA Finals.

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How Butler fits with Simmons and Embiid

Jimmy Butler is one of the NBA's best two-way players, but there are some concerns about his fit with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

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Is Kawhi or Giannis the best player in the East?

One way to answer the question is to compare five different parts of their games.

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Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Gordon Hayward made his return to Utah, Nikola Jokic put together a monster double-double and Joel Embiid had another masterpiece.

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What if Gordon Hayward never left Utah?

Could the Jazz be a real title contender? Would Donovan Mitchell still be on track for stardom?

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Breakdown: Suns need Booker to take next step defensively

Based on ESPN's Defensive Real-Plus Minus, Booker has been one of the worst defenders in the league since he was drafted.

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Every team should be scared of the Bucks right now

It's early, of course, but Mike Budenholzer has Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks playing a way that should terrify the rest of the NBA.

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Rookie rankings: who has been the best so far?

Checking in on who has impressed the most so far. Is it Luka Doncic? Trae Young? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

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Why Giannis will win MVP in 2018-19

There are three reasons to believe Antetokounmpo will join Dirk Nowitzki in the history books this season.

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The Warriors have a new set that's basically unstoppable

The Warriors broke it out against a Utah Jazz team that finished at the top of the league in defensive rating last season.

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What if Kobe came back to play with LeBron?

It's fun to wonder just how LeBron and Kobe might have looked as teammates. How would their games mesh? Would it work?

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Report: Rockets make 'renewed bid' for Jimmy Butler

Houston is reportedly offering as much as four future first-round picks.

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What's next for KD as he enters his 30s?

Is Kevin Durant destined to stick with the Warriors or will he shift the landscape of the NBA once again in free agency?

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30 teams in 30 days: Golden State Warriors

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Warriors heading into the season.

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Five things to watch in tonight's preseason games

From Ben Simmons' jump shot to Gordon Hayward's return to the Celtics.

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30 teams in 30 days: Los Angeles Clippers

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Clippers heading into the season.

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Report: Jimmy Butler has a preferred trade destination

The Heat are interested in Butler, but they've reportedly had some difficulty communicating with the Timberwolves.

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What if Kawhi is more like the player he was last season?

We know that a healthy Kawhi Leonard can turn the Raptors into title contenders this season, but what if he isn't the MVP candidate he once was?

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Five best destinations for Jimmy Butler

The Knicks, Nets and Clippers are reportedly on Butler's wishlist for a trade, but don't count out the Raptors and Lakers.

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Zach LaVine needs to improve as a passer

Now that he's being paid like a star, it's time for Zach LaVine to show he can make his teammates better.

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30 teams in 30 days: San Antonio Spurs

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Spurs heading into the season.

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Biggest offseason move each Southwest Division team made

From the Rockets extending Clint Capela's contract to the Pelicans letting DeMarcus Cousins walk.

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Report: Butler to meet with Timberwolves about his future with team

Jimmy Butler is reportedly contemplating his future with the franchise.

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How Wiggins can get his development back on track

If Andrew Wiggins is going to become a star in the NBA, he needs to prove he can play alongside Jimmy Butler first.

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30 teams in 30 days: Minnesota Timberwolves

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Timberwolves heading into the season.

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30 teams in 30 days: Denver Nuggets

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Nuggets heading into the season.

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30 teams in 30 days: Utah Jazz

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Jazz heading into the season.

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Northwest Division: Biggest move each team made during the offseason

A year after each of the five teams finished comfortably over .500, the NBA's most competitive division is ready for another tight race after an offseason in which none of them took a step back.

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Rivalries headline opening night of NBA season

Philadelphia at Boston followed by Oklahoma City at Golden State.

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