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Curry throws wild first pitch at Oakland A's game

Stephen Curry might be the best shooter in NBA history, but his baseball skills have some catching up to do.

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How to watch Sky vs. Aces: WNBA Commissioner's Cup

The Chicago Sky will host the second edition of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night.

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Draymond says '17 Warriors would beat '98 Bulls

Draymond Green shared his thoughts on Twitter on the hypothetical matchup and why comparing eras is an exercise in futility.

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Who is Hansel Enmanuel? One-armed basketball phenom shines at Drew League

One-armed basketball phenom Hansel Enmanuel took his talents to the Drew League this weekend ahead of committing to Northwestern State.

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Curry, WNBA stars call attention to Brittney Griner's imprisonment in ESPYS speech

Stephen Curry, Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith took to the stage at the ESPYS and called attention to Brittney Griner's imprisonment in Russia.

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Breaking down James Harden's contract

After declining his $47.4 million player option for next season, James Harden is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Harden explains why he took $15 million pay cut with 76ers

With James Harden taking a pay cut, the 76ers have been able to bring in more reinforcements, but will it be enough to make them a genuine contending team?

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Results, scores, stats from Day 10 of Summer League

Follow along right here for the latest results from Saturday's Summer League games.

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LeBron James' best plays from his return to the Drew League

LeBron James had the gym hyped as he poured in 42 points at the Drew League, playing alongside DeMar DeRozan.

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Giddey and Holmgren pairing has scary potential

As a pass-first point guard, Josh Giddey couldn't be happier to add a big man like Chet Holmgren on his Oklahoma City Thunder squad.

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Daniels exits game with ankle injury

Daniels landed awkwardly as he attempted a layup midway through the second period and did not return.

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Ronnie 2K explains why NBA 2K23 will be 'greatest game we've ever released'

NBA 2K celebrated the launch of the new edition of the game in Las Vegas. Ronnie 2K says 2K23 will be the "greatest game we've ever released."

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Becoming Heat starter only part of Tyler Herro's ultimate goal

After being named Sixth Man of the Year, Tyler Herro doubled down on his desire to be part of the Heat starting lineup next season.

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The numbers behind Beal's monster deal with Wizards

Bradley Beal is now among the league's highest-paid players after signing a lucrative five-year extension with the Washington Wizards.

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How LaVine's contract signing impacts free agency

Zach LaVine has signed a five-year, $215.2 million max contract with the Bulls, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.

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Tracking latest free agency, news, rumors, trade buzz

With NBA free agency opening on Thursday, there's already plenty of buzz surrounding prospective contracts and trades. We've got you covered with all the latest news here.

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Who are the best centers available in free agency?

Is your favorite team in need of a big man? Take a look at the best players available at the center position in free agency.

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Who are the best SFs available in free agency?

Is your favorite team in need of a small forward? Take a look at the best players available at that position in free agency.

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The domino effect of Kyrie's decision to opt in

Kyrie Irving's decision to opt in to the final year of his deal answers one of the Nets' biggest questions of the offseason, however, there are still plenty more dominos to fall.

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Wall agrees to buyout, closing in on signing with Clippers

After appearing in just 40 games for the Houston Rockets, John Wall is set to his unrestricted free agency after receiving a buyout.

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Scotty Pippen Jr. signs two-way deal with Lakers

Scotty Pippen Jr. will have one familiar face on the Lakers in LeBron James, having played his high school basketball at Sierra Canyon alongside Bronny James.

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Free agent tracker: Shareef O'Neal headlines undrafted players

Shareef O'Neal, Scotty Pippen Jr, and Kenneth Lofton Jr headline the list of players not selected in the 2-22 NBA Draft. We've got you covered with a full list of players set to sign two-way contracts, free agent deals and Exhibit 10 contracts.

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Trail Blazers draft picks 2022: Who did Portland pick?

Where do the Portland Trail Blazers land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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Pelicans draft picks 2022: Who did New Orleans pick?

Where do the New Orleans Pelicans land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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Which team has the most picks in the 2022 NBA Draft?

The Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves each have four picks in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. Where do the rest of the NBA teams stand?

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Trade grades: Blazers look to compete with Grant acquisition

The Portland Trail Blazers receive Jerami Grant in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick and future draft capital, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says.

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Beal debunks report on entering free agency

After reports emerged that Beal would enter free agency, the Wizards star took to Twitter to share that it was news to him.

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Has Curry entered the all-time top 10?

Stephen Curry has vaulted himself into the conversation among the NBA's greatest ever. Is a fourth ring enough to place him in the top 10?

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Steph Curry wins Finals MVP: Full list of winners

Since 2009 the Finals MVP award has been known as the Bill Russell Finals MVP, honoring the iconic Boston Celtics legend, with Stephen Curry the latest player to win the award.

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Player ratings from Game 5 of Celtics vs. Warriors

The Golden State Warriors take a 3-2 series lead in the Finals after Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson powered them to a 104-94 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5.

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How Wiggins' evolution has put the Warriors within striking distance of the title

Following the trade from Minnesota, Andrew Wiggins' fit in Golden State was the subject of much discussion, but in the NBA Finals, he's showing exactly why the organization saw him as their missing piece.

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Breaking down Zion Williamson's extension options

Williamson says he wants to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans but they have some big decisions to make when it comes to his rookie extension. Here's a full breakdown of his options.

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Player ratings from Game 3 of Celtics vs. Warriors

The Boston Celtics took a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals after securing a 116-100 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3, behind big performances from Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum.

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Player ratings from Game 2 of Warriors vs. Celtics

The Warriors tied the series at 1-1 with a convincing 107-88 victory on their home floor, led by another strong outing from Stephen Curry.

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Draymond Green escapes ejection in Game 2

Green, who was already assessed a technical foul earlier in the game, would have been ejected if he was given a second.

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How the Celtics flipped the 4th quarter of Game 1

Entering the fourth quarter trailing by 12 points, Boston mounted a wild comeback to blow the game open and cruise to a 120-108 win in Game 1.

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Kevon Looney crucial to Golden State's success

Warriors fan favorite Kevon Looney is poised to play a big role in the NBA Finals starting at center against the Boston Celtics.

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Lowry on Game 7 loss: 'I only play to win championships'

Following the heartbreak of Game 7, Kyle Lowry says the Heat will be back for another championship run next season.

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Tatum powers Celtics into NBA Finals with huge Game 7 performance

The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals after holding on for a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Heat in Miami.

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How many rings does Pat Riley have?

Riley's decorated career saw him win titles as a player, coach and executive with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.

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Ham reportedly set to become Lakers head coach

Darvin Ham served as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks since 2018 and is now set to become the Lakers head coach.

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What is the Larry Bird Trophy?

The Larry Bird Trophy will be awarded to the best player in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Celtics steamroll Heat in second half to take 3-2 series lead

The Celtics outscored the Heat 56-38 in the second half to cruise to a 13-point victory in Game 5 and move one step closer to the NBA Finals.

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Spoelstra responds to Heat's blowout Game 4 loss

The Celtics led by as many as 32 points in Game 4, with the series now tied at 2-2.

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Tatum bounces back as Celtics level series with big win in Game 4

Jayson Tatum bounced back in Game 4, dropping a game-high 31 points as the Celtics level the series at 2-2.

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Curry, Wiggins shine as Warriors take 3-0 series lead

Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins combined for 58 points as the Warriors held on for a 109-103 victory in Game 3.

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Tatum calls Game 3 performance 'unacceptable'

Tatum recorded just 10 points on 3-of-14 shooting as the Celtics fell behind 2-1 in their series against the Heat.

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Marcus Smart makes Paul Pierce-like return after ankle injury

Smart went back to the locker room in the third quarter, before quickly returning to the game.

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Adebayo dominates Game 3 as Heat take 2-1 lead

Bam Adebayo bounced back in style, pouring in 31 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four steals to lead the Heat to a 109-103 win on the road.

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Doncic: 'I gotta be better'

Doncic was held to just 20 points on 6-of-18 shooting as the Mavericks fell flat in San Francisco.

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Warriors defense stifles Mavs in Game 1 victory

The Warriors put the clamps on in Game 1, holding the Mavericks to their second-lowest score of the postseason.

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Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham headline All-Rookie First Team

Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes headlines All-Rookie First Team alongside Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Franz Wagner.

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NBA Draft Combine testing records

Who holds the records for the highest vertical leap and longest wingspan in NBA Draft Combine history?

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Rajon Rondo accusations explained

Rajon Rondo allegedly pulled a gun on his former partner threatening to kill her during an altercation in Louisville.

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Chris Paul: 'I'm not retiring'

After their second-round exit at the hands of the Mavericks, Suns guard Chris Paul says he'll be back for an 18th NBA season.

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NBA players marvel at Doncic, Mavs Game 7 win

Luka Doncic and the Dallas mavericks had the Twitter timeline buzzing as they put on a show in Game 7against the Phoenix Suns.

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Mavs' blowout win over Suns among largest margins of victory in Game 7 history

The Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns in Game 7, cruising to a 123-90 victory on the road.

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Brown says Celtics have 'poise' for revenge in Conference Finals rematch

After recovering from a 3-2 series deficit, the Boston Celtics booked their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals thanks to a dominant Game 7 win.

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What is the Magic Johnson Trophy?

The Magic Johnson Trophy will be awarded to the best player in the Western Conference Finals.

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Will Middleton play in Game 7? Latest on Bucks star's knee injury

When will Khris Middleton return? Here's everything we know about the Bucks star's injury and recovery.

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Holiday's clutch defense turns series in Bucks favor

Holiday came up with two huge defensive plays down the stretch to help the Bucks grind out a 110-107 win over the Celtics in Game 5.

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Every back-to-back MVP winner

Nikola Jokic becomes just the 13th player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards. Here's the full list.

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Is Ja Morant playing tonight?

Morant suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3, with the Grizzlies sweating on the health of their All-Star point guard.

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What's next for Ben Simmons?

Ben Simmons is set to undergo back surgery this week and is expected to make a full recovery in three to four months time.

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Rivers says Jordan will remain in starting lineup

The 76ers were outscored by 22 points with DeAndre Jordan on the floor in Game 1.

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Draymond says lack of experience works against Grizzlies

Green appeared on Inside the NBA, discussing his Game 1 ejection and his outlook on the series vs. the Grizzlies.

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NBA Power Rankings: New No. 1 emerges

With just eight teams remaining in the 2022 NBA postseason, which teams are shaping up as genuine title contenders?

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Why did Jimmy Butler leave the 76ers for Heat?

Jimmy Butler takes on his former team the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the postseason, two years removed from his free agency departure.

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How to watch Heat vs. 76ers Game 1

Can the 76ers overcome the absence of Joel Embiid in Game 1 of their series against the Miami Heat?

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Green reserves high praise for Jokic

Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic were locked in a chess match throughout their first-round series.

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Bulls eliminated from playoffs: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering 2022 NBA offseason

After being eliminated from playoff contention, here's a snapshot of where the Bulls stand heading into the offseason.

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How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans on League Pass: Game 5 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

Can the Suns regain control of the series on their home floor against the Pelicans in Game 5?

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Will Raptors create history and overturn 3-0 series deficit?

No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit as the Raptors look to pull off the impossible against the 76ers.

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Ingram creates Pelicans history with Game 4 performance

Ingram became the first player in Pelicans franchise history to score 30-plus points in three consecutive playoff games after leading them to victory in Game 4.

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How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans on League Pass: Game 4 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

After going down in Game 3, the Pelicans will look to level the series on their home floor against the Suns.

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Paul Pierce says Jayson Tatum is 'surpassing' Kevin Durant

Jayson Tatum's dominance on both sides of the ball against the Nets has the Celtics in position to potentially complete a first-round sweep.

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Doc Rivers throws shade at Raptors as 76ers miss opportunity to sweep

Rivers said he was "not going to sit here and complain" after the 76ers missed a chance to complete the sweep against the Raptors.

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Nets star Kevin Durant facing uncharacteristic struggles against Celtics' suffocating defense

Through the first two games of the series, Durant has shot 13-of-41 from the field as the Celtics' high-pressure defense continues to cause problems for the Nets star.

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Dads of Ja Morant, Karl-Anthony Towns continue hilarious trash talking as Grizzlies even series vs. Timberwolves

Tee Morant took the bragging rights on Tuesday night

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Stephen Curry praises Jordan Poole's 'evolution' as Warriors playoff firepower shines in Game 2

Jordan Poole followed up his impressive playoff debut with 29 points in Game 2 as the Warriors take a 2-0 series led over the Nuggets.

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How to watch Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves on League Pass: Game 2 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The Timberwolves stunned the Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 1. Can Memphis bounce back and level the series?

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Ja Morant, Patrick Mahomes take to Twitter in awe of Jalen Brunson's career night for Mavericks in Game 2

Ja Morant, Patrick Mahomes and Miles Bridges chimed in after Jalen Brunson's 41-point performance against the Jazz in Game 2.

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Jalen Brunson contract breakdown: Details of Mavericks guard's deal, salary and impending free agency

Jalen Brunson looms as one of the hottest names in free agency as he continues to boost his stock in the playoffs.

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2022 NBA Awards: Celtics guard Marcus Smart named Defensive Player of the Year

Smart becomes the first guard to win the award since Gary Payton in 1995-96 and the first Celtic since Kevin Garnett in 2007-08.

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How to watch Warriors vs. Nuggets on League Pass: Game 2 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The Nuggets will look to level the series after the Warriors cruised to a comfortable victory in Game 1.

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'Classic Chris' - Paul's fourth quarter masterpiece lifts Suns to Game 1 win

Chris Paul crushed any hopes of a Pelicans comeback as he either scored or assisted on 23 of the Suns' 31 points in the fourth quarter.

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Scottie Barnes injury update: Raptors rookie 'doubtful' for Game 2 vs. 76ers

Barnes suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the 76ers and did not return.

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards creates history with monster playoff debut

Edwards' 36 points are the most points ever scored by a Timberwolves player in their playoff debut as they stunned the Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 1.

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Patrick Beverley Fined: Timberwolves guard celebration, comments after Play-In win over Clippers prove costly

The Timberwolves are heading back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and just the second time since 2004 and they certainly weren't letting the moment slip by.

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Cavaliers vs. Hawks Play-In: Predictions, three things to watch

It's win or go home for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, with the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference up for grabs.

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Cavaliers vs. Hawks Play-In: Odds, predictions, three things to watch

It's win or go home for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, with the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference up for grabs.

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Why did the Lakers reportedly fire Frank Vogel? Veteran coach unable to overcome Los Angeles' health, roster issues

Frank Vogel's time with the Lakers has reportedly come to an end after three seasons.

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Joel Embiid discusses Philadelphia 76ers fans frustration with Ben Simmons

Embiid said that he thought Philly fans 'didn't feel like they were heard' as they implored Simmons to improve his game and shoot the ball.

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