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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Beard's pursuit

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

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Villanova O too much for Press Virginia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This year marks Joe Jacoby's last chance to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. SN spoke with the Redskins great about that prospect and more, including his epic battles with Lawrence Taylor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tough out

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

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

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

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

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Hornets move?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Could Gallo be in for a nine-figure payday?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley is being shopped actively ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft, a source told Sporting News.

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

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Indiana is looking for a last-minute, pre-draft trade involving Paul George, and the Clippers are reportedly interested.

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Lonzo Ball was considered a possibility as the No. 1 pick for much of the year. But now the question is: How low can Ball go?

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Here's how things are shaping up in Sporting News' latest NBA mock draft.

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How long a game is Danny Ainge playing? That’s the question coming out of the potential trade between the Sixers and Celtics.

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What can the rest of the league do to catch up to the Warriors? We've got a few suggestions.

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Frank Jackson makes a strong impression, OG Anunoby shrugs off position concerns and Luke Kennard continues to climb up draft boards. Here's the latest NBA Draft buzz from SN's Sean Deveney.

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Kevin Durant got more than a chance to win championships when he signed with Golden State. He got back to actually enjoying his job.

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Folks might not like it, but by knocking out the Cavs in five games, the Warriors have secured their spot as the greatest team in league history.

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The last time a Bay Area team won a title at home, the champions — the Swingin' A's of the early '70s — were not well-liked. The Warriors won't generate such antipathy if they take out the Cavs in Game 5.

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The Cavs were on the verge of being swept out of the NBA Finals on Friday. Instead, they got physical, fought back and (finally) won.

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The league is set to crumble under the weight of the superteam Warriors, some would have you believe. Not so fast.

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Draymond Green was already the target of the ire of Cavaliers fans. On Friday night, he stoked that ire even further.

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The NBA Draft lottery turned up nicely for the Celtics, who got the No. 1 pick. Now let's do a mock draft.

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In Game 3, LeBron James’ Cavaliers did not have enough guys making plays. In the end, that will be story of the 2017 NBA Finals.

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Al Attles is now going on six decades of being a Warriors professional, enjoying the team’s resurgence as much as anyone.

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The Cavaliers play better when they're going up-tempo. But the problem for coach Tyronn Lue in the NBA Finals? So do the Warriors.

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If you’re a team looking to add first-round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, the team to see may be the Trail Blazers.

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Stephen Curry has an up-and-down history in the NBA Finals. Through two games of this edition, he's been mostly up, and his performance is a big reason why the Warriors are two wins away from a title.

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The Warriors controlled Game 1 of the NBA Finals for most of the night, but this is the scariest part for the Cavs: Even after Golden State's blowout win, there's room to improve.

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Mike Brown had always been a traditional, strait-laced NBA coach. Being with the Warriors has changed that.

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Amir Johnson is slated to be a free agent this summer, and Toronto could be a perfect landing spot.

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After running roughshod through their conferences, the Cavaliers and Warriors are set to meet in their third straight NBA Finals. Here's how we think it plays out.

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Andre Iguodala's matchup against LeBron James could be the deciding factor in the 2017 NBA Finals.

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After a season of complaints on resting healthy players, the Cavaliers and Warriors show just how well it works.

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Boston maxed out its ability in reaching the conference finals. But to go further in the East, expect roster upheaval.

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The Celtics had no answer for LeBron James, who has upped his game throughout the NBA postseason and pushed the Cavs past Boston and into the Finals.

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Washington forward Otto Porter has gotten better each season he's been in the league. But could his upcoming free-agency be a red flag for a top-heavy NBA?

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The Warriors wrapped up the West Conference with a 12-0 record. Once again, another defense had no answer for Kevin Durant.

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The Cavs routed the Celtics in Game 2 of the East finals — again. That shows just how big a problem the league has.

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These are desperate times for Boston, trying to stay afloat in the East finals against the Cavs. Can rookie Jaylen Brown be the answer?

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The Cavaliers played shoddy defense to close the NBA regular season. They've been dominant on D in the playoffs, though, and they shut down Isaiah Thomas and the Celtics in the opener of the East finals.

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The NBA held its draft lottery on Tuesday, with the Celtics and Lakers getting the top two picks. Now, it's all about Lonzo Ball.

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LeBron James is seeking a seventh consecutive trip to the NBA Finals. Can the Celtics give the Cavs a real challenge in the Eastern Conference finals?

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The Celtics were last in the conference finals in 2012, when they played another LeBron James-led team. They're back this year with a completely rebuilt team.

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Today's 3-friendly NBA has created a problem for big men, one that goes beyond an ankle injury suffered by Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard.

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At full strength, the Warriors would have a challenge on their hands in the Western Conference finals. Can a battered Spurs team give them a true test?

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D-Mo suit

It was a rough year for Donatas Motiejunas, whose contract saga with the Rockets resulted in him signing a minimum deal with the Pelicans. Now, he is suing.

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Hamidou Diallo has caught the eye of teams at the NBA Combine, and that could push him to leave Kentucky before playing a game there.

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At the NBA Draft Combine, fellow draft classmates of Lonzo Ball took a dim view of his new sneakers and their $495 price tag.

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Zaza Pachulia is riding high with the Warriors. But he tells Sporting News there were some downs to go with the ups this season.

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Al Horford has found success drifting to the perimeter, but Marcin Gortat hasn't shown much interest in perfecting a jumper. Both players remain effective in the Celtics-Wizards second-round series.

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Draymond Green struggled with his shooting this year. But that's all changed in the postseason.

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The Cavaliers have not looked like the team that was struggling to close the year thus far in the postseason. Here's why.

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The Wizards know the Celtics are going to launch 3s. But too often, those 3s are coming without a defender in sight.

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The Celtics took Game 2 of their series with the Wizards behind 53 points from Isaiah Thomas. And the series took a decidedly rougher turn as the teams recalled the bad blood between them.

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He didn't have the biggest numbers on the day, but reserve big man Kelly Olynyk rescued Boston from a woeful start in Game 1.

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Star guard Isaiah Thomas lost a tooth in the first quarter of the Celtics' series opener against the Wizards, but recovered to lead a Boston comeback win.

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Rivalry renewed

The Celtics and Wizards have gone after each other repeatedly in the past two seasons. Now they'll meet with something at stake.

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The Jazz like to play slow and steady. The Warriors want to fly up and down the floor. Something has got to give.

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As good as James Harden and Kawhi Leonard have been, the bench players for the Spurs and Rockets could decide this second-round series.

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The Raptors have size, strategy, experience and ability. Is that enough to dethrone the Cavs in the East?

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Celtics big man Al Horford, a max-contract signee last summer, has taken heat in Boston this season. He's proving the critics wrong now.

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Russ and AI

The template for winning with a player like OKC's Russell Westbrook is out there. Just look to Allen Iverson and the 2000-01 Sixers.

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Green in green

Gerald Green was set to sign with the Clippers last summer, sources told Sporting News. The Celtics now are glad they pulled him to Boston.

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Rajon Rondo had undergone a revival in the past month, but a fractured thumb has ended his time in the playoffs, and possibly his time in Chicago, too.

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Summing up Stevens

Is Celtics coach Brad Stevens a budding genius or an overhyped postseason flop? Three sources from around the league chime in.

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Robin Lopez isn't one of the Bulls' marquee players, but the center is the reason Chicago has a shocking 2-0 lead over Boston in the NBA playoffs.

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Melo out

Most NBA front-office executives expect that the Knicks will move on from Carmelo Anthony. But none seem to want him on their teams.

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Isaiah Thomas was weighed down by the death of his sister, but still played in Game 1 of Boston's opening playoff series, a loss to Chicago.

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The NBA playoffs are finally here. Can any team in the West bracket actually challenge the Warriors, or will it only be a matter of time before Golden State returns to the NBA Finals?

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The NBA playoffs are finally here. Will the top four seeds in the East bracket advance, or could we see a huge first-round upset?

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The Pacers were in position to pull a Game 1 upset of the Cavs. But then they couldn't execute the final play.

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