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Over/under review

Every NBA preseason, the folks in Las Vegas release their over/under for each team's win total. Let's see how those played out.

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Playoff picture

The NBA is set to wrap up its season this week, but for many teams, there's still plenty left to settle.

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The Celtics had hopes of taking control of the East against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Instead, they got a heavy dose of LeBron James.

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Agent battle

The coming NBA Draft is stocked with talent — and agents everywhere are scrambling to land some of it.

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March sadness

The Cavs have gone a mere 6-10 in March, and will be happy to see the calendar flip. But some teams have thrived, even with a tough schedule.

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It's been a long road for "The Greek Freak." But as he sees it, his journey is just starting.

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The Celtics overtook the Cavaliers for the top seed in the East, though most players downplayed its importance. They're wrong.

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Historically bad?

The Cavaliers will probably return to the NBA Finals this spring. But if they do, their Finals defense will be the worst in NBA history.

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The Pacers did not trade Paul George at the deadline last month. But they have a difficult task ahead if they want to show him he can win in Indiana.

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De'Aaron Fox vs. Lonzo Ball — and more

The Sweet 16 is packed with NBA prospects, headlined by the De'Aaron Fox and Lonzo Ball showdown. We have five matchups worth watching in the coming days.

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Resting is right

The league has invested heavily to show how to reduce injuries to players. The answer remains rest.

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T-Wolves turnaround?

It has been a disappointing season in Minnesota, but over the last few weeks, the Timberwolves have shown some promise.

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Dwyane Wade's elbow injury is bad news for an already rough Bulls season. But what does it mean for Wade's future?

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Alvin Gentry has had a difficult hand to play in his two disappointing years in New Orleans. He will need a strong finish to have a third year on the job.

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Cartwright Q-and-A

Bill Cartwright spent 16 years playing in the NBA and another 16 in coaching. He spoke about his NBA experiences, and his upcoming induction into the Bay Area Hall of Fame.

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All year, it has looked like Russell Westbrook and James Harden would battle for NBA MVP award, but what about Kawhi Leonard?

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Ball handling

Lonzo Ball's father has made some very public and very bold proclamations about his son. NBA executives have taken notice.

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D-Will's next chapter

Deron Williams has a chance to rewrite his career story by playing the part of the knowing veteran who can plug the hole on a playoff roster.

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Patrick McCaw was taken in the second round, but with Durant out for an extended period, the Warriors could find themselves counting on him.

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NBA free-agency look-ahead

For some players, the NBA trade deadline set up an important free-agency summer.

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Shaquille O'Neal has a long history of needling big men who followed in his footsteps, including, now, JaVale McGee. An old story explains why.

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Deadline winners and losers

A relatively quiet day ahead of the NBA trade deadline left two already fortunate teams as big winners, and some familiar faces in the losers' seats.

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It's already been a big week for NBA trades, but it could get more interesting as 3 p.m. Thursday approaches. Here are eight names to watch on deadline day.

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It's never easy to trade a superstar, as the Pacers are finding out with forward Paul George. But NBA history shows, it's better to act quickly.

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The Lakers officially named Magic Johnson as president of basketball operations, replacing Jim Buss and also firing Mitch Kupchak. Is this the end of patient rebuilding in L.A.?

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Steve Clifford has gotten forward Frank Kaminsky to take on a bigger offensive role in Charlotte. Now the team is trying to save the season and patch up the rest of the roster.

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As team president, Doc Rivers will investigate the trade market. But as a coach, Rivers does not want to make major changes to the Clippers' lineup.

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DeMarcus Cousins has been long on the trade market. At long last, the Kings have made the transaction, sending the big man to the Pelicans in exchange for multiple parts.

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Butler to Boston?

The Celtics would get a star in Jimmy Butler. The Bulls would get multiple assets and remove themselves from their current mess. So, why has a trade not happened? Let's dive in to find out.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver has had to take a stand on a number of social issues, and he is not wavering.

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Okafor has been connected to the Pelicans on the trade market, which adds some intrigue to his trip to the Big Easy.

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SN's Sean Deveney had a workout with Sixers center Joel Embiid on Friday — including some one-on-one battles — and it went about how you'd expect.

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Barkley's complaint

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and TNT studio analyst told Sporting News on Thursday that the league is in danger of "taking the game for granted."

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Ex-Knicks star Charles Oakley has been in the headlines for his battle with Knicks owner James Dolan. One of Oakley's other longtime targets, Charles Barkley, can't figure out what Oak's problem is.

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The Warriors guard will join teammates Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green in New Orleans.

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Ibaka to Raptors

The Raptors, at long last, snagged Ibaka in a trade with the Magic, who were eager to move him after a lost season in Orlando.

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The Raptors have gone from conference contenders to a major slump, and are hustling to address their big problem: the gaping hole at power forward.

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Resurgent Heat PF search

The Heat were in the midst a lost season and player-dumping chatter before their 12-game winning streak. Now, they're potential buyers on the market.

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The Cavs say Kevin Love is not going anywhere, which is a good thing -- he's having his best year in Cleveland.

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The back-and-forth between Charles Barkley and LeBron James carries some irony. Barkley was once the league's top whiner.

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Celtics' hidden gems

The Celtics have three players stashed around the globe, and all three are drawing interest in potential trades before the deadline.

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The Magic traded two young players for Serge Ibaka last summer, but little has come of it. Now, they're trying hard to recoup those losses.

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Melo mill

Phil Jackson is trying to see if he can accomplish now what he could not accomplish in 2014: ridding the Knicks of Carmelo Anthony and starting over with youth.

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LeBron's risky play

LeBron James has been harshly critical of the Cavs' roster this week, but his real aim is his teammates' effort.

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Nikola Jokic has become the focal point of Denver's offense. Now, the Nuggets are looking to make a deal to complement him.

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The NBA season is at its midpoint, and an impressive list of individual performances deserves some midyear acknowledgment.

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The Patriots were able to bottle up Steelers star Antonio Brown in the AFC championship game, bringing a quiet end to a very noisy week.

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Le'Veon Bell's stellar postseason screeched to a halt with a groin injury in the AFC championship on Sunday, another frustration tugging at his greatness.

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Rudy Gay and Chris Paul suffered major injuries this week, which could have an impact on next month's trading deadline.

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Grayson Allen has become a controversial player yet again, but NBA front offices remain unmoved as it relates to the Duke guard's draft stock.

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SN's Sean Deveney reveals his official media ballot for the 2017 NBA All-Star starting lineups.

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The Lakers have three top young players aboard, and they're now taking things slow.

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When it comes to getting teammates for Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks have had some spectacular failures.

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Loaded with veterans, the Cavaliers don't have much by way of tradeable assets. But they keep pulling off exemplary trades.

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The Bulls already are hoping to undo the mistakes of last summer, and lighten up the pressure on coach Fred Hoiberg in the process.

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High stakes for Hayward

The Celtics' interest in Gordon Hayward has long been known, but he's no lock to leave Utah.

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When he left Golden State and signed with the Mavericks this offseason, forward Harrison Barnes didn’t quite know what to expect from future Hall-of-Fame teammate Dirk Nowitzki. He was in for a surprise.

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The Rockets have gone 13-2 since the return of Patrick Beverley, who is working on a personal goal.

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Draft pressure

The NBA's new CBA will help teams keep star players in place. That makes getting it right in the draft even more important.

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Alvin Gentry's tenure with the Pelicans has been marred by injuries. But unrealistic expectations that the Pelicans would play like the Warriors have hurt him, too.

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Going to Golden State was supposed to take Kevin Durant out of the running for the league's MVP award. It hasn't.

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Officiating has been a hot topic of the NBA for years. The problem, discussion and solution isn't as cut-and-dry as you may believe.

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Rajon Rondo had been rebuilding his reputation in Chicago, but has already thrown a monkey wrench into the process.

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Jerry West and others weigh in on the only player to average a triple-double for a full season and the one who is trying to join him.

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The Blazers had high expectations entering this season, but have been disappointing so far. That could be a long-term concern.

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Tanking was a major issue in the NBA for the last few years. But no more.

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The Warriors' defense has slipped this year, but not for the expected reasons. It's the team's offense that has been the downfall of the D.

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KD in Boston

The Warriors' Kevin Durant remained complimentary of the Celtics' attempt to sign him this summer ahead of Friday night's matchup.

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Nets' first steps

Kenny Atkinson has taken a mostly unappealing job and turned it into a positive.

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DeMarcus Cousins has long been the subject of trade rumors, but the next couple of months will be the Kings' last best chance to pull the trigger.

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The Celtics were one of the league's best defensive teams last year, but have plummeted early this season. A scout looks at why.

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After two contract extensions and a trade, the Thunder have amassed a lot of youth around for the long haul.

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Kyrie Irving has raised his game over the past four months. With LeBron James more willing to defer to him this season, Irving could be ready to ascend in the NBA.

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The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908, but at least they've had chances. The Northwestern Wildcats have never even sniffed the Big Dance.

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If the notion that LaMarcus Aldridge isn't happy with the Spurs sounds familiar, it's because the situation was the same during his time in Portland.

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The Rockets tumbled last season, and James Harden's reputation followed. He's under pressure to reclaim it.

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Kevin Durant should remember the reeling Thunder fans he left behind as he discusses his decision.

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If Dave Joerger can inject a little Marc Gasol-Zach Randolph mentality into DeMarcus Cousins, the NBA's best center could get even better.

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Even with a healthy roster around Anthony Davis, the Pelicans would have just a slim chance to earn a playoff spot in the West.

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It's been a rough go for the Sixers on the court and in the trainer's room, but things are starting to brighten for the team.

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The Patriots wrapped up the Tom Brady suspension with a 3-1 record, but Brady's return can't cover some of the team's holes. The Bills exposed them during a 16-0 victory.

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The Warriors are the clear favorites to win the NBA championship. But as training camp gets underway, there are some poential problem spots ahead.

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LeBron's game is moving closer to the rim as most of the NBA does the opposite.

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The Heat pulled off a coup by assembling the Big Three in 2010. Six years later, there are three bitter break-ups, two championships and one uncertain legacy.

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Let them buy

The coming wave of retiring mega-rich star players will need to find ways to stay in the game. Ownership is the answer.

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The shooting guard is dead. Long live the shooting guard.

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Kevin Durant's shift west has tilted our annual positional rankings.

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Patriots backup Jimmy Garoppolo had been a revelation at quarterback. But after a shoulder injury on Sunday, the team finds itself scrambling.

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Garoppolo out

Jimmy Garoppolo was having a great first half — until a Dolphins defender drove his shoulder into the ground.

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The Miami Dolphins continued to support Colin Kaepernick, with three players kneeling during the national anthem at Gillette Stadium.

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Phil Jackson's mess

Phil Jackson made promises when he took the Knicks job. The Derrick Rose lawsuit shows how those promises fell flat.

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Longtime Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan says he likes what he has seen from Jimmy Garoppolo, who is trying to take advantage of an opportunity with Tom Brady suspended.

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Shaquille O'Neal is one of the greatest players ever. Could he have been even more dominant?

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Shaquille O'Neal didn't respect opposing big men, but he found a unique reason to respect fellow Hall of Fame inductee Yao Ming early in his career.

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Hoops HOF 2016

The incoming bunch of Hall of Famers are buoyed by real star power, as well as by infamous controversies.

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The futures of U.S. swimming and gymnastics rest in the decisions of the sports' current stars.

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Olympic priority

Team USA cruised to the gold medal on Sunday, but struggled at times in the Olympics. There are too many other good teams on the world stage to have the best American players shrug at these tournaments.

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Rio survived the Olympics. The Olympics survived Rio. But the need for change — for both —persists.

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While men's basketball has seen the gap between the U.S. and the rest of the world narrow, the American women just keep up the blowouts.

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Here's how to make sure Team USA comes home with the expected win.

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DeAndre Jordan grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked four shots, setting a defensive tone for Team USA, which defeated Spain in the Olympic semifinals.

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Point guard Sue Bird should play on Saturday, which means Team USA will be running Geno Auriemma's unpredictable and unstoppable offense once again.

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U.S. high jumper Chaunte Lowe will go for gold on Saturday, and has been helping a 15-year-old world-record hurdler along the way.

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The offense was ugly in Thursday's semifinal against France, but the Team USA women continued their march toward a sixth straight gold medal.

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The Brazilian president gave a press conference on Thursday at Olympic Park. And of course it was crazy.

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For much of these Olympics, Harrison Barnes has been a spectator. Which players could Team USA have taken who would have a better chance of contributing?

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Allyson Felix is one of the greatest runners in women's track history, but 2016 has been a disaster. Maybe the 4x100 relay can fix that.

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U.S. track legend Michael Johnson calls Usain Bolt a friend, and said he will be pulling for Bolt to finish off his quest for a triple-triple in Rio.

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When it came to the claim of a gunpoint robbery by swimmer Ryan Lochte and three teammates, other U.S. swimmers seemed to keep their distance from the beginning.

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Wednesday marked the final international game for Argentina greats Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni. They tried not to cry about it.

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The Americans fell behind by 10 points early to Argentina, but a 27-2 run gave it control of its quarterfinal game. A return to basics helped turn the tide.

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Adrian's role

Swimmer Nathan Adrian thinks Michael Phelps will miss being on the podium, but if he stays retired, Adrian will be ready for a new 2020 role.

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One of the worst losses in USA Basketball history came vs. Argentina in 2002. That country is up next in the Olympics, and many of the key players back then are playing in Rio.

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Geno Auriemma began coaching Diana Taurasi 16 years ago, and the results have been astounding. But they're nearing their last game.

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Baron Pierre de Coubertin hoped the Olympics would increase world peace and understanding. He wouldn't much like what's happened in Rio.

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SN's Sean Deveney went to cover Usain Bolt's 100-meter race at Olympic Stadium, and it was quite an excursion. Deveney takes you behind the scenes of Bolt's gold-medal night.

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Part of Usain Bolt's brilliance, as he showed in the 100-meter final, is his ability to hold out hope for the rest of the field, then snatch it away in the end.

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There was so little time between the qualifying races and the 100-meter final itself that the runners said it cost them seconds off their times.

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The USA women continued their dominance of Olympic basketball, wrapping Group play with a big win over CHina.

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A 100-97 win over France gave Team USA a 5-0 record in group play, but for the rest of the teams in the tournament, the Americans look beatable.

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Michael Phelps, shocked by news of his teammate being robbed at gunpoint, says he has always felt safe in Brazil.

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The gunpoint robbery of Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmer shows that, even during the Olympics, Rio remains unsafe.

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Michael Phelps is holding fast to his retirement pledge. If we've seen the last of him in the pool, he's left a legacy of talented young swimmers behind him.

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The trucks are not as controversial as the London Olympics' Mini-Coopers.

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Usain Bolt dusted Jahvid Best, but the former Lions running back has big hopes for 2020.

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With a chance to upset Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin could be Team USA's next big story. But this time, we're the bad guys.

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Team USA avoided overtime thanks to a missed 3-pointer by Serbia. It's time to worry about this group.

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In an SN conversation, Shannon Miller says this Olympics gymnastics team is even better than the teams in which she starred.

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Carmelo Anthony is chasing his third gold medal with Team USA in Rio. He says getting it would prove his chops as a winner.

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When the Olympic diving pools turned green, no one was surprised. It was one of many details the Olympic planning committee in Rio missed.

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Judo's Kayla Harrison has won judo gold in Rio, but she still has eyes for the fame and riches of MMA.

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Team USA had a fight against Australia, but a huge fourth quarter from Carmelo Anthony secured a 98-88 win.

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Andrew Bogut and Australia are off to a fast Olympic start, but will run into Team USA on Wednesday.

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One of the stars of Olympic golf could be a giant rodent.

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Sprinter Allyson Felix tells SN that she's still dealing with the heartbreak of missing the 200-meters, but that she's ready for the 400.

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Olympic legend Michael Johnson supports athletes calling out opponents for doping. Johnson hopes to see changes in the IOC's drug rules.

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Los Angeles has a strong bid for the 2024 Olympics. But can it withstand Donald Trump?

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Simone Biles has achieved everything in gymnastics, short of an Olympic gold medal. That should come Tuesday, and her legend will build from there.

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Team USA's Paul George said a tentative plan to visit Samir Ait Said on Monday fell through. But he will keep trying.

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So what are all those bruise-like circles on U.S. swimmers? Well, it's all about cupping.

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Braz-nil

In Rio and throughout Brazil, there is anguish over the dying men's soccer team, which has been scoreless in two matches.

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There's a lot more to Olympic water polo than tossing a ball around a pool. To many, it's the most grueling sport in the Olympics.

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The U.S. women have not lost a basketball game in the Olympics since 1992, and they aim to keep that string intact.

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Kevin Durant scored 25 points in the Olympic opener against China, showing once again why he's the mainstay of the Team USA offense.

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Forget Zika, fireworks and hotel rooms.

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More Melo

Carmelo Anthony is a winner and an unquestioned leader for USA Basketball. Knicks fans would like to have some of that.

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Flight issues meant that the Nigerian soccer team nearly did not make it to Rio for its first match. But it did, and won.

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Americans feigning disbelief should realize this is nothing new.

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Carl Lewis has had harsh words for the state of track and field. On the eve of the 2016 Olympics, he's more positive.

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Talent parade

Team USA is the clear favorite in the upcoming Olympics. But NBA fans will have plenty of newcomers to keep an eye on.

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Team USA was hit with a slew of defections before the Rio games, but as in the 2014 World Cup, a maligned roster is primed for a big tournament.

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Green to Boston

Former Celtics guard Gerald Green is returning home.

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Adam Silver takes a surprising, personal stand by pulling the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte.

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Summer League has wrapped up. We checked in with a scout and a coach to see how the top 10 picks fared.

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NBA owners continue to preach the virtues of parity in the league. That's fine, except that it is impossible.

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The Celtics have been rumored to be involved in a trade for Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook. But sources say there might be something else in the works.

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Kevin Durant might face some backlash over his move West, but he should not worry too much -- experts say it will be a big boon to his marketing value.

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Shaquille O'Neal once called Tim Duncan his greatest rival. Maybe, but it could have been so much more.

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Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf has never fired a front-office decision-maker. Now his team lacks direction, signing aged players including Dwyane Wade. Something has to give.

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After twice sacrificing for the team, Dwyane Wade has every right to feel disrespected by the Heat. But will he actually leave Miami?

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The NBA tried to enforce parity, but the truth is that TV partners will love this move.

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The Celtics added All-Star Al Horford to another All-Star, Isaiah Thomas. But they are still greedy for a third star.

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Dwight Howard joining the Hawks makes good sense basketball-wise, but Howard will also be bringing his NBA baggage with him.

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The Mavs once thought that cap flexibility would lead them back to a championship roster. For a number of reasons, that just has not been the case.

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There was much gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands over what Dwight Howard might get paid in free agency this summer. After Friday, that should stop.

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Celtics free agent Evan Turner has garnered considerable interest around the league as NBA free agency prepares to open.

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The Wolves still have Ricky Rubio, but with a weak free-agent market at point guard, that might not last long.

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Players and agents didn't much consider the Sixers over the last few summers. But with a new regime in place, expect the Sixers to be active on the market.

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Kevin Durant is not big on free agency. But he's about to make a decision that will change the course of the league.

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The Celtics arrived at draft night still looking to make a deal, with little success. Even after the draft, the team faces big decisions in a short amount of time.

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The NBA's draft is Thursday, and a number of teams have been seeking to make major moves. Among them is Denver, hoping to move forward Kenneth Faried.

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Thon Maker surprised many by skipping college and heading to the NBA draft. On Thursday, he should prove himself right.

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Winning a championship might have solved everything for Kevin Love in Cleveland, but sources say he will still have plenty of trade suitors.

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LeBron James dominated the final three games of the Finals for the Cavaliers, and rewrote his own story in doing so.

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The Cavaliers became the first team down 3-1 to win the NBA Finals behind a gutsy road performance from Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

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There will be plenty of judgments made based on the outcome of Game 7 of the NBA Finals, just not by the two teams' players and coaches.

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Cavs coach Tyronn Lue was reluctant to make changes when his team struggled early in the Finals. But he has in the past two games, with an obvious payoff.

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LeBron James has the Cavaliers on the brink of history as they look to erase a 3-1 deficit.

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Draymond Green vowed to dodge confrontation in Game 6 and moving forward.

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LeBron James was wise to goad Draymond Green into a suspension — it gave him the room to dominate Game 5. Now, about Game 6...

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With Draymond Green serving a one-game suspension, the Warriors' defense could not contain an explosive Cavaliers offense in Game 5 of the Finals.

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Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 5 of the Finals. More than Xs and Os, the Warriors will need to show some guts.

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Harrison Barnes has been consistent for the Warriors in the Finals. Increasingly, it looks like he will be a part of the team going forward.

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After three blowouts, Game 4 of the NBA Finals was an exciting one. The Warriors pulled it out, and are now on the verge of a second straight title.

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This year's draft has the potential to set a record for international players picked in the first round. But don't get too excited.

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One of two players in the past 50 years to make six consecutive NBA Finals, James Jones appreciates the serendipity.

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The Cavaliers rolled to a Game 3 win, but did so without Kevin Love. That raises the question for the short and long term: Now what?

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Cleveland changed its fortunes with a blowout of its own in Game 3.

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As LeBron James has tried to involve teammates in these Finals, the Cavs have suffered. It's time he took over matters himself.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green had not been very productive as a shooter in his NBA Finals history. Until Game 2, that is.

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The Warriors won their seventh straight game over the Cavs to take control of the NBA Finals, and corralled LeBron James in doing so.

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Things did not go well for Tyronn Lue and the Cavaliers in Game 1, but the coach says he will be sticking with his game plan on Sunday.

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The Warriors were physical with LeBron and the Cavaliers in a way that cut off all their passing and shooting in Game 1

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Steve Kerr said he would go with the players who had the hot hands. Turned out, he had no shortage of them.

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Kevin Durant would be best off taking a short-term deal and returning to free agency next summer, but that doesn't fit his personality.

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Marquese Chriss grew up a Kings fan in Sacramento, but his stock may have risen past the Kings, who pick eighth.

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Michigan State's Denzel Valentine is hoping that when NBA teams look at him in the upcoming draft, they see traces of fellow Spartan Draymond Green.

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Andre Iguodala scored only seven points in the Warriors' Game 7 win over the Thunder, but his presence in the starting five again proved to be the difference.

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The Warriors and Thunder put forth a classic Game 7 in the West finals. And the Warriors' 3-point power proved the difference.

Sean Deveney

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The Warriors were criticized for not resting players when going for 73 wins in the regular season. The last two games have shown how silly that criticism is.

Sean Deveney

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