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Klay Thompson saved his team with a huge fourth quarter in a thriller, but the Warriors answered mistakes all game.

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Manager Brad Ausmus' bullpen mistake Saturday in Oakland will only rekindle Tigers fans' calls for a new manager.

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The NBA loves up-tempo, and we have Mike D'Antoni to thank. Now in Houston, will he learn that you can't coach a system if you don't have the players?

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Center Andrew Bogut looked woefully out of place in the first four games of the Western Conference finals, but was critical in helping the Warriors win Game 5.

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Bismack Biyombo's playoff breakout will mean an enormous raise this summer probably from a team other than the Raptors.

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All year, the Warriors and Cavaliers appeared to be on a Finals collision course. Common factors have helped the Raptors and Thunder throw that into doubt.

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The Thunder' used a small-ball lineup in Game 3 that helped blow away the Warriors. Can they turn to it again?

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The Raptors rebuilt their bench with two players allowed to walk last summer. Cory Joseph and Bismack Biyombo have paid off, though.

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LeBron James complained about his lack flagrant foul calls. If that sounds familiar, you were probably watching Shaquille O'Neal 15 years ago.

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The Knicks pulled a surprise by hiring Jeff Hornacek, in what will be a defining move by Phil Jackson.

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The Sixers and Lakers held their picks in the NBA's lottery, but for how long?

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The draft lottery is upon us, and for several teams, Tuesday could be a monumental night in franchise history.

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Daryl Morey helped spread the NBA gospel of cold analytics. Now, the personal touch is keeping him relevant with the Rockets.

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The Cavaliers have been an offensive juggernaut in the playoffs. Is this what they had in mind when they replaced David Blatt with Tyronn Lue?

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Also, Kris Dunn wants to show his age is a strength, and Furkan Korkmaz gains buzz as buyout is worked out.

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The outlook for 7-2 Chinese center Zhou Qi, plans for Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes and why everyone loves the Celtics' Isaiah Thomas.

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Skal Labissiere may be improving his draft stock at the predraft combine in Chicago, but when it comes to the draft itself, he has maintained perspective.

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The NBA's draft combine opens in Chicago this week, and beyond Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram, there is much to be figured out.

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In a monumental week for Stephen Curry's legacy in Golden State, it's worth remembering how close he came to landing elsewhere.

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By the time all spots have been filled, there will have been 10 (we think) new head coaches brought on board this offseason. Five jobs are still open, but they're not exactly stellar.

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Blake Griffin is the latest in a long list of Team USA options to withdraw from the Rio Olympics.

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Ezeli wants to stay with Golden State, but if small-ball is the long-term approach, the Lakers could be a landing spot.

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If the Heat are being cautious in allowing Chris Bosh to return to action, they've no doubt got the tragedy of Reggie Lewis in mind.

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The end of the Thunder-Spurs game featured five blown calls in the final 14 seconds.

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Tristan Thompson got a hefty contract last offseason. His numbers have been weak all year, but in Game 1 of the East semifinals, he showed why he's valuable.

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If you know when Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns will be awarded the Rookie of the Year, he'd like you to let him know.

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Atlanta's Dennis Schroder embraced the bad-guy role against the Celtics. It's worth watching whether that continues against Cleveland.

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The Clippers are, as usual, a disappointed team this offseason. But major change will be hard to pull off.

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The Pacers and Raptors will settle their series in the coming days. For Frank Vogel and Dwane Casey, these games might be about saving their jobs.

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Baron Davis has made a new documentary about L.A.'s now-famous Drew League, premiering on Showtime on Friday.

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The Hawks were swept from the playoffs by the Cavs last year, but the guy who will guard LeBron James says they're ready this time.

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The Lakers need a new coach, but after three years of striking out in free agency, hiring a coach who can recruit talent will be critical.

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For the Thunder, Kevin Durant has been angry all season. Now, prepping for the Spurs, he has one shot to let go all that tension.

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Now that Steph Curry will be out for a week or two with an MCL sprain, the playoff spotlight lands on fellow stars Klay Thompson and Daymond Green.

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Folks in the Bay Area will hold their collective breath until Steph Curry's knee injury is diagnosed. In the meantime, they're lucky to have coach Steve Kerr.

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The Celtics got Isaiah Thomas and Jonas Jerebko in one transaction last February. On Friday, those two led an important Boston playoff win.

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Stanley Johnson claims, against all evidence, he is in LeBron James' head. But James knows better than that.

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New coach Tom Thibodeau has his work cut out with the young Timberwolves, but Thibs the team president could give him some help this summer.

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Clippers coach Doc Rivers has never been a fan of small lineups. But for the sake of his team, that had better change soon.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver made a national splash when he swiftly handled the Donald Sterling controversy. Two years later, Silver has been tamed.

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The NBA Hall of Famer considers Bryant a kindred spirit as a player, and says we won't see another like him for a long time.

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For the last three teams to set an NBA record for wins, the near-term future was pretty grim. That doesn't have to be the case with Golden State, however.

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The Warriors could coast to 71 wins. But that makes no sense. The playoffs provide plenty of days off.

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One source says it's a matter of "when and not if" Geno Auriemma makes the jump to pro basketball.

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Thon Maker is talented but raw--very raw. But one league executive thinks his attempt to jump to the NBA draft is a smart play on his part.

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Lakers star Kobe Bryant is trying to keep his perspective as retirement approaches and turmoil roils his team.

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D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young faced the media on Wednesday at the Staples Center to shed light on their controversy.

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The Lakers may be justified in shunning D'Angelo Russell, but the veterans likely will be gone soon anyway.

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The NBA will hold its All-Star game in North Carolina next year, giving the league a special opportunity to pressure the state on its new anti-LGBT law.

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Coach Alvin Gentry arrived in New Orleans with high hopes for the Pelicans and star Anthony Davis. Amid bitter disappointment, though, he'll have to make changes.

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Not all ex-NBA types would join the chorus suggesting that Steph Curry could not excel in other eras. Many wonder why the question comes up at all.

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Chase Budinger will not be eligible for the postseason because his buyout comes after March 1.

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The Cavs have been the presumptive Eastern Conference Finals rep all season. But as we head into the stretch run, that may be changing.

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There's been talk that Heat president Pat Riley might consider retirement. With two tumultuous free-agency periods ahead, though, few believe it.

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An NBA executive told Sporting News that he's worried about Walton's experience level.

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The trade deadline has passed, with relatively little action. But have no fear because plenty of big names will back on the block.

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The Magic created enough cap space for two free agents this week. Could their plan include a Joakim Noah-Al Horford reunion?

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The Celtics have been frequently mentioned in trade rumors involving Cavs star Kevin Love. So why does that seem to be a perpetual state of being for team and player?

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Also, why the Hornets were thrilled about their Courtney Lee trade and the Blazers might not have been.

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The league's best are gathered in Toronto for this year's All-Star game. So why are they all being asked about getting traded?

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver is leaning toward changing the league's intentional foul rules, but says there are obstacles remaining.

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Don't expect anything to come of all this Blake Griffin trade talk. For now, at least.

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Once again, the Kings are in turmoil. Yet Sporting News reports they are not considering a trade of their All-Star big man.

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Derek Fisher never really wanted to be a coach — and the Knicks never really wanted him.

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The Celtics have reportedly contacted the Rockets about big man Dwight Howard. While there would be plenty of obstacles, make no mistake, Boston is seeking a star like Howard.

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After a disastrous January, look for the Magic to continue the move toward its budding young stars.

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For nearly two decades, the NBA All-Star game has features some combination of Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki or Pau Gasol. That should not have ended this year.

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Now-Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy coached Dwight Howard during his best years, and the hook shot was a big part of that.

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LeBron James' control over the Cavaliers also led to their undoing in his first stint with the team.

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LeBron James has always had to deal with the down side of big-time basketball success. Warriors star Steph Curry hasn't — and that's not easy for James to comprehend.

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Julian Edelman — Tom Brady's security blanket, the Patriots' spark — is back in a serious way, and just in time.

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The Patriots were hot and cold in the regular season's final weeks but were on fire in their playoff debut — so much so, everyone else is on full alert.

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The Suns have disappointed in the standings--again. But the team is still stocked with young talent and some attractive trade assets heading as the roster heads into a reworking.

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Zaza Pachulia came to Dallas after the DeAndre Jordan signing collapsed. He has thrived and drawn surprising All-Star support.

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The Knicks have spent 16 years chasing past glory. Phil Jackson turned that approach on its head.

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Anthony Davis will be with the Pelicans until 2020. Now they have to make him want to stay beyond that.

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Former All-Star Grant Hill recalls his days playing against Lakers star Kobe Bryant, and says he's happy to see Bryant head into retirement gracefully.

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The Bulls have talent and aspirations, but a dysfunctional locker room that could soon require major changes — if they have the stomach to make them.

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There was doom and gloom around the NBA's retired players association four years ago. But a new CEO has returned the organization to solid footing.

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The Cavs have not been the splashy story in the early season, but they're getting healthy and still in position to put their mark on this season.

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Will Barton helped host a barbecue and stayed involved in his hometown's struggles — all while preparing for an important season with the Nuggets.

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Golden State's bench players are the difference between a great but mortal team with a few scattered losses, and the already legendary juggernaut the Warriors have become.

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The hiring of Jerry Colangelo in Philadelphia will change the dynamics of systematic tanking.

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Kings point guard Rajon Rondo had a tough time finding a contract last summer. If he continues to shine in Sacramento, though, that doesn't figure to be the case again.

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For years, one fo the NBA's best traits has been the way its shown off its players personalities through locker-room media access. It'd be a shame if that came to an end.

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Kobe Bryant has made it clear he will retire after this season. But with a roster that has gone 2-14, the Lakers as a franchise have not done justice to his legacy.

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The Warriors are putting themselves back into the NBA record books, and for Hall of Famers and former stars, the recognition is well-deserved.

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Lakers star Kobe Bryant (again) has harsh words for AAU basketball, but like many, he overstates the virtue of the European "system."

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The long-term future of the Spurs depends heavily on new signee LaMarcus Aldridge, who seemed an ideal fit. But so far, he's had to deal with the learning curve.

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Kevin Durant will, of course, be a free agent next summer, and Wizards fans have pushed to bring him home. Their love only goes so far, though.

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As he gets ready to visit his hometown Wizards, a look at recent history finds that nearly every NBA free agent who has been in Kevin Durant's position has wound up elsewhere.

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The Raptors were embarrassed to end their season with a first-round sweep at the hands of the Wizards last year, and they've taken a chip on their shoulders into the new season.

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Monday looms as the deadline for contract extensions for the Class of 2012. That means players must choose: take security or bet on the future?

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Jahlil Okafor played his first NBA game on Wednesday, and his performance offered some hope for the languishing Sixers.

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Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry's recent history has left him with a reputation for up-tempo basketball. But he knows it's defense that will determine New Orleans' season.

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The new NBA season is here, and with the league set to see a spike in television revenue next summer, coaches will try to keep players from focusing on potential free agency riches.

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Eric Musselman hired Flip Saunders to coach the Grand Rapids CBA team in 1988, the culmination of a long friendship. He remembers Saunders, who passed away on Sunday, fondly.

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Patriots' wide receiver Brandon LaFell, who began the season on the PUP list, got onto the field for the first time this year Sunday.

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Gregg Popovich will be the next Team USA coach, ensuring that should he eventually leave the Spurs, he'll still be around a while.

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Pelicans' guard Eric Gordon is under as much pressure as any player coming into this year. He helps explain how he got to this point.

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Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry was an assistant to Clippers coach Doc Rivers and to Steve Kerr of last year's Warriors. He weighed in on the suggestion that luck aided the Warriors' title.

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The Pelicans' Alvin Gentry coached Lamar Odom with the Clippers, and remains a big supporter of Odom as a person. He was saddened by reports that Odom is fighting for his life, he said.

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Andy Dalton and the Bengals know this season will be judged by what happens in the postseason. But wins like the one they got on Sunday over Seattle are encouraging.

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Seahawks rookie running back Thomas Rawls has done more than keep the seat warm for injured Marshawn Lynch. He's shown he belongs in the NFL.

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The Bengals had not allowed a first-half touchdown all season. But in Week 5, they finally gave one up — to the struggling Seahawks offense.

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Cavs forward Kevin Love suffered a dislocated shoulder nearly six months ago. He has not been cleared for a return yet, but he tells Sporting News he is optimistic about playing in Cleveland's opener.

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Knicks coach Derek Fisher is still making the transition from player to coach, and as his rocky weekend shows, it's still very much a work in progress.

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The Bills were whistled for 17 penalties in their loss to the Giants on Sunday. To observers of Rex Ryan, that's nothing unusual.

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Return man Dwayne Harris was pressed into slot-receiver action on Sunday because of the absence of Victor Cruz. He put up the Giants' first touchdown.

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The Cavs last experienced contract holdouts in 2007, when Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao refused to report. In the end, nothing was gained.

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Tom Thibodeau dealt with Derrick Rose's issues throughout his tenure in Chicago. While new coach Fred Hoiberg has a different approach, the Rose issue has only gotten worse.

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With a near-perfect performance in a mostly sloppy Week 3 elsewhere, the Patriots firm up their status as the AFC favorites.

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It was a rough start to the year for LeGarrette Blount, but in Week 3, he helped right the Patriots' running game with three touchdowns.

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Patriots running back Dion Lewis was out of the league last year, but has found his niche in New England, adding another solid day in Week 3.

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While controversy swirls around him, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady just keeps getting better. On Sunday against Jacksonville, he added a career milestone, throwing his 400th career touchdown.

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The Celtics added depth in the offseason. Now that camp is underway, coach Brad Stevens has to find a way to sort it all out.

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The Warriors will begin their quest for a repeat championship in training camp next week.

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Lindsay Gaze, the 'Father of Australian Basketball,' enters the Hall of Fame this weekend, and offered his thoughts on his country's two most prominent young players.

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While many prominent collegians, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, backed out of the 1968 Olympic basketball team, Spencer Haywood used them to launch his Hall of Fame career.

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The Celtics have amassed assets, cleared the books of bad salaries and improved on the court. So why are they in rebuilding limbo?

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For the second straight year, the Bucks selected a player who really wanted to be in Milwaukee. Despite some anxiety, Rashad Vaughn got his wish.

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Kelly Oubre left New Orleans as a 9-year-old and never returned. But the experience made him stronger as he continues his path toward NBA stardom.

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USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo spoke with Sporting News about this summer's mini-camp and how far Team USA has come.

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The Lakers' forays into free agency have flopped. The important question now: Can they develop stars?

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There is much that could be said about Becky Hammon's tenure as a head coach in the Las Vegas Summer League. Most important: She's a good coach.

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The Knicks showed they will be very patient with Kristaps Porzingis, and Porzingis showed he is worth the risk.

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Seth Curry has been one of the most productive scorers at NBA Summer League and proven his deadly scoring ability in the NBA Development League.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made his point clear: The DeAndre Jordan saga was a bad look, but there's no better solution.

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Even in small markets, NBA teams spent surprising amounts of money in free agency this offseason. Still, commissioner Adam Silver said teams are losing money.

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Spencer Haywood's Hall of Fame snubs seemed less brutal in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Now he's fighting to make sure NBA players are aware of the disease.

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The opening of the Las Vegas Summer League saw this year's top two picks, Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell, make their debuts. It wasn't pretty, but it was worth watching.

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Free-agent forward Jordan Hill will sign with the Pacers, a source told Sporting News on Thursday.

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No one wants to leave home. That's the reality for NBA teams trying to lure highly paid free agents.

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The Lakers are poised to take a chance on Roy Hibbert and the final year of his contract. Having missed out elsewhere, they've got little to lose, while Hibbert has a chance to reclaim his career.

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Hill back to Knicks?

After missing out on their top power forward target, Greg Monroe, the Knicks have turned their attention to a familiar free agent, big man Jordan Hill.

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The Cavaliers will set an NBA record for payroll next season, and it will only get them much the same team they had last year. That's what it will take to earn a Finals trip, though.

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The first day of NBA free agency is well underway, and Rajon Rondo should soon meet with the Kings. Also, the Celtics make moves and the Warriors are not sweating any Draymond Green meetings.

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There is a group of talented wing players in free agency that is seeking some pretty exorbitant contract numbers. And they'll get them, thanks in large part to the Mavs' Chandler Parsons.

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The 6-1 defensive-minded point guard also has interest from the Mavericks.

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The Lakers are ready to take their chances in free agency.

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With the Suns potentially signing guard Brandon Knight to a sizable new contract, Phoenix is expected to step up efforts to deal starter Eric Bledsoe. But it won't be easy, league sources say.

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The Celtics didn't make the moves they wanted to and now must re-evaluate their pick-hoarding strategy.

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The Lakers drafted their point guard of the future in D'Angelo Russell, and with plenty of quality big men in looming free agency, their rebuilding process is off to a great start.

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The fun in the 2015 NBA Draft really begins after the top two picks from the Timberwolves and Lakers. No one knows what will come next.

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The aftermath of rumors about trading star center DeMarcus Cousins has the Kings an untenable situation. This has been all too common in Sacramento, and that's the fault of team owner Vivek Ranadive.

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Michael Jordan's team could trade down, possibly with the Celtics or Suns, or up to with the Knicks. Also, why is Emmanuel Mudiay dropping?

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NBA draft prospect Kristaps Porzingis is fighting for draft position, but his foes are not just his fellow incoming rookies--they're past European busts, as well.

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Guard R.J. Hunter has been on NBA radars for a while, and though he gained fame with a dramatic shot in the NCAA Tournament, he has more to clear up about his game.

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The Knicks' predraft huddle was scheduled for Monday, and among the topics: the possibility of choosing Wisconsin star Frank Kaminsky with the No. 4 pick.

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Bob Myers left the world of being a high-profile sports agent to run the team he rooted for as a child. Now he's led the Warriors to a championship after 40 years.

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The Warriors ended their 40-year championship drought by finishing the Cavaliers on Tuesday. But they could be just getting started.

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The NBA Finals MVP went to a player from the losing team only once — when Jerry West won the first award in 1969. But history supports giving the award to LeBron James, win or lose.

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LeBron James shrugged off the notion of pressure before Game 5 of the NBA Finals. But with the Warriors' pull-away win and a sagging supporting cast, he's feeling it now.

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Many Warriors players have been asked to sacrifice this season. The key to their success is not so much in those sacrifices, but in the lack of complaining that has come along with them.

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Steve Kerr kept his lineup change close to the vest but, ultimately, inserting Andre Iguodala paid off in a huge way.

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It's been a rough year for David Lee. But NBA Finals often turn on an unexpected contribution. If there's a glimmer of hope for the Warriors, it's that Lee seemed to provide that contribution in Game 3.

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Matthew Dellavedova again locked down Stephen Curry, but this time he added some offensive highlights in the Cavaliers' Game 3 victory.

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The Cavaliers held on to win Game 2 and tie the Finals, but not playing Timofey Mozgov in the fourth quarter and overtime was something of a mystery.

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Emmanuel Mudiay is drawing comparisons that range from John Wall to Dante Exum as NBA executives scouts try to process his year in China.

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Cleveland was able to get the Warriors to play their style in Game 2 of the Finals, and LeBron James' triple-double paved the way for a stunning upset win that evened the series.

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There have been questions about the Cavs' culpability in the fractured kneecap suffered by guard Kyrie Irving. Those are most likely misplaced, though, according to surgeons.

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Kyrie Irving had to be helped off the floor after re-injuring his left leg on Thursday in Game 1 of the Finals. Now, there will be more pressure on the Cavs guard corps, which was underwhelming in the opening loss.

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LeBron James went for 44 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, but the rest of the Cavs simply didn't help enough as the Warriors got the win.

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There is already some hand-wringing going on over the possibility of LeBron James going to 2-4 in his NBA Finals career. Forget that — just getting here was tough enough for James.

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Franchises with track records as bad as those of the Warriors and Cavs don't typically reach the Finals. But one team will do much to erase its legacy of futility.

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Owner Jerry Reinsdorf says in a statement that days like Thursday are 'necessary for us to achieve our goals and fulfill our commitment to our fans.'

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The Warriors are the favorites, but don't count out the Cavaliers as the NBA Finals start Thursday, June 4.

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The Bulls dragging out their situation with Tom Thibodeau has led other coaching hires to be delayed.

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Kyrie Irving returned from a knee injury to start in Game 4 of the East finals, and helped spur the Cavs' sweep. But he came out with more than just his health.

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LeBron James came back to the Cavaliers as part of a revamped roster, but as the playoffs have gone on, he's taking on the same kind of role he had in his first Cleveland stint.

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Things could have gone terribly for the Lakers on Tuesday. Instead, they got prime draft position and are in position to benefit in free agency, too.

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Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith were part of a 5-32 team in January. Now, they're in the conference finals, and pretty happy about it.

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Sporting News' NBA experts agree on one conference finals series and disagree on the other.

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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton left the biggest impression at this week's NBA Draft Combine, but he was not alone.

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Also from the NBA Draft Combine, the Warriors say they want a shooter, and Cliff Alexander's ex-teammate raves about him.

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After losing to the Cavs, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says he expects to return to the Bulls next season. He's said that before, and lo and behold, he's still here.

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The NBA Draft Combine is underway in Chicago, and while not everyone decided to stop by, there are some players worth watching this week.

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The Nets are stuck with Joe Johnson and Deron WIlliams, two players they don't want. But can they keep two players they do want this offseason?

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The Raptors have put together another good regular season, but their inability to get consistent production from their frontcourt was exposed in the postseason. They'll look to change that.

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The Bucks were a surprise this season, finishing .500 and earning a playoff spot despite an injury to rookie star Jabari Parker. Stability should reign, but one big free-agent question dominates.

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Heading into the offseason, the Celtics have the draft picks, young players and cap space any rebuilding team needs. But will that mean a star?

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Finesse has never been part of the game for Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov. Going against Chicago in the Eastern Conference semifinals, that's not a problem.

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The Thunder have a new coach, a revamped roster and a newfound willingness to pay the luxury tax. There's only one force driving these changes: Kevin Durant's 2016 free agency.

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The Pacers' offseason also features questions about keeping David West and Rodney Stuckey, even as Paul George should be back for a full season again.

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Michael Carter-Williams was hit hard by his trade from Philadelphia to Milwaukee in February. But as his Game 5 performance showed, he's getting used to it.

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Plans dislocated

Kevin Love's dislocated shoulder, suffered in Game 4 of the Cavs' sweep over Boston, now figures to define Cleveland's playoff run from here.

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Celtics coach Brad Stevens has developed a reputation as an even-keeled guy whose teams play hard, but those aspects overshadow just how good he's gotten at coaching. Hubie Brown and others sound off on Stevens.

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Kevin Love did not get off to a rousing start in the first postseason of his career. But Thursday in Boston, he put together the kind of game the Cavs need from him.

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The Hornets had high expectations coming into the season, but those were quickly smashed, most notably by free-agent signee Lance Stephenson. But there are more issues to be addressed in Charlotte this summer.

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The Heat were able to pull off a trade to upgrade their roster by bringing in Goran Dragic in February. Now comes the hard part: keeping him in free agency.

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There's talk of big changes in store for the Clippers if the postseason goes badly. But look closer at their situation and you'll find, win or lose, the Clippers will stay much the same.

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The Nuggets have become a mess over the last two years, and though there are trades to be made and draftees to be picked, the question of the next coach is the most pressing for the Denver front office.

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Charles Barkley has long heard the chatter about his relationship with Michael Jordan and the 1993 Finals. Well, he has something to say about it.

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Boston bound

The Celtics and LeBron James have a long history, including the end of his first stint with the Cavaliers.

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A strong second half has helped give the young Jazz an identity. As they head into the offseason, expect the franchise to continue to build on that.

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It was not long ago that the NBA took a dim view on resting players. As the practice has become widely accepted, though, ticket-buying fans are being shortchanged.

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The Magic are well-stocked with under-25 assets, but they will need a coach and some shrewd offseason decisions to turn potential into winning.

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The Kings have a new coach (again) and a new front-office decision-maker (again). But do they have the roster to earn a playoff spot?

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The agent for Gerald Green told Sporting News that he was unhappy about coach Jeff Hornacek's public reprimanding of his free agent-to-be client, adding another chapter to the Suns' strange season.

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Chicago's Derrick Rose is back from knee surgery. While he has not had a great year statistically, it's clear the Bulls are a mediocre team without him but a contender with him.

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