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The 25-year-old has been out since Game 2 of the defending champions' first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns.
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The Wizards’ upcoming decision on what to do with this year's top pick won’t be simple because of the unusually strong depth at the top.
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The biggest concern from team execs regarding lottery reform? That the new rules might swap one set of problems for another.
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The Thunder and Spurs are heavily favored in the West while the Knicks have become the clear favorite in the East.
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The two best teams in the NBA this season square off in what promises to be the first of many Western Conference finals showdowns.
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Dybantsa, an explosive wing from BYU, has reason to view this week as a tryout. He faces competition for becoming the No. 1 pick.
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Oklahoma City's latest sweep, tougher than it appeared on paper, tested the team's mettle and groomed its problem-solving.
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Getting swept by Oklahoma City showed just how far the Lakers' roster is from true championship contention.
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Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
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Dončić, who has been involved in a custody battle with his ex-fianceé, said he wants to see his two daughters instead of playing for his country.
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The 41-year-old did not want to commit either way when asked if he would return for a 24th NBA season.
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For three games, the Lakers had no answer for the Thunder. In Game 4, they fought and it wasn't enough.
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If LeBron James' lifelong friend is correct, we shouldn't expect a retirement decision anytime soon.
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Who makes sense next to Steph Curry in Golden State? Will the Clippers go point guard even with Darius Garland?
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The Wizards were the big winners of Sunday's draft lottery, but there are plenty of potential difference-makers in this class.
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The Utah Jazz landed second, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls rounding out the top four.
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Mitchell's star performance again underscored the Thunder's biggest advantage — the immense depth of talent on their roster.
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The Lakers can't seem to measure up to the Thunder, who have a championship pedigree and are playing with something to prove.
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Sunday's lottery sets the order for one of the decade's most anticipated rookie drafts. Here's what to know and how to tune in.
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