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Apr 05, 2026
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates Saturday as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
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Apr 05, 2026
The Detroit Pistons clinched homecourt advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.
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Apr 04, 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
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Apr 04, 2026
LA's lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.
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Apr 04, 2026
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
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Apr 04, 2026
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and "unpredictable" right knee injury that has kept him out of the previous 27 games.
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Apr 04, 2026
The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo after the star forward told reporters that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.
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Apr 04, 2026
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lakers guard Austin Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area Saturday and is questionable to play vs. the Mavericks on Sunday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
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Apr 04, 2026
Wemby & Co. head to Denver. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in Friday's 138-127 home loss to the Magic.
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Apr 04, 2026
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.
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Apr 04, 2026
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should relocate.
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Apr 03, 2026
The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.
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Apr 03, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns took part in the Knicks' pregame warmups but was ultimately held out of Friday's game against the Bulls because of a right elbow impingement.
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Apr 03, 2026
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate.
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Apr 03, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns took part in the Knicks' pregame warmups but was ultimately held out of Friday's game against the Bulls because of a right elbow impingement.
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Apr 03, 2026
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.
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Apr 03, 2026
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.
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Apr 03, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will be out at least through the end of the regular season, the team announced Friday.
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Apr 03, 2026
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.
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Apr 03, 2026
Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right knee issue, league sources told ESPN.
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Apr 03, 2026
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
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Apr 03, 2026
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
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Apr 03, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Apr 03, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
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Apr 03, 2026
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he won't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.
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Apr 03, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
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Apr 03, 2026
Victor Wembanyama got the night off Thursday night due to right ankle injury management, but the Spurs still beat the Clippers 118-99.
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Apr 02, 2026
Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night.
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Apr 02, 2026
Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.
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Apr 02, 2026
New Blazers owner Tom Dundon said the team's mindset is shifting from a mindset of developing young talent to having loftier goals, saying, "It's more fun to win."
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Apr 02, 2026
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.
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Apr 02, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Apr 02, 2026
The panel identifies the NBA playoff futures bets that can pay off big.
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Apr 02, 2026
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will sit out Thursday night's matchup against the LA Clippers because of right ankle injury management.
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Apr 02, 2026
Only one game Friday features a pair of playoff teams. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.
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Apr 02, 2026
The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools' "skit" in which a planted fan was seemingly tricked into believing he made a half-court shot for $10,000, saying the entire bit was scripted but that they "missed the mark."
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Apr 02, 2026
Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be out at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed lung.
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Apr 02, 2026
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
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Apr 02, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
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Apr 02, 2026
Luka and SGA go head-to-head. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Wednesday.
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Apr 02, 2026
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.
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Apr 02, 2026
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.
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Apr 02, 2026
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.
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Apr 02, 2026
Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Apr 02, 2026
The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.
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Apr 01, 2026
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
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Apr 01, 2026
The NBA has fined the Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended assistant GMs Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva for two weeks for illegal contact made with Yang Hansen in December 2023 - two years before the 7-footer from China was drafted.
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Apr 01, 2026
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Lakers continue to see their championship odds shorten, while Victor Wembanyama is still in the mix with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP.
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Apr 01, 2026
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Apr 01, 2026
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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Apr 01, 2026
Advancing in the fantasy basketball playoffs means finding available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Apr 01, 2026
With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?
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Apr 01, 2026
San Antonio will try to keep pace with OKC. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Tuesday.
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Apr 01, 2026
Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Pistons clinched their first Central Division title since the 2007-08 season with a win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
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Apr 01, 2026
As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.
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Apr 01, 2026
The Pistons clinched their first Central Division title since the 2007-08 season with a win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
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Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Curry finally received the medical green light to compete in a five-on-five scrimmage, the latest and largest step toward a potential return for his persistent right knee injury.
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Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Curry took the latest and largest step toward a return from a persistent right knee injury, getting the green light to compete in a five-on-five scrimmage.
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Mar 31, 2026
Former WNBA MVP and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star A'mare Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026
LeBron James wasn't letting a younger Bronny James have a shot at a win, and he broke a backboard in the process.
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Mar 31, 2026
Advancing in the fantasy basketball playoffs means finding available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Mar 31, 2026
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."
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Mar 31, 2026
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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Mar 31, 2026
Playoff teams in the East and West clash. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.
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Mar 31, 2026
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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Mar 31, 2026
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the city's new WNBA franchise.
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Mar 31, 2026
Calling the discourse around NBA MVP "good chatter," Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nevertheless declined to weigh in himself, saying, "No, I'm good. Thanks for asking, though. ... I let my game do the talking."
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Mar 31, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while collecting the third-fastest double-double since 1997-98 in the Spurs' win Monday.
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Mar 31, 2026
Coach JJ Redick says that if Luka Doncic and the Lakers close out the regular season as hot as they've been, Doncic should be named the NBA's MVP.
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Mar 31, 2026
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed the start of Monday night's game in his return from a six-game absence because he had to go to the bathroom.
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Mar 30, 2026
The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.
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Mar 30, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was listed as week-to-week because of a left knee injury, the team announced Monday.
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Mar 30, 2026
The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen's estate to a group led by investor Tom Dundon on Monday.
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Mar 30, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been listed as week-to-week with a left knee injury, the team announced on Monday.
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Mar 30, 2026
According to Jokic, the explanation behind Clark's high praise for him Sunday night is simple: The two share an agent.
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Mar 30, 2026
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Mar 30, 2026
Could Pistons-Thunder be a Finals preview? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.
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Mar 30, 2026
With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.
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Mar 30, 2026
We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses, how it will impact the postseason and which team is best positioned to exploit them.
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Mar 30, 2026
The Celtics are headed back to the playoffs thanks to another 50-win season. Not too bad for a "gap" year, according to Jaylen Brown.
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Mar 30, 2026
The Raptors used a 31-0 run in the first half to rout the Magic 139-87 on Sunday, the longest unanswered run in the play-by-play era.
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Mar 29, 2026
The Celtics are headed back to the playoffs thanks to another 50-win season. Not too bad for a "gap" year, according to Jaylen Brown.
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Mar 29, 2026
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride returned for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February, but appeared to get injured again in the loss to OKC.
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Mar 29, 2026
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride was activated Sunday for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February.
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Mar 29, 2026
Blue Jays manager John Schneider received a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr about how to deal with his World Series Game 7 heartbreak.
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Mar 29, 2026
Could Pistons-Thunder be a Finals preview? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.
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Mar 29, 2026
Fully healthy for the first time in months, the 76ers' Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey helped stop a red-hot Hornets team for a critical road win.
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Mar 28, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.
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Mar 28, 2026
The Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the second-longest active playoff streak.
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Mar 28, 2026
Things are getting tight in the East. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Saturday.
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Mar 28, 2026
Luka Doncic was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season Friday against the Nets and will face a one-game suspension if it is upheld.
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Mar 28, 2026
Center Jarrett Allen sparked Cleveland in his return from injury, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes as the Cavaliers rocked the Miami Heat 149-128.
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Mar 28, 2026
GG Jackson doesn't think the Grizzlies are getting a fair shake from officials compared to other teams' stars such as the Rockets' Kevin Durant.
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