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Oct 24, 2025
The reality began setting in for the Heat when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team.
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Oct 24, 2025
Members of Congress sent a letter Friday to NBA commissioner Adam Silver requesting a briefing and expressing concern over "allegations of illegal gambling and sports rigging" after Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were indicted.
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Oct 24, 2025
Celtics forward and NBPA vice president Jaylen Brown said the NBA isn't doing enough to help players around sports betting issues in the sport.
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Oct 24, 2025
Businessman Mark Walter is scheduled to present his bid to acquire the Lakers to the NBA's Advisory Finance Committee as part of a process that could result in his approval by the end of the month to take over the team, sources told ESPN.
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Oct 24, 2025
All 30 teams unveiled their courts for the 2025 NBA Cup on Friday.
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Oct 24, 2025
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst take the pulse of the league after a thrilling first few nights of 2025-26.
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Oct 24, 2025
Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Pelicans, his agent told ESPN.
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Oct 24, 2025
Sports are awash in cash, and on Thursday the bill came due for the NBA.
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Oct 24, 2025
For the first time in Antetokounmpo's prime, he's signaled interest in playing elsewhere -- and provided the team a deadline for when he might make a decision. Here's what might come next.
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Oct 24, 2025
Stephen Curry scored 42 points, including a tying 34-footer near the end of regulation, and the Warriors survived a 50-point explosion from Aaron Gordon to win 137-131.
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Oct 24, 2025
Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 55 points, the Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, outlasting the Pacers 141-135 on Thursday night.
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Oct 24, 2025
Sports is awash in cash, and on Thursday the bill came due for the NBA.
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Oct 23, 2025
The Boston Celtics guard held power in passing contestants to the next round of auditions for the comedy rap competition.
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Oct 23, 2025
What we know about the allegations against Billups and Rozier and what this might mean for the NBA.
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Oct 23, 2025
Kevin Porter Jr. will miss the Bucks' two-game road trip after an MRI confirmed he has a sprained left ankle.
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Oct 23, 2025
Sports are awash in cash, and on Thursday the bill came due for the NBA.
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Oct 23, 2025
Former player Damon Jones was arrested amid charges he allegedly disclosed injury info about Lakers star LeBron James, a source told ESPN, to facilitate illegal betting.
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Oct 23, 2025
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested as part of a pair of investigations related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities announced.
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Oct 23, 2025
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested as part of a pair of investigations related to illegal gambling, sources told ESPN.
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Oct 23, 2025
Despite injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics are still approaching the 2025-26 season as win now.
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Oct 23, 2025
The Warriors have surrounded Curry with one of the oldest rosters in the NBA in search of another title.
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Oct 23, 2025
There are 10 ringless teams in the league. Here's who has the best chance to win one by 2031.
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Oct 23, 2025
Victor Wembanyama paced the Spurs to a runaway win over the Mavericks, his 40 points the most for a player in a season opener in San Antonio franchise history.
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Oct 23, 2025
Cooper Flagg became the fifth Dallas player to record a double-double in his NBA debut, but the results for him and the Mavericks against the Spurs on Wednesday night did not measure up to the anticipation.
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Oct 23, 2025
After 12 seasons and 735 games with the Bucks -- highlighted by winning the 2021 NBA championship -- Khris Middleton played his first game as a visitor in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, this time as a member of the Wizards.
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Oct 23, 2025
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said he was "hurting" in Wednesday night's season-opening win over the Cavs, in which he had 19 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a Grade 2 quad strain.
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Oct 23, 2025
After a preseason full of promise, the Hawks were crushed by the Raptors 138-118 in their season opener Wednesday. "I don't think there's too many positives you can take from tonight," said Trae Young.
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Oct 22, 2025
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116.
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Oct 22, 2025
Coach JJ Redick said LeBron James, who missed the opener because of sciatica, was an important voice as the Lakers sifted through the tape Wednesday.
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Oct 22, 2025
Oklahoma City guard Alex Caruso suffered a concussion during Tuesday's game against Houston and has been placed in the league's concussion protocol.
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Oct 22, 2025
The Big 12 might boast the top two picks in next summer's NBA draft -- but both Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa say the NBA isn't on their minds right now.
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Oct 22, 2025
For the first time since 2009, the large Larry O'Brien Trophy logo and the NBA Finals script logo will be painted on the court, sources told ESPN.
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Oct 22, 2025
Point guard Jalen Suggs, who had left knee surgery in March, is set to return to the Magic for their season opener against the Heat on Wednesday.
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Oct 22, 2025
To avoid conflict with the Blue Jays' World Series games, Toronto's Maple Leafs and Raptors are changing the times of their games this weekend.
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Oct 22, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram analyzes our Now or Later rankings, where the first-place team is the most desperate to win now and the 30th-place franchise is the most content to win later.
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Oct 22, 2025
Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.
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Oct 22, 2025
Jimmy Butler, with a focus on getting to the line and making free throws, and Jonathan Kuminga, with an offseason contract standoff behind him, helped lead the Warriors to a season-opening win over the Lakers.
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Oct 22, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Oct 22, 2025
We've got everything you need to help you prepare for and execute a successful draft, all in one place.
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Oct 22, 2025
As Cooper Flagg takes the court Wednesday for his first regular-season game in the NBA, our experts highlight two bets to make on the highly touted rookie.
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Oct 22, 2025
Doug Greenberg explores NBA betting storylines heading into the new year.
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Oct 22, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram analyzes our Now or Later rankings, where the first-place team is the most desperate to win now and the 30th-place franchise is the most content to win later.
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Oct 22, 2025
Even if the devastating injuries to Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard Tyrese Haliburton, opened the championship door wide open for Cleveland and New York, it might close just as quickly. Here's why.
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Oct 22, 2025
A "traumatic experience" with deep vein thrombosis prompted a summer of exploration for the Spurs star.
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Oct 22, 2025
Jimmy Butler, with a focus on getting to the line and making free throws, and Jonathan Kuminga, with an offseason contract standoff behind him, helped lead the Warriors to a season-opening win over the Lakers.
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Oct 22, 2025
After playing a game-high 41 minutes and scoring 43 points in the Lakers' 119-109 opening night loss to the Warriors on Tuesday, Luka Doncic spent even more time in the training room receiving treatment after the game on the inside of his right leg.
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Oct 22, 2025
The 21-time Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show returns as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for ESPN and ABC's NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season.
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Oct 22, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Oct 22, 2025
On a night the Thunder received their championship rings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished in style by hitting two free throws to lift OKC to a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets.
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Oct 22, 2025
In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets' 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made "two plays" that were "the reason we lost."
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Oct 21, 2025
The champion Thunder are battling Kevin Durant on ring night. Keep it here for the latest updates, including insider analysis and takeaways.
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Oct 21, 2025
Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he's doing so as a way to give back to basketball.
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Oct 21, 2025
The champs are hosting Kevin Durant on ring night. Keep it here for the latest updates, including insider analysis and takeaways.
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Oct 21, 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said more regulation is needed to reduce opportunities for game manipulation related to gambling and to combat bad fan behavior in arenas, which may stem from losing wagers.
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Oct 21, 2025
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday night's season opener against the Cavaliers.
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Oct 21, 2025
The NBA's biggest names made the most of their offseason as the season tips off Tuesday.
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Oct 21, 2025
The 21-time Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show returns as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for ESPN and ABC's NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season.
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Oct 21, 2025
A signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale for $2.7 million, a record for a card with an "aftermarket" signature.
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Oct 21, 2025
The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks.
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Oct 21, 2025
A closer look at how much LeBron James' injury, which is causing him to miss the early part of the NBA season, is impacting betting on the Lakers.
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Oct 21, 2025
The Thunder are commanding betting favorites to win another championship, listed at 2-1 at ESPN BET -- the shortest preseason title odds since the Warriors in 2017-18.
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Oct 21, 2025
The opening games of the new NBA season are bringing a number of colorful uniform contrasts to center stage.
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Oct 21, 2025
Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.
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Oct 21, 2025
In his 18th season, Durant is on his fifth team and will lead the budding Rockets as he pursues his third ring.?
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Oct 20, 2025
Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, whose former company is embroiled in an NBA scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.
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Oct 20, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and will be reevaluated in four weeks.
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Oct 20, 2025
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will sit out the team's season opener Tuesday as he continues to recover from offseason wrist surgery.
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Oct 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension with the franchise.
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Oct 20, 2025
Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, agent Bill Duffy told ESPN on Monday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two more weeks, including Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons, as he continues to ramp up basketball activities following a right calf strain, the team announced Monday.
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Oct 20, 2025
Players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Evan Mobley will have their respective trophy icons sown above the Nike swoosh on the front of their uniform.
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Oct 20, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Oct 20, 2025
What do you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the 2025-26 season? Here are the stars, stats and bets ahead of opening night.
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Oct 20, 2025
ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down whether Oklahoma City is past, in or entering the best version of its roster.
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Oct 20, 2025
Doug Greenberg explores the NBA betting storylines heading into the season, including the Thunder as heavy favorites and how sportsbooks are handling Cooper Flagg.
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Oct 20, 2025
The NBA's biggest names made the most of their offseason as the season tips off Tuesday.
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Oct 19, 2025
The Trail Blazers agreed to four-year extension with both guard Shaedon Sharpe ($90 million) and forward Toumani Camara ($82 mllion), their agents told ESPN.
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Oct 19, 2025
Jaxson Hayes, lamenting USA Basketball's lack of open tryouts, is keen to play with Lakers teammate Luka Doncic on the Slovenian national team, which allows one naturalized citizen on its roster for international competitions.
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Oct 19, 2025
Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has agreed to a four-year, $82 million contract extension with the franchise, agent Dave Putterie told ESPN.
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Oct 19, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.
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Oct 19, 2025
Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.
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Oct 19, 2025
Rockets star Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.
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Oct 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season after being ruled out for a week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
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Oct 18, 2025
The Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point early in the regular season.
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Oct 18, 2025
Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury, the team announced, and he will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, sources told ESPN.
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Oct 18, 2025
With the extension deadline looming, here are seven teams NBA insiders are talking about.
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Oct 18, 2025
The code is written. The simulations run. Here's who BPI projects to be in the top six in each conference, those fighting for play-in spots and three teams with high-variance young prospects.
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Oct 18, 2025
The 2025 NBA Cup tips off on Oct. 31. Here's everything you need to know about the in-season tournament,
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Oct 18, 2025
Using Friday's preseason finale as a "dress rehearsal" for next week's regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James.
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Oct 17, 2025
Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
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Oct 17, 2025
Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
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Oct 17, 2025
Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.
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Oct 17, 2025
Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers is leaving ESPN to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
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Oct 17, 2025
As Curry and Kerr enter their 12th season together, they reflect on what forged their bond and what comes next.
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Oct 17, 2025
With the extension deadline looming, here are seven teams NBA insiders are talking about -- each with massive questions to answer before opening night.
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Oct 17, 2025
Our experts go out on a limb and make bold fantasy predictions for the upcoming NBA season.
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Oct 17, 2025
Looking to place some NBA bets? Here are our best bets to make on every team before the season starts.
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Oct 16, 2025
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Keegan Murray reaching a extension with the Kings.
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