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What icy relationship? Derrick Rose and LeBron James finally need each other
Before James' NBA Finals streak, Rose embraced an Eastern Conference rivalry. Now, they factor into each other's path toward success.
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Cavaliers
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What in the world is happening in The Land?
A month removed from the NBA Finals, the Cavs have changed GMs and could be on the verge of trading their All-Star point guard.
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Stephen A. clarifies Kyrie's camp's issue.
Stephen A. Smith explains why Kyrie Irving's camp has a problem with how word of his trade demand got out to the public.
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2018 NBA free agent rankings: LeBron, KD, Embiid and more stars
Which stars will teams be pursuing in 2018? Kevin Pelton ranks the 30 best players who could hit the market.
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Cavaliers
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Is Kyrie following Kobe's lead -- and is that a good thing?
Is Kyrie Irving good enough to run his own team and win? His "Mamba mentality" suggests one thing, but the stats haven't backed it up yet.
Cavaliers
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James, Irving, Cavs on different pages.
Brian Windhorst joins OTL to discuss the latest on the drama in Cleveland surrounding Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
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So you think you know Kevin Durant?
The more you know about Durant, who is bringing his star power to India to promote basketball and the NBA, the more you can see how he became a genuine global icon.
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Houston still Anthony's top priority, making Irving-to-Knicks a long shot
Kyrie Irving reportedly included the Knicks on his trade wish list. But Carmelo Anthony is still focused on Houston, not Cleveland.
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Stephen A.'s passionate response to LeBron.
Stephen A. Smith does not hesitate to double down when responding to LeBron James' tweet that implies Smith is inaccurate in his reporting.
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Dream Team debut was a rout of epic proportions
The first appearance for the best basketball team ever to take the floor featured a 46-1 run and some post-game picture taking.
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Five worst deals of NBA free agency
Which teams got the worst bang for their buck this summer? We look at five new contracts through advanced stats.
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How a 7-foot farmer became Iceland's rare NBA prospect
Not even four years removed from herding sheep and driving snowmobiles, Tryggvi Hlinason is the future of Icelandic basketball.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Charles Oakley is helping charities raise money for summer hoops camps
The league legend is heavily involved in Cleveland and Charlotte, but he's not sure when he'll go back to the Garden.
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Trade grades: Who wins Blazers-Nets deal for Crabbe?
Are the Blazers better off without Allen Crabbe? How did the Nets do in the deal? Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
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Blogtable: What do Cavs need to do between now and training camp?
Blogtable: Odds LeBron James will leave Cleveland next summer?
Blinebury: Pistons rookie Luke Kennard ready to prove himself on defense
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Why is KD responding to Twitter trolls?
The SportsNation crew reads the negative tweets directed at Kevin Durant and conclude he's making it worse by responding to the remarks.
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Latest free-agent moves: How will Rose fit with Cavs?
Kevin Pelton provides team-by-team analysis of every major and minor deal in Week 4 of free agency.
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Can Rose reinvent himself in Cleveland?
Derrick Rose has seen the highs and lows of being a superstar in the NBA, but Rachel Nichols wonders if Rose can rehabilitate his career.
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Vote: What does Rose signing mean for Cavs, Kyrie Irving?
Weigh in on several questions facing Derrick Rose and the Cavaliers following his decision to sign with the defending Eastern Conference champions.
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Which massive Kyrie Irving trade will actually happen?
Cleveland wants a king's ransom in any potential deal for Irving. Zach Lowe looks at the Cavs' potential trade partners.
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Kyrie wants to be a No. 1, but he’s better as a sidekick
Kyrie Irving’s unique scoring ability is not a good fit on the contenders who could trade for him -- mainly because they don’t already have LeBron James.
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Billups says he didn't know Kyrie wanted to be traded.
On SC6, Chauncey Billups corrects a recent report that stated he was aware Kyrie Irving wanted to be traded during his interviews to become the Cavaliers GM.
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Timberwolves remind Dave Chappelle he can't shoot a lick
Dave Chappelle's a very funny guy, but the Minnesota Timberwolves got the last laugh by sharing a video of the comedian shooting bricks at the Target Center in 2013.
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50 Greatest Black Athletes debate: LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry.
Mike Wise and Justin Tinsley decide who should be ranked higher, LeBron or Steph.
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50 Greatest Black Athletes: 30-21
This week's unveiling places Stephen Curry over LeBron James.
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Season tickets? Gonzo. How Lonzo Ball energized a sagging franchise
Season tickets are sold out, and the buzz surrounding the No. 2 overall draft pick has Lakers fans angling for prime seats for a new era in team history.
Cavaliers
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Cavaliers
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Irving's camp blaming LeBron for leaked news.
Stephen A. Smith says Kyrie Irving's camp is "disgusted" because they believe LeBron James' people leaked the news about Irving's request for a trade.
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Inside the weeks of dysfunction surrounding Kyrie's trade demand
Kyrie Irving expressed a desire to return to the NBA Finals with LeBron James two months ago. Paul George was nearly a Cavalier. Now, Irving's trade demand has thrown Cleveland for yet another loop.
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Kyrie's dealt with upheaval with Cavs.
Dave McMenamin explains why Richard Jefferson's comments on Kyrie Irving dealing with constant change in the Cavaliers organization could be reason to want out of Cleveland.
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- LeBron denies reported role in Irving saga
- During talks, Billups knew Irving was unhappy
- Davis optimistic about Pelicans, 'tired of losing'
- Sources: Trail Blazers trade Crabbe to Nets
- Suns' Knight has torn ACL, likely out for season
- Sources: Afflalo strikes 1-year deal with Magic
- Six best deals of this offseason's free agency
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From Dream Teams to Superteams
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How Dream Teams are leading to superteams in today's NBA
The Beard, CP3 ... and Melo? The biggest NBA moves show us the link between Team USA and the superteam era.
Summer of basketball
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An NBA junkie's guide for alternative hoops this summer
Summer league is in the rearview and NBA preseason doesn't start until late September. What's a basketball fan to do? We've got you covered with all the hoops happening around the world this summer.
Summer League
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Top rookies, surprises and disappointments in summer league
Which players stood out, and what are the big takeaways? Our crew breaks down the NBA summer league.
Free agency moves
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2017 NBA free-agent tracker
How is NBA free agency shaking out? We're tracking all the deals being made across the association.
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Trade Machine: Swing a deal
Put on your GM hat and swing a trade for your favorite NBA franchise.
