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CP3-Harden Rockets coming for Warriors juggernaut
Zach Lowe looks at what went wrong for the Clippers and whether Chris Paul can raise the Rockets' ceiling.
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Does CP3 still desire winning over money?
Rachel Nichols analyzes NBA players who try to balance the need to win over how much they get paid.
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NBA
CP3 trade grades: Wise move or not for Rockets, Clippers?
With Chris Paul, are the Rockets now the Warriors' biggest challengers? How did the Clippers fare?
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Nepotism, failed Melo trade final straws for CP3.
Michael Eaves uncovers Chris Paul's frustrations with Doc Rivers' treatments of his son Austin, and the Clippers' failure to deliver on a trade with the Knicks.
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NBA
NBA
Latest free-agent buzz from around the league
The market is open on July 1, and NBA free agency and trade news are coming in fast. Stay up-to-date with the latest rumors and rumblings across the Association.
NBA
Trade Tracker: Chris Paul lands in Houston
Which players are on the move this summer? We have a rundown of the latest trades throughout the league.
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Free-agency primer: Let's start with a Kevin Durant question (again?!)
Nobody expects the Finals MVP to leave Golden State, but the Warriors need KD to accept less cash so they can keep key role players.
NBA
2017 free agency: News, rumors and top targets
The NBA's silly season kicks off July 1 at midnight ET, and we've got you covered with the latest news, rumors and analysis surrounding the biggest free agent targets of the summer.
Knicks
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Knicks
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Phil Jackson's biggest failure was letting the game pass him by
Before the Knicks mercifully ended his tenure as president, Phil Jackson -- owner of an unmatched coaching résumé -- had proved to be among the most uncoachable executives in league history.
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Stephen A.: Phil never wanted the job in the first place.
Stephen A. Smith expresses his joy at Phil Jackson and the Knicks parting ways.
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What's the future for the Knicks with Phil Jackson out?
What should the Knicks do about Carmelo Anthony and the future of the franchise? Our crew debates and predicts the team's next moves.
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Add Phil Jackson to the list of dead-money deals for the Dolan-era Knicks
James Dolan will likely have to eat more than $20 million now that Phil Jackson is out as team president. But this isn't the first time the Knicks' owner has tossed a ton of money at someone on their way out the door.
Hawks
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Drink up: Hawks arena to feature courtside bar
As part of a $192.5 million renovation of Philips Arena, the Atlanta Hawks announced Wednesday they will open the NBA's first courtside bar.
Rockets
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Rockets
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Rockets confident Harden and CP3 will work.
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey talks about adding Chris Paul to compete with the "juggernaut" teams out there, and Houston coach Mike D'Antoni expresses his confidence in the partnership between James Harden and Paul working out.
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Rockets GM Daryl Morey said having James Harden and Chris Paul together will help Houston attract even more talent: "If we don't have James, we don't have Chris. Now that we have James and Chris, people are going to look in free agency and say ... ‘I'm going to come to Houston and try to win a ring.'"
NBA
CP3's top lobs for the Clippers.
With Chris Paul heading to Houston, check out the top five dimes he tossed up in Lob City.
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The Undefeated
Locker Room Talk: The hiring and firing of Jackson just part of Knicks' everyday drama
Even with Carmelo and Porzingis, Knicks fans will suffer through more drama with owner James Dolan.
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Should Celtics trade draft picks, players for Paul George?
Examining how Boston might bring in two stars, and what that means for a potential trade for George.
‘The Six’
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Can Celtics pull off getting Hayward and George?
Michael Smith and Jemele Hill explain if the Celtics can pull off signing Gordon Hayward as a free agent as well as trading for Paul George this offseason.
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At least Phil Jackson didn’t leave Knicks in ruins
His free-agent failures mask what he did to give New York a (possibly) bright future.
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Jim Dolan doesn't allow money to stop him.
The only thing Max Kellerman gives the Knicks owner credit for is by not being afraid to spend money on the Knicks and stepping in to get rid of Phil Jackson.
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Knicks remain at stalemate with Melo.
Ramona Shelburne shares how Phil Jackson's departure from New York affects Carmelo Anthony's ongoing contract issues.
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Aldridge: In end, Knicks failed to find footing under Phil Jackson
Aldridge: George trade talk puts Pacers in a (commonly seen) NBA pickle
Timberwolves' Towns upset over All-NBA team snub
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Odds for all 30 NBA teams to win 2017-18 title
The Warriors are an astonishing -220 to repeat as NBA champions at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Here are the odds for all 30 teams to win the title next season.
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2017 NBA Summer League: Teams, schedules and latest news
The stars of tomorrow are hitting the court in the 2017 NBA Summer League. Check out the full schedules for all the action in Orlando, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
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The Undefeated
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Russell Westbrook is the official NBA MVP -- finally
Thunder guard thanks God, his family and others who contributed to his historic season.
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Westbrook's dominance a deterrent to stars?
Stephen Jackson thinks players are actually drawn to Russell Westbrook's dedication to winning and would be willing to join him in OKC.
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NBA Draft
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Top 2018 NBA draft prospects.
It's never too early to take a look at the potential stars of the 2018 NBA draft.
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NBA Draft
Top five potential stars in 2018 NBA draft
The best prospects and the top storylines lead Chad Ford's guide to the 2018 NBA draft.
Top Headlines
- 'Weapons race': Rockets tout CP3-Harden pair
- Sources: Knicks' focus on free agency, for now
- Source: Hayward to start meetings with Heat
- Source: Clippers' goal is to keep Griffin in fold
- Lakers GM dispels talk of rebuilding year
- Cavs owner jokes with prez at White House
- What CP3 trade means for Rockets, Clippers
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Westbrook's MVP season
- Chris Delisle
The moments that turned Russell Westbrook into the league MVP
Westbrook didn't have an MVP moment or two. He filled an entire portfolio with jaw-dropping plays that kept OKC and the NBA world on the edge of their seats. And triple-doubles -- lots and lots of triple-doubles.
NBA awards
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Full results from the NBA's awards ceremony
Who were the big winners at the NBA's first awards extravaganza? We've got them all right here.
Summer league
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2017 NBA Summer League: Teams, schedules and latest news
The stars of tomorrow are hitting the court in the 2017 NBA Summer League. Check out the full schedules for all the action in Orlando, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
Try a trade
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Trade Machine: Swing a deal
Put on your GM hat and swing a trade for your favorite NBA franchise.
ESPYS voting
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ESPYS Voting: Best Breakthrough Athlete
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPY Awards on July 12 on ABC!
