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The winners and losers in the NBA's pre-Christmas start

Our experts weighed in with who is helped and hurt most by the NBA starting the season in late December.

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Player reps OK plan to start NBA season Dec. 22

The NBPA approved starting the 2020-21 season on Dec. 22 and playing a reduced 72-game schedule.

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NBA draft 2020: Is James Wiseman the best big in this class?

Who deserves the top spot among the best bigs in the draft?

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NBA draft sleepers who could surprise at the next level

These four prospects filled a role in college, but their games are likely better suited for the NBA.

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Our experts' top five wings in this class

Who deserves the top spot among the best wings in the draft?

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Our experts' top five guards in this class

Edwards or Ball? Who else is in the running? Our draft experts break down their picks.

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2020-21 SEASON SCHEDULE

Windhorst: 2020-21 NBA season likely to start before Christmas

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POLITICAL DONATIONS

Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners

American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015.

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Basketball: A Love Story

  • Basketball: A Love Story
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    Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.