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NBA Power Rankings: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks' blowouts keep them No. 1
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
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THEY CALLED GAME
buzzer beaters
Nemanja Bjelica drains 33-footer at the buzzer to beat Houston
Derrick rose drains game-winner at the buzzer
NO ONE WANTS THE TURNOVER
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Patrick Beverley and Derrick Walton play hot potato to avoid turnover
MAKING DEALS
NBA trade deadline: Every restricted, available player
We break down the entire player pool heading into trade season.
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MONDAY NIGHT HOOPS
Chris Paul bamboozles Rudy Gobert with a series of fakes
Kelly Oubre soars to the rim for the dunk
Grant Williams makes a 3
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Celtics bench goes wild after Williams' first 3
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Earn Everything: Coach K shares the message he gave to Kobe Bryant with Duke
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Paul George promises he'll tell his side of Pacers divorce one day
Nemanja Bjelica: We deserved this win
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The Raptors have hit their first bump in the road after a winless week
Despite the return of Kyle Lowry, the defending champs were unable to get a win in Week 7. Week 8 will feature the return of Kawhi Leonard to Toronto.
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- PG teases tale of Indy exit: 'Not the one to boo'
- Rockets' protest of Harden missed dunk denied
- Rose hits last-second winner: 'I'm born to do this'
- Morant lifts Grizz in return as confidence pays off
- G League team suspends Josh Jackson 1 game
- Celtics' Hayward 'feels good,' scores 14 in return
- Next moves for the Knicks
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What the future holds
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The future for load management and a potential new NBA schedule
Behind the scenes, the league office is providing clearer guidance for NBA teams on injuries and rest.
'A game within a game'
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Jedi mind tricks, imaginary cliffs and the dark art of ... free throw defense?
The towel throw. The popup. The ... sweat-wiper? The NBA's savviest free throw defenders have built quite the repertoire.
Superstars know best
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Anthony Davis, the Lakers and the state of NBA superstar trade demands
The NBA superstar trade demand is back, and it's working out pretty well for today's players.
Stream NBA G League on ESPN+
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The G League is back on ESPN+
Stream select games from the 19th season of the NBA's official minor league that's produced recent stars such as Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gobert.
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