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'He was playing chess the whole time': How the Clippers' secret weapon might be the man leading the bench
After a 3-1 collapse in the 2020 playoffs, the Clippers decided they needed a coach that could be quick and nimble in adjustments. Ty Lue has been the answer.
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KD TAKES ON A LEGEND
'They followed Phil, not you,' Kevin Durant claps back at Scottie Pippen
Come for Kevin Durant at your own risk. The Brooklyn Nets superstar responded to Scottie Pippen's critiques of his game with a pointed tweet about the infamous "last shot" incident and by debunking Pippen's Chicago Bulls leadership claims.
MAVERICKS
Jason Kidd has emerged as front-runner for Mavs' job
PISTONS OWN NO. 1 OVERALL PICK
How the Pistons should approach the offseason
Cade Cunningham can't fix all of the Pistons' problems, but drafting him would be a big next step in their rebuild.
Trae Young explodes for 48 points to lead Hawks to Game 1 win
Trae and the Hawks did it again -- this time with a little shimmy
Trae Young found ways to fluster a Bucks team trying to evolve on the defensive end.
A NEW ERA BEGINS
The challenges for the Celtics' new head coach and their revamped roster
The Celtics hired a new coach in Ime Udoka and have already swung a deal. How does Boston keep building around its two stars?
What was the determining factor in the Celtics hiring Ime Udoka?
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Giannis, Trae and the biggest keys to the East finals no one saw coming
Can Jrue Holiday slow down Trae Young? Can Atlanta get hot from downtown? Our experts break down the East finals.
NBA experts' predictions for Bucks-Hawks in the East finals
Who will reach the NBA Finals? Our experts make their picks for Bucks-Hawks.
BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
KEVIN DURANT
Lowe: Kevin Durant's jaw-dropping playoffs answered perhaps the season's biggest question
Kevin Durant didn't need a Nets conference semis win over the Bucks to cement his legacy. But his epic performance, after a devastating Achilles injury, showed the NBA that he's back -- and, terrifyingly, better than ever.
BUCKS
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Stephen A. blasts Bucks' supporting cast in Game 1 loss
Top Headlines
- Sources: Mavs in talks to make Kidd next coach
- Sources: Talks ongoing on Simmons' Philly future
- Carlisle returns for second stint as Pacers coach
- NBA: Refs missed Giannis FT violations late in G1
- Heat trio help with relief after building collapses
- Source: G League Ignite's Shaw to get extension
- Best bets for Suns-Clippers Game 3
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ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Updated NBA mock draft (ESPN+)
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2021 NBA mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks after the lottery
The Pistons are on the clock. Here's who will head to Detroit, plus the 59 players who'll be drafted after him.
Keeping pace with Luka
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NBA playoffs 2021: Luka Doncic's superstar ascent has created a timetable for the Dallas Mavericks
Every franchise dreams of having an MVP-caliber player. But a rising superstar means needing a star partner and a title-worthy team.
Basketball: A Love Story
- Basketball: A Love Story
Stream the entire series on ESPN+
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.
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From the hardwood to the desktop, get additional NBA coverage from the association on NBA.COM