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Jabari Smith Jr., Austin Reaves and season-ending award races
The talent that had the 19-year-old regarded by many as the best prospect in the 2022 draft has been on display in Houston.
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'THIS IS WHAT NEW YORKERS ARE ABOUT'
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Knicks' Julius Randle, NYC high schooler are making their 3-point shots count
Sixteen-year-old Ayden Khalid was inspired by the All-Star forward to raise money for the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School
TALKING BASKETBALL
J-Will and JJ debate the hardest NBA players to guard
Redick: Pressure to win is on Sixers as a whole, not just Embiid
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LeBron James' promise to Akron gets more ambitious
His I Promise School now includes housing, job training and health care
THE TWO-TIME MVP'S KRYPTONITE
The problem with Nikola Jokic's game?
Box scores might suggest the Nuggets star was the best player in a game, but stats reveal defensive limitations of the NBA's two-time defending MVP.
LOOKING AHEAD
Will the Nets completely move on from Simmons?
How will Kevin Durant's return impact the Suns?
TOURNAMENT'S BEST
2023 NBA draft: An Alabama loss and its impact on Brandon Miller's draft stock
The 2023 NCAA tournament is down to four teams, and ESPN's Jonathan Givony recaps the players who saw their NBA draft stock change.
FANTASY HOOPS
Waiver wire pickups: Keep an eye on Shaedon Sharpe
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late.
NBA
Wade, Dirk among legendary class elected to HOF
Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Gregg Popovich are among the finalists who've been elected into the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class.
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- Sources: KD to return for Suns vs. Timberwolves
- Nets shutting down Simmons for rest of season
- Cops investigate Beal after fan spat over lost bet
- Baylor freshman George declares for NBA draft
- NC State's Smith will leave Wolfpack, enter draft
- Jokic has praise for Embiid despite fizzled duel
- Thunder rule out Gilgeous-Alexander with sprain
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NBA mailbag: Should Jayson Tatum be considered the NBA's scoring leader?
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NBA draft lottery: Resetting the race for the No. 1 pick and top prospect Victor Wembanyama
Who is leading the race to the bottom? Who could join them in the final few weeks? Kevin Pelton examines a crucial stretch for draft-hopeful teams.
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Get ready for the 2023 NBA draft with the latest stats, highlights, and news on the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James: Victor Wembanyama.
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