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LeBron James' promise to Akron gets more ambitious
His I Promise School now includes housing, job training and health care


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THE HOOP COLLECTIVE
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.

TALKING BASKETBALL
Redick: Pressure to win is on Sixers as a whole, not just Embiid

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.

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.
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- Cops investigate Beal after fan spat over lost bet
- Jokic has praise for Embiid despite fizzled duel
- Doncic leads Mavs to win after NBA rescinds tech
- James returns for Lakers, credits 'LeBron of feet'
- Giannis, Holiday sit, but Bucks still upend Pistons
- Hawks' Young tossed after firing ball at official
- Alabama loss impacts Miller draft stock
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