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Four NBA teams to improve and three to decline, according to the numbers

Will the Nuggets stay atop the league? Can the Pistons make moves toward the playoffs? Here's a projection of which NBA teams will improve from last season and which ones will decline.

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WHERE COULD LILLARD LAND?

If not Miami, where? Constructing realistic Lillard trade options

With talks stalled, our insiders suggest destinations for insider Bobby Marks to break down from the Blazers' POV.

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What's holding up a potential Damian Lillard trade?

A BASKETBALL RITE OF PASSAGE

These epic UCLA pickup games get NBA stars back into form

It's the summertime destination for generations of players and star prospects. Rico Hines runs on the UCLA campus is the ultimate pickup game -- with plenty of twists and high stakes.

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WILL GIANNIS SIGN AN EXTENSION?

What you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's next contract

The two-time MVP can sign an extension starting Friday and up until Oct. 23. Here's why the next month will be nerve wracking for Milwaukee.

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'THIS IS A GOOD, DEEP TEAM'

Why Zach Lowe thinks the Knicks could make the conference finals

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Rankings for 2023-24: Head-to-head points

Where to draft Anthony Edwards, Zion Williamson, Victor Wembanyama and the rest of your favorite stars in ESPN standard scoring leagues.

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