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The young role players who could change the NBA postseason
These under-25 standouts have found a role playing next to superstars, which could help their teams achieve their championship goals.
TOP HEADLINES
New dad, new Joel: Embiid has his sights set on bigger goals
A BOLD PREDICTION
Kellerman: Harden will win Finals MVP this season
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
Miami Heat retire 'Vice' uniforms after years of dominating sales
The City Edition designs sold far better than jerseys from the team’s Big Three era
BLAKE GRIFFIN'S NEW SHOES
Blake Griffin debuts "McLovin"-themed Air Jordans
Blake Griffin's sneakers paid tribute to the character McLovin from "Superbad" ... and the real McLovin is getting a pair.
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA playoff watch: Hawks wrap up berth; Lakers dodge disaster
Atlanta has the inside track for the No. 4 seed in the East, while Boston's play-in status is sealed.
NBA experts: Big play-in questions, and should seeding matter for the Lakers?
What are our experts watching, and what's ahead for the defending champs?
'WE CAME TO WATCH YOU PLAY'
Greeny sounds off on load management in the NBA
PELICANS ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFFS
Zion's huge season wasn't enough: The best NBA players to miss the playoffs
Zion Williamson was phenomenal, but it wasn't enough to get the Pelicans in the playoffs. He's not the only NBA star whose team couldn't take advantage of his stellar season.
FINAL MESSAGES
Why inducting Kobe Bryant into the Hall of Fame means so much to Michael Jordan
As Michael Jordan gets set to induct Kobe Bryant into the Hall of Fame, he reflects on the last time he and Bryant messaged.
Top Headlines
- Sources: A-Rod group buying Wolves for $1.5B
- Celts' Brown has wrist surgery, out 3 months
- NBA creates award in honor of Abdul-Jabbar
- Nets sign Mike James for remainder of season
- Nets' Harden returns with 18 in win as Kyrie sits
- Lakers raise title banner, stay alive for top-6 spot
- NBA again breaks season record for 3s per game
- Future Power Rankings: Top outlooks
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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.
'He's a hooper's hooper'
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Why Carmelo Anthony's resurgence means so much to young NBA superstars
Carmelo Anthony has long been one of the most polarizing players in the NBA -- the dividing line between what is perceived as good basketball and bad. But to players, young and old, he's represented something far greater.
Making post play cool again (ESPN+)
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Joel Embiid has become one of the NBA's most complete superstars
Maybe the 76ers center missed too many games to win MVP, but he's playing now, and playing better than ever.
Explaining new playoff format
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How does the NBA play-in tournament work? Dates, projections and rules explained
Here's everything to know about the NBA's pre-playoff tournament, including which teams could make it.
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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