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How Chris Paul has pushed the Suns to be legitimate title contenders
The future Hall of Famer's leadership and playmaking were all over Phoenix's statement win over the Bucks.
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NBA SCOREBOARD
TUESDAY'S GAMES
REACTION TO DEREK CHAUVIN VERDICT
Backing up their pledges: Which leagues have followed through since George Floyd's murder
Leagues pledged to stand with pro and amateur athletes since the murder of George Floyd. After former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday, we look at the leagues' actions and inactions -- and the work that still needs to be done.
Chauvin verdict reaction: The sports world responds on social media
A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd. Here's how athletes reacted.
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TUESDAY'S BEST
Metu reaches back for one-handed alley-oop dunk
Jeff Green puts Jaxson Hayes on a poster
PORTLAND'S SUPERSTAR
Why CJ McCollum is the most underappreciated superstar in the NBA
There's a reason CJ McCollum is still in Portland after eight years of near All-Star-level play. A small-market team and a mid-major star: There's no more perfect union in the NBA. But the question remains: Is that enough?
CJ McCollum's history of clutch moments
NBA DRAFT
JULY 29, 2021
2022 NBA mock draft: A big-man battle for No. 1
The 2022 draft is more than a year away, but teams are already filling out their scouting reports for an improving class.
Jalen Suggs declares for draft, ready to take a leadership role in the NBA
Steph Curry drops 49 on Seth and the 76ers as torrid stretch continues
'Mind-boggling': Dubs in awe of latest Curry feat
Curry's record-breaking shooting streak has left teammates and coach at a loss for words.
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Power Rankings: Why the season's final month starts with a new No. 1 team
The postseason push is here. Which teams are rising and falling as playoff -- and play-in -- seeding takes center stage.
Latest standings and updates for the NBA play-in tournament
Steph vs. Luka in a play-in? Maybe. Here's everything to know about the new pre-playoff tournament.
JOKIC MAKES HIS CLAIM FOR MVP
Jokic goes off for 47 points in Nuggets' 2OT thriller
The MVP race has turned into a Nikola Jokic runaway
With a month left in the season, the Nuggets center looks like an overwhelming favorite to claim his first MVP award.
Top Headlines
- Jury: Chauvin guilty of George Floyd murder
- Towns to Floyd's family: 'We're here with them'
- NBA coaches, players react to Chauvin verdict
- Nets, Harden 'back to square one' after setback
- Kawhi (sore foot) out until at least next week
- Rivers joins PG-needy Nuggets on 10-day deal
- How seeding affects play-in races
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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.
Rules and projections
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How does the NBA play-in tournament work? Dates, projections and rules explained
Steph vs. Luka in a play-in? It could happen. With less than a month left in the regular season, here's everything to know about the NBA's new pre-playoff tournament.
Lonzo's future (ESPN+)
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What does the future hold for Lonzo Ball?
Ball was once on the trade block and now could be a cornerstone of the Pelicans franchise. How did we get here?
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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