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'None of us know what the hell we're going to do to stop him': Welcome to the NBA's Victor Wembanyama era

Three decades ago, another generational big man led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season. That man was Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

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NBA execs debate five questions on Knicks-Spurs: Who will Jalen Brunson guard?

Ahead of Game 1 in San Antonio, Tim Bontemps canvasses the league on the keys to Spurs-Knicks.

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    'YOUR BOOS DON'T MATTER TO ME'

    Stephen A.'s Finals pick brings out the boobirds in San Antonio

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    Stephen A.: Knicks need win in Game 1 more than Spurs

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    Wembanyama: Beating OKC is best preparation you can get for NBA Finals

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    The Thunder built a contender -- now they must decide what it's worth

    With extensions kicking in and a tax bill set to soar, major financial decisions loom for Oklahoma City's budding dynasty.

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    NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

    What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?

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    Windy: 'This could be Stephon Castle's moment to announce his value in the NBA'

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    CP3 shares what it was like playing alongside Wemby

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    Wemby's first NBA Finals: What makes a generational talent?

    Assessing whether Victor Wembanyama already belongs among athletic greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Serena Williams and Tiger Woods

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    Why Stephen Curry's Li-Ning deal is a global move

    The partnership connects Curry Brand to the scale and reach needed for its next phase

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    We picked pro comps for the NBA draft's top 12 prospects: AJ Dybantsa to Jaylen Brown?

    From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?

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    NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after college withdrawal decisions

    After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.

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