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Debunk or double down? Judging 10 early-season overreactions
A 29-year-old is the NBA's next breakout star. Miami's Giannis era is already cooked. And so are the Thunder, Knicks and Warriors. Which overreactions are valid?
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- Jokic notches 200th career triple-double, now 9 behind Westbrook's NBA record
- Curry torches Wolves for 44 as Warriors win 2nd straight after 0-3 start
- Top pick Dybantsa scores 19 points in NBA debut for Wizards
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End of an era
Ernie Johnson announces this will be his last year on 'Inside the NBA'
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Chuck gets emotional about Ernie announcing his last ride
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Top Headlines
- Hornets bench Reid at half for not meeting 'our standards'
- Giannis wins first with Heat behind 24-18 night; Bam sets rebounding mark
- Jokic notches 200th career triple-double, now 9 behind Westbrook's NBA record
- Curry torches Wolves for 44 as Warriors win 2nd straight after 0-3 start
- Top pick Dybantsa scores 19 points in NBA debut for Wizards
- Kerr, Finch want NBA to alter how it calls flopping techs
- Wolves say Edwards will be 'good as new' after knee surgery
- Pacers' Haliburton out at least 2 weeks with hamstring strain
- 🏀 Inside the stunning 72-hour Lakers sale and the uncertainty that still looms
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Inside the stunning 72-hour Lakers sale -- and the uncertainty that still looms
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Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.
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What worked (and didn't) in 12 NBA season debuts: LeBron, LaMelo, more stars
Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over? Ben Golliver examines 12 opening week debuts.
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Here's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.
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