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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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    GAME 1: 8:30 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY ON ABC

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

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    What a Knicks title would mean to Stephen A., New York fans

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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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    'HE'S A STUDENT OF THE GAME'

    CP3 shares what it was like playing alongside Wemby

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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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    Walt Frazier is still a New York Knicks patriarch

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    NBA DRAFT

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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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    THE GLOBAL GAME

    Why an NBA title for Jordan Clarkson or Dylan Harper will mean everything to the Philippines

    Jordan Clarkson's journey has shown Filipino players that they can belong on basketball's biggest stage, while Dylan Harper's emergence suggests they can also become stars there.

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