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Breaking down 10 lessons from a strange Round 1 and their impact on 8 remaining teams

Bench depth? KAT on the attack? ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the NBA's first round, and explores its impact on the rest of the playoffs and offseason.

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Jay Williams: The Knicks could not have asked for a better opportunity

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MOSLEY OUT IN ORLANDO

Stephen A.: Jamahl Mosley firing is justified

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Evan Cohen's 2 intriguing names for the Magic's next head coach

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DOWN TO THE LAST EIGHT STANDING

NBA playoffs 2026: Previewing the second round

Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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NBA experts' picks for Thunder-Lakers and every second-round series

NBA experts pick which teams will win the second round and claim a spot in the East and West conference finals.

TALKING TRASH

Stephen A.: Jaylen Brown's Embiid, ref comments an awful look for him

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Jaylen Brown calls Joel Embiid a flopper on Twitch stream

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MOVING ON

Jarrett Allen elevates for huge dunk as Cavs crush Raptors in Game 7

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Daniss Jenkins hits a tough buzzer-beater as Pistons cruise in Game 7 win

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PROTECT THEIR HOUSE

Joel Embiid asks 76ers fans not to sell tickets ahead of matchup vs. Knicks

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76ers stun Celtics, take Game 7 to complete 3-1 comeback

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Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the offseason, draft

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.

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NBA Futures: Knicks advance, move to 19-1 to win championship

The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta.

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