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Inside the NBA's 'foul up 3' strategy: A game-winning call or clutch-time saboteur?
Zach Kram studied years of film and spoke with dozens around the league to determine if the strategy works.
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NBA playoffs: Where every first-round series ranks, plus biggest questions
Where does every first-round series rank so far? Plus, key questions and stock watch for upcoming free agents.
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PLAYOFF CHATTER
Evan Cohen: I don't think KD plays another game with Rockets
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Stephen A.: LeBron's Game 4 'a complete aberration'
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GETTING HEATED
Marcus Smart jaws at refs after Lakers' loss to Rockets
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Deni Avdija and Stephon Castle get into shoving match after play
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REACTING TO ALL THE ACTION
East playoff takeaways: Boston dominates Philly in Game 4
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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West playoff takeaways: Rockets survive Game 4 to keep season alive
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
ALL ABOUT THE THUNDER
How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Oklahoma City Thunder and their title hopes
Little did anyone know on July 11, 2007, that a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.
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GETTING CRITICAL
Stephen A. defends criticism of Knicks despite Game 4 win
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Did Joel Embiid's return hurt 76ers more than it helped?
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BETTING ON THE NBA
NBA Futures: Timberwolves, Nuggets see odds take a hit
The Nuggets saw their odds lengthen after another loss over the weekend, and the Timberwolves took a plunge with injuries to Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.
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2026 NBA draft rankings: Stacking the top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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- Riley not retiring, sticking with 'win big' approach
- Rockets stay alive, find belief in Sengun's speech
- Wemby back, unhappy with concussion process
- LeBron says loss 'started with me,' cites turnovers
- C's brush off Embiid's return, take control of series
- Sources: Ant avoids ligament tear, to miss time
- Jokic, Randle fined; no suspensions for skirmish
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2026 NBA draft order: Pre-lottery picks for first, second rounds
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.
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2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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The Warriors' summer of uncertainty starts with Steve Kerr
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 14 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for the Warriors, Clippers, Bucks and each eliminated team?
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Grades for all 30 NBA teams after the 2025-26 regular season
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
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