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East Semifinals - Game 2DET leads series 1-0

'We made the moves. We've done the talk': The duo charged with turning around the Cavs -- before it's too late

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are in a familiar position: down in the NBA playoffs. They know it's up to them to change their own narratives -- and the Cavaliers', too.

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How a G League call-up helped Detroit restore order in the East

Fans tuning into the East semis might not know the name Daniss Jenkins.

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    NBA DRAFT

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    Most likely picks for every NBA lottery team

    We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.

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    New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead of the lottery

    As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

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    EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

    Stephen A.: The Knicks need OG Anunoby to reach the Finals

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    Perkins: You can't win a championship with Embiid as a franchise face

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    NBA PLAYOFFS

    NBA playoff takeaways: Spurs blow out Wolves by 38; Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers

    Here's what we've learned -- and what's next -- for the 76ers-Knicks, Cavs-Pistons, Wolves-Spurs and Lakers-Thunder series.

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    Brian Windhorst implores KAT to stop fouling

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    EYES ON THE OFFSEASON

    Why Hahn would keep Brown over Tatum if it came down to it for Celtics

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    Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

    What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?

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    Clippers troll Pacers ahead of draft lottery with chance of pick falling to LA

    If the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers.

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    Venus Williams, Alysa Liu top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026

    Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.

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    BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS

    NBA Futures: Lakers' title odds move to 45-1 to win title; Knicks at +750

    The Lakers are now 45-1 to win the NBA championship following their Game 1 loss to the Thunder.

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