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Can Cleveland keep Donovan Mitchell? What the J.B. Bickerstaff firing means for the star's future, plus potential trade suitors

The 27-year-old guard has an extension decision to make, and the Cavs appear to have the upper hand. But other teams could still be trade suitors.

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Why Greeny sensed Bickerstaff and Mitchell were not a good match

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West Finals - Game 1DAL leads series 1-0

Biggest takeaways from Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 1 of the West finals

Our NBA insiders break down their biggest takeaways from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

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Mavs outlast Wolves in back-and-forth Game 1

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Tim Legler: Doncic's late-game heroics 'best I've seen'

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Irving calls Game 1 win a 'great testament' to the Mavs

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Luka Doncic finishes the and-1 over Ant

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KAT in disbelief after his rim-rattler is waved off

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Karl-Anthony Towns punches home the putback flush

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Irving switches hands for the finger-roll finish

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KYRIE VS. ANT

Stephen A.: Ant Man messed up calling out Kyrie

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Windhorst: Kyrie Irving is 'focused on making sure Luka can thrive'

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East Finals - Game 2BOS leads series 1-0

Lowe: Derrick White, Josh Hart and the 'small' trades that turn good teams into title contenders

There's a massive middle ground between the superstar mega-trade and a tanking team dealing away quality players. And it's those marginal trades -- and non-trades -- that can redefine entire franchises and turn .500 teams into champions.

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Four bets for Pacers-Celtics Game 2

Points props highlight some of the best bets to consider for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.

CAREER-DEFINING OPPORTUNITIES

How this NBA playoff run could alter the trajectories of four young superstars

Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum or Tyrese Haliburton will win their first NBA title this year. What would a championship mean for the legacies of these young superstars?

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What Anthony Edwards has accomplished at 22 -- even before Kobe, LeBron and Steph

The Wolves toiled in mediocrity for decades, until their 22-year-old leader stepped foot on the court this season.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT

JUNE 26-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS

Updated 2024 NBA mock draft: Who will Atlanta target at No. 1? Where will Bronny James land?

Who will the Hawks take at No. 1? How far did Bronny James move up? We predicted Rounds 1 and 2 of June's NBA draft.

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Stay? Go? How these players' NBA decisions will affect college programs

Mark Sears, Alex Karaban and others must decide between trying for a pro career and returning to college.

STEPHEN A. ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS

Why Stephen A. isn't writing off Pacers after OT loss to Celtics

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Stephen A. excited about Anthony Edwards' matchup with Kyrie Irving

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