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'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game
The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more.
Joe Fortenbaugh gives his best bet for Suns-Timberwolves
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Lowe: Why the Mavericks and Clippers both face enormous pressure in Game 3
Mortgaged and uncertain futures. Six surefire Hall of Famers. Moves and countermoves. Here's everything to know about the first truly critical game of the 2024 playoffs.
Nuggets take 3-0 series lead after 11th straight win vs. Lakers
Stephen A. sounds off on Lakers after another loss to the Nuggets
JWill blasts D'Angelo Russell for not joining Lakers' huddle
Jokic buries the and-1 putback over LeBron
Aaron Gordon flushes home reverse slam for Nuggets
LeBron throws down a thunderous fast-break slam
SIXERS, KNICKS GET HEATED
Jay Williams: Embiid should've been ejected for foul on Robinson
76ers, Knicks get chippy after flagrant foul on Embiid
ANDSCAPE
Andscape
Suns guard Devin Booker is the constant amid continual change
Four-time All-Star is the lone remaining player from the Suns' NBA Finals team from 2021
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LaMelo Ball debuts lifestyle shoe with the Puma LaFrance
How tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo Banchero
THE PLAYOFFS SO FAR
Low scores, Brunson's blues and a sizzlin' Siakam: Real or not, NBA playoff edition
Will the NBA playoffs biggest storylines continue or fall off as the teams move to Game 3s?
OFFSEASON PLANS
What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
We break down what the summer priorities and needs are for the NBA teams who have already been sent home.
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- Bucks rule out Giannis (calf strain) for Game 3
- Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit
- Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis
- Knicks call Embiid's flagrant on Robinson 'dirty'
- 'Floodgates open' for Magic, Banchero in win
- Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
- Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
- Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA
- What to know during pre-draft season
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NBA playoffs 2024: LeBron at 9? Here are the top 25 players in the postseason
Kevin Durant at 11? Jalen Brunson at 5?! We rank the 25 best players in this year's playoffs.
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Lowe: Naming the 2023-24 All-NBA, All-Defense and All-Rookie teams
Fifteen spots for All-NBA. Ten each for All-Defense and All-Rookie. Lowe names his teams -- and the players who just missed the cut.
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Lowe: Who takes home the hardware for NBA MVP, ROY and DPOY awards?
The 2023-24 awards season is upon us! Who is this season's most valuable player? Top rookie? Defensive player of the year? Most improved? Lowe reveals his final selections.
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Full regular-season grades for all 30 NBA teams
ESPN NBA insider Kevin Pelton hands out report cards for each NBA team's regular season.
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NBA playoffs 2024: Why do so many players have beef with Rudy Gobert?
The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.
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The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.
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