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The twists and turns that led Jrue Holiday back to the NBA Finals

After a blockbuster trade rerouted Holiday to Boston -- by way of Portland -- the veteran guard has become one of the final players in the Celtics' championship puzzle.

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Celtics have a history-making offense -- but potentially a championship-level defense

All the noise about the Celtics' offense -- its historic efficiency, its weird haziness -- has hidden its true bedrock.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT

JUNE 26-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS

14 prospect-to-pro comps: Matches for Clingan, Risacher and others

ESPN draft expert Jeremy Woo provides his high- and low-end comparisons for current projected lottery prospects, including Rob Dillingham and Alex Sarr.

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There's a new No. 1 to the Hawks, and Bronny James moves up

After a long period of prospect evaluation and intel gathering, our experts predicted Rounds 1 and 2.

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NBA FINALS ARE SET!

GAME 1: 8:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY ON ABC

NBA Finals preview: Everything to know about Mavericks-Celtics

NBA-best Boston goes for banner No. 18, while a revitalized roster tries to bring Dallas its second. Get ready for Mavs-Celtics with everything to know ahead of the June 6 tip.

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Why Stephen A. believes Jayson Tatum has the most to lose in NBA Finals

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The NBA Finals is Kyrie Irving's Lazarus moment

Once thought to be untradable, the All-Star returns to Boston after reviving his career with the Dallas Mavericks

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Carmelo Anthony's team ownership aspirations start with Australia's NBL

4hMarc J. Spears

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MINISERIES DEBUTS TUESDAY

'Clipped' miniseries: Catching up on the story and how to watch

A leaked tape in 2014 changed the Clippers franchise forever. The new miniseries "Clipped," which debuts Tuesday and is based on ESPN's original podcast "The Sterling Affairs," details the saga.

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THE BEST MOMENTS OF THE PLAYOFFS

From 'Spida' Mitchell to Luka Magic: NBA Paint's top playoff illustrations

Social media user @nba_paint uses Microsoft Paint in a comedic way to illustrate game-changing moments throughout the league.

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TIMBERWOLVES ELIMINATED

Why Stephen A. says Wolves should explore dealing KAT

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What the Timberwolves need to do this offseason

We break down the summer priorities for the NBA teams that have already been sent home.

4dBobby Marks

BREAKING DOWN BRONNY

Why Bronny James stayed in the NBA draft, and now, what's next?

The 19-year-old, whom his agent said "many teams have called" about, has reminded NBA teams what made him a highly regarded prospect entering USC.

6dJonathan Givony
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Hahn: Bronny is biggest name in draft, despite not being best player

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