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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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Perk gives his choice for the better NBA Finals duo

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CELTICS SEEKING 18TH TITLE

Lowe: The 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 the team's true bedrock.

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What an 18th title would mean to the Celtics

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT

JUNE 26-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS

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 of June's draft.

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Draft withdrawal deadline: Bama stars, UConn strength, NIL impact and Bronny's choice

Deadline day delivered plenty of news on star players. We answer your biggest questions.

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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.

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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.

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

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MAKE YOUR PICKS

Five minutes on the clock! Play GM with the NBA mock draft simulator

Think you could do better than your NBA team's general manager? Now's your chance.

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is back in the NBA Finals against a familiar foe

The eight-time All-Star returns to the Finals against his former team, the Boston Celtics

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OFFSEASON GUIDE

10 blockbuster trades, deals that need to happen this offseason

LeBron in Philly? Klay leaving Golden State? A new point guard for the Lakers? Here are 10 deals that need to happen this offseason.

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The top 20 free agents: Why LeBron and two Clippers make the top 5

Where do LeBron James, Paul George and Pascal Siakam land? Kevin Pelton ranks his top 20 free agents.

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