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Donovan Mitchell, Cavs cruise in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference finals

NBA playoff takeaways: Cavaliers close out Pistons in Game 7 win
Here's what we've learned from the conference semifinals.

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ON TO THE NEXT ROUND
Knicks-Cavs, Thunder-Spurs: Big questions, stats, keys to the NBA's conference finals
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.


OFFSEASON INTEL
Five star decisions that could swing the NBA offseason
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league on five teams with league-altering decisions this summer.

Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor between now and the NBA draft
Bobby Marks examines potential suitors and their pathways to a trade.


STARS OF THE FUTURE
NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, risers and withdrawal watch
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.


TRENDING TOPICS
Love and basketball: Cooper Flagg, Arianna Roberson confirm relationship on vacation
The couple shared memories of their vacation to Turks and Caicos together, confirming relationship rumors.

'It's always beat Michigan': Cavs troll Pistons, Michigan multiple times after Game 7 win
Moments after the buzzer sounded, Cleveland turned its attention to trolling Detroit multiple times.


SPORTS BETTING

BOUNCED FROM THE PLAYOFFS
Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.

How the Thunder built a drama-free potential dynasty
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.


REMEMBERING A PIONEER
A thank-you letter to Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player
Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player.

Jason Collins was dignity, not distraction

Top Headlines
- Mitchell, Cavs exhale after clearing playoff hump
- OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as NBA MVP
- Pistons bounced, but year 'not a disappointment'
- Knicks' Anunoby: Hamstring not as bad as in past
- Spurs ride backcourt's monster night into WCF
- Edwards tips his hat to Spurs as 'the better team'
- 🏀 Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors
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