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Josh Hart leads Knicks to Game 2 win with playoff career high

Takeaways: Knicks take 2-0 series lead over Cavs
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Knicks-Cavaliers series.

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IN-DEMAND STARS?
NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' offers for LeBron, Reaves, Harden and 17 more stars
Who's getting paid this summer -- and how much? Bobby Marks examines the free agency future of 20 players, starting with the NBA's leading career scorer.

Sam Presti bet on fit over flash to turn the Thunder into champions
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were the final pieces of the Thunder's championship roster, playing specific roles to level up Oklahoma City.

Victor Wembanyama is shattering the NBA's age curve
The Spurs' young superstar is defying conventional wisdom about the importance of playoff experience.


BEST OF 'INSIDE THE NBA'
Mikal Bridges says Knicks will stay 'locked in' after Game 2 win

Chuck dismissive of physical play on Victor Wembanyama


FINALS MATCHUP YOU SHOULD ROOT FOR
Ranking every possible Finals series: Which matchup would be the most compelling?
Spurs-Knicks!? Thunder-Cavaliers!? As the top teams in the East and West battle for an NBA Finals bid, let's break down all four possible series.


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
'We were just rooted in the culture of LeBron': How the Cavs rebuilt -- again -- after James' painful exit
The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

How ancient warrior training helped build a once-in-a-generation superstar
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into the most unstoppable force in basketball.


2026 NBA MOCK DRAFT
Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at the combine
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.

NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are nowhere near done building
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.


LATEST LEAGUE INTEL
NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the offseason, draft
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.


COACHES CORNER
NBA coaching carousel: Kidd, Mavericks part ways -- and details on every open job
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.

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- Hart's turnaround game leads Knicks to 2-0 lead
- Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting
- Sources: OKC's Williams (hamstring) day-to-day
- LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'
- Spurs, already down Fox, lose Harper (hamstring)
- Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team
- Blazers lay off many business-side employees
- Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kidd
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