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Lakers, needing backcourt help, sign Nick Smith Jr. to new deal
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.
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Sources: Kings to retain coach Doug Christie for next season
The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.
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Tim Legler: The Wembanyama era begins now with Spurs as a title threat
Tim Legler discusses why the Spurs are poised to make a deep playoff run and potentially win a championship.
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Illinois star freshman Keaton Wagler to declare for NBA draft
Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler will declare for the NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports told ESPN.
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Checkmates and closeouts: Inside the NBA's quiet chess boom
NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
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NBA playoff watch: What's at stake on the final day
We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.
