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C.J. FairSyracuseSF - 2
LaQuinton RossOhio StateSF - 3
Melvin EjimIowa StateSF - 4
Roscoe SmithUNLVSF - 5
Ioannis PapapetrouGreeceSF - 6
Taylor BraunNorth Dakota StateSF - 7
Casey PratherFloridaSF - 8
Will SheeheyIndianaSF - 9
De'Mon BrooksDavidsonSF - 10
Cameron ClarkOklahomaSF - 11
Jamil WilsonMarquetteSF - 12
Luke HancockLouisvilleSF - 13
Travis McKieWake ForestSF - 14
Linos ChrysikopoulosGreeceSF - 15
Chase FielerFlorida Gulf CoastSF - 16
Okaro WhiteFlorida StateSF - 17
Cleveland MelvinDePaulSF - 18
Ronald Roberts Jr.Saint Joseph'sSF
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Sources: Kings' late foul was tactical error, not tanking
The NBA is looking into what team sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie -- and not tanking tactics -- during Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
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Shams: Board of Governors to vote on May 28 for anti-tanking reform
Shams Charania reports that the NBA Board of Governors are expected to vote on May 28 to make anti-tanking rule changes.
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What is the Pistons' plan for Cade Cunningham for the end of the regular season?
Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon discuss the Pistons' plan for Cade Cunningham as the Detroit star is expected to make his return on Wednesday night.
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Pistons' Cunningham returns after 11-game absence
Cade Cunningham made his return Wednesday night for the Detroit Pistons against the Milwaukee Bucks following a collapsed left lung.
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Spurs rule out injured Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle
The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
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