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Robert CovingtonTennessee StateSF - 2
C.J. LeslieNC StateSF - 3
Jackie CarmichaelIllinois StatePF - 4
B.J. YoungArkansasPG - 5
Phil PresseyMissouriPG - 6
Myck KabongoTexasPG - 7
D.J. CooperOhioPG - 8
Trevor MbakweMinnesotaPF - 9Richard HowellNC StatePF
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D.J. StephensMemphisSF - 11Vitalis ChikokoGermanyC
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James SoutherlandSyracuseSF - 13Adonis ThomasMemphisSF
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Khalif WyattTempleSG - 15
Kenny KadjiMiamiPF - 16
Seth CurryDukeSG - 17Augusto LimaBrazilPF
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Brandon PaulIllinoisSG - 19
Vander BlueMarquetteSG - 20
Michael SnaerFlorida StateSG - 21
DeWayne DedmonUSCC - 22
Ryan BroekhoffValparaisoSF - 23
Will ClyburnIowa StateSG - 24Rodney WilliamsMinnesotaSF
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Ed DanielMurray StatePF
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Highlights
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Highlights
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LeBron James on decision: 'We'll see what happens'
LeBron James on decision: 'We'll see what happens'
How to watch Pop-A-Palooza on the ESPN App
Pop-A-Palooza brings participants from around the country for a Pop-A-Shot competition with a $5,000 first-place prize. Here's how to watch the event on the ESPN App.
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Giannis: It was a no-brainer, I wanted to be here with Heat
Giannis: It was a no-brainer, I wanted to be here with Heat
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest summer league, free agency, trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on rookies at summer and offseason free agency.
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LeBron James not ready to reveal next team, but it will be 'fun'
LeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season. The NBA's all-time scoring leader and current free agent spoke Thursday but didn't reveal his next team choice.
