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Round 1, Pick 1
2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
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Round 1, Pick 1
2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
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2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
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Round 1, Pick 2
2025-26 Record: 22-60, 15th in Western Conference
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NBA free agency 2026: League insiders on intriguing free agents
What league insiders are saying about the lingering decisions for Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren and Mitchell Robinson this offseason.
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NBA playoffs 2026: What will decide this epic Thunder-Spurs Game 6
Oklahoma City is on the brink of a return trip to the Finals. What do the Spurs need to do to force a Game 7? Our experts break it down.
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Arizona star Koa Peat to remain in NBA draft, sources say
Arizona forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Milan Momcilovic withdraws from NBA draft, set for college return
Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will play college basketball next season, his agents told ESPN.
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Adam Silver addresses state of flopping and officiating in NBA
Adam Silver tells Pat McAfee the NBA is increasing its use of AI technology to aid officials.
