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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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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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Stephen A.: Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick ever if they win the championship
Stephen A. Smith gives his thoughts on whether Jalen Brunson will be the greatest Knick ever if they win the championship.
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'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Why Stephen A. considers Kenny Atkinson's analytics comment egregious
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson's analytics comment that Cleveland has won two out of three games vs. the Knicks.
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Sources: Lakers hire Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager
The Lakers made their first significant move of the offseason by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka, sources told ESPN.
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Stephen A.: Thunder-Spurs is a pick 'em series at this point
Stephen A. Smith takes stock of the Thunder-Spurs series after San Antonio won Game 4 to tie it at 2-2.
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Kenny Atkinson: Analytically, Cavs should be up 2-1 in ECF
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson talks to reporters about how the analytics show Cleveland has had an edge in two out of three games against the Knicks.
