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Round 1, Pick 1
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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Jerry Stackhouse in the mix for Bulls, Blazers jobs
Jerry Stackhouse joins "The Rich Eisen Show" to discuss his upcoming interviews with the Bulls and Blazers.
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Sources: Spurs' Harper (adductor) a game-time decision vs. Thunder
San Antonio's Dylan Harper will be a game-time decision for Game 3 against Oklahoma City on Friday night due to a right adductor injury, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
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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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Perk voices issue with Stephen A.'s Knicks take
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins disagree on whether the Knicks should keep their roster intact if they lose in the NBA Finals this season.
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Stephen A.: LeBron's claim of Lakers being 'out-talented' not entirely accurate
Stephen A. Smith gives his take on LeBron James’ claim that the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder.
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Stephen A. pushes back at Jay Williams' critiques of SGA's style of play
Stephen A. Smith disagrees with Jay Williams' criticism of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's style of play.
