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Lakers fill out backcourt with new Smith deal
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Sources: Kings to retain Christie for next season
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Illinois star guard Wagler to declare for NBA draft
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Jeremy Woo
King's gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess
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Anthony Gharib
NBA playoff watch: What's at stake on the final day
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Tim Bontemps
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
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Bobby Marks
Wembanyama checks another 'box,' hits 65 games
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Michael C. Wright
SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA-wide Fri.
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Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
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Dave McMenamin
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2-seed
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Lakers, needing backcourt help, sign Nick Smith Jr. to new deal

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.

Sources: Kings to retain coach Doug Christie for next season

The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.

Tim Legler: The Wembanyama era begins now with Spurs as a title threat

Tim Legler discusses why the Spurs are poised to make a deep playoff run and potentially win a championship.

Illinois star freshman Keaton Wagler to declare for NBA draft

Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler will declare for the NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports told ESPN.

Checkmates and closeouts: Inside the NBA's quiet chess boom

NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.

NBA playoff watch: What's at stake on the final day

We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.

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