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NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.

The East race is unpredictable. These five players could help decide where it's headed
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race.

TOP HEADLINES
Chris Paul's 'get-better mentality' paved the way for OKC's dominance


NBA CUP SCOREBOARD
Eight teams, four matchups, one champ: Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Our NBA insiders break down Magic-Heat, Raptors-Knicks, Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns.


BUILDING A CULTURE
How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign


AROUND THE LEAGUE
'The Hoop Collective': The best quotes and latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.

Jalen Brunson's big night lifts Knicks to semifinals of NBA Cup


RECAPPING TUESDAY'S CUP QUARTERFINALS
Highlights, top moments as Knicks, Magic punch tickets to Vegas
Here are the top moments and highlights from the NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks advanced to Las Vegas.

Desmond Bane's 37-point night sends Magic into semifinals

'He's already unlocked things': Why the Magic needed Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help some of Orlando's stars win a championship.


TRADE BUZZ
Everything Shams is hearing on NBA trade season: Where could Anthony Davis land?
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.

Everything we know about the Heat's trade for Terry Rozier
Rozier was traded to Miami in 2024 without any investigation being disclosed.

Top Headlines
- Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
- Bane burns Heat with 37; Magic advance to Vegas
- Spurs rule Wemby out for Cup game vs. Lakers
- Paul 'at peace with everything' after Clips ouster
- Minority owners target Ishbia's stake in filing
- Smart (back) hopes to play in Lakers' Cup game
- 🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10
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ESPN NBA Power Rankings: Lakers back near top of West; OKC continues dominance
NBA insiders break down the first Power Rankings of December, evaluating all 30 teams as the end of the year draws near.
Jeff Chiu/AP Photo Ja, LaMelo and Trae: What's next for three All-Star guards in limbo
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AP Photo/Ryan Sun NBA All-Stars: Early roster predictions for East, West
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines which players are almost definitely in, who's on the bubble and who could miss out on another All-Star appearance.
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