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NBA playoff watch: Can ailing Lakers stay ahead of Nuggets?
LA's lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
Tim MacMahon lays out challenges that LeBron and Lakers face moving forward
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MUST-SEE ON THE COURT
Jeremiah Fears makes Jalen Suggs hit the deck, drains trey
Jaylen Brown has RJ Barrett touching earth on and-1 basket
DONCIC OUT INDEFINITELY
Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.
THE ART OF DISTRACTION
Zion Williamson misses a FT as an Orlando Magic fan screams
TOP OF THE CLASS
Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
Stephen A.: Hope players keep complaining about NBA’s 65-game rule for awards
ANDSCAPE
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April's best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month's must-have releases
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Hasheem Thabeet continues career as 'role model' in Basketball Africa League
BEST OF THE BEST
Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
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Yves Missi rocks the rim with jam
Yves Missi skies for big slam dunk
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- Pistons seal East's top seed as 'gritty' D steps up
- Embiid irked by 76ers, out again against Pistons
- Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
- Curry details his 'new normal' after knee recovery
- Vucevic to return from broken finger vs. Raptors
- 🏆 Final NBA MVP and ROY straw poll
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NBA Power Rankings: What to watch over the final two weeks for all 30 teams
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NBA draft: One big question facing every lottery team's offseason
With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.
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