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Reintroduction to the NBA title race: The cases for and against the odds-on favorites
A flurry of offseason deals and maneuvers has left us with six teams with better than 15-to-1 odds of winning it all. Let's break down what can bolster and derail Giannis, Dame, Steph, LeBron, KD and other stars in their pursuit of the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
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Addition of Jrue Holiday reinforces Celtics' championship mindset: 'That's what we should be'
No more excuses. The Celtics surrounded Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown with two more All-Star-caliber players to form the league's most talented six-man front. What becomes of it is on them.
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Kawhi Leonard denies load management, doesn't believe NBA's rest policy applies to him: 'If I'm able to play, I'll play'
Leonard denies missing games because of load management and doesn't believe the NBA's new policy applies to his situation.
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'It’s a fresh start for everybody': Ben Simmons optimistic he can return to All-Star form
Simmons’ return to form was repeatedly credited by Nets players at media day as a driving force of Brooklyn’s quest to compete for a bona fide playoff position this spring.
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Spurs signing Devin Vassell to $146M extension as they turn page to future with Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs are securing their core as they look to return to contention around Victor Wembanyama.
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LeBron James reveals Bronny had surgery after cardiac arrest, is dedicating Lakers season to his son
James provided a glowing update on Bronny's recovery, calling it "a beautiful thing."
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Grizzlies star Ja Morant to travel, practice with team while serving 25-game suspension
Ja Morant will be suspended for the first 25 games of the season after a string of incidents last season, including two in which he flashed a gun live on social media.
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Kevin Porter Jr. is no longer a 'part of the Houston Rockets,' GM Rafael Stone announces
The Rockets general manager found the allegations regarding Kevin Porter Jr. "deeply troubling."
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2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball: Four guards who will break out this NBA season
Dan Titus reveals four guards ready to make a leap this NBA season and take their fantasy value to a new level.
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As NBA training camps open, here's a refresher on a busy offseason
For the vast majority of NBA teams, Monday marks media day and the start of training camp for the 2023-24 season. Here's refresher course — the 16 things you need to know in the preseason.
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Jrue Holiday traded to Celtics, RIP superstar free agency & introducing NBA Levels: Level 4, the missing pieces
Vincent Goodwill breaks down the trade that sent Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics over the weekend, discusses the end of superstar free agency and the myth of player empowerment, and is then joined by Jake Fischer to discuss level 4 of our NBA Levels project.
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Report: Celtics acquire Jrue Holiday from Trail Blazers for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon and 1st-round picks
Jrue Holiday didn't stay in Portland for long.
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Dame Time: Hundreds of Bucks fans waited 3-plus hours to watch Damian Lillard walk into the Fiserv Forum
Dame's arrival in Milwaukee was a little awkward.
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Draymond Green expected to miss 4-6 weeks for Warriors after suffering ankle injury
Draymond Green suffered an ankle injury during a pickup game at Chase Center earlier this week.
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Hornets C Kai Jones to remain away from team indefinitely after bizarre social media posts
The former first-round pick criticized teammates and said he could beat LeBron James 1-on-1, among other things.
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Ex-Spurs guard Joshua Primo suspended 4 games for detrimental conduct after indecent exposure allegations
Joshua Primo was released by the Spurs in October after he allegedly exposed himself repeatedly to the team’s psychologist.
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Deandre Ayton, Trail Blazers seeking warmth, trust and patience in new partnership
Deandre Ayton needs a fresh start, and the Portland Trail Blazers hope to be fertile land for the former overall No. 1 pick who was part of the massive trade involving Damian Lillard.
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Lakers HC Darvin Ham names D'Angelo Russell as starting PG over Gabe Vincent
Russell went from a regular-season star to a playoff dud last season.
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Mark Cuban said 'gamblers,' not fans, are the ones griping about NBA load management
Mark Cuban believes he knows the root of load management complaints.
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How and why Damian Lillard was traded to the Bucks | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine go deep into the Damian Lillard trade to find out why the Blazers didn’t want to send him to Miami, which teams are vying for Jrue Holiday, and whether the Suns got better or worse.
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Luka Dončić hoping full offseason, preseason with Kyrie Irving can help fix Mavericks’ chemistry issues
Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić played in just 16 games together last season after Irving was traded from the Nets in February.
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Could Suns emerge as Dame mega-deal’s big winners by moving on from former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton?
The Ayton move is a major gamble, but there are some pathways to improvement for a Suns franchise that is dependent on massive star power.
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Jimmy Butler calls for tampering investigation as NBA world reacts to Damian Lillard’s trade to Milwaukee
The Trail Blazers dealt Damian Lillard to the Bucks — not the Miami Heat — on Wednesday.
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Why Damian Lillard landed in Milwaukee and what comes next
It was a surprise that Milwaukee added the superstar next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and now there are more moves to monitor.
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Damian Lillard traded to Bucks after 11 seasons with Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard is headed to Milwaukee in a three-team deal with the Suns.
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Damian Lillard reacts to Bucks trade by dropping single 'Farewell'
"I continue leaving trails but it won’t be for the Blazers."
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After acquiring Damian Lillard, the pressure is on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks to win another NBA title
Antetokounmpo’s present and future loom over this deal, and apparently, Bucks ownership had no qualms about acquiring a player in Lillard who’s owed over $215 million over the next four years.
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Without Damian Lillard in the mix, the Heat's options are limited for built-now, aging roster
Nobody is going to hand Pat Riley his next ring. He will have to earn it, and that requires paying full price.
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BREAKING: Damian Lillard traded to Milwaukee Bucks in 3-team deal
Vincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Devine for a quick reaction to the surprise 3-team trade that sent longtime Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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2023-24 Fantasy Basketball: 5 NBA rookies to draft who will make an immediate impact
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus explains why these five rookies can be trusted from Day 1.
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Fave time: Bucks are NBA title favorites, Heat odds go other way with Damian Lillard trade
The Bucks surprised everyone with a massive trade on Wednesday.
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Running up the score? Youth being served? FIBA World Cup provides clues of how the NBA’s in-season tournament could be a huge success
The global event offered plenty of examples of why the association might benefit from another injection of fresh ideas and concepts.
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Emotional Mike Trout responds to being shut down, questions about future with Angels
Mike Trout opened up about another season being shortened by injury and said he is looking ahead to Angels spring training.
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Steve Kerr on addition of Chris Paul to Warriors lineup: 'We have 6 starters'
Kerr plans to try out different lineups in the preseason and didn't rule out a starting role for Paul.
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The Damian Lillard saga: How things are shaping up and what factors are in play
At this juncture, Toronto and Chicago have been the two possible destinations for Lillard discussed most by league figures. But there are so many other details and scenarios to figure out.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo & loyalty in the modern NBA | Good Word with Goodwill
In the first solo episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill talks through loyalty in the modern NBA, specifically as it relates to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Knicks, Rangers owner James Dolan wants new empire: 'I don't really like owning teams'
The Madison Square Garden executive was candid about his perspective on owning sports franchises.
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Pacers, Buddy Hield reportedly looking into trade after extension talks fizzle
Hield has a $19.3 million cap hit for next season.
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2023-24 Fantasy Basketball: Follow the money — draft targets seeking new NBA contracts
Sometimes, it's as simple as drafting players who are incentivized to play well.
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Victor Wembanyama to play for France at 2024 Olympics after missing 'disappointing' FIBA World Cup
“I’ll be present at the Olympics, and there’s no other goal than gold.”
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Damian Lillard would rather 'lose every year' than join Warriors
"I can't go be part of that," Lillard said about the Warriors.
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2023-24 Fantasy Basketball: These players are returning from injury — can you trust them?
These players are expected to return to the court in the 2023-24 NBA season after suffering injuries. How should drafters handle them?
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Cavaliers executive Koby Altman arrested on impaired driving charge
The Cavaliers are "gathering more information," according to a statement.
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Report: Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt agree to 4-year, $48M extension
The Lakers continue to invest in their young core.
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Why the NBA wants to cover prospects before they enter the league
The NBA knows how to market its stars as well as, if not better than, any other sports league. Now, it wants to start promoting them before they even get there.
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Who should represent USA Basketball at the Paris Olympics? Here's a suggestion
The decision lies with NBA legend Grant Hill, USA Basketball's managing director, but that will not stop us from advising him on which 12 players to entrust capturing a fifth straight Olympic gold medal.
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With new load management policy, NBA commissioner Adam Silver balancing business, fans and players
Silver has to walk a very fine line as commissioner; he has to propose as much as demand. And players will still get injured and be careful about their rehab and returns, balancing the obligations to their teams and the league at large.
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2023-24 Fantasy Basketball: Implications of major NBA offseason moves
The 2023-24 NBA season isn't too far now. It's time for a cram session on what fantasy-relevant storylines have transpired this NBA offseason.
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NBA Board of Governors approve new rule allowing league to fine teams for resting star players
NBA teams could face fines over $1 million for repeated violations of the new policy.
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Six takeaways from the 2023 FIBA World Cup
Let’s wrap up the full FIBA experience with those who emerged, those who impressed and someone who could benefit from toning things down.
