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This Dennis Smith Jr. missed dunk is exceptional basketball
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. missed this dunk attempt. It was great anyway.
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Lonzo Ball wore Nike, not Big Baller Brand, and had his best Summer League game
Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball had his best game of Summer League, but he didn't wear his signature sneakers.
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Lakers add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on one-year deal, preserve 2018 cap space
The Lakers have added a useful shooting guard without jeopardizing their opportunity to add a true star next summer.
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The Kings need vets like George Hill and Zach Randolph, even in rebuilding mode
The Sacramento Kings added two quality veterans to a team that looked set to rebuild. Are they chasing an unlikely playoff berth again?
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Gordon Hayward announces he will join the Boston Celtics
Coveted free agent Gordon Hayward looks set to rejoin college head coach Brad Stevens with the Boston Celtics.
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NBA Free Agency Roundup: Kevin Durant takes a pay cut and Gordon Hayward nears a decision
The third full day of 2017 free agency brought a relatively cheap deal for Kevin Durant, more news on Gordon Hayward's pending decision, and plenty more.
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Stephen Curry will now earn the richest annual salary in American sports
Stephen Curry's new $40-million annual salary gives him the richest annual value in American sports.
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The NBA's 10 most important free agent moves since 'The Decision'
LeBron James reshaped NBA free agency in 2010. Here's the world that "The Decision" left in its wake.
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NBA Free Agency Shopping Lists: Central Division
The Cavs will try to match up with the Warriors, the Pacers have to wait on a Paul George trade, and the Bulls are a mess. Where do these Central Division teams go in free agency?
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NBA Free Agency Shopping Lists: Pacific Division
The Warriors will look to stay incredible, the Clippers will try to live without Chris Paul, and the Lakers won't put their cap space in jeopardy.
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Can the Clippers stay relevant without Chris Paul?
Blake Griffin's free agent decision could determine the future of the Clippers. But do they have any hopes of staying relevant without Chris Paul?
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Draymond Green wins Defensive Player of the Year at 2017 NBA Awards Show
Draymond Green avoided a third-straight second-place finish to Kawhi Leonard to claim his first Defensive Player of the Year trophy.
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Mike D'Antoni wins Coach of the Year at 2017 NBA Awards Show
Mike D'Antoni turned around the Houston Rockets to claim his second Coach of the Year award.
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Bill Russell accepts NBA Lifetime Achievement Award: 'I would kick your a--'
Celtics legend Bill Russell showed he hasn't lost his competitive fire at the 2017 NBA Awards.
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Eric Gordon wins Sixth Man of the Year at 2017 NBA Awards Show
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon beat out teammate Lou Williams and Golden State Warriors wing Andre Iguodala to claim the trophy.
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Lonzo Ball handled his first pitch fine ... and Josh Jackson did not
Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson were two of the top prospects in Thursday's NBA Draft, but only one seems to have practiced his pitching.
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Pacers' Kevin Pritchard on Paul George: 'It couldn't have come at a worse time'
Paul George wasn't dealt during Thursday's NBA draft, and Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard doesn't seem happy with a bad situation in Indiana.
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Los Angeles Lakers select hometown star Lonzo Ball to kickstart new era
Lonzo Ball starred in his lone season at UCLA and has the chance to lead the Lakers into a new era of contention.
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Phil Jackson confirms Kristaps Porzingis trade talks, should stop talking
Phil Jackson says he is indeed listening to offers for Kristaps Porzingis, but he also made sure to get in some digs at the Knicks' 21-year-old big man.
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Bay Area Congresswomen offer the Warriors a D.C. visit without Trump
The Warriors have not committed to a visit with President Trump, but they now have another way to visit with members of the federal government.