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Actor Ben Stiller during the 2024 NBA playoffs on May 14, 2024.

Knicks Devotee Ben Stiller Praises Tyrese Haliburton's Sweet Gesture for Pacers Fan

Hali is flying a fan out to the playoffs after some rough heckling on the streets of New York.

Brigid Kennedy
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Actor Ben Stiller during the 2024 NBA playoffs on May 14, 2024.

Knicks Devotee Ben Stiller Praises Tyrese Haliburton's Sweet Gesture for Pacers Fan

Hali is flying a fan out to the playoffs after some rough heckling on the streets of New York.

Brigid Kennedy
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart on May 19, 2025.

Josh Hart Praises WWE 'Script' After Brunson-Haliburton Clip Resurfaces Ahead of ECF

Did a year-old clip from WWE SmackDown predict the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals? Maybe ...

Brigid Kennedy
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Flagg is the consensus top overall prospect in this year's draft

ESPN Insider Says Scouts Have Just One Cooper Flagg Question Ahead of NBA Draft

Is Flagg a star in the making? Or is he a superstar?

Liam McKeone
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell

Kendrick Perkins Harshly Blamed Donovan Mitchell for Cavaliers' Playoff Shortcomings

Kendrick Perkins thinks Donovan Mitchell is to blame for Cleveland's early exit from the playoffs.

Karl Rasmussen
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HEADLINES

Malone was fired with three games remaining in the regular season

Former Nuggets Coach Michael Malone Joining ESPN for NBA Playoff Coverage

Liam McKeone
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Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown drives to the basket against the Houston Rockets at TD Garden.

Bill Simmons Floats Bold Celtics Trade Idea That Would Send Jaylen Brown to Rockets

Karl Rasmussen
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Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Jason Kidd Gives Subtle Hint That Mavericks Plan to Draft Cooper Flagg at No. 1

Madison Williams
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Tyrese Haliburton Did Something Cool for Pacers Fan Heckled in NYC After Knicks’ Win

Kristen Wong
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Stephen A. Smith confident in the Knicks and their homecourt advantage.

Stephen A. Smith Confident the Pacers Won't Win a Game 7 at MSG Two Years in a Row

Kyle Koster
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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark hugs Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton after a win.

Caitlin Clark Shared Heartwarming Moment With Tyrese Haliburton After Fever’s Win

Madison Williams
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The 76ers suffered an injury-plagued campaign last season

Report: Some NBA Teams Think 76ers Could Trade No. 3 Pick for Another Star

Liam McKeone
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Shaq has thrown a bone to the “NBA is rigged” crowd.

Shaq Adds Fuel to ‘NBA Is Rigged’ Narrative

Jimmy Traina
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Shaquille O’Neal and David Stern at the 1992 NBA Draft.

Shaquille O'Neal Shares Draft Lottery Conspiracy Involving Himself and David Stern

Stephen Douglas
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Jokic (left) was appreciative of Gordon (right) and his willingness to play through injury.

Nikola Jokic Said He Told Aaron Gordon Not to Play Through Injury

Tim Capurso
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) as center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Aaron Gordon (32) battle for position in the third quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

Alex Caruso Gives Deadly Serious Quote About Game 7 Nerves

Kyle Koster
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Nikola Jokic Got Candid About Denver's One Big Flaw After Game 7 Loss to Thunder

Kristen Wong
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Aaron Gordon weighs in on NBA playoff schedule.

Aaron Gordon Thinks There Should Be More Time Between Games During the NBA Playoffs

Kyle Koster
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Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 34.7 points per game this series.

Oklahoma City’s Stars Outplay Denver’s in Game 7’s Battle of MVP Contenders

Chris Mannix
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Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns gestures to fans at Yankees vs. Mets Subway Series game at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees, Mets Fans Unite in Uproarious Applause for Knicks' Star Karl-Anthony Towns

Dan Lyons
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Pettiford had an outstanding showing in Chicago and has a fascinating decision on whether to return to Auburn or remain in the NBA draft.

NBA Draft Combine Standouts: Seven Players Who Shined in Scrimmages

Kevin Sweeney
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Bryant has emerged as a top-20 NBA draft prospect after averaging single-digit scoring in his freshman season in college.

Carter Bryant Leads Top NBA Draft Prospects Weighing Stay-or-Go Decisions at Combine

Kevin Sweeney
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Flagg has been projected as the top draft pick for months, but now we know which team will make the selection.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, All First-Round Picks After Lottery

Kevin Sweeney
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Four-time All-Star and Dallas representative Rolando Blackman reacts after the Mavericks earned the No. 1 NBA draft pick during the draft lottery.

Mavericks Roar Back With No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Right to Select Cooper Flagg

Chris Mannix
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Tatum scored 22 points to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists in Boston’s win.

Takeaways: Celtics Keep Knicks at Arm’s Length in Game 3 Rout

Chris Mannix
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Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lessons Every Eliminated NBA Playoff Team Learned From the First Round

Liam McKeone
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Bryant is in a good position whether he returns to Arizona or turns pro.

NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

Kevin Sweeney
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John Tesh appeared in NBC's video to officially announce the return of "Roundball Rock" to the network's NBA coverage.

John Tesh Talks Return of ‘Roundball Rock’ to NBC’s NBA Coverage

Jimmy Traina
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Curry will be out at least one week with a hamstring strain.

How the Warriors Can Survive Steph Curry’s Absence

Liam McKeone
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Reggie Miller did not have a clean, crisp broadcast in Game 1 of the Knicks-Celtics series.

Reggie Miller Had a Rough Fourth Quarter and Overtime in Knicks’ Upset Over Celtics

Jimmy Traina
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Brunson moves the ball against Holiday in overtime of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks-Celtics Takeaways: Jalen Brunson Heats Up, Celtics’ Shooting Woes

Chris Mannix
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The Jokic vs. Gilgeous-Alexander matchup is key to their second-round series.

The Matchup That Will Decide Each NBA Playoff Second-Round Series

Liam McKeone
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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will get a four-day break between Games 5 and 6 in their series against the Warriors.

Nobody Knows How to Drag Out the Playoffs Like the NBA

Jimmy Traina
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L.A. has a huge summer ahead.

Lakers Didn’t Fail, but Urgency to Build a Title Team Is Real

Chris Mannix
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Murray flashes a grin while speaking to reporters.

Jamal Murray Still Motivated by Clippers Player Being Drafted Before Him

Tim Capurso
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Apr 12, 2024; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson during the unveiling of the statue honoring him in a ceremony at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Allen Iverson 100 Percent Approves Of AI-Generated Video Of Practice Rant

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