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Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther celebrates after hitting a basket.

Nuggets' Julian Strawther Erupts in Game 6 to Help Force Game 7 vs. Thunder

He hit more three-pointers than any Thunder players in Game 6.

Madison Williams
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Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther celebrates after hitting a basket.

Nuggets' Julian Strawther Erupts in Game 6 to Help Force Game 7 vs. Thunder

He hit more three-pointers than any Thunder players in Game 6.

Madison Williams
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Foul Trouble Has Thunder in Bind As They Try to Close Out Nuggets

SGA will have to navigate some serious foul trouble to pull out a win in Game 6.

Dan Lyons
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts with guard Stephen Curry after a play.

Draymond Green Doesn't Pin Warriors Loss on Steph Curry's Injury

The Warriors were eliminated from the playoffs by the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Madison Williams
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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

Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud stood out enough on the first day to opt out of the second, while Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford had the best individual showing of the week.

Kevin Sweeney
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HEADLINES

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Longtime Member of Warriors Dynasty Hopes to Return in 2025–26

Dan Lyons
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Television color commentator Bill Walton talks during the first half between the Stanford Cardinal and the USC Trojans.

Interesting Mix of Bill Walton's Belongings Being Auctioned Includes His California Driver's License

Ryan Phillips
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Jimmy Butler III.

Steph Curry Weighs in on Warriors' Championship Window After Playoff Exit

Eva Geitheim
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Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry speaking to the media on May 15, 2025.

Steph Curry Concludes End-of-Season Presser With Funny Dig at the Media

Brigid Kennedy
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Michael Jordan looks to drive on Dan Majerle during the 1993 NBA Finals.

How NBC Plans to Use Michael Jordan During NBA Coverage

Patrick Andres
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Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler against the Houston Rockets.

Jimmy Butler: Warriors Window Could Be Longer Than Two Years ‘If We Win Some'

Stephen Douglas
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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch on May 12, 2025.

Chris Finch Used Special Question to Motivate Wolves to Another Conference Final

Brigid Kennedy
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd.

Mavericks' Jason Kidd Had Telling Line About Why He Didn't Watch NBA Draft Lottery

Eva Geitheim
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Emmanuel Acho discusses the Celtics-Knicks playoff series on 'The Facility'

Kevin Durant Destroys Emmanuel Acho Over Hot Take About Jayson Tatum and the Celtics

Karl Rasmussen
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and head coach Jason Kidd talk during a game.

Jason Kidd Shared Surprising Details on When He Last Communicated With Luka Doncic

Tyler Lauletta
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Jay Williams not impressed with Jimmy Butler.

ESPN NBA Analyst Has Strong Words for Jimmy Butler's Playoff Showing

Kyle Koster
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Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Video of 13-Year-Old Cooper Flagg in Mavs Jersey Resurfaces After Draft Lottery

Tyler Lauletta
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates with teammate Mike Conley.

Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert Really Want to Win NBA Title for a Teammate They Love

Tyler Lauletta
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Stephen Curry missed the last four games of the Warriors' series against the Timberwolves.

Steph Curry Made Wild Career Playoff History Without Playing in Game

Andy Nesbitt
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Brunson fouled out of the Knicks' game against the Celtics on Wednesday night.

Jalen Brunson Refused to Talk About Refs When Asked About Fouling Out vs. Celtics

Mike Kadlick
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FEATURED

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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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks likely saw their season end with Lillard’s injury.

Damian Lillard’s Injury Could End the Giannis Antetokounmpo Era in Milwaukee

Liam McKeone
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