Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith and guard Kyrie Irving greet each other.

J.R. Smith Explains Why Kyrie Irving Is the ‘Most Gifted’ Teammate He’s Ever Had

Game respects game.

Tyler Lauletta
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith and guard Kyrie Irving greet each other.

J.R. Smith Explains Why Kyrie Irving Is the ‘Most Gifted’ Teammate He’s Ever Had

Game respects game.

Tyler Lauletta
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren.

Ranking the 16 Potential NBA Finals Matchups by Watchability

What’s your dream matchup for the NBA Finals?

Tyler Lauletta
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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant.

Rockets Reportedly Have Key Concern About Potentially Acquiring Kevin Durant This Offseason

It was previously reported that the Rockets and Kevin Durant have a "mutual level of interest."

Eva Geitheim
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NBC's Michael Jordan announcement was quite a thing.

NBC Recreated Michael Jordan’s Iconic Entrance to Announce His New NBA Gig

NBC went all out.

Kyle Koster
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Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell reaggravated an ankle injury in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Cavs Star Donovan Mitchell's Status Up in Air for Important Game 5

Mike McDaniel
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The Greek Freak could be on the move this summer.

Giannis Watch: NBA Insider Reveals Four Teams That Could Target Bucks Star

Mike Kadlick
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Then-Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard on Dec 11, 2019.

Dwight Howard Has Some Advice for Giannis Antetokounmpo Amid Bucks Exit Speculation

Brigid Kennedy
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Michael Jordan will be a part of NBC's NBA coverage.

NBA Fans React to NBC's Stunning Michael Jordan Announcement

Tyler Lauletta
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Michael Jordan watches a NASCAR race in 2024.

Michael Jordan to Join NBC As Special NBA Contributor Beginning in Fall

Patrick Andres
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Barkley could only smile when he realized what was going on.

Charles Barkley Had Priceless Reaction to TNT's Funny Move to Make Him Stop Rambling

Andy Nesbitt
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Jay Williams wonders how much the Knicks have left in the tank.

Jay Williams On Why He's Concerned About Knicks Despite Leading Series vs. Celtics

Kyle Koster
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Flagg is considered the top prize in a deep talent pool as candidates can get a glimpse into their future after Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery.

SI:AM | The Cooper Flagg Draft Lottery

Dan Gartland
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NBA star and Syracuse men's basketball legend Carmelo Anthony on May 11, 2025.

Carmelo Anthony Opens Up About Son's Commitment to Syracuse in SU Commencement Address

Brigid Kennedy
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Giannis Antetokounmpo looks up during a first-round playoff game against the Pacers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Open to Exploring Potential Fits Outside of Bucks

Patrick Andres
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Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson had an argument about Tyrese Haliburton.

Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson Had Tense Argument About Tyrese Haliburton's Postgame Move

Andy Nesbitt
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Tyrese Haliburton on how he takes criticism in stride.

Tyrese Haliburton Has Simple Answer for Why He Loves His Job

Kyle Koster
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The Celtics are favored to win Game 4 in New York.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Celtics-Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle)

Peter Dewey
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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle

Rick Carlisle Explains Why Pacers Still Have 'Everything to Prove' After Blowout Win vs. Cavs

Eva Geitheim
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Donovan Mitchell on the bench before Game 4 of the Cavaliers-Pacers series.

Kenny Atkinson Reveals Cavs’ Next Step in Dealing With Donovan Mitchell Ankle Injury

Stephen Douglas
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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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Leonard (2) is on a mission to get another NBA title.

Clippers Appear to Finally Have the Right Title-Pursuing Puzzle Pieces

Chris Mannix
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Mitchell is key to the Cavaliers’ title pursuit.

NBA Playoffs: One Thing We’ve Learned About Every Team in First Round

Liam McKeone
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Doncic (77) had another 30-point night in the Lakers’ Game 2 win.

Full Throttle Luka Doncic Is Exactly What the Lakers Need

Chris Mannix
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin Controversial Ejection Explained

Matt Levine
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Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

New Report on Potential Unexpected Team for Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Terry Kimble
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Blazers' Jerami Grant Offseason Trade Value Revealed

Matt Levine
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Trade Interest From Four Teams: Report

Matt Levine
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