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With the Cavs in flux and a slew of teams in transition, the Eastern Conference playoff race is wide-open next year. Who are the early favorites?

by Rob Mahoney

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Cavs Carefully Align Themselves With LeBron

Faced with Kyrie Irving trade rumors, the Cavaliers made it clear that they are committed to LeBron James at a wide-ranging press conference.

by Ben Golliver

1:02

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Which Sneaker Company Should Sign Lonzo Ball?

It appears that Lonzo Ball has put himself back on the sneaker market. What company make a push to sign him?

by Jarrel Harris

6:02

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Kyrie Earned the Right to Play Outside of LeBron's Shadow

Kyrie Irving signed a max deal before LeBron's return. It makes sense that he has interest in leading his own team.

by Rohan Nadkarni

1:28

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The Many Layers of Boston's Beef With Ray Allen

This beef between Ray Allen and his former Celtics teammates has many dimensions beyond the NBA’s basic pettiness.

by Jon Tayler

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'Many Shoot, Few Make': Inside the NBA's First Journey to Russia

“For two weeks…we basically ate cucumbers, tomatoes and warm vodka." Twenty-nine years later, we examine the NBA's first journey to Russia.

by Jeremy Woo

0:46

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Green's Alleged Assault Victims Speak Out: 'There Are Nights When I Wake Up Crying'

Former MSU cornerback Jermaine Edmondson and his girlfriend recount what they called a violent interaction with Draymond Green.

by Michael McCann

1:40

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Derrick Rose Is Cavs’ Latest Low-Impact Signing

The Cavaliers don't have many options, so they turned to a diminishing former MVP. If Rose has to fill Kyrie Irving's shoes, Cleveland could be in trouble.

by Rohan Nadkarni

Free Agency

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Best Players Left in NBA Free Agency

The fury of NBA free agency has come and gone. Who is still left on the market? We break down the top NBA free agents that remain unsigned.

by Rob Mahoney

Fashionable 50

3:40

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Russell Westbrook Is SI's Most Fashionable Athlete 2017

The self-proclaimed Fashion King heads SI’s second annual Fashionable 50 list, honoring the most stylish athletes in sports.

by Jamie Lisanti

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Lamar Odom: 'I Was Doing Coke Everyday.'

by Jimmy Traina

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Taj Gibson Donates $20K to Daughter Of Murder Victim

by Dan Gartland

NBA

Open Floor: 10 Questions About Kyrie Irving and the Cavs

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Free Agency

1:20

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John Wall Could Own the East Sooner Than You Think

The Wizards' core is intact for a long time and Wall may one day become the face of the conference.

by Rohan Nadkarni

1:28

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West Playoff Picture as Muddled as Ever

Who has the inside track on the playoffs? Which team will be left out? We try to sort out the Wild West.

by Michael Shapiro

3:12

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Five Burning NBA Questions yet to Be Answered

Is Dan Gilbert going to drive LeBron James away again? We examine the off-season's burning questions.

by Rohan Nadkarni

2:53

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Behind the Scenes of Paul George's OKC Arrival

Paul George represents a second chance for a spurned city, a resolute franchise and an MVP point guard. How's he adjusting to life in Oklahoma City? "It feels like home."

by Lee Jenkins

Profiles

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How Allen Iverson Finally Found His Way Home

By traditional standards, Allen Iverson did not accomplish much in the seven years since he walked away from the NBA, except that he found his way home.

by Lee Jenkins

1:18

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B.J. Armstrong: from MJ's Sidekick to NBA Powerbroker

The former Bulls point guard—who is now an NBA agent—takes a stroll down memory lane for our Where Are They Now series.

by Matt Dollinger

2:59

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'I'm Ready': The Text that Started the Warriors' Dynasty

For all practical purposes, the Warriors captured the 2017 title the night they surrendered the 2016 crown. It all started with a text message to Kevin Durant.

by Lee Jenkins