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The opinionated point guard has been a shadow of his former self, but deserved better than a middle-of-the-night meeting to discuss his departure.
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The Clippers dropped their fifth straight and it’s unclear how they get out of this spiral. Across town, the Lakers may be a deadline move from competing in the West.
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NBA 100

LeBron James remains in elite territory and the arguments for the top three spots could get spicier this season.
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Also, see where veterans like Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Curry land just outside of the top 10.
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Veterans like Bradley Beal, CJ McCollum, Jrue Holiday and Klay Thompson still bring a lot of value, while younger players like Dyson Daniels and Brandon Miller have room to grow.
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Rick Carlisle has shifted into the next phase of his career putting him at the top of the list, while champions round out the best of the best.
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A generational talent in Cooper Flagg tops the list, but rare and elite talent enters the league right behind him.
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BETTING

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks betting odds, how to watch, injury reports, and NBA picks and props for Friday, December 5.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's next team trade odds have some monster names at the top of the oddsboard.
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to miss time with a calf strain.
Liam McKeone|
One team could be a sleeper candidate in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
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Atlanta fans did not let L.A. off easy.
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Could Milwaukee’s franchise player be on the move at the trade deadline?
Dan Gartland|
Several Bucks players have since addressed the trade speculation surrounding star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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The Clippers late Tuesday night announced they were “parting ways” with Paul.
Tim Capurso|
Times are tense in the Badger State.
Patrick Andres|
Ty Lue shared his thoughts on the Clippers moving on from Chris Paul.
Eva Geitheim|
The Greek Freak and Milwaukee are reportedly “discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere.”
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