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T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers drives up the court against the Miami Heat during the second half of a first round playoff game at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

NBA

3 Reasons The Pacers Can Be Playoff Contenders This Season

The Indiana Pacers made it to the NBA's Play-In Tournament last season, but ultimately... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts on the sideline during the closing minute of Game Six of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on June 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers eliminated the Jazz, 131- 119.

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Where Do Jazz Stand In The West After Holding Top Seed?

The Utah Jazz secured the NBA's best record last season with their 52-20 mark. The... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

NBA

RJ Barrett Has Real Potential To Be A Star With Knicks

The New York Knicks landed RJ Barrett with the No. 3 overall selection in the 2019 NBA... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Head coach Jason Kidd looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 3, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Jason Kidd Must Mesh With Luka Doncic In Dallas Or Else

The Dallas Mavericks made a bold move by bringing in Jason Kidd to be the team's next... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center on May 1, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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3 Things Anthony Edwards Must Prove In Second Season

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards electrified fans last season.... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

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2 Moves Pistons Must Make To Take Step Forward

At 20-52, the Detroit Pistons finished last season with the second-worst record in the... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the final seconds of the first half of an NBA Tournament Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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Warriors Could Be Fourth-Best Team In Own Division

After a nearly unprecedented run to five straight NBA Finals, the Golden State Warrior... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers sits during player introductions prior to game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

NBA

Ben Simmons Burning Bridges With 76ers Helps No One

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers seem to be at an impasse. Trade rumors conti... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on November 21, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 109-105.

NBA

Bizarre Reality Of Cavaliers Without LeBron James

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, life without LeBron James remains bleak. Cleveland won... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics reacts following their overtime win against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

NBA

Kevin Garnett Has Much Bigger Legacy With Celtics Than Timberwolves

NBA great Kevin Garnett played just six of his 21 seasons with the Boston Celtics, but... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after a foul during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2021 in New York City. The Knicks won 103-99.

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3 Star Free Agents New York Knicks Could Sign In Future

The New York Knicks surprised many with their run to the four-seed in the Eastern Conf... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Kemba Walker #8 of the NBA New York Knicks poses for a photo after a press conference at Madison Square Garden on August 17, 2021 in New York City.

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Kemba Walker Can Be A Real Star With New York Knicks

New York native Kemba Walker landed with his hometown team after signing with the New... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NBA

Charlotte Hornets See Something Special In Terry Rozier

Last week, the Charlotte Hornets and Terry Rozier agreed to four-year contract extensi... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Bruce Brown #1 of the Brooklyn Nets fights for the ball with P.J. Tucker #17 and Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 to win the series.

NBA

Bucks Still Strong Enough To Take Down Nets In 2022

The Milwaukee Bucks waited 51 years, but after their 4-2 victory over the Phoenix Suns... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic drives downcourt during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on May 13, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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2 Surprise NBA Eastern Conference Teams That Could Reach Play-In

Earlier this summer the NBA announced its Board of Governors approved a proposal to c... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates after a slam dunk against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center on April 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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3 Reasons Sacramento Kings Can Reach Postseason In 2022

The last time the Sacramento Kings made the NBA Playoffs, their current head coach L... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Anthony Edwards #1 of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves plays against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on May 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

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2 Surprise NBA Western Conference Teams That Could Reach Play-In

The NBA provided its fans with an exciting playoff primer with the Play-In Tournament.... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

NBA

Struggling NBA Teams That May Want To Land Ben Simmons

The Ben Simmons saga remains far from over for the Philadelphia 76ers. Trade rumors... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

NBA

Celtics Seem To Love Having Marcus Smart Around

Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart agreed to a four-year, $77 mill... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Stephen Curry #30 reacts with Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors after scoring a three point basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on May 04, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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2 NBA Teams That Do Not Belong On Christmas Day Schedule

The NBA recently revealed its slate of games for Christmas Day 2021. For the 14th c... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers reacts to a steal against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of game three of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA

Can Patrick Beverley Help Out Minnesota Timberwolves?

Patrick Beverley found himself on the move again, this time landing with the Minnesota... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Max Strus #31 of the NBA Miami Heat smiles as he walks to the bench during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on February 11, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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3 Top Highlights And Stories From 2021 NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League delighted fans in Las Vegas this month, one year after the popul... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks draws an offensive foul as Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives into him during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

NBA

Joel Embiid Is And Always Was Face Of Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that center Joel Embiid signed a new four... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 16, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

NBA

Grading The Joel Embiid Supermax Extension With 76ers

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers came to an agreement this week to sign the star... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Joel Embiid #21 of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

NBA

3 NBA Teams That Should Be Playing On Christmas

The NBA has long owned the largest tract of land on the Christmas Day sports landscape... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of the play-in tournament game against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum on May 19, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Grizzlies May Have Won Eric Bledsoe Trade With Clippers

The Memphis Grizzlies surprised the NBA world by upsetting the Golden State Warriors i... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets drives against Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rockets defeated the Pistons 111-91.

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Jalen Green Hoping To Be New James Harden In Houston

As the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jalen Green comes to the Houston... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 29, 2021 in Washington, DC.

NBA

Bradley Beal May Prefer To Be The Star In Washington

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has long been the focus of NBA trade rumors. T... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Rajon Rondo #4 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on April 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Clippers 109-101.

NBA

Rajon Rondo Remains A Valuable Player On Any NBA Team

The Los Angeles Clippers traded veteran NBA point guard Rajon Rondo, along with guard... David Fernandez • 3 years ago

Paul George #13 and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers celebrate a lead during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA

Clippers Now Have Clear Contention Window In Place

Last week, the Los Angeles Clippers announced the re-signing of forward Kawhi Leonard... David Fernandez • 3 years ago