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NBA playoff watch: Can ailing Lakers stay ahead of Nuggets?

LA's lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.

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Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury

Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.

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Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

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April's best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month's must-have releases

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Hasheem Thabeet continues career as 'role model' in Basketball Africa League

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The latest on Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers

What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.

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Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.

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