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Live updates as Lakers host Spurs; Thunder on to Las Vegas
The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates.
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BUILDING A CULTURE
How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
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Chris Paul's 'get-better mentality' paved the way for OKC's dominance
HOW THEY STACK UP
NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
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The East race is unpredictable. These five players could help decide where it's headed
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race.
NBA BETTING
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites ahead of Nuggets, Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as champions, with Denver and Houston next in line.
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Andscape
'He didn't change one bit': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains Oklahoma City's humble superstar
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Ja Morant, Richard Pryor and the man in the mirror
NBA CUP QUARTERFINALS
Highlights, top moments as Knicks, Magic punch tickets to Las Vegas
Here are the key moments from Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Knicks and Magic advanced.
AROUND THE LEAGUE
'The Hoop Collective': The best quotes and latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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- Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren
- Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves
- Sources: Lakers using regular court in NBA Cup QF
- Mavs' Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
- Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
- Bane burns Heat with 37; Magic advance to Vegas
- 👀 Everything Shams is hearing on trade season
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Terry Rozier investigation shines spotlight on NBA trade protocols
Terry Rozier, who is scheduled to be arraigned Monday for his alleged role in a betting scheme, was traded to Miami in 2024 without any investigation being disclosed.
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How post-ups became the NBA's most efficient play
In the tool belt of big men such as Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed -- and will keep changing.
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Ja, LaMelo and Trae: What's next for three All-Star guards in limbo
NBA execs weigh in on the players' trade value amid challenging seasons.
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Why Bane, Turner and others started off slow on new NBA teams
New research by Ben Alamar and ESPN's Dean Oliver helps explain why players get off to such slow starts after swapping teams.
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NBA All-Stars: Early roster predictions for East, West
ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines which players are almost definitely in, who's on the bubble and who could miss out on another All-Star appearance.
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