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How Jayson Tatum and the 2017 NBA draft fuels the storied Celtics-Lakers rivalry

Magic Johnson said Tatum refused to work out for the Lakers. Tatum's camp says that isn't true. Here's what happened -- and why the 2017 draft is a now defining moment in Lakers-Celtics lore.

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Spurs and Pacers stay busy ahead of 2025 NBA Paris Games

Here are the top off-court moments in Paris for a double header starting on Thursday.

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MIDSEASON GRADES

Why six NBA teams earned an A at midseason, and one got an F

From some well-deserved A's to the F that no one saw coming in the preseason, let's take a look at all 30 NBA teams' first-half grades.

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BUTLER SUSPENDED BY HEAT

Where the Butler-Heat saga stands, and 8 trade scenarios for Miami

Here's how eight teams can navigate their way to a blockbuster for Miami's All-Star forward.

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Stephen A. sends a public message to Jimmy Butler

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JUST THE BEGINNING FOR WEMBY

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were nearly 25 years in the making

Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.

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Wembanyama embracing possibility of becoming face of league

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LATEST INTEL AND BUZZ

TRADE DEADLINE: FEB. 6

Shams Charania's Inside Pass: Trade buzz on Lakers, Bulls, rest of NBA

Our NBA insider shares the latest intel on growing frustration in Los Angeles and the ever-developing Jimmy Butler situation.

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HOW THEY STACK UP

NBA Power Rankings: Players under the most pressure for all 30 teams

Whether it's the trade deadline, postseason awards or playoff success, our NBA insiders break down the players under the most pressure.

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Who tops this week's Power Rankings?

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BREAKING DOWN WESTERN CONFERENCE

Stacking the West: The clear favorite, playoff hopefuls and lottery-bound teams

At the season's midway point, the West still feels like a slugfest. Which teams are already circling the dates for the NBA draft?

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The Warriors want to win and maximize Curry, but not at the risk of their future

During an up-and-down season, the Warriors feel they have what it takes to regain title-level momentum.

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FANTASY BASKETBALL

Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Haliburton has more fantasy points than last season

Eric Karabell forecasts what might be coming for several players around the NBA, including Chris Paul, Tyrese Haliburton and Kel'el Ware.

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