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'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, 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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10 NBA storylines that will define the summer: LeBron, Giannis, trade decisions and a loaded draft
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
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Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Six big questions on the East playoff race: Does James Harden make the Cavs the favorites?
So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.
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NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up after the trade deadline
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
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What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves: It showed the next evolution in teams racing to the bottom.
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Steph Curry: Excited about Porzingis trade; knee injury 'trending in the right direction'
Steph Curry talks through his right knee injury, the Warriors' trade deadline and what Jimmy Butler's injury meant to the franchise.
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'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission -- that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.
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What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath
Tim Bontemps canvases the league after the trade deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.
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- Sources: Jones again on move, headed to Mavs
- Sources: Dubs deal Kuminga, Hield for Porzingis
- Sources: Lonzo to become free agent after trade
- Clippers' Paul lands with Raptors in 3-team trade
- Bulls trade guards White, Conley to Charlotte
- Sixers trade McCain to Thunder for 4 draft picks
- Sources: Mavs overhaul again, trade AD to Wiz
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