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• RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On 'Identity Changers' Heading Into 24-25

Wes Goldberg begins his tenure as host of RealGM Radio with a conversation featuring Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. Goldberg and Golliver talk about "Identity Changers" in the form of new faces in new places who will change the way a team plays or how a specific unit functions. They discuss Klay Thompson with the Dallas Mavericks, changes to the Phoenix Suns, JJ Redick's impact on the Los An...2024
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• Victor Wembanyama’s new Nike shoes look like something an actual alien would wear

A totally distinct shoe for a distinct player. The summer of Victor Wembanyama starts now. The 20-year-old wunderkind is about to be one of the faces of the 2024 Paris Olympics as he takes centerstage for his home country of France. The French are coming off a silver medal in men’s basketball at the last Tokyo Olympics, and the arrival of their 7’5 superfreak into the lineup is pushing the hype t...2024
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• Jaylen Brown says Nike criticism cost him spot on USA Basketball roster

Did Brown’s beef with Nike cost him a spot on Team USA? The men’s Olympic basketball team was rocked a few weeks before Paris with the news Kawhi Leonard was removing himself from competition so he could focus on the Clippers this offseason. It left the team without one of its best defensive players, and in need of a replacement the team announced that Derrick White would take his place. It’s a ba...2024
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• Cooper Flagg’s dominant USA Basketball practice is putting NBA hype in overdrive

Cooper Flagg took over the scrimmage against the all-time legends on the U.S. Paris Olympics roster Cooper Flagg already feels like a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 17-year-old from Maine has enrolled at Duke after stamping himself as the top high school player in the country regardless of class, and he’s poised to become college basketball’s biggest one-and-done star...2024
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• Paolo Banchero: Magic Front Office Wants To Add Two-Way Players

The Orlando Magic enter an offseason with substantial cap space and future draft capital that could allow them to build out their roster around Paolo Banchero. While the Magic could theoretically add a guard that can stretch the floor be dynamic with the ball, they would only want to do in a way that doesn't compromise their defense. "[The front office] wants two-way guys who add to what we alread...2024
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images Sorry Lakers, but the refs weren’t the reason you blew a 20-point lead to the Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers finally had a win over the Denver Nuggets in their grasp. Down 1-0 in their first round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Lakers walloped Denver in the first half, opening up a 20-point lead early in the third quarter. Game over, right?...2024
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• Cooper Flagg’s dominant USA Basketball practice is putting NBA hype in overdrive
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• Draymond Green Stomps On Domantas Sabonis In NBA Game Televised On TNT, Home Of AEW Rampage
AEW Rampage doesn't air until Friday nights, but Draymond Green simply couldn't wait to get the action started. During Game 2 of the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors playoff series, Draymond Green was not happy with Domantas Sabonis grabbing onto his ankle as he tried to get back in the play. Taking out his frustrations, Green performed a stomp to the chest of Sabonis. Green was ejecte...2023
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• Mavs star Luka Doncic’s status after suffering upper-body injury in Olympics semifinals loss to France
Dallas Mavericks fans, just stay calm. Mavs do-it-all guard Luka Doncic seems to be fine after all, following Slovenia’s 90-89 loss to France in the semifinals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics men’s basketball tournament Thursday morning. Doncic apparently hurt his wrist after colliding with a plexiglass barrier, according to Ben Golliver of The Washington Post […] The post Mavs star Luka Doncic&#...2021
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• Brett Brown on cell phone incident: Sixers 'will deal with it internally'
Saturday's playoff loss to the Nets was punctuated by an embarrassing incident late in the game in which Sixers players Amir Johnson and Joel Embiid were caught looking at Johnson’s cell phone while on the bench. Coach Brett Brown criticized both players for their actions and promised the situation would be handled, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post: Using a cell phone from the bench violate...2019
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• Chris Paul won’t play in Game 7
Chris Paul will not play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals tonight, Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated tweets. Coach Mike D’Antoni told reporters the bad news during his pregame press conference.It’s obviously a serious setback for the Rockets but not unexpected. Despite frantic efforts to get him ready to play, Paul simply did not have enough time to recover from his hamstring strain.Pau...2018
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• Eric Gordon could see bigger role if CP3 can’t play
The Houston Rockets’ big win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday was tempered somewhat by the late injury that star guard Chris Paul suffered, but it sounds like they already have a plan in place in case he misses time.Paul was injured in the final 30 seconds of the Rockets’ 98-94 victory in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series when he appeared to hurt his right hamstring on a f...2018
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• Pau Gasol Injury: Updates on Spurs Forward's Hand and Return
2017

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• DeMarcus Cousins Fined for Throwing Mouthpiece, Entering Stands vs. Timberwolves
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• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 3
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• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
2016

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• Huge dog at Lakers game with courtside seats is perfect in every way

Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The only celebrity Lakers fan we care about is this huge dog with courtside seats The stars were out as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the New York Knicks on Monday night, and no we’re not talking about LeBron James, Anthony Davis, or Jalen Brunson. Instead, a large Goldendoodle famous on social media stole the show by sitting courtside ...2023
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• 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Latest Comments and Reaction
2016

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• D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle Face Challenge That Marquee Stars Have Spurned
2015

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""— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 23, 2024 James also begged for a call on a late clutch bucket."

2023
"McClung dominated Saturday’s Slam Dunk Contest with three perfect scores on his four dunks, all of which drew a massive reaction from the crowd at Vivint Arena, writes Ben Golliver of The Washington Post."

2022
"Nikola Jokic may be the two-time defending NBA MVP, but according to the Washington Post's Ben Golliver, who debuted his projected Top 100 players for the 2022-23 season today, former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA's top player."

2021
"Doncic apparently hurt his wrist after colliding with a plexiglass barrier, according to Ben Golliver of The Washington Post […] The post Mavs star Luka Doncic’s status after suffering upper-body injury in Olympics semifinals loss to France appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"James, though, did admit to reporters his three kids and mom aren’t in the bubble with him, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post."

2019
"Blake Griffin insists he wasn’t deliberately avoiding Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer when he sprinted to the locker room prior to this afternoon’s game in Los Angeles, relays Ben Golliver of The Washington Post."

2018
"After his team secured the 148-145 victory in the 2018 All-Star Game, captain and MVP LeBron James revealed the order he selected his starters in the inaugural draft, via Sports Illustrated‘s Ben Golliver: LeBron James reveals his Team LeBron starter picks, in order: Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins."

2017
"19 According to Sports Illustrated's Ben Golliver, Gasol is out indefinitely."

2016
""I'm going to make medical history," Sager said on HBO, per Ben Golliver of SI."

2015
"Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News and Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated logged some of what Hammon said after the game: It's not as though the Spurs can realistically expect all of its summer studs to contribute down the road."

2014
""Lin is one of the few players on the Lakers' roster who could be worth maintaining into the post-Bryant era," wrote Sports Illustrated's Ben Golliver."

• Victor Wembanyama’s new Nike shoes look like something an actual alien would wear
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• Paolo Banchero: Magic Front Office Wants To Add Two-Way Players
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• RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The The Season So Far (Jan 2024)

Host Danny Leroux and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post catch up on the NBA season so far. The two discuss Kawhi Leonard signing an extension with the Clippers, what the Warriors do from here, the Spurs' path forward, the Lakers' trade deadline and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed....2024
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• NBA lottery winners and losers: Gregg Popovich a big winner ahead of draft
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The draft lottery was amazing for the Spurs. Not sure much for the Pistons. The Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes 2023 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, and the top of the NBA Draft order is set. We have a mock draft now that the NBA Draft lottery is over that you can read here, but for now, let’s talk some winners and losers. Winner: San Antonio Spurs HC Gregg ...2023
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• RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The Trade Deadline (Feb 2023)

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post (@BenGolliver) break down the NBA trade deadline. The two discuss Kevin Durant's fit with the Phoenix Suns, how superstars pair up, Kyrie Irving in Dallas, the looming 2025 cap increase and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed....2023
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• The reason Russell Westbrook trade was worth the risk for Wizards, per NBA exec
Believe it or not, the Washington Wizards’ acquisition of former MVP Russell Westbrook isn’t hated in every corner of the NBA. According to an NBA exec who spoke to Ava Wallace and Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, the Wizards made the right move by trading former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the […] The post The reason Russell Westbrook trade was worth the risk for Wizards...2020
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• Doc Rivers plans to be with the Clippers for a 'long time'
Everyone is going to the Lakers or at least that’s what the rumor mill might lead readers to believe. The latest person caught up in fake news was Doc Rivers, as there were whispers of him leaving the Clippers to join the Lakers. Rivers has no time for gossip. “I have a job and the Lakers have a coach,” Rivers said via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post (Twitter link). “I’m going nowhere. I can t...2019
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• Iguodala explains why Warriors are not ruining basketball
The Golden State Warriors hear all that talk about how they’re ruining basketball, but as a team obviously don’t see it that way.Andre Iguodala doesn’t see it that way, either. He knows that this won’t last forever, and all his team is doing is exploiting their window for all it’s worth.“In every sector of business, it’s really hard to build something where you can get on a good run,” Iguodala tol...2018
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• Charles Barkley voices displeasure with Lakers' offseason moves
Since the Los Angeles Lakers were able to land the big fish in free agency with All-Star forward LeBron James, the team has moved ahead adding several veterans to the mix.Aside from bringing back guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a one-year deal, the Lakers also inked forward Lance Stephenson, point guard Rajon Rondo, center JaVale McGee and forward Michael Beasley to one-year contracts. In light ...2018
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• Cavaliers have interesting decision to make on Rodney Hood
A feared scorer in Utah just a few months ago, Rodney Hood has spent much of the playoffs on the end of the Cavaliers’ bench, writes Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated. Hood was expected to boost Cleveland’s offense when he was acquired as part of a flurry of moves at the deadline. He raised hopes with a 15-point performance in his Cavs’ debut, but since then has struggled to fit in with his new t...2018
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• Paolo Banchero: Magic Front Office Wants To Add Two-Way Players
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• Victor Wembanyama’s response to 5x5 game shows why he’s destined for greatness

Wemby’s mentality couldn’t be better. Victor Wembanyama painted a masterpiece in his 51st NBA game. The San Antonio Spurs’ 7’5 rookie supernova became the youngest player in league history to post a 5x5 game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night when he finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, and five blocks in 31 minutes. Wembanyama went 3-for-8 from three-point...2024
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• Sixers Notes: McClung, Embiid, Love, Reed, Dedmon
Mac McClung has only played in two NBA games, but for one night he was the league’s brightest star. McClung dominated Saturday’s Slam Dunk Contest with three perfect scores on his four dunks, all of which drew a massive reaction from the crowd at Vivint Arena, writes Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. “It’s great,” […]...2023
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• Clippers set multiple records with 43-point blowout of Mavs
The Los Angeles Clippers completely destroyed the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in Game 5 of their first-round matchup. LA ended up winning the game on a 43-point blowout, setting a number of remarkable records in the process. As noted by Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, the Clippers set a playoff franchise record in points […] The post Clippers set multiple records with 43-point blowout o...2020
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• Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fires back at critics of Khris Middleton after Game 3 win over Magic
After the Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Orlando Magic in Game 3, Giannis Antetokounmpo defended Khris Middleton, who scored just two points in Game 2 but rebounded with 17 points in Game 3. Antetokounmpo says Middleton played an unbelievable game in Game 2 despite only scoring two points, per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. Bucks’ […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fires ba...2020
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• Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic gets emotional as he talks about his late grandmother after win vs. Grizzlies
After the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, Jusuf Nurkic spoke about his late grandmother after she passed away due to COVID-19. As expected, Nurkic was very emotional, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. A grieving Jusuf Nurkic on 22 points […] The post Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic gets emotional as he t...2020
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• Brett Brown on cell phone incident: Sixers 'will deal with it internally'
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• Blake Griffin denies snubbing Clippers’ owner
Blake Griffin insists he wasn’t deliberately avoiding Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer when he sprinted to the locker room prior to this afternoon’s game in Los Angeles, relays Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. In a video that quickly went viral, Ballmer approaches his former player for a pre-game handshake, but Griffin turns and runs away. “For nine years now, as soon as I’m done with my pregame ...2019
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• Cavaliers have interesting decision to make on Rodney Hood
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• LeBron James speaks out on his wife, Savannah, joining Lakers star in bubble
Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, has joined him in the NBA’s bubble and The King is obviously very happy to see her. James, though, did admit to reporters his three kids and mom aren’t in the bubble with him, via Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. Lakers’ LeBron James on […] The post LeBron James speaks out on his wife, Savannah, jo...2020
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• Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic gets emotional as he talks about his late grandmother after win vs. Grizzlies
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• Doc Rivers plans to be with the Clippers for a 'long time'
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• James Harden’s side-eye GIF tops GIPHY’s NBA all-time views
James Harden’s legendary side-eye glance at a reporter from a few seasons back sits atop GIPHY’s all-time views for NBA GIFs with over 286 million impressions. As noted in a tweet by NBA insider Ben Golliver, @NBA became the first entity to notch 20 billion views, and the Houston Rockets superstar’s iconic move is a big reason why. Rounding out the top-five all-time GIFs on GIPHY are the following...2018
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• Charles Barkley voices displeasure with Lakers' offseason moves
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• Suddenly, OKC Thunder's Future with Russell Westbrook Looks Awfully Bright
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• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
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• LeBron James Finally Has His Signature Moment
2016

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• Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Finals
2016

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• NBA Summer League 2015 Championship: Suns vs. Spurs Score and Twitter Reaction
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• Sad but True: Steve Nash's Injury Allows LA Lakers to Finally Move on
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• Kevin Durant: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Thunder Star
2015

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• Kobe Bryant to Retire: Takeaways from Lakers Star's Press Conference
2015

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• James Worthy Sees Kristaps Porzingis as 'Combination of Dirk and Durant'
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• Craig Sager Says He Talked Dennis Rodman Out of Suicide in 1993
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• 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Latest Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Rajon Rondo, Mavericks Reportedly Agreed to Part Ways, Did Not Get Playoff Share
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• Nothing Will Ever Be the Same for Cavaliers, Warriors After Game 7 of NBA Finals
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• Victor Wembanyama’s new Nike shoes look like something an actual alien would wear
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• Cooper Flagg’s dominant USA Basketball practice is putting NBA hype in overdrive
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• Paolo Banchero: Magic Front Office Wants To Add Two-Way Players
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The The Stretch Run (Apr 2024)

Host Danny Leroux and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post break down the NBA's stretch run. The two discuss the playoff pictures in both conferences, how some teams could respond to playoff disappointment, Paul George's future, the playoff series they most want to happen and much more. Sponsored by Mood (code: REALGM) and PrizePicks (code: clns). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via ...2024
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• NBA lottery winners and losers: Gregg Popovich a big winner ahead of draft
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• Draymond Green Stomps On Domantas Sabonis In NBA Game Televised On TNT, Home Of AEW Rampage
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• Who is more at fault for Clippers’ early playoff exit: Kawhi Leonard or Paul George?
The Los Angeles Clippers are going home earlier than anyone anticipated, and now everyone is looking for who to blame, primarily focused on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. On the Locked On NBA Podcast, hosts Ben Golliver and David Locke (Locked On Jazz) debate who is more to blame between their two star players in […] The post Who is more at fault for Clippers’ early playoff exit: Kawhi...2020
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• Clippers set multiple records with 43-point blowout of Mavs
2020

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• Brett Brown on cell phone incident: Sixers 'will deal with it internally'
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• Lakers blame refs for blowing 20-point lead to Nuggets, and even their fans won’t buy it
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• Doc Rivers plans to be with the Clippers for a 'long time'
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• DeMar DeRozan not pouting despite fourth-quarter benching
DeMar DeRozan had to watch the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Game 3 loss unfold from the bench, but he managed to be a fairly good sport about it.The Toronto Raptors guard checked out of the game with 2:12 remaining in the third quarter as the Raptors were down 16 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and never came back in. Head coach Dwane Casey decided to have CJ Miles run with the starters instead, and it...2018
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• Embiid gets down with Sixers Dancers after win over Knicks
Joel Embiid not only is quickly becoming one of the NBA’s biggest young stars, he just might be one of the most charismatic as well. The Philadelphia 76ers center let it all hang out while celebrating Wednesday’s 98-97 victory over the New York Knicks by busting a move alongside the team’s Sixers Dancers. #NBAVote Joel Embiid pic.twitter.com/bNzIpcAub7 — Christian Crosby (@ChristianCrosby) Januar...2017
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• Suddenly, OKC Thunder's Future with Russell Westbrook Looks Awfully Bright
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• 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
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• Cavs Have Overcome Adversity All Season, but Warriors Are a Different Beast
2016

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• Warriors vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Damian Lillard vs. Warriors: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
2016

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• Kobe Bryant to Retire: Takeaways from Lakers Star's Press Conference
2015

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