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• Spurs Or Rockets Predicted To Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo From Bucks
The San Antonio Spurs or Houston Rockets have been predicted to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report predicts that the Spurs or Rockets will trade for Antetokounmpo this offseason. “If Antetokounmpo wants to win, he has to realize Milwaukee can’t give him that chance. You know who could, though? […] The post Spurs Or ...2025
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• The NBA announced 2025 All-Defensive teams, and actually got it right

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The NBA got it right with the 2025 All-Defensive teams. Victor Wembanyama was a lock to win the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award before a blood clot was revealed in his right shoulder that ended his season in Feb. Wembanyama failed to meet the 65-game minimum for award eligibility, opening up a race that felt like it had a ton of legitimate candi...2025
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• Spurs, Rockets, Nets, Hawks, Thunder Considered Landing Spots For Giannis Antetokounmpo If He Requests Trade From Bucks
If Giannis Antetokounmpo requests a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks this summer, the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder are considered landing spots for the future Hall of Famer. NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report did some intel gathering at the combine in Chicago to identify the […] The post Spurs, Rockets, Nets, Hawks, Th...2025
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• Suns Haven't Initiated Kevin Durant Trade Discussions; Future With Team Still Possible

The Phoenix Suns have yet to begin any trade conversations involving Kevin Durant and the possibility of him remaining with the franchise to start the 25-26 season hasn't been fully ruled out. The Suns elevated Brian Gregory to general manager and he remains focused on hiring their next head coach. Durant and the Suns may be forced to wait until there's a resolution to whether Giannis Antetokounmp...2025
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• Rockets Predicted To Land 6′6″ ‘Versatile Backcourt Addition’ With No. 10 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
After a brutal series offensively against the Golden State Warriors, one analyst wants the Houston Rockets to find their lead playmaker....2025
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Graphic by Anton Tabuena Let’s chart the biggest issues and likely next steps for the NBA teams that faced an early exit in the 2025 Playoffs. The last three teams to win NBA championships have all been eliminated early in the 2025 Playoffs. Joining them is a top-seeded title favorite, who despite their improvements and massive spending, only managed one w...2025
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• The Spurs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer could look like this after NBA Draft lottery

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Spurs’ potential trade offer for Giannis looks a lot better after landing the No. 2 pick. The NBA’s competitive landscape hung in the balance during a potential lottery apocalypse on Monday night. The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs found themselves as the last two teams standing for the rights to Cooper Flagg on the TV broadcast. The prospect o...2025
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• How NBA players have historically fared with Achilles injuries

An Achilles tear is the worst injury you can have in basketball. When will Kevin Durant be back? May 13, 2025 update: Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Read on to learn more about the history of NBA players suffering an Achilles injury and their performance upon returning to the court. 201...2025
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• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4

The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The 2025 NBA draft lottery is settled. Here’s our instant mock draft. The 2025 NBA Draft lottery was always going to be one of the most meaningful of the 21st century. Teams at the bottom of the standings wrestled for position all season to increase their odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick and the rights to Duke super freshman Cooper Flagg. We now ...2025
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• Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson

The Houston Rockets are regularly rumored as one of the teams ready to make a big move this offseason. Houston has the tradable players and draft assets to make an all-in move. After making the playoffs, but falling in the first round, the Rockets have been linked to just about every potentially available star player this offseason. However, the team will be cautious about parting with too many of...2025
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• Friday Question: Which athlete left your team and broke you?

Photo by MLB via Getty Images Let’s process some feelings. The only thing more painful than seeing your team lose a championship is saying goodbye to your favorite athlete. Time comes for us all, but there’s something uniquely heartbreaking when it comes to seeing an athlete you love leave your team. It’s not just the player leaving, but the pain of unrealized potential. Oftentimes it’s sa...2025
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• It’s OK to be excited about NFL rookie minicamps

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Rookie minicamps are off and running across the NFL. We are squarely in the month of May and with the NFL Draft now officially behind us, rookie minicamps are off and running. This time of year gives us our first look at players in their new team uniforms and also lets us know which jersey numbers certain players are going to be wearing. Don’...2025
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• Stephen Curry Injures Hamstring After Running Career-High 1.99 Miles In Houston Game 7

Stephen Curry has never missed a game in his NBA career due to a hamstring injury, but is likely to miss his first on Thursday when the Golden State Warriors play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The wear and tear of the Warriors needing a Game 7 to close out the Houston Rockets after going up 3-1 in the series may have potentially led to his hamstring injury in the first half of Game 1. "I am not any ...2025
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• Steve Kerr shares biggest concern for Warriors heading into Game 7 vs. Rockets
The Warriors didn't weather the Houston Rockets' Game 6 runs, and if that happens again Sunday, Golden State will see its season come crashing down....2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
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• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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• 4 NBA playoff races that will determine postseason picture in final week of season
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The last week of the NBA regular season comes with huge stakes. The NBA had a pretty good weekend. A new CBA was agreed to between the NBPA and the Governors, guaranteeing labor peace through a new television rights deal and for almost the rest of this decade. That should be celebrated - strikes and lockouts can stymie momentum, especially for a league that is...2023
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• 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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"Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski came up clutch as the Golden State Warriors escaped with a Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night."

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"The Houston Rockets, who had made a late charge for the Play-In Tournament with a 13-2 record in March but faltered in early April, fell into the latter category, looking for their first non-losing record since the 2019-20 season."

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"Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dropped a career-high 71 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, setting a new franchise record."

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"The Jazz hosted the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night."

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"The Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, and Indiana Pacers all made minor moves Tuesday night involving salary dumps and future draft picks."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers against the Houston Rockets Game 3, taking you through game day from start to finish."

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"Russell Westbrook is exactly who everybody -- except for the Houston Rockets -- thought he was"

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Tracy McGrady Joins ESPN As NBA Analyst"

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" After dropping 40 points in the Golden State Warriors' season-opening win over the New Orleans Pelicans and pouring in 25 in Friday night's victory against the Houston Rockets, the NBA's reigning MVP exploded for 53 points in a 134-120 win over the Pelicans on Saturday."

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• Suns Haven't Initiated Kevin Durant Trade Discussions; Future With Team Still Possible
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• Bucks Expected To Try To Regain Their Own Draft Capital From Pelicans, Blazers If Giannis Traded

Because the Milwaukee Bucks owe future first round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers, there is growing anticipation that they will try to include either team into a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to regain some of their draft capital. The Pelicans control Milwaukee's first round picks in 2025, 2026 and 2027 due to the Jrue Holiday trade of 2020, while the Blazers control th...2025
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• Playoff Team Open to Dealing 19-and-10 All-Star in Package for Giannis Antetokounmpo As Trade Rumors Swirl
With the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo hanging in the balance, the Houston Rockets could come up with a trade offer to land the Greek Freak....2025
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• Spurs, Rockets Teams To Watch If Celtics Trade Veterans

If the Boston Celtics choose to move veteran players this summer, two teams to keep an eye on as trade partners are the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets. Both the Spurs and Rockets could be looking to add win-now pieces, while the Celtics could be looking to lessen their tax burden in the wake of Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles. It's been speculated that Boston could look to move on from Kristap...2025
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• The Spurs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer could look like this after NBA Draft lottery
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo In 'Fact-Finding Mode' Before Making Decision On Future

Giannis Antetokounmpo has not yet requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, but he is "open-minded" to an exit and is in "fact-finding mode," sources tell The Athletic. Antetokounmpo is "discussing his situation with trusted confidantes while making it clear that he's reading the room here," writes Sam Amick. The medium-term future of the Bucks looked challenging given their ongoing salary, luxu...2025
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• How NBA players have historically fared with Achilles injuries
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• Flagg, Harper, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears Go 1-5 In ESPN's First Post-Lottery Mock Draft

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery Monday, shocking the basketball world by converting their minuscule 1.8% odds to secure the No. 1 pick. The Mavs now have the inside track to select Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, widely regarded as the consensus top player in this draft class. San Antonio jumped from their projected eighth spot to secure the No. 2 pick despite just 6.3% odds, while...2025
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• The Spurs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer could look like this after NBA Draft lottery
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• How NBA players have historically fared with Achilles injuries
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• Flagg, Harper, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears Go 1-5 In ESPN's First Post-Lottery Mock Draft
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
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• Rockets No Longer Interested In Devin Booker, Have Faith In Jalen Green

The Houston Rockets are prepared to make changes to their roster this offseason. Houston knows they need more offensive help to make a deeper playoff run next season. However, that help may not come in the form of a regularly rumored target. The Rockets no longer have interest in trading for Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. Houston still has faith in current shooting guard Jalen Green. The Rocket...2025
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• Rockets No Longer Interested In Devin Booker; Have Faith In Jalen Green

The Houston Rockets are prepared to make changes to their roster this offseason. Houston knows they need more offensive help to make a deeper playoff run next season. However, that help may not come in the form of a regularly rumored target. The Rockets no longer have interest in trading for Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. Houston still has faith in current shooting guard Jalen Green. The Rocket...2025
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• Fred VanVleet, Rockets Postpone $44.9M Team Option Deadline To June 29

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets have agreed to move back Friday's deadline for the team's option on his $44.9 million contract for the 25-26 season to June 29th. Both sides will have additional time to consider exercising the option or engage on a longer team contract. VanVleet, who is represented by Rich Paul, previously said that he hopes to remain with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indica...2025
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• Rockets Prioritize 'Continuity' With 'Plan A To Develop Within Our Group'
The Houston Rockets plan to prioritize roster continuity this offseason following their first-round playoff elimination against the Golden State Warriors, general manager Rafael Stone indicated Tuesday. Stone and head coach Ime Udoka expressed confidence in the team's young core during their season-ending news conference. The Rockets improved from 22 wins to 41 and then 52 in Udoka's two seasons a...2025
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• Rockets Prioritize 'Continuity' With 'Plan A To Develop Within Our Group'
The Houston Rockets plan to prioritize roster continuity this offseason following their first-round playoff elimination against the Golden State Warriors, general manager Rafael Stone indicated Tuesday. Stone and head coach Ime Udoka expressed confidence in the team's young core during their season-ending news conference. The Rockets improved from 22 wins to 41 and then 52 in Udoka's two seasons a...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
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• Friday Question: Which athlete left your team and broke you?
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• Draymond Green’s Wife Trolls Rockets As Warriors Continue Streak of Bullying Houston in Playoffs
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in a tough seven game series. Draymond Green's wife Hazel Renee celebrates....2025
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• Fred VanVleet On Future With Rockets: ‘This Is Where I Want To Be’
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was asked about his future with the team following Sunday night’s Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. “Obviously, I put my heart and soul into this, and this is where I want to be. It’s definitely a family situation,” VanVleet told […] The post Fred VanVleet On Future With Rockets: R...2025
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• Dubs Advance after 103-89 Game 7 Victory over the Houston Rockets

After six tight-knit games, the battle between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors finally boiled down to a Game 7. The Rockets had all the momentum, rattling off two consecutive wins after being down 3-1 in the series. Following a gritty Game 6 that saw the Rockets stave off elimination on Golden State’s home […] The post Dubs Advance after 103-89 Game 7 Victory over the Hou...2025
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• Fred VanVleet Hopes To Stay With Rockets
In the wake of the Houston Rockets first round series loss to the Golden State Warriors, Fred VanVleet was asked about his future. Specifically, VanVleet was asked about staying with the Rockets. "Obviously, I put my heart and soul into this, and this is where I want to be," VanVleet said. "It's definitely a family situation. I've got a lot of love for our coaching staff, Rafael (Stone), the Ferti...2025
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• Draymond confronts moment of truth in Warriors-Rockets Game 7
Draymond Green will be an X-factor in Game 7 of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets first-round playoff series....2025
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• Steve Kerr, Ime Udoka teamed up for classy gesture for Gregg Popovich

Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka on Friday put their playoff feud aside for a brief moment to honor Gregg Popovich. Kerr’s Golden State Warriors and Udoka’s Houston Rockets squared off in Game 6 of their first-round series at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif....2025
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Steph Curry Scores 53 vs. Pelicans: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Sources: Veteran Smith opts to join Rockets
Wanting to play for a winning team with a chance to win the title, Josh Smith has decided to join the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN.com on Wednesday....2014
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• Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Praises Kawhi Leonard's 'Bored to Death' Demeanor
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• Running Diary: Lakers 112 | Rockets 102
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• San Antonio Spurs Present Immediate Challenge to Golden State Warriors' Throne
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Kobe Bryant Calls Dwight Howard ‘Soft’ and a ‘Teddy Bear’ (VIDEO)
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• Houston Rockets 2024-25 fantasy basketball season recap: Forever and ever, Amen
Amen Thompson took a major step forward in Year 2, and he's just one of the many talented players that make up the youth movement in H-Town....2025
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Though Enticing, Rajon Rondo of Today an Investment Lakers Lucky Not to Make
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• The NBA announced 2025 All-Defensive teams, and actually got it right
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• Rockets Projected To Land 6′6″ Floor General With No. 10 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft Amid Backcourt Uncertainty
After an excellent regular season ended in playoff disappointment, one analyst wants the Houston Rockets to add playmaker to fix offensive woes....2025
• Rockets Predicted To Make Aggressive Win-Now Trade Cashing In Picks and Prospects for $228,200,420 Superstar
Could the Houston Rockets choose their playoff loss over their regular season success and target a former two-time MVP? One analyst thinks so....2025
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• Rockets Predicted To Add Another Attractive Trade Chip by Selecting 15-PPG Guard in 2025 NBA Draft
Find out how the Houston Rockets plan to utilize their 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after falling short in the playoffs to the Warriors....2025
• Bucks Expected To Try To Regain Their Own Draft Capital From Pelicans, Blazers If Giannis Traded
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• The Spurs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer could look like this after NBA Draft lottery
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo In 'Fact-Finding Mode' Before Making Decision On Future
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• Flagg, Harper, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears Go 1-5 In ESPN's First Post-Lottery Mock Draft
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
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• Bucks Remain Hopeful Giannis Antetokounmpo Won't Request Trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made no firm decisions regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to league sources, despite intense speculation following the team's third consecutive first-round playoff exit. Antetokounmpo is reportedly open-minded about his future with the Bucks for the first time in his career. The Bucks organization remains hopeful that their franchise cornerstone will...2025
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• Nets Hoping To Avoid 'Long-Haul Tank'

The Brooklyn Nets were able to bottom out during the 24-25 season with a chance at a high lottery pick after they reacquired their 2025 first rounder in a trade last June with the Houston Rockets. The Nets have the most salary cap space this offseason and are not expected to embark on an extended rebuild. The Nets only have Cameron Johnson and Nicolas Clayton on long-term contracts. "The buzz fro...2025
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• Nets Not Expected To Have 'Long-Haul Tank'

The Brooklyn Nets were able to bottom out during the 24-25 season with a chance at a high lottery pick after they reacquired their 2025 first rounder in a trade last June with the Houston Rockets. The Nets have the most salary cap space this offseason and are not expected to embark on an extended rebuild. The Nets only have Cameron Johnson and Nicolas Clayton on long-term contracts. "The buzz fro...2025
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• Fred VanVleet Hopes To Stay With Rockets
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• Rockets Declare Amen Thompson Untouchable In Trade Discussions

The Houston Rockets have informed rival front offices that second-year forward Amen Thompson is untouchable in potential trade discussions despite the team's interest in acquiring a star player, sources told ESPN. Thompson, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting this season. Thompson's scoring average jumped from 9.5 points as a rookie to 14.1 p...2025
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• Previewing every NBA Playoffs 2025 first round series

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Here’s everything you need to know about the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs There’s been a lot of hand-wringing of late about the NBA regular season. And while I, personally, feel that the concern about its entertainment value is wildly overblown, even I can admit that for the average basketball fan, keeping up with all 30 teams for six months...2025
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