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• Kyle Lowry Closes the Book on Legendary Career
Kyle Lowry is officially ending his NBA career after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, allowing him to retire with the franchise he helped transform into an NBA champion, according to ESPN’s Kurt Helin. “This is home, and Toronto will always be home. Together we built something special here, and together […] The post Kyle Lowry Closes the Book on Leg...2026
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• Report: LeBron James expected to seek clarity on Lakers’ plans in free agency

LeBron James may be headed toward free agency, but the biggest question isn’t necessarily how much money he’ll make. It’s whether he believes the Lakers have a championship plan. According to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, James and agent Rich Paul are expected to seek maximum value in negotiations with Los Angeles while also wanting […] The post Report: LeBron James expected to...2026
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• Knicks and Spurs look to recapture old glory in rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals that changed their histories
Eric Samulski and Kurt Helin break down how the 1999 NBA Finals compares to the 2026 rematch...2026
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• 2026 NBA Mock Draft, Vol. 1: Wizards land first overall pick

Rotoworld writers Raphielle Johnson and Kurt Helin reveal their first mock draft on the heels of Sunday's lottery....2026
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• Kyle Korver, Donovan Mitchell’s agent among Bulls’ front office targets

The Bulls are casting a wide net as they begin their search for new basketball operations leadership. In addition to reported interest in Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd, NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin reports several other names have emerged as potential candidates following the dismissals of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. Among them: Hawks assistant GM […] The post Kyle Korver, Dono...2026
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• And-Ones: Coaches, Lottery Teams, 65-Game Rule, HoF, More
Kurt Helin of NBC Sports recently listed five head coaches who could be on the hot seat as the 2025/26 regular season enters its final week. Doc Rivers was part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, but there’s an expectation around the league that he won’t be brought back as head coach of the […]...2026

• Bridges To Play Major Role After Suspension
Hornets forward Miles Bridges will jump right into the rotation when his suspension is lifted on Friday, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports (hat tip to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports). That may come as a surprise to some people in light of Bridges’ most recent domestic violence allegations. Bridges was suspended […]...2023
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• NBA decides on Lakers star Anthony Davis’ hit on Jae Crowder in Game 5
Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis won’t be suspended for his hit on Miami Heat wing Jae Crowder in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, per Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. I’ve been able to view other angles of the incident (which are not public) — particularly the baseline camera angle — and […] The post NBA decides on Lakers star Anthony Davis’ hit on Jae Crowder in Game 5 appeared ...2020
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• Lonzo Ball does not think LaVar will create problems with Lakers teammates
Lonzo Ball has done an excellent job thus far of not letting his father’s outlandish remarks become a distraction for him, and the Los Angeles Lakers rookie believes that will continue in his first NBA season. Lakers coach Luke Walton, son of the legendary Bill Walton, knows plenty about having an outspoken old man. In a Bleacher Report feature earlier this year, the younger Walton spoke about how...2017
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The Latest Buzz Surounding Andrew Bogut, Rudy Gay and More
2016

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• Riley: I was ‘wrong’ to not give Wade max contract in 2014
Dwyane Wade has essentially acknowledged that Pat Riley is the reason he left the Miami Heat, and it sounds like Riley himself is not afraid to take responsibility for the divorce. During the broadcast of the Heat-Bulls game Thursday night, which was Wade’s first ever as a visiting player in Miami, TNT’s David Aldridge revealed that Riley admitted to him that he was “wrong” to not sign Wade to a m...2016
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• Riley: I was ‘wrong’ to not give Wade max contract in 2014
Dwyane Wade has essentially acknowledged that Pat Riley is the reason he left the Miami Heat, and it sounds like Riley himself is not afraid to take responsibility for the divorce. During the broadcast of the Heat-Bulls game Thursday night, which was Wade’s first ever as a visiting player in Miami, TNT’s David Aldridge revealed that Riley admitted to him that he was “wrong” to not sign Wade to a m...2016
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• Draymond Green blames himself for Warriors losing
Many would argue that the turning point of the NBA Finals came late in Game 4, when Draymond Green and LeBron James got into an altercation that got Green suspended from Game 5 and seemingly woke James up. It’s a thought that weighs on Green’s mind as well after the Warriors’ Game 7 loss. “If I don’t put myself in that position, and I don’t get suspended for Game 5, are we sitting here champions? ...2016
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• What the Boston Celtics' (Realistic) Dream Offseason Looks Like
2016

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• Warriors vs. Thunder: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
2016

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• Andrew Bogut Injury: Updates on Warriors Star's Adductor and Return
2016

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• LeBron James Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Star's Knee and Return
2014

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2026
"NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin reports that the most likely outcome is an Antetokounmpo-Bucks breakup this offseason, not at the trade deadline."

2025
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are “not that interested” in a LeBron James reunion, according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports."

2024
"According to NBA insider Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, the San Antonio Spurs are not interested in acquiring Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks."

2023
"Appearing on the “To Inspire” podcast, Adebayo revealed he’s no fan of load management (hat tip to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports)."

2022
"com's Mark Medina joins Kurt Helin to break down the Finals."

2021
"Dan Feldman and Kurt Helin discussed their 2021 NBA award picks."

2020
"As Mike Leslie of WFAA details, Cuban said that if the over/under on a return to action is June 1, he’s “taking the under” (hat tip to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports)."

2018
"Which is why when Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman start breaking down the 2018 NBA Finals there’s a lot of talk about what needs to go perfectly"

2017
"“My sources tell me he’s willing to waive the trade kicker, which is worth around $8 million, so that makes a little easier for Houston to do a trade,” Wojnarowski said, per Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk."

2016
" Pro Basketball Talk's Kurt Helin noted Thursday that Robinson's business venture has been titled "Uncle Spliffy."

2015
"According to Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk, Rondo had this to say when asked about his relationship with Karl by Cowbell Kingdom: "It's not been going too well."

2014
"com's Kurt Helin seems to get it right, though."

• Kyle Lowry Closes the Book on Legendary Career
2026

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• 2026 NBA Mock Draft, Vol. 1: Wizards land first overall pick
2026

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• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks split feels more likely than ever this summer

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he will never ask out of Milwaukee. Around the NBA, very few people believe that means he will finish his prime there. NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin reports that the most likely outcome is an Antetokounmpo-Bucks breakup this offseason, not at the trade deadline. The key moment will be Milwaukee’s expected extension offer. […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks split fe...2026
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• Rumor: Rockets Could Sign Kevin Durant To $100 Million Extension

The Houston Rockets could sign NBA superstar Kevin Durant to a $100 million extension, according to NBA reporter Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. That would be under the max contract, as Durant can extend with the Rockets for up to two years, $122.1 million. The small forward will make $54.7 million next season in the […] The post Rumor: Rockets Could Sign Kevin Durant To $100 Million Extensi...2025
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• Clippers Trading Norman Powell To Heat ‘Seen As Precursor’ To Bradley Beal Signing
According to NBA insider Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, the Los Angeles Clippers trading Norman Powell to the Miami Heat is “seen as a precursor” to the team signing Bradley Beal. The Phoenix Suns and Beal will agree to a buyout soon, which would make Beal an unrestricted free agent. “Los Angeles trading away Powell […] The post Clippers Trading Norman Powell To Heat...2025
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• 2025 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: 76ers take Edgecombe, Grizzlies select Sorber after Bane trade
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin predict all 59 picks for the 2025 draft in the third installment of their mock series....2025
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• 2025 NBA Finals: Pacers-Thunder predictions, key matchups to watch in roundtable preview

Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson, and Noah Rubin offer their thoughts on predictions on the 2025 NBA Finals....2025
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• 2025 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Thunder add Thomas Sorber and Rasheer Fleming, Asa Newell slides to Pacers
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson, and Noah Rubin put together the second edition of their 2025 NBA mock draft, which consists of the entire first round....2025
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• 2025 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Cooper Flagg gives Mavericks new superstar, Dylan Harper goes to Spurs

Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin wrote up their picks for the 2025 NBA Draft after the Mavericks won the draft lottery on Monday night....2025
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• What's next for Paul, Suns after Beal trade?
Kurt Helin warns folks not to expect Chris Paul to be in Washington for long and offers two teams that could earn his services if he is waived. He also talks about the Suns’ depth and the Wizards’ outlook....2023
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• Sixers Notes: Edgecombe, Maxey, Embiid, Barlow
VJ Edgecombe had a historic debut for the Sixers tonight, scoring the most points in a rookie debut since Wilt Chamberlain, writes Kurt Helin for NBC Sports. After starting the game with 14 first-quarter points, Edgecombe finished with 34 points in the game, the third-highest mark ever for a rookie, and added seven rebounds, three […]...2025
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• Curry: 'There's been no panic' from slumping Warriors
There’s no way around it — the Golden State Warriors are struggling. The team is 2-5 since losing Kevin Durant and has dropped three in a row.It’s a losing streak that the Warriors have not experienced since the 2013-14 campaign, at least not during the regular season. But according to two-time league MVP Stephen Curry, the team is not in panic mode.“There’s been no panic in our locker room or aro...2017
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The Latest Buzz Surounding Andrew Bogut, Rudy Gay and More
2016

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• Damian Lillard Says He Couldn't Join Team Like Golden State Warriors
2016

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• Pau Gasol: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent C
2016

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• Warriors vs. Thunder: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
2016

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• Will Jeff Hornacek Be Puppet or Puppeteer for Phil Jackson, NY Knicks?
2016

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• Andrew Bogut Injury: Updates on Warriors Star's Adductor and Return
2016

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• Gordon Hayward Says Jazz Were 'In Shock' During Kobe Bryant's Final Game
2016

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• Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
2016

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• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks split feels more likely than ever this summer
2026

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• Lonzo Ball does not think LaVar will create problems with Lakers teammates
2017

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• John Wall wore Cowboys jersey to Redskins home game
John Wall has been a Dallas Cowboys fan his whole life, and playing basketball in the nation’s capital is not going to change that. On Sunday, Wall showed up to the Washington Redskins’ game against the Cowboys — which was in D.C. — wearing an Emmitt Smith throwback jersey. #DallasCowboys fan @JohnWall repping that throwback @EmmittSmith22 today for #DALvsWAS pic.twitter.com/yLxIMDwlxS — Dallas C...2016
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• Gordon Hayward Says Jazz Were 'In Shock' During Kobe Bryant's Final Game
2016

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• Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
2016

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• Hornets vs. Heat: Game 7 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
2016

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• Sean Marks to Nets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• NBA Trade Deadline: Latest Buzz Surrounding Possible Blockbuster Deals
2016

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• Wednesday NBA Takeaways: Kawhi Leonard and Spurs' New Stars Shining by Necessity
2016

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• OKC Thunder Are Still Improving, Which Should Terrify NBA's Top Contenders
2015

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• Kobe Bryant on Verge of Become NBA's All-Time Leader in Shots Missed
2014

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• Rajon Rondo Comments on Relationship with George Karl
2015

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• Reloaded Los Angeles Clippers Ready to Shake Up the Western Conference
2015

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• Denver Nuggets Turn to the Emmanuel Mudiay Era After Dealing Ty Lawson
2015

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• Metta World Peace Comments on Style of Play in Today's NBA
2015

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• Kevin McHale, Rockets Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
2014

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• Matt Barnes Tells DeAndre Jordan He's Going to 'Foul the Beep' out of Him
2015

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• The New Wave of NBA Title Contenders That Are Here to Stay
2015

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• Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond vs. Blazers: Stats, Highlights, Twitter Reaction
2015

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• Sixers Notes: Edgecombe, Maxey, Embiid, Barlow
2025

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• 2025 NBA Finals: Pacers-Thunder predictions, key matchups to watch in roundtable preview
2025

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• And-Ones: Clippers, Player Tiers, World Cup, Schedule
While the NBA appears to be putting an emphasis on giving teams more rest between games, the Clippers likely won’t be reaping those benefits. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports put together his list of schedule tidbits after today’s reveal, a handful of which involve the Clippers. Helin notes that Los Angeles will travel 50,670 miles […]...2023
• Kurt's Korner: Evaluating NBA's rising stars
Kurt Helin and Corey Robinson run through some of the biggest NBA storylines, from the Rookie of the Year race to which new faces in new places will make the biggest impact....2023
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• Can Heat slow down the streaking Nuggets offense?
Ahead of the 2023 NBA Finals, Kurt Helin explains why he thinks this is a tough matchup for the Miami Heat because the Denver Nuggets' offense has been clicking at such a high level....2023
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• Heat 'relentless' in playoff run to NBA Finals
Kurt Helin joins Bet the Edge to discuss the "mental toughness" that allowed the Heat to defeat the Boston Celtics and Vaughn Dalzell discusses how being balanced propelled the Heat to advance to the NBA Finals....2023
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• NBA conference semifinal matchups 'fun' to start
Kurt Helin and Corey Robinson break down the second round of NBA Playoffs so far including the Nuggets dominating and the Heat continuing to surprise everyone....2023
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• Helin: Celtics 'played with their food' vs. Hawks
Kurt Helin joins Brother From Another to discuss the state of the Eastern Conference in first round of the playoffs, and try to make sense of the Celtics' struggles....2023
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• Why the Lakers must win Game 6 against Grizzlies
Kurt Helin joins Brother From Another to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' critical Game 6 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies....2023
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• Why the Heat can make noise in the NBA playoffs
Kurt Helin joins Brother From Another to explain why, despite their regular season record, the Miami Heat are still a formidable team to pay attention to in the Eastern Conference....2023
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculation Still Lingers: Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talk may have cooled, but it hasn’t gone cold. There are currently no ongoing trade talks, according to NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin. Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, and the Milwaukee Bucks have no plans to move him. Yet, whispers about the former MVP’s future refuse to disappear entirely. ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Spe...2025
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• Report: Spurs Not Interested In Acquiring Trae Young From Hawks

According to NBA insider Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, the San Antonio Spurs are not interested in acquiring Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks. The Spurs don’t view Young as a good fit next to Victor Wembanyama. “One other note. Spurs fans have been buzzing about the team getting in the mix for a Trae […] The post Report: Spurs Not Interested In Acquiring Trae Young From Hawks ...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The Latest Buzz Surounding Andrew Bogut, Rudy Gay and More
2016

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• LeBron James Comments on Winning 2016 NBA Finals, Series MVP and More
2016

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• Will Jeff Hornacek Be Puppet or Puppeteer for Phil Jackson, NY Knicks?
2016

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• Vance Walberg Fired by Kings: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Hawks vs. Wizards: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 NBA Playoffs
2015

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• Rockets vs. Clippers: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 NBA Playoffs
2015

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• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Have No Reason to Sweat Kevin Durant's Free Agency
2015

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