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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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• NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Suns, Changes

Trail Blazers There are plenty of reasons for optimism when it comes to the Trail Blazers after they signed GM Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey Billups to contract extensions. “For the last decade, ever since the breakup of the Wesley Matthews-Nicolas Batum duo, Portland has been searching for reliable two-way wings,” wrote Zach Kram of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, ...2025
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• Hawks Preview: Can Atlanta Finally Build A Solid Defense Around Trae Young?
Hawks Preview A look at the Atlanta Hawks entering the 2024-25 season … Last Season: 36-46 (lost to the Bulls in the play-in tournament) New Faces: Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller, David Roddy, Keaton Wallace, Dominick Barlow Key Losses: Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Wesley Matthews, Bruno Fernando, Trent Forrest, AJ Griffin, Dylan Windler […] T...2024
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• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The Sweet 16 Schools

The Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament is set with all eight No. 1 and No. 2 seeds reaching this stage where they are two wins away from the Final Four in Arizona. Here's a list of all the former players of the schools in the Sweet 16 who are currently in the NBA. Duke leads with 24 former players in the NBA, followed by North Carolina and Gonzaga with 10 apiece. Thursday West: • No. 2 Ari...2024
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• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The 64 First Round Schools

With the 2024 NCAA Tournament underway, here's a list of all the former players of the schools in the first round who are currently in the NBA, headlined by Kentucky with 28 and Duke with 24. The below links are to the 'Players in the NBA' page for each school. EAST REGION 1 Connecticut (4) vs. No. 16 Stetson (0)Connecticut: Andre Drummond, Jordan Hawkins, Andre Jackson Jr., Adama Sanogo 8 Florid...2024
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
Let’s give out offseason grades for every team in the NBA. The biggest fireworks of the NBA offseason are still to come. Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers only 24 hours into free agency, but there has been no real momentum on his desired deal to the Miami Heat. James Harden has also asked out from the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team is resolved to keep him unless th...2023
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
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• Jamal Murray doesn’t play basketball, he perfects it
Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NBAE via Getty Images How Jamal Murray meditated, celebrated and visualized his way to the top of the NBA. There are some things you grow into, others out of, and rare things that never leave you. When Jamal Murray first shot an arrow it was at his Kentucky Wildcat teammate, E. J. Floreal, watching from the bench. Murray had fired off a corner 3-pointer, springing...2023
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• Giannis injury aside, Bucks’ defensive approach against Heat has room to improve
"Can’t let the Heat go 60 percent from the field and expect to win,” Wesley Matthews said after Game 1....2023
• Bucks Notes: Matthews, Middleton, Holiday, Lopez
The Bucks have been limiting Wesley Matthews‘ playing time to keep him fresh for the postseason, and the 36-year-old swingman showed Wednesday what his playoff impact might be, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Amid injuries to several teammates, Matthews played 30 minutes against the Bulls, contributing seven points and eight rebounds while frustrating DeMar […]...2023
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• Bucks’ Khris Middleton (right knee) upgraded to available against 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (right knee injury management) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday’s home game versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The three-time All-Star has missed a total of 42 games so far this season. Wesley Matthews (right calf strain) is the only other player listed on Milwaukee’s injury report. The 14-year veteran was […] The post Bucks’ Kh...2023
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• Bucks Assign Khris Middleton, Wesley Matthews To Wisconsin Herd

The Milwaukee Bucks assigned Khris Middleton and Wesley Matthews to their G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd on Monday. Middleton, who has yet to make his season debut, is currently recovering from offseason wrist surgery. "He's been making progress, probably steady and slow. Today was another good day. We'll just continue to see how he feels tomorrow. Hopefully, he can be doing a little bit more e...2022
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• 4 reasons why Wesley Matthews was a good signing for the Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks signed veteran Wesley Matthews on Friday to rejoin the team after playing with them in the 2019-20 season. Last season, he played for the Los Angeles Lakers but hasn’t been on a team to start the season. The Bucks have had some unfortunate injuries early on, including Brook Lopez, who just had […] The post 4 reasons why Wesley Matthews was a good signing for the Buc...2021
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• Suns’ Chris Paul admits worst injury fears after collision with Lakers’ Wesley Matthews
Chris Paul and his Phoenix Suns demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 5 blowout, 115-85. But it didn’t come without cost for the Suns All-Star. CP3 was dealt another nasty blow to the shoulder after coming into contact with Lakers’ guard Wesley Matthews. Took about one week for Chris Paul's shoulder stinger to […] The post Suns’ Chris Paul admits worst injury fear...2021
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• VIDEO: Suns star Chris Paul suffers scary injury after collision with Wesley Matthews
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul appears to have injured his shoulder again after colliding with Los Angeles Lakers swingman Wesley Matthews. Late in the second quarter of Game 5 as Matthews tried to box out Paul, he accidentally hit him on the right shoulder. CP3 went down and writhed in pain while holding his shoulder. […] The post VIDEO: Suns star Chris Paul suffers scary injury after collisi...2021
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• Benchwarming Days Fuel C.J. McCollum's Rise to NBA's Most Improved Player Status
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"He’s not the same player he once was, but his relatively quick recovery process, along with players like Wesley Matthews, would seem to show that Achilles rehab has quickened slightly from the 2000s."

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", Cody Zeller, David Roddy, Keaton Wallace, Dominick Barlow Key Losses: Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Wesley Matthews, Bruno Fernando, Trent Forrest, AJ Griffin, Dylan Windler […] The post Hawks Preview: Can Atlanta Finally Build A Solid Defense Around Trae Young?"

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"Out: Jevon Carter (CHI), Goran Dragic, Joe Ingles (ORL), Meyers Leonard, Wesley Matthews Grade: B- The Bucks’ biggest move of the offseason was replacing head coach Mike Budenholzer with Adrian Griffin."

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"With just under seven minutes to go in the third quarter, Allen was looking to set a screen for Wesley Matthews when Allen got fouled by Chicago’s […] The post DeMar DeRozan Says Grayson Allen’s Latest Dirty Play Felt Like A Football Hit appeared first on Basketball Forever."

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"Before the games, they used to be seen having wrestling matches with their other bucks teammate Wesley Matthews."

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"Wesley Matthews said the communication of the Bucks' decision to boycott on Wednesday could've been better but they are not sorry for the decision."

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"Bledsoe was hurt during the third quarter Friday in a collision with teammate Wesley Matthews."

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"NBA trade rumors: Mavericks are willing to deal Wesley Matthews, but there's a catch"

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"Wesley Matthews answered Jimmy Butler's clutch jumper with a dagger in Chi-Town."

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"But then an offseason of change, featuring the departures of LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum, left a major void in Portland."

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" Last season, he allowed a respectable 105 points per 100 possessions, which was on par with solid perimeter defenders such as Paul, James and Wesley Matthews, per Basketball Reference."

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"Someone like Wesley Matthews, for example."

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• Hawks add veteran presence to bench, sign Wesley Matthews to one-year contract
Matthews should see limited playing time but will be a strong locker room presence....2023
• Hawks sign guard Wesley Matthews to a one-year contract
The Atlanta Hawks are signing free agent guard Wesley Matthews to a one-year contract, according to sources. Matthews, 36, went undrafted in 2009 out of Marquette University. The 6-foot-4 guard signed his first NBA contract with the Utah Jazz. Matthews played his rookie 2009-10 season with Utah before signing as a free agent with the […] The post Hawks sign guard Wesley Matthews to a one-yea...2023
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• Hawks Signing Wesley Matthews to One-Year Deal
The Hawks are signing veteran guard/forward Wesley Matthews to a one-year contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Matthews, 36, appeared in 52 games with the Bucks last season, averaging 3.4 points in limited action. He has spent each of the past two years with Milwaukee. Before that, he spent time with the Jazz, Trail Blazers, […] The post Hawks Signing Wesley Matthews to One-Year Deal ap...2023
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• Wesley Matthews signs with Atlanta Hawks, ending second stint with Bucks
Marquette University alumnus and former Milwaukee Bucks wing Wesley Matthews signs with Atlanta Hawks....2023
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• Wesley Matthews, Jevon Carter agree to return to Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have reached agreements with both Wesley Matthews and Jevon Carter on free agent deals, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Matthews has reportedly come to terms on a mere one-year deal with the Bucks, while Carter is set to stay put in Milwaukee on a notable two-year agreement. Free agent Wesley Matthews […] The post Wesley Matthews, Jevon Carter agree to return ...2022
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• Bucks sign Wesley Matthews, waive Georgios Kalaitzakis
The Milwaukee Bucks signed free agent swingman Wesley Matthews today. And in a related transaction, the team waived rookie guard Georgios Kalaitzakis. A 6-5 guard, Matthews averaged 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 19.5 minutes over 58 games (10 starts) for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. “Wesley is a proven veteran whose shooting, defense … Continue reading "Bucks sign Wesley Matthews, wa...2021
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• Hawks Signing Wesley Matthews to One-Year Deal
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• Wesley Matthews, Hawks Agree To One-Year Deal

Wesley Matthews has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Matthews spent three of the past four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Last season, Matthews averaged 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 15.8 minutes over 52 games....2023
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• Jamal Murray doesn’t play basketball, he perfects it
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• Bucks Notes: Matthews, Middleton, Holiday, Lopez
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• Bucks sign Wesley Matthews, waive Georgios Kalaitzakis
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• VIDEO: Lakers star LeBron James finds Marc Gasol for halftime buzzer-beater
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was sharing the wealth early on against the Miami Heat, and it resulted in a buzzer-beating trey for Marc Gasol at halftime. After Wesley Matthews’ own trey went in-and-out, the reigning champions got another chance courtesy of an offensive rebound from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The King made sure KCP’s effort […] The post VIDEO: Lakers star L...2021
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• Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe out two weeks with fibula avulsion fracture
A right fibula avulsion fracture will sideline Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe for at least two weeks, according to Ben Steele of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The team announced the injury after Saturday night’s game against Cleveland. Bledsoe was hurt during the third quarter Friday in a collision with teammate Wesley Matthews. Bledsoe underwent an MRI Saturday in Milwaukee and was examined by the te...2019
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• Can Pacers keep Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis?
After giving Myles Turner a four-year, $70M extension last summer, the Pacers will likely be reluctant to make a similar move this year with Domantas Sabonis, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Both players are primarily centers, and it’s difficult to use them together in a league where downsizing is the trend. Sabonis is extension-eligible this summer and will hit free agency next year if the Pac...2019
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• Wesley Matthews’ ties to Lakers go back to the day he was born
When Wesley Matthews makes his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers next month, he will become the second member of his family to play for the Purple-and-Gold. Matthews’ father, Wes, won two championships in both seasons he played with the “Showtime” Lakers, in 1987 and 1988. (The senior Matthews played for six teams over nine […] The post Wesley Matthews’ ties to Lakers...2020
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• Free-Agency Sales Pitches for Every NBA Team
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• NBA Draft 2016: Top 3 Options for Each Boston Celtics 1st-Round Pick
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• Mavericks vs. Thunder: Game 2 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• NBA Playoff Bracket 2016: Full Review of Postseason Picture, Matchups and Odds
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• NBA Playoff Schedule 2016: Dates, Matchups, Game Times and TV Coverage Info
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• Saturday NBA Roundup: It's Time to Stop Doubting the Toronto Raptors
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• DeAndre Jordan Proving He's in the Perfect Spot and Monday NBA Takeaways
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Tony Parker Comments on Finishing Career with Spurs, Health and More
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• Deron Williams: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Nets PG's Future
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• Deron Williams, Nets Agree to Buyout: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Blazers' Matthews exits after injuring left foot
Portland starter Wesley Matthews had to be helped off the court after hurting his left foot in the Trail Blazers' game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night....2015
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• Wesley Matthews Turns Down $64 Million from Kings and Commits to Mavs
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Portland Trail Blazers Demanding to Be Recognized Among Elite NBA Teams
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• How to Complete the Minnesota Timberwolves' Rebuild in 2 Easy Steps
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2014: Best NBA FanDuel, DraftKings Lineup for Dec. 10
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2014: Best NBA FanDuel, DraftKings Lineup for Dec. 9
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• How Many Teams Have a Shot at the Western Conference Crown?
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• Buying or Selling Portland Trail Blazers' 8-Game Win Streak?
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• How Can Terry Stotts Make Best Use of Portland Trail Blazers' Bench?
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• Why the Portland Trail Blazers Can Overcome C.J. McCollum's Injury
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• Portland Trail Blazers' Most Startling Statistics of 2014-15 Season So Far
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• How NBA players have historically fared with Achilles injuries
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• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The Sweet 16 Schools
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• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The 64 First Round Schools
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• Bucks Notes: Matthews, Middleton, Holiday, Lopez
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee/illness), Jrue Holiday (sore neck), and Wesley Matthews (calf) are all out tonight for Milwaukee on the road vs Orlando
The Milwaukee Bucks have won 17 of their last 18 games and have a two-game lead over Boston for first place in the Eastern Conference. It’s been another strong season for the team and they want to make another deep playoff run. Tonight the Bucks are on the road, but they will be without some […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee/illness), Jrue Holiday (sore neck), and Wesley Matthew...2023
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• VIDEO: Lakers’ Talen Horton-Tucker outwits Mavs’ Luka Doncic with sweet baseline dish
Los Angeles Lakers’ sophomore Talen Horton Tucker outplayed Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on a couple of plays in Saturday’s vital head-to-head matchup between both teams. THT’s most solid play so far was this filthy pass to the cutting Wesley Matthews, who scored a bucket out of it. The Lakers, who dropped to the fifth […] The post VIDEO: Lakers’ Talen Horton-Tucker outwits ...2021
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• Bucks not ‘apologetic’ for protesting Game 5 without telling anyone
Milwaukee Bucks veteran guard Wesley Matthews says the team is not “apologetic” for protesting Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic without telling anyone. The Bucks decided not to play Game 5 on Wednesday after Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by police in Wisconsin. Milwaukee received […] The post Bucks not ‘apologetic’...2020
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• Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe out two weeks with fibula avulsion fracture
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• Report: League would have rejected Porzingis trade if it believed rape claim was strong
The NBA would have rejected February’s trade between the Knicks and Mavericks centered around Kristaps Porzingis if the league believed the newly announced rape claim against Porzingis was strong, according to Marc Stein and Kevin Draper of the New York Times. Porzingis, who was dealt to Dallas alongside Tim Hardaway Jr., Trey Burke and Courtney Lee in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan...2019
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• Mavs notes: Latest on trade talks, Nowitzki comfortable in role
While plenty could change betwen now and Thursday, the Mavericks aren’t close to any deals at this point, a source tells Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News. According to Sefko, if Dallas does get a trade done this week, it seems likely to happen at “the 11th hour.”The Mavericks are keeping an eye out for deals that would allow them to add draft picks or promising young players, and are willing...2018
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• 2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Pro Future of KU's Wayne Selden
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• 2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Future of Florida State's Malik Beasley
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• Can DeAndre' Bembry Prove He's the Next Jimmy Butler at 2016 NBA Combine?
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• Thunder vs. Mavericks: Game 4 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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