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• Players Seeking Paydays This Season

While some players are still hoping to finalize rookie-scale extensions, the majority of contracts around the league have been settled at this point. But business never sleeps in the world of the NBA, and many players will enter this season hoping to impress executives and land their next big payday. Zach Harper of The Athletic […]...2025
• And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade
LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard stand atop The Bounce’s Top 40 Wings rankings, according to The Athletic’s Zach Harper, classifying them as all-time legends who are still elite. The second tier, comprised of All-NBA level performers, includes Jimmy Butler, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Jalen Williams. We have more from the basketball world: […]...2025
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• And-Ones: NBA Position Rankings, Stats, Second Apron, Rosters
Heading into the 2025/26 season, Zach Harper of The Athletic has taken stock of both the NBA’s top 40 big men and the league’s 40 best lead guards. Harper divided the players into seven tiers for each list. While three All-NBA superstar guards qualified for his top tier among lead guards, only one player made […]...2025
• And-Ones: Award Races, Summer Flight Risks, BRI, RFAs
As we relayed on Wednesday, Warriors forward Draymond Green took over this week as the new betting favorite for Defensive Player of the Year honors, surpassing Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley. Mobley’s teammates and head coach disagree that Green should be considered the frontrunner and Zach Harper of The Athletic sides with the Cavs’ contingent, […]...2025
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Hornets, Nuggets, Jamal Murray

Cavaliers Surprise, surprise, the Cavaliers are riding high yet again. In fact, they’ve won 10 straight and sport the NBA’s best record at 50-10. All of it’s been just part of a record-setting season of pleasant surprise, as written by Zach Harper of The Athletic. “For the third time this season, the Cavs have won […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, H...2025
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• And-Ones: MVP Race, Maledon, Flagg, Dybantsa
The NBA’s Most Valuable Player race for this season already looks like it’ll be a two-man race, according to Zach Harper of The Athletic, who points to the current betting odds as evidence. BetOnline.ag currently lists Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the frontrunner at -400, followed relatively closely by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic at +250. […]...2025
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• The remarkable difference Victor Wembanyama makes. Plus, injury updates for 76ers, Bucks
Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news....2024
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• How does Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension affect Warriors? Plus, the old Warriors are gone
Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news....2023
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• Bucks’ Khris Middleton Rehabbing Knee, Hopes for Playoff Return
Bucks small forward Khris Middleton underwent an MRI on his right knee injury with results showing no serious issues, per Shams Charania and Zach Harper of The Athletic. Now, Middleton will spend the next rehabbing in an effort to get ready for the playoffs, which tip off next weekend. The Bucks (58-22) won the Central […] The post Bucks’ Khris Middleton Rehabbing Knee, Hopes for Playo...2023
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Likely to Remain Out for Play-In Game
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson isn’t expected to return from a right hamstring injury soon, after all. Per Shams Charania and Zach Harper of The Athletic, Williamson will remain out for the Pelicans’ game (or games) in the play-in tournament. Should the Pelicans advance to the actual playoffs, it seems Williamson’s availability will remain in […] The post Pelicans&#...2023
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• Timberwolves vs. Bulls: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Rockets vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Anthony Davis vs. Nuggets: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• USA Basketball vs. China: Score, Highlights and Reaction from Tuesday's Showcase
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• Joe Johnson Reportedly to Sign with Jazz: Latest Contract Details and Reaction
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• J.R. Smith Gets Emotional Discussing Family After Cavaliers Win 2016 NBA Finals
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2025
"All of it’s been just part of a record-setting season of pleasant surprise, as written by Zach Harper of The Athletic."

2024
"Zach Harper judges season success for each NBA team as the regular season wraps."

2023
"Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news."

2021
"According to a report from Zach Harper of The Athletic, rising […] The post RUMOR: Spurs’ Dejounte Murray, Derrick White’s true availability in trade talks appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"He wanted to play for one team…He was loved in the city of Chicago,” Falk said during an appearance with Zach Harper and Amin […] The post Michael Jordan’s agent, David Falk, says it was unlikely he signed elsewhere in 1996 appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"Bickerstaff is “definitely interested” in the Cavaliers’ head coaching opening, he said in a SiruisXM interview with Mitch Lawrence, Zach Harper and Sarah Kustok."

2016
"com's Zach Harper noted it was about time a Norwood broke through following Scott Norwood's missed field goal in Super Bowl 25: Beyond the tactical circumstances, the record-setting play was improbable because Norwood returned just six punts for 51 yards during the regular season, according to Pro-Football-Reference."

2015
"As CBS Sports' Zach Harper writes: This failure of sorts leaves the Thunder regrouping after bolstering their roster with trades during the regular season."

2014
"even sooner if the Celtics decide to deal him before the trade deadline, as Holmes pointed out: Rondo has a history with Los Angeles after spending his birthday there this past February, per Zach Harper of CBS Sports."

• Players Seeking Paydays This Season
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• And-Ones: Marquee Matchups, Cap Room, Spending, Most Improved Teams
The NBA revealed its full schedule for the 2024/25 regular season on Thursday, and while there generally aren’t any surprises on that schedule (it’s not like the NFL, where a team plays fewer than half of the league’s other clubs), it’s still worth circling specific dates and marquee matchups. Zach Harper of The Athletic, Chris […]...2024
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• NBA Power Rankings: Timberwolves back at No. 2; how did the trade deadline affect teams?
Zach Harper explains why the Timberwolves are atop the West again and examines how each team handled the trade deadline....2024
• NBA’s Western Conference is getting crowded + trade chatter as deadline nears
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• Shams shares Joel Embiid’s really bad news. Plus, Doc Rivers coy as Bucks coach + NBA trade deadline talk
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• NBA Power Rankings: The Nuggets are rising and awake; trade deadline ideas for each team
Zach Harper is high on the defending champion Nuggets' recent surge. And the Clippers are now contenders....2024
• NBA free agency 2023 live news tracker: Signings, remaining best available, trade rumors and predictions
Many of the NBA's top free agents agreed to deals in the opening hours of the free-agent negotiating period. Kyrie Irving agreed to re-sign with the Mavericks, Draymond Green will re-up with the Warriors and Fred VanVleet is jumping to the Rockets.Follow here for the latest updates, news and analysis from The Athletic's NBA staff.Required readingKyrie Irving staying with Mavericks was in...2023
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• 7 James Harden trade possibilities + NBA free agents to watch
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• An update on Burnie-gate, Miami’s Mile-High challenge and Shams’ draft news
2023

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• NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Suns; Mavs rise, Nets drop; trade deadline ratings
With the chaos of the trade deadline over, Zach Harper looks over the transactions and determines who improved and who came up short....2023

• And-Ones: MVP Race, Maledon, Flagg, Dybantsa
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• Will this be the best Celtics team ever? Plus, wild Wemby and Holmgren stats
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• Bucks’ Khris Middleton Rehabbing Knee, Hopes for Playoff Return
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• Report: Evan Fournier Hoping for Trade
Orlando Magic wing Evan Fournier, an eight-year NBA veteran ranked 10th all-time on the Magic’s leaderboard for career points, could be on the move this offseason. Per The Athletic’s Zach Harper, the 28-year-old Frenchman is looking to join a team like the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns or Los Angeles Clippers next season. Fournier exercised his […] The post Report: Evan Fournier H...2020
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• Timberwolves vs. Bulls: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Andrew Wiggins vs. Lakers: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Warriors vs. Pelicans: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Rockets vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Anthony Davis vs. Nuggets: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• USA Basketball vs. China: Score, Highlights and Reaction from Tuesday's Showcase
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• Timberwolves vs. Bulls: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• USA Basketball vs. China: Score, Highlights and Reaction from Tuesday's Showcase
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• J.R. Smith Gets Emotional Discussing Family After Cavaliers Win 2016 NBA Finals
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• Heat vs. Hornets: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Heat vs. Hornets: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Hawks vs. Celtics: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Rockets vs. Warriors: Game 2 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Hornets vs. Heat: Game 1 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• NBA 3-Point Contest 2016: Winner, Score Results and Twitter Reaction
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: West Playoff Race Becoming Refreshingly Wild
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• Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo Eat Breakfast Together in Boston
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• Kevin Durant Says 'H--l No' When Asked About Watching 2015 NBA Playoffs
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• Lakers Eliminated from Playoff Contention at Earliest Point Since Move to L.A.
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• Draymond Green Laughs at Critics After Helping Warriors Win Championship
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• Scott Brooks Fired by Thunder: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Anthony Davis Under Tremendous Pressure to Make 2014-15 NBA Playoffs
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant's Return Propels Thunder Back to Elite Status
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• All-NBA Team 2014-15: Selections for First, Second & Third Teams, Reaction, More
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant's Return Propels Thunder Back to Elite Status
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• Houston Rockets Building Depth and Thriving Despite Depleted Roster
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Power Forward Position for 2014-15 Season
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• And-Ones: MVP Race, Maledon, Flagg, Dybantsa
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• Community Shootaround: Rookie Of The Year Race

Entering Tuesday’s NBA games, Wizards center Alex Sarr was listed by most sportsbooks as the odds-on favorite to win this season’s Rookie of the Year award, as Zach Harper of The Athletic observes. It’s no surprise that a No. 2 overall pick like Sarr is in contention for that honor, but his stat line through […]...2025
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• And-Ones: Marquee Matchups, Cap Room, Spending, Most Improved Teams
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• NBA Power Rankings: Thunder move up as playoffs near; what’s next for each team?
Zach Harper predicts what comes next for each NBA team...2024
• West’s race for No. 1 highlights NBA’s stretch run. Plus, Dawn Staley already among GOATs?
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• NBA Power Rankings: 5 contenders entering playoffs; end-of-season grades for each team
Zach Harper breaks down what's next for title hopefuls, Play-In participants and teams with ping-pong balls in their sights....2023
• Bucks’ Khris Middleton Rehabbing Knee, Hopes for Playoff Return
2023

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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Likely to Remain Out for Play-In Game
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• RUMOR: Spurs’ Dejounte Murray, Derrick White’s true availability in trade talks
The San Antonio Spurs have fallen into a mid-tier team after being perennial playoff contenders under head coach Gregg Popovich. Now, it seems they are more than ready to make a big change if it means ushering a new winning era in San Antonio. According to a report from Zach Harper of The Athletic, rising […] The post RUMOR: Spurs’ Dejounte Murray, Derrick White’s true availabili...2021
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• Timberwolves vs. Bulls: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Rockets vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Pacers vs. Raptors: Twitter Reacts to Wild Ending of Game 5
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• NBA Playoff Schedule 2016: TV Guide, Live Stream Coverage for Entire Postseason
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• Rockets Officially Control Their Own Playoff Destiny and Monday NBA Takeaways
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• Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Bulls Star Addresses Latest Buzz
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• Tobias Harris Injury: Updates on Magic Forward's Ankle and Return
2016

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• Monday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant's Return Propels Thunder Back to Elite Status
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• Rating the Best Highlights of the 2015-16 NBA Preseason
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• Tom Brady Deflategate Suspension Overturned: Twitter Reacts to Court Ruling
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• 30 Years Later, NY Knicks' Future Once Again Rides on NBA Draft Lottery
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