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Victor Wembanyama-- - 2 (2)
Brandon Miller-- - 3 (3)
Scoot Henderson-- - 4 (4)
Amen Thompson-- - 5 (5)
Ausar Thompson-- - 6 (6)
Anthony Black-- - 7 (7)
Bilal Coulibaly - 8 (8)
Jarace Walker - 9 (9)
Taylor Hendricks-- - 10 (10)
Cason Wallace - 11 (11)
Jett HowardFrom CHI - 12 (12)
Dereck Lively II - 13 (13)
Gradey Dick-- - 14 (14)
Jordan Hawkins-- - 15 (15)
Kobe Bufkin-- - 16 (16)
Keyonte GeorgeFrom MIN - 17 (17)
Jalen Hood-Schifino-- - 18 (18)
Jaime Jaquez Jr-- - 19 (19)
Brandin Podziemski-- - 20 (20)
Cam WhitmoreFrom LAC - 21 (21)
Noah ClowneyFrom PHX - 22 (22)
Dariq Whitehead-- - 23 (23)
Kris MurrayFrom NY - 24 (24)
Olivier-Maxence Prosper - 25 (25)
Marcus Sasser - 26 (26)
Ben SheppardFrom CLE - 27 (27)
Nick Smith JrFrom DEN via NY - 28 (28)
Brice SensabaughFrom PHI via BKN - 29 (29)
Julian StrawtherFrom BOS - 30 (30)
Kobe BrownFrom MIL via HOU
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LeBron James says the Lakers were "out-talented" by the Thunder in the playoffs.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
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NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Thunder's odds shorten; Wemby closes MVP gap
The Thunder's championship odds shorten after Game 2 win, but Victor Wembanyama closes the gap for Finals MVP.
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Stephen A.: ‘Found myself feeling sorry' for Harden in Game 1
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Jalen Brunson outplaying James Harden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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The Cavaliers rebuilt after LeBron left, but questions remain
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Stephen A.: Spurs need De'Aaron Fox to win the West
Stephen A. Smith details how De'Aaron Fox’s injury influences his feelings about the Spurs' matchup with the Thunder in the Western Conference finals.








