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Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft? We predicted chances for 5 top prospects

While Duke freshman Cooper Flagg might be the consensus top pick right now, there are four other players in the thick of the race. Let's project.

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NBA OPENING NIGHT: OCT. 22

Superstar fits and conference contenders: Biggest preseason questions

NBA insiders break down the biggest questions and predictions entering the 2024-25 preseason, including what to watch for this upcoming season.

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Training camp cheat sheet for all 30 teams

From LeBron James' future to Zach Edey's play to Kevin Durant's contract, here's what to know for every team.

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A NEW ERA BEGINS

'It's kind of nuts': JJ Redick, LeBron and the NBA's next great coaching experiment

As JJ Redick trades the studio for the sideline, he steps into the turbulent world of coaching LeBron James and the Lakers.

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AD on LeBron and Bronny at practice: 'Everybody was talking smack in Bronny's favor'

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DeMar DeRozan starts fresh with Sacramento Kings

Six-time All-Star adds veteran presence after arriving from Chicago

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October's best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month's must-have releases

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REMEMBERING A LEGEND

DIKEMBE MUTOMBO, 1966-2024

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Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer and global basketball ambassador, was 'larger than life'

The legendary center died at 58 but leaves a legacy of great humanitarian and basketball efforts in Africa

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The enduring legacy of Mutombo

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TRENDING IN THE NBA

'Practice mode': LeBron shares video of wife using Bronny on NBA 2K

The Los Angeles Lakers star said his wife never plays video games, but made an exception to play as their son on NBA 2K.

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Raptors Classic Edition look pays homage to Carter, McGrady era

The Toronto Raptors' new Classic Edition uniform is a tribute to the 1999-2003 era.

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TOWNS TO THE BIG CITY

This Knicks-Wolves stunner solves unique problems -- but might create new ones

Two contenders swapping two former All-NBA players -- Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle -- just before the start of training camp? As spicy a move as you'll ever see in September.

5dBrian Windhorst
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Mock draft: 8-team H2H points league

Our 8-team H2H points fantasy basketball mock draft was highlighted by six centers being selected in the first 11 picks.

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Brandon Miller among second-year players ready to make a leap

Steve Alexander identifies the young players who have a chance to make a big leap in production in year two.

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