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Curry made a bad 3 most important shot in NBA
The pull-up 3 isn't the most efficient shot, but MVP candidates like Steph Curry and James Harden have made it the defining shot in the modern NBA.
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Mailbag: Is Steph a 'giant killer' or just hard to guard?
Kevin Pelton answers your questions about the chance of LaMarcus Aldridge returning to Portland, the Raptors' youngsters, the likelihood of a 3-0 comeback, draft data, and more.
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Is Cavs-Warriors Round 3 the most star-studded Finals ever?
For only the third time, the NBA Finals will feature seven players who made the All-Star team in the same season. Is this the most starry Finals matchup ever? Micah Adams ranks the top 10.
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This trilogy won't disappoint.
Scoop Jackson looks deeper into the Finals matchup.
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Ranking LeBron, KD, Curry and top playoff MVP candidates
LeBron or Steph? Durant or Draymond? Kevin Pelton ranks the 10 most valuable players in the postseason heading into the Finals.
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What makes Durant a superstar?
Antonio Davis breaks down the attributes that make Kevin Durant one of the best players in the NBA.
Cavaliers
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Cavaliers
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LeBron: No one's taken two different franchises to four Finals.
LeBron James speaks on the longevity of his career and the accomplishments that accompany his legacy.
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LeBron destroyed our Elo ratings, but will it matter against these Warriors?
Our algorithm perennially underestimates the Cavaliers, but making the math work against the Warriors this postseason is a serious problem.
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Celtics
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5-on-5: Should Celtics trade No. 1 pick for a superstar this offseason?
Should the Celtics pursue Jimmy Butler, Paul George or Gordon Hayward more in the offseason? Will they trade their No. 1 overall draft pick? Our 5-on-5 crew debates and predicts Boston's offseason.
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How should the Celtics prepare for the future?
Tom Haberstroh and Tim MacMahon get into a spirited discussion about what the Celtics should do regarding the No. 1 overall pick, free agency, and whether to build around Isaiah Thomas.
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Vote: Where do the Celtics go from here?
The No. 1-seeded Celtics' playoff run ended on Thursday with a 135-102 loss to the Cavaliers. What should Boston do next?
NBA Finals
NBA Finals
ESPN Forecast: Predicting who wins Cavaliers-Warriors III
Will Cleveland repeat, or will Golden State win its second title in three seasons? We have the series outlook from our ESPN Forecast panel of experts.
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Why LeBron won't carry the Cavs to a title this time
Just as he did during last season's historic run, LeBron James has flipped the switch in the 2017 playoffs. But even the King won't be able to conquer this newer, more powerful army of Warriors.
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Cleveland-Golden State: Chapter 3.
Take a look back at the Warriors winning their first title in 40 years and the Cavs erasing a 3-1 deficit as we get set for their third Finals showdown.
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The Cavs' and Warriors' offenses have been tough to slow down in this year's playoffs. Golden State has averaged more points per game, but Cleveland has the edge in efficiency.
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Golden State's Big 4 hasn't lost in almost four months.
Go inside the numbers of the remarkable run of wins when the four All-Stars are on the court together.
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Who are the league's top 10 clutch players?
Who has done the most in clutch situations? Our ranking has names such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and James Harden, but one big man sits at the top.
#NBArank
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Top 10 basketball movies
Let's face it -- basketball movies are rarely on the Oscar short list, but that doesn't mean there haven't been some memorable films about the game. Here's our list.
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Where do the legends check in among #NBArank's most memorable images?
Which photos of stars such as MJ, Shaq, Kobe, Dr. J and Wilt prove the most iconic? J.A. Adande unveils his picks for best of the best.
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Favorite restaurants around the league
When it's time to pick a place, players consider a number of factors. Do they want familiar fare or haute cuisine? A destination or a chain? Here are 10 restaurants the league loves.
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Celtics
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Progress made, Celtics aim for more
With a trip to the Eastern Conference finals in hand and a No. 1 draft pick in their pocket, the Celtics have a solid foundation to build upon.
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Gerald Green on if he wants to return to Boston next season: "Of course I want to come back. Why wouldn't I? I don't like starting something I can't finish. … Me and IT are really close friends. I've gained a lot of close friends on the team. I got drafted here. Brad is a genius. A man I love playing, it's an honor to play for him. Why wouldn't I want to come back to this organization when we're that close in getting a ring?"
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ESPN's Marc Stein reports that the Clippers take the threat of a Spurs free-agent pursuit of Chris Paul very seriously despite San Antonio's current lack of cap space. That could impact the Knicks: if Paul signs with SAS, it would likely diminish the Clippers' interest in pursuing a Carmelo Anthony trade.
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Cavs-Warriors Trilogy, Episode 2
Complete 2017 NBA Finals coverage
Schuhmann: Numbers to know for the NBA Finals
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Warriors showing no mercy in quest to reclaim title.
Before Golden State tackles the Finals, relive its masterful, undefeated journey through the Western Conference series.
LeBron James' journey
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The Undefeated
The Undefeated
LeBron pays heartfelt tribute to Michael Jordan after breaking record
James is now the king of career postseason points with 5,995 and counting.
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Making history as Cavs close out Celtics.
James scores 35 points to pass Michael Jordan as the all-time playoff scoring leader.
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His boulevard of broken East teams
The conference is full of once-hopeful teams that were ruined by LeBron, whose domination covers most of a decade.
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The great debate: LeBron or MJ?
Jeremy Schaap examines the complexities of the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate and explains how the King can take the title with another championship.
NBA Draft
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Ford: New ranking for top NBA draft prospects
How do the top prospects in the 2017 draft rank? Chad Ford gives his new top 30 after consulting NBA scouts and general managers.
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Mock Draft: First-round picks for Celtics, Lakers, 76ers and more
The 2017 NBA draft order is set. Chad Ford updates his mock draft with picks for the Celtics, Lakers, Sixers, Knicks and more, based on team needs and intel from league insiders.
NBA draft workouts
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Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday that Lonzo Ball has informed the Celtics he will not work out for them prior to the NBA draft. Appearing on Boston sports radio 98.5 the Sports Hub, Ainge said it's not an ideal situation with the Celtics eager to evaluate all top talent while owning the No. 1 pick but noted that the Celtics have drafted players that didn't work out for them in the past.
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Lonzo declining Celtics workout not surprising.
Max Kellerman finds Lonzo Ball's decision to forgo a workout in Boston in line with how LaVar has conducted his son's career thus far.
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What makes the best NBA images of all time?
J.A. Adande gives his take on what is the ultimate test of a great NBA picture.
Free-agent rankings
Curry, KD, CP3, Hayward, more stars in top 30
Kevin Pelton ranks a loaded class, including multiple All-Stars hitting the market.
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- Stern: Kupchak 'panic' ended Paul-to-LAL deal
- Sources: Spurs exploring run at Clips' Paul
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- Durant: I'm not to blame for NBA parity woes
- Turkish govt. issues warrant for Kanter's arrest
- Who are the league's top 10 clutch players?
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Free-agent ranking
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Curry, KD, CP3, Hayward, more stars in top 30
Kevin Pelton ranks a loaded class, including multiple All-Stars hitting the market.
Top 10 clutch players
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Ranking NBA's clutch players: LeBron, Durant among current top 10
Which players have done the most in clutch situations? Our ranking has names such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and James Harden, but one big man sits at the top.
Best basketball movies
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Lights! Camera! Hoop! Ranking the top 10 basketball movies
Let's face it -- basketball movies are rarely on the Oscar short list, but that doesn't mean there haven't been some memorable films about the game. Here's our list.
IT4's 'legendary' season
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Isaiah Thomas and a 'legendary' 2016-17 season
Isaiah Thomas' season came to an abrupt end in the playoffs. But the Celtics guard had one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history.
