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5-on-5: What's up with LeBron and the Lakers?
Our NBA experts answer the big questions after the first week of basketball.
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LeBron misses clutch FTAs; Spurs capitalize with Mills' winner
LeBron, Lakers fly high during comeback, fall apart in final minute
The Spurs and Lakers entertained for 53 minutes, but it was Patty Mills - not LeBron James - who played the role of hero in the final seconds.
Stephen A. concerned by Lakers' pace
While not overly worried about the Lakers yet, Stephen A. Smith confesses to some concerns with the team, including the pace they're playing at.
Jalen: Lakers fans expect LeBron to be more clutch in OT
Pistons
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How the Pistons learned to stop thinking and start playing
From a free-flowing style to an Andre Drummond overhaul, coach of the year Dwane Casey is changing everything -- including the outlook -- in Detroit.
Power Rankings
NBA Power Rankings: A new top 10 and a few big risers
Who are the biggest risers and fallers after the first week of real NBA basketball?
Just how good can the Raptors be?
Are the Raptors the Rockets of the North? Jackie MacMullan and Brian Windhorst discuss Toronto's place in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
NBA
Full NBA salary and roster breakdown: Team-by-team guide
Bobby Marks offers an in-depth look at every NBA roster.
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Bob Cousy reflects on race, making amends with Bill Russell
The legendary point guard sat down with Jackie MacMullan to discuss a new book about his complicated relationship with the Hall of Fame center.
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Lillard makes a 'Stone Cold' entrance
Trick or treat? Trail Blazers get scary season started
The Portland Trail Blazers had a spooky dress code entering the Moda Center on Monday night, but the Wizards escaped with a thrilling win.
Will scoring binge last?
Answering the big questions about the NBA's wild points binge
What explains this scoring surge, and will it last?
Lakers-Rockets aftermath
How much will these suspensions hurt the Lakers and Rockets?
Kevin Pelton breaks down how each team can adjust without key players.
Windhorst: Ingram receives 'most severe penalty' after brawl
Brian Windhorst explains that because Brandon Ingram escalated the brawl, he received the "harshest" discipline.
Close-up video appears to capture Rondo spitting
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Hang Time Podcast: Power Rankings reactions
Power Rankings: Raptors rise to the top
The Starters: Opening Week bloopers
Top Headlines
- LeBron downplays weight of Lakers' 0-3 start
- Walton trumpets foul disparity: 'It's not right'
- Lakers' Ingram expected longer suspension
- Curry father/son duo now 2nd all-time in points
- Irving, Hayward miss at end as rally falls short
- Warriors say Cousins making 'good progress'
- Mock draft: New top 10, Zion rising
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Burning questions for 2018-2019 season
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Burning questions: Giannis as MVP? Will Lakers make the playoffs?
Is Giannis ready to be MVP? Will the Lakers make the playoffs? What's the Jimmy Butler fallout? There are plenty of questions to answer this season.
An oral history of LeBron's NBA debut
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In a dozen minutes, LeBron James put the NBA on notice: The King had arrived
Ricky Davis, Chris Webber, David Stern and others recall the first quarter of the most anticipated debut in league history.
NBA League Pass Rankings
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The 2018-19 NBA League Pass Rankings, Pt. 1
Zach Lowe breaks out his comprehensive guide to the most watchable (and least watchable) NBA teams, ranked from 30 to 16.
