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2018 Schedule

51-31, 1st in Central

Melo trade puts OKC in superteam conversation (1:44)

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19hRamona Shelburne

President's tweet ends dialogue with Warriors before it could start

The Golden State Warriors hadn't made a final decision on whether to visit the White House. But that was before President Trump fired a social media missive.

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Does OKC lead the NBA in star power?

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Measuring by All-Star appearances alone, no other NBA team has a more decorated trio of players than the Thunder after their trade for 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony.

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1dJonathan Givony

NBA mock draft: New lottery picks for Cavs, Bulls, Knicks

There's a new leader in the crowded race for the No. 1 pick, as well as more movement in the top seven.

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Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer

Kyrie Irving had some car troubles getting to the Celtics' practice facility this week. Plenty of Bentley University students were willing to help but he was still 45 minutes late to meet with Brad Stevens.

Is Isaiah Thomas the most intriguing NBA player? (1:59)

Can LeBron make up for the Cavs' deficiencies? (1:07)

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3dKevin Pelton and Bobby Marks

Future Power Rankings: Cavaliers take notable hit

Will LeBron James stay or will he go? That question looms heavily over Cleveland's projection. This time a year from now, Cleveland could slot near the bottom of the future rankings.

Stephen A. suspicious of Cavs' low ranking (1:18)

Max: LeBron handles criticisms better than KD (1:20)

Greeny: LeBron will assemble super team next season (1:55)

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4dSeth Walder, ESPN Analytics

BPI shows Cleveland repeating as East's No. 2 seed

The Cavaliers' score improves, but not enough to catch the Celtics atop the conference.

Celtics season opener fueling Cavs in offseason (1:56)

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End in sight for Carmelo and Knicks saga?

Rachel Nichols, Brian Windhorst and Stephen Jackson discuss what route the Knicks should take with Carmelo. Dave McMenamin also joins the show to talk Cavs.

Big names in new cities shaped the NBA offseason (1:52)

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Know Them From Adam: LeBron reaches out to Joe Thomas after milestone

Browns T Joe Thomas talks to Adam Schefter about how LeBron James reached out to him after his milestone consecutive snaps streak last weekend.

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When star duos implode: The famous breakups that shook basketball

Whether it's Shaq or Jordan or LeBron or KD, the league's biggest stars have often been the driving forces behind the biggest breakups in the NBA.

Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer

Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown not ready to fully commit but he's open-minded to new teammate Kyrie Irving's Flat Earth theory. "For what my eyes tell me, the world may appear to be flat. Kyrie may very well have a point."

How much do NBA stars actually earn? (1:51)

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Kyrie on the upswing?

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Although he wasn't the star in Cleveland, Kyrie Irving was a vital part of the Cavs' offense last season, posting career highs in multiple notable stats. Will he continue his success in his first season with the Celtics?

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5dDarren Rovell and Bobby Marks

When $35M is really $15M: How much NBA stars actually earn

NBA player salaries are enormous, and so are their payroll deductions. See what the top players make and what they take home at the end of the day.

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5dBrian Windhorst and Zach Lowe

What happens when 30 NBA owners can't share $24 billion?

According to internal NBA documents, big spending after a massive influx of cash has set off an intense debate among owners about how to divide revenues. Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst report on the NBA's financial picture.