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West Finals - Game 1

Lowe: Can LeBron and the Lakers take down Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets?

Both teams have advantages to leverage -- and weaknesses the other team is uniquely able to exploit. LeBron and AD. Jokic and Murray. Here's what will decide the Western Conference finals.

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NBA conference finals picks

The NBA is down to its final four. Who will advance to the Finals? Our experts make their picks.

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NBA CONFERENCE FINALS

Can AD outduel Jokic in the Lakers-Nuggets series?

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NBA DRAFT LOTTERY

TUESDAY, 8 P.M. ET ON ESPN

The decade-long plan that built Wembanyama into a once-in-a-generation prospect

Whichever team wins the right to draft Victor Wembanyama will be getting someone with a vision.

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How landing Victor Wembanyama could shape each lottery team

The most anticipated NBA draft lottery (Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN) since 2003.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE SIXERS?

76ers must move on after Celtics blowout, but what happens next?

After a Game 7 loss to the Celtics that quickly turned ugly, the franchise's focus shifts toward another offseason of uncertainty and intrigue.

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Will James Harden leave the 76ers after playoff exit?

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OFFSEASON GUIDE

What every eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason

We break down what the summer priorities and needs are for the teams who have already been sent home from the postseason.

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'HE QUIT ON THE SIXERS'

Stephen A. calls out Ben Simmons for trolling Sixers

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East Semifinals - Game 7BOS Wins series 4-3

Jayson Tatum takes over Game 7 with historic 51-point performance

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Breaking down the NBA's historic surge of 50-point performances

The NBA had 25 50-point games through the regular season, but there's more basketball to be played.

Doc Rivers plans to be back with the 76ers next season

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Brown, Tatum hit back-to-back 3s to force a 76ers timeout

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Joel Embiid's help defense leads to a transition and-1

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Brown, Niang assessed technical fouls for bench collision

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