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How Derik Queen became the Pelicans’ future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
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Chris Paul’s ‘get-better mentality’ paved the way for OKC’s dominance
Paul spent only one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Mavs’ Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.
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NBA Power Rankings: What is each team’s biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.
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Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth win in nine games.
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Paul ‘at peace with everything’ after Clips ouster
Chris Paul said he’s “at peace with everything” and is excited for what’s next following his stunning ouster from the LA Clippers earlier this month.
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Smart (back) hopes to play in Lakers’ Cup game
Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday’s NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.
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Spurs rule Wemby out for Cup game vs. Lakers
Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Bane burns Heat with 37; Magic advance to Vegas
Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals with a 117-108 victory over the Heat.
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Minority owners target Ishbia’s stake in filing
A filing in a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia includes new financial details that two Suns minority owners say could threaten Ishbia’s majority ownership.