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Paolo Banchero comes up big for the Magic despite small numbers in a play-in win over Hawks

Orlando's Paolo Banchero did not have a good game statistically in his first Play-In Tournament. Yet in the first quarter Tuesday night, the Magic's 22-year-old power forward showed he can dominate a game without making a shot.

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Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current U.S. major pro coach

Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current U.S. major pro coach

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All-time NBA wins leader Gregg Popovich retires after 29 seasons as Spurs' coach

All-time NBA wins leader Gregg Popovich retires after 29 seasons as Spurs' coach

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LeBron James: 'I don't have the answer' to questions about future after Lakers' exit from playoffs

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Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up

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Caitlin Clark's Iowa return for Indiana Fever preseason game calls for average ticket price of $440

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Knicks, Nuggets have a chance to eliminate Pistons, Clippers from NBA playoffs

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Antetokounmpo faces big offseason question of whether to stay with Bucks or leave

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Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore blows out knee in preseason practice

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Cavaliers win by 55 points to sweep Heat, finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

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Bucks confirm All-Star guard Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

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For the Rockets, it's all about stopping Steph Curry

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Knicks' Brunson, Towns push Pistons closer to the edge

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Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft

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Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

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Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

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Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

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WNBA training camps ready to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2

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NBA playoff guide, Day 6: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

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Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Dallas as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings

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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Wizards' Keefe voted NBA's worst coach in player poll

Wizards' Keefe voted NBA's worst coach in player poll

New NCAA rules set table for schools to pay players directly

New NCAA rules set table for schools to pay players directly

Maryland forward Allie Kubek enters transfer portal after averaging 9.1 points per game in 2024-25

Maryland forward Allie Kubek enters transfer portal after averaging 9.1 points per game in 2024-25

NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly

NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly

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Pacers look to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

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Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in postseason history

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Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the streaking Los Angeles Clippers open the playoffs

Thunder, Cavaliers play waiting game to see who they'll face in Round 1 of playoffs

Thunder, Cavaliers play waiting game to see who they'll face in Round 1 of playoffs

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Last chance time: Hawks-Heat, Grizzlies-Mavericks to decide final NBA playoff spots on Friday

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'Getting closer': Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign

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Former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward to take over as Florida A&M's basketball coach

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Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs

International players again take NBA Playoffs' center stage

International players again take NBA Playoffs' center stage

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Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance

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LOVERRO: Rooting for the Wizards boils down to cheering for a ping-pong ball

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Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

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Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase

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Bueckers selected No. 1 overall in WNBA draft, going to Wings

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Warriors among second-tier teams looking to survive NBA's play-in tournament

Mystics trade guard Karlie Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick

Mystics trade guard Karlie Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick

Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season

Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season

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Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster

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Washington Wizards look to promising future after another disappointing season

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Hornets want to see franchise cornerstone point guard LaMelo Ball get stronger, stay on the floor

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Carrington hits game-winner as time expires to lift Wizards past play-in bound Heat

Bueckers has had busy week since helping UConn win national championship

Bueckers has had busy week since helping UConn win national championship

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Antetokounmpo and most other top Bucks resting for regular-season finale with Pistons

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The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening

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Paige Bueckers is projected to go No. 1 in WNBA draft to Dallas Wings

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Rebuilding Mystics prepare for WNBA draft after several stars opt out

Betting was up in men's NCAA Tournament and during women's basketball season

Betting was up in men's NCAA Tournament and during women's basketball season