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Robert CovingtonTennessee StateSF - 2
C.J. LeslieNC StateSF - 3
D.J. StephensMemphisSF - 4
James SoutherlandSyracuseSF - 5
Adonis ThomasMemphisSF - 6
Ryan BroekhoffValparaisoSF - 7
Rodney WilliamsMinnesotaSF - 8
Elias HarrisGonzagaSF - 9
Laurence BowersMissouriSF - 10
C.J. AikenSaint Joseph'sSF - 11Oleksandr LypovyyUkraineSF
- 12Alexandre ParanhosBrazilSF
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Amath M'BayeOklahomaSF - 14
Travis RelefordKansasSF - 15
Christian WatfordIndianaSF - 16
Milton JenningsClemsonSF - 17
Kevin YoungKansasSF - 18
Victor RuddSouth FloridaSF
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Coby White returns for Hornets, Kon Knueppel 'right around the corner'
Coby White made his season debut for the Hornets on Monday vs. the Pistons and second-year guard Kon Kneuppel's return is also expected soon.
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ESPN presents: 'Portrait of an Artist' Stephen Curry captures the shooting artistry of the NBA legend
ESPN presents: 'Portrait of an Artist' Stephen Curry captures the shooting artistry of the NBA legend
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Michael Jordan congratulates Valykries star Gabby Williams after WNBA title
His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7.
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Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0
The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The former MVP played the first 11 of his 18 seasons in Oklahoma City.
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Jaylen Brown's favorite purchase? An 18th century harp
The Sixers guard's Boston apartment contains possession of some rare pieces.
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Wilbon taking leave of absence from ESPN to address health issues
Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption," is taking a leave of absence to address health issues.








