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Dante Exum-- - 1 (6)
Marcus Smart-- - 1 (10)
Elfrid PaytonRights traded to Orlando from New Orleans via Philadelphia - 1 (13)
Zach LaVine-- - 1 (18)
Tyler EnnisFrom Washington - 1 (24)
Shabazz NapierRights traded to Miami. Originally from Portland. - 2 (8)
Spencer Dinwiddie-- - 2 (16)
Jordan ClarksonTraded to Lakers - 2 (22)
Vasilije MicicFrom Memphis via CLE - 2 (25)
Semaj ChristonTraded to Charlotte - 2 (29)
Xavier ThamesTraded to Nets. Originally from Oklahoma City via NYK
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Why the fallout from this Cavs-Pistons Game 7 could be massive
A third straight second-round loss for the Cavaliers would invite enormous questions about their superstars -- and rival teams are watching.
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Wembanyama and the Spurs visit Oklahoma City to start Western Conference finals
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference)
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Shaq roasts Chuck as he graduates with his Masters degree at LSU
Shaq gets a standing ovation as he walks the stage to collect his masters degree from LSU.
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Knicks' Anunoby practices again, says hamstring not as bad as '24
OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the Knicks, saying afterward that his right hamstring injury is not as bad as the one he suffered in the 2024 playoffs.
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Detroit, Cleveland set for game 7 matchup
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference)
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Edwards unsure how Wolves can get over hump after loss to Spurs
With Game 6 out of reach, Anthony Edwards walked over to the Spurs bench to "give them their respect" after the Timberwolves fell short in the playoffs for the third straight season.








