Still No. 1?
Nerlens Noel tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Will he still be the top pick in the 2013 NBA draft? Chad Ford
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- Spurs outlast Griz in OT for 2-0 lead
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| Katz - Sources: Mavs mulling Howard sweepstakes
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- Del Negro out as Clippers coach | Arnovitz
- Boeheim: Melo needs better cast | Brennan
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- Phil Jackson says best offer came from Nets
- Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets
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- Stern says he's leaving NBA in good shape
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- Pelton: Champs balance offense and defense
- kpelton Kevin Pelton
Defense doesn't win championships, but Indiana and Memphis show it does win playoff series. Per Diem: http://t.co/uOoxjkkMAb ($)
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- kpelton Kevin Pelton
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
On Tuesday, Cavs won this year’s draft lottery. 10 years ago today they won the lottery that allowed them to select LeBron James.
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
Wallace: Against Pacers, Wade challenged to find peace, purpose amid the postseason pain http://t.co/rwCTSGLvTR
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- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
5-on-5: Who wins the East finals? Here are 25 takes on Pacers-Heat -- http://t.co/AZH2ElJbfz
23 minutes ago
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- ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Dime rewind: So grateful for this 2-0 lead and rest to follow, Spurs ready for all the talk about their 2012 fold - http://t.co/EXorkIu0ct
24 minutes ago
- ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
- tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
Shane Battier didn't watch Spurs-Grizzlies last night: "I made homemade gnocchi."
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- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
The box score needs open vs. covered shots. http://t.co/LIWvUZpv6f #HoopIdea
35 minutes ago
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- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Scouts frustrated with Phil Pressey. Great passing but too many bad, bad shots. Has got to change his mentality. He's not a scorer in NBA
about an hour ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
James Ennis pump fakes @DdotJAY30 jumps completely OVER Ennis. Crazy!!!!
about an hour ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
Happy Birthday! Timberwolves teammates Mickael Gelabale (30), Chase Budinger (25) and Malcolm Lee (23).
about an hour ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- NBARumorCentral ESPN
Will Wolves target a shot blocker? Cavs may shop top pick. D12 torn between Lakers, Rockets. Mavs to deal top pick? http://t.co/ZgvqNkdV31
about an hour ago
- NBARumorCentral ESPN
- tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
From last night: The return of the LeBron James floater. http://t.co/JHKQeW8LDC
about an hour ago
- tomhaberstroh Tom Haberstroh
- kevinarnovitz Kevin Arnovitz
RT @langwhitaker I am the target audience, obvs, but this Nique/Bird oral history is fantastic http://t.co/GHEjKD4n8V …
about an hour ago
- kevinarnovitz Kevin Arnovitz
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Best players in 1st session: DJ Stephens, Phil Pressey, Michael Snaer, James Ennis, Jamelle Hagins, Christian Watford #NetsWorkout
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Here at Brooklyn Nets workout. My favorite @DdotJAY30 is here. Measured with a 46" max vert here. Highest EVER measured by NBA
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
RT @TimCurtin87: @truehoop J.J. ReDirkulous NowitzKing James HarDennis RodManimAl Horford
about 2 hours ago
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
Summarizing 100 articles: Knicks can't find open shooters (coaching) + spent like crazy (management) but players need to do better.
about 2 hours ago
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
Drafting Nerlens Noel's ACL, or not, could bust a GM's career. No surprise 2013 is rare year #1 pick is in trade mix. http://t.co/ueBv0bNU5I
about 2 hours ago
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
RT @NancyLieberman: Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters.
about 2 hours ago
- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Will the Cavs trade the No. 1 pick? @WindhorstESPN explores … http://t.co/QQm7CwB1Xy (correct link)
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- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
MEDIA
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NBA Playoffs on ESPN
Saturday, May 25
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Play Podcast Ryen Russillo and Chris Broussard react to the news that Vinny Del Negro won't return as coach of the Clippers and discuss what could be next for the franchise.
Play Podcast Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic look ahead to the matchup between the Pacers and the Heat. Will Dwyane Wade's health be the difference in the Eastern Conference finals?
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NBA Lockdown
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Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss how Tony Parker and the Spurs were able to beat the Grizzlies and whether the Heat and Pacers have actual bulletin board material.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss what we learned from the Bulls and Thunder this season and preview Thursday night's action.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez break down the offensive problems for the Knicks, high expectations for the Warriors and Wednesday night's games.
- Ford: Draft lottery preview
- Elhassan/Doolittle: Scouting Pacers-Heat
- Elhassan: Trade DeMarcus Cousins now
- Haberstroh: Headed for Grizz-Heat finals?
- Ford: Prospects come up short | Day 1
FANTASY
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- • Drummond's stock
- • Next season's ranks
NBA PHOTO GALLERIES
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- Here They Stay
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• Trade Cousins
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• Scouts' breakdown
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- Don't Stop Believing
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Five adjustments for the Grizzlies
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NBA draft lottery preview
Chad Ford discusses the NBA draft Lottery preview and guesses which players teams would select in the top 3 spots.
Predicting Pacers-Heat East finals
Kevin Pelton previews the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Pacers.
San Antonio defangs Zach Randolph
Two years after leading the upset of the top-seeded Spurs, big man Zach Randolph is stymied in the Grizzlies' opening loss.
Postseason MVP rankings: 1-2
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