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NBA playoffs fact or fiction: The biggest storylines of Round 1 and beyond

Are the Warriors back? Are the Celtics the favorite to win the East? Our experts break down the biggest questions from the first round so far.

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Injuries, tension and endless controversy: What derailed the Brooklyn Nets

KD, Kyrie, Harden and the Nets were primed to begin a dynastic reign. But after getting swept by the Celtics, only one thing is clear: There are far more questions than answers in Brooklyn.

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Nets offseason preview: How Brooklyn can live up to its championship expectations

Can Brooklyn rebound after a stunning first-round exit?

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The Celtics sweep the Nets on the road to advance

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Tatum sends Nets packing with 29-point performance

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    Carolina Panthers' vetting of Cam Newton: An inside look at how NFL teams evaluate QBs

    No position gets a deeper look by NFL front offices prior to the draft than quarterback, and the work on Newton went deep.

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    Top 2022 NFL draft prospects who started as unheralded college football recruits

    Ahmad Gardner and Malik Willis are among the players to go from unranked to the top of the draft board.

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    NFL Draft Day Predictor: Which teams could trade up? Which prospect might sneak into Round 1?

    Will the Steelers or Saints move up for a QB? Will the Bengals go offensive line at No. 31? And which fringe prospect might crack Day 1? ESPN's NFL Draft Day Predictor breaks it down.

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    Stocks up, stocks down: Collingwood cult hero needs to be careful

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