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'They all felt that 5-20 start': Orlando's early run was a year in the making
Paolo Banchero and the Magic are off to one of the hottest starts in the league, but their turnaround began well before the tipoff to 2023-24.


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NBA Power Rankings: Are the Suns, Thunder on the brink of toppling Nuggets?
In a competitive Western conference the Suns are seeing chemistry bloom between their star players, and the young and hungry Thunder are ready to push for the front of the pack. Here's how the NBA teams stacked up in this week's ranks.

NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT
Austin Reaves' clutch 3-pointer leads top moments from NBA in-season tournament quarterfinals
The Pacers, Pelicans, Bucks and Lakers are advancing to Las Vegas. What were some of the top moments from quarterfinal action in the NBA in-season tournament?
If Pelicans win tournament, Jose Alvarado has plans for prize money
Austin Reaves' clutch 3 sends Lakers to semifinals

NBA DRAFT
2024 draft rankings: Jonathan Givony's top 25 prospects
We've reached December and the college basketball season is in full swing. It's time to check in on how the latest games have impacted the 2024 NBA draft in our updated Top 25 rankings.

'WE KNOW WHAT WE WANT TO DO'
The 18 hours that might've saved Zion Williamson and the Pelicans' season
Losses were mounting. Injuries were ravaging the team. Whispers of unhappiness had gone public. Until a crushing loss and a players-only meeting reset everything.

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri's Giants of Africa basketball camp celebrates 20 years
Raptors executive inspires a generation of African basketball players in the NBA and beyond

BASKETBALL BETTING
Which bets to make for In-Season Tournament champion, MVP
The NBA betting experts make their picks for the final week of the In-Season Tournament.

FANTASY BASKETBALL
Waiver wire pickups: Quick fixes for scoring and 3s
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late.
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- Lakers reach semis after controversial timeout
- Bucks reach Vegas with season-best 146 points
- NBA to allow scouting of top prospects in Vegas
- Haliburton's first triple-double powers Pacers
- Pels lean on 'trust,' ride collective effort to Vegas
- Fan dies after emergency during Pels-Kings game
- Lowe: Season's most important number
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