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Gary Payton IIOregon StatePG - 2
Anthony BarberNC StatePG - 3
Fred VanVleetWichita StatePG - 4
A.J. EnglishIonaPG - 5
Tim QuartermanLSUPG - 6
Yogi FerrellIndianaPG - 7
Ryan ArcidiaconoVillanovaPG - 8
Kyle CollinsworthBYUPG - 9
Isaiah TaylorTexasPG - 10
Thomas WalkupStephen F. AustinPG - 11
Josh HaginsLittle RockPG - 12
Wael ArakjiLebanonPG - 13
Boris DalloFrancePG - 14Rysheed JordanPG
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Kasey HillFloridaPG - 16
Julian JacobsUSCPG - 17
Nikola IvanovicSerbiaPG - 18
Kareem CantyAuburnPG
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Why Stephen A. takes issue with Anthony Edwards' early handshakes with Spurs
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs with eight minutes left was not appropriate.
2026 NBA playoff picks: Experts predict the conference finals
NBA experts pick which teams will win the East and West to claim a spot in the NBA Finals.
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NBA coaching carousel: Firings, hirings, what's next for each job
Orlando and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
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Sources: Pelicans hiring Jamahl Mosley as head coach
The Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley on a five-year contract as their new head coach, sources told ESPN. He spent the past five seasons in Orlando, going 189-221.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
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The reason Stephen A. considers the Pistons' season a disappointment
Stephen A. Smith takes stock of the Pistons' season after they lost to the Cavaliers in the playoffs.
