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Five ways new NBA lottery rules could impact this season
How could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?
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Stephen A. sounds off on James Dolan, Knicks for their handling of KAT negotiations
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Why Stephen A. trusts LeBron to be playoff-ready
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Face of the franchise? Darius Garland embraces responsibility with LA Clippers
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Duren-Detroit standoff ends
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- Sources: Clippers' Strus (foot) to be reevaluated in 4 weeks
- Hornets shut down White for rest of preseason after calf strain
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