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Derrick Favors-- - 1 (6)
Ekpe Udoh-- - 1 (7)
Greg Monroe-- - 1 (13)
Ed Davis-- - 1 (14)
Patrick Patterson-- - 1 (15)
Larry SandersFrom Chicago - 1 (17)
Kevin SeraphinFrom Milwaukee - 1 (21)
Craig BrackinsRights to Craig Brackins traded to New Orleans - 1 (23)
Trevor BookerRights to Trevor Booker traded to Washington - Pick from Philadelphia via Utah - 2 (11)
Jarvis VarnadoFrom New Orleans - 2 (16)
Gani LawalFrom Charlotte - 2 (17)Keith Gallon--
- 2 (19)
Ryan Richards-- - 2 (22)
Luke Harangody-- - 2 (27)
Ryan ReidRights to Ryan Reid traded to Oklahoma City - Pick from Dallas - 2 (28)
Derrick Caracter-- - 2 (30)Dwayne CollinsFrom Cleveland
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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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How Darryn Peterson feels his game is similar to SGA's
Darryn Peterson makes his case for being the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Stephen A.: Lakers should have elevated level of appreciation for LeBron
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on whether the Lakers have taken LeBron James for granted.
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Stephen A.: 'Egregious' no-call by refs late in Pistons-Cavs
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate whether the Pistons should have had a foul called before the end of regulation in Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
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Brian Windhorst: Pistons' supporting cast let Cade Cunningham down
Brian Windhorst goes in on the Pistons for not being able to help Cade Cunningham close out Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
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Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.
