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Would a Giannis-Jaylen Brown trade make sense?
Brian Windhorst analyzes whether a Giannis Antetokounmpo for Jaylen Brown trade makes sense for the Bucks and Celtics.
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Windy: Doesn't matter what LeBron does if supporting cast doesn't step up
Michael Wilbon and Brian Windhorst highlight the need for the Lakers' supporting cast around LeBron James to step up.
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Donovan Mitchell on not getting foul calls: 'I don't flop'
Donovan Mitchell admits some frustration about not drawing more fouls and wonders if it's because he doesn't flop.
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NBA playoffs 2026: Ranking every team after conference semifinal Game 1s
Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.
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Austin Reaves' shooting woes persist in Lakers' Game 1 loss to OKC
After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares about that. I got to go out there and play better."
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Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference)






































