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The cases for and against the NBA’s nine fringe playoff teams

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday that some players on non-title-contending teams are hesitant to restart. Rosters might be tweaked as a result, but the potential for a surprise postseason run remains. While the Memphis Grizzlies have the inside track at the Western Conference’s eighth seed, five teams are chasing them, including Damian Lillard‘s Portland […]

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Everything to know about the NBA’s 22-team restart at Walt Disney World

The NBA is back. Last week, the league’s board of governors and the players’ union both approved plans — a 22-team, eight-game wrap-up to the regular season followed by a possible play-in tournament for the eighth seed and playoffs — to resume the 2019-20 season on July 31 inside Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World […]

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The NBA is back, and here’s what we can’t wait to watch

Now that the league’s board of governors has officially approved a return-to-play plan — featuring eight regular-season games, a potential play-in tournament and the postseason — here’s our early guide to all 22 teams and what we’re most excited to watch when basketball tips off again. MORE: Current NBA standings 1. Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis dunks […]

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The 30 games you should rewatch on NBA League Pass right now

The NBA season’s suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic has left fans without their basketball fix. That’s why NBA League Pass is providing a free preview during the hiatus until April 22, complete with every game from the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons along with an archive of classics. But with so many games to choose […]

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Eric Paschall among top fantasy basketball free-agent finds

A willingness to entertain competition for the last few spots on your fantasy hoops roster can prove rewarding. When curating this fluid collective of statistical contributors, it helps to consider your end-of-bench players in direct competition with the talent floating in free agency. The goal of this weekly series is to identify players available in […]

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Steph Curry returns to court for first Warriors game in 4 months

He started running as soon as he got the chance and jumped up in anticipation as he made his long-awaited return to an NBA game on Thursday after four long months of rehab on a broken left hand. “Player coming out!” a Chase Center security official yelled. Curry couldn’t wait to get back to the […]

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Stephen Curry to rejoin Warriors on Thursday

The two-time MVP tweeted his excitement about rejoining Golden State after missing the team’s previous 58 games. Curry, 31, suffered the injury Oct. 30, when Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes fell on Curry’s hand after a collision under the basket. Curry underwent two surgeries to repair the fracture. The first was Nov. 1 in Los […]

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Fantasy 30: Promising news on Oladipo, Jokic, DeRozan

To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: Not as many fantasy leagues incorporate the turnover category these days, but for those that do, it’s worth paying attention to players who chronically turn the ball […]

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry (hand) still not cleared for contact

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry still isn’t cleared to take contact in practice as he continues his rehab from a broken left hand. But as he gets closer to returning over the next few weeks, his teammates and coaches dropped a new nickname on him during Tuesday’s practice as he […]

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