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Kobi SimmonsArizonaPG - 2
P.J. DozierSouth CarolinaPG - 3
Derrick Walton Jr.MichiganPG - 4
Isaiah BriscoeKentuckyPG - 5
Melo TrimbleMarylandPG - 6
Marcus KeeneCentral MichiganPG - 7
Kenan SipahiKosovoPG - 8
Xavier Rathan-MayesFlorida StatePG - 9
Jon ElmoreMarshallPG - 10
George de PaulaBrazilPG - 11
Jaaron SimmonsOhioPG - 12
Ethan TelfairIdaho StatePG - 13
Siyani ChambersHarvardPG - 14
Maurice Watson Jr.CreightonPG - 15
Dallas MooreNorth FloridaPG
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla's quote reel: 2024-25 edition
Since becoming the Celtics' head coach in 2022, Joe Mazzulla has become a quotable head coach in the association.
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Ace Bailey declares for NBA draft after one year at Rutgers
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year's NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is "nowhere close to reaching my potential" and "can take a good team to a better level."
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Brian Windhorst: 'LeBron James continues to not look at his best' vs. Wolves
Brian Windhorst expresses his concern over LeBron James' performance against the Timberwolves as the "Get Up" crew predicts which team holds the series advantage.
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The rapid rise of Amen and Ausar Thompson
The twins, who were drafted No. 4 and No. 5 in 2023, have been a major part of the Rockets' and Pistons' playoff berths.
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2025 NBA playoffs: Stats that could sink title contenders
Let's rank the biggest red flags for every team based on the most predictive playoff stats in the modern era.
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Lakers even series with Wolves after Redick tears into team
The Lakers were motivated by a JJ Redick tirade after their lead slipped in the third quarter, closing out a 94-85 win over the Timberwolves to even their first-round series.
