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Keith Smith: The Oklahoma City Thunder now have two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft: #15 (via Miami Heat) #25 (via LA Clippers)* *tiebreaker pending (could be anywhere from #22 – #25) Heat now have a lottery-protected pick owed to the Charlotte Hornets in 2027 or unprotected in 2028. … [Read more...] about
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Magic Johnson: I’m scared for my Lakers because the game’s most exciting player, superstar Anthony Edwards, is a matchup problem. If the Timberwolves beat my Lakers it’s because Naz Reid and Donte DiVenczo both have a big series. I’m picking my Lakers in 6, led by superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves will be the third man in the ring for the Lakers and he has … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson ‘scared’ for Lakers because of Anthony Edwards
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Magic Johnson: I’m scared for my Lakers because the game’s most exciting player, superstar Anthony Edwards, is a matchup problem. If the Timberwolves beat my Lakers it’s because Naz Reid and Donte DiVenczo both have a big series. I’m picking my Lakers in 6, led by superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves will be the third man in the ring for the Lakers and he has … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson ‘scared’ for Lakers because of Anthony Edwards
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The interim coach also pointed out that Denver might need reinforcements to guard Leonard if Gordon is going to assume his dual role as postseason backup center. As versatile as the 29-year-old power forward is, he can’t play all 48 minutes. This series could be a watershed moment for Peyton Watson. Braun might be asked to shift assignments. He has the physical profile to deter … [Read more...] about
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Ahead of the Timberwolves series though, Hachimura noted his knee is in a much better place now. “It’s for sure better. It’s way better than what we talked about,” he said. “My knee’s getting better, I can jump now and all that. Just gotta manage it and now we don’t have a back-to-back anymore. We saw the schedule, we have two days in between this series. So yeah, just gotta … [Read more...] about