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C.J. FairSyracuseSF - 2
LaQuinton RossOhio StateSF - 3
Melvin EjimIowa StateSF - 4
Roscoe SmithUNLVSF - 5
Ioannis PapapetrouGreeceSF - 6
Taylor BraunNorth Dakota StateSF - 7
Casey PratherFloridaSF - 8
Will SheeheyIndianaSF - 9
De'Mon BrooksDavidsonSF - 10
Cameron ClarkOklahomaSF - 11
Jamil WilsonMarquetteSF - 12
Luke HancockLouisvilleSF - 13
Travis McKieWake ForestSF - 14Linos ChrysikopoulosGreeceSF
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Chase FielerFlorida Gulf CoastSF - 16
Okaro WhiteFlorida StateSF - 17
Cleveland MelvinDePaulSF - 18
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on the Giannis Antetokounmpo front.
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Fantasy basketball: Which players benefit most from Giannis trade?
The first big move of the NBA offseason could be a positive for many players in fantasy.
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Stephen A. gives props to Pat Riley, Heat after trading for Giannis
Stephen A. gives props to Pat Riley, Heat after trading for Giannis
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2026 NBA draft: No. 1 pick fashion since 2000
From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and "P5" chain to LeBron James' all-white look, fashion statements for NBA top draft picks have evolved greatly over the years.
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Shams: Brown and Celtics will have 'hard conversations' after trade rumors
Shams: Brown and Celtics will have 'hard conversations' after trade rumors
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Windy: Heat's odds to win East are 'laughable' despite Giannis trade
Windy: Heat's odds to win East are 'laughable' despite Giannis trade
