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2025-26 Record: 31-51, 12th in Eastern Conference
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-- - 1 (15)via POR
- 2 (8)from NO via BOS, DET and POR
- 2 (26)from DEN via MIN, PHX, CHA, and PHX
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The pros and cons of the new NBA draft lottery reform
The NBA has approved significant anti-tanking measures. Will they work? Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
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Stephen and Ayesha Curry team up to open Charlotte restaurants
The Currys already own restaurants out West, and are bringing those chains to Charlotte, where Dell Curry reigned supreme.
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Myra Gordon announces birth of her and Tyrese Maxey's daughter
Gordon and Maxey's daughter, Marvel, was born May 14.
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Stephen A. has thoughts on NBA increasing AI use to aid officials
Stephen A. has thoughts on NBA increasing AI use to aid officials
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Important for Thunder to close out Spurs in Game 6? Stephen A. weighs in
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why having Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes it important but not crucial for the Thunder to win the series tonight vs. Spurs.
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Could SGA's style of play affect his legacy?
The "Get Up" crew discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's accomplishments and whether his style of play could affect how he's compared to other NBA greats.
