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Melo's 28 points, game winner lead Blazers past Raptors (2:12)

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1dKevin Arnovitz

Inside the excitement and uncertainty as NBA players return to facilities

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were one of the first two NBA teams to return to practice courts three weeks ago. Here's what they've learned.

The Hoop Collective: How To Structure The NBA's Return To Action

With multiple return-to-play proposals on the table, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss the feasibility of these options, as well as the NBA's real motivations behind each plan. Plus, the crew identifies the teams who could benefit the most from this extended layoff (33:50).

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2dNick Friedell

Blazers' Lillard: Play-in tourney 'would be perfect'

Portland guard Damian Lillard said NBA players "want to play for something," a play-in tournament for teams outside the playoff picture is the best option and if the NBA decides to go straight to the playoffs, "we would all be disappointed."

Jalen advocates for NBA play-in tournament (1:34)

Lillard defends stance on 'meaningless games' (1:01)

LeBron or Giannis for MVP? Dame makes his pick (1:11)

Dinwiddie is open to allowing teams play their way into playoffs (1:00)

Are Lillard's comments about not participating in meaningless games justified? (2:07)

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Lillard: I won't play if no chance for playoffs

Damian Lillard says he won't compete in a restarted NBA season if the Trail Blazers do not have a legitimate shot to make the playoffs.

What might the 2020 NBA playoffs look like? (4:03)

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Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams

The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.

The Hoop Collective: How The NBA Plans To Move Forward With 2020 Season

The NBA's potential return to Disney World poses a lot of questions. Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps talk about what they've heard from within the league about life inside the bubble, coronavirus testing protocols, and whether it's even worth it for bottom-tier teams to finish out the regular season. Plus, the crew looks at potential playoff matchups and if this year's format could pave the way for 1-16 playoff seeding in the future (28:55).

The best play from every NBA team this season (2:57)

Who wins in a game of legends? The 'Dream Team' or the 'Redeem Team?' (1:24)

Why Stephen A. isn't seeing a title for Damian Lillard in Portland (2:28)

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The Hoop Collective: "The Last Dance" And How Big NBA Names Could Become Available

The 1997-98 season didn't need to be "the last dance" for Jordan's Bulls, Ramona Shelburne explains to Brian Windhorst and Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, the crew discusses potential modifications to the CBA and how they might lead to some "big-time" players suddenly hitting the open market (27:30).

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The Hoop Collective: The 74 Greatest NBA Players Ever

Can you compare across eras? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton offer thoughts on NBArank's 74 greatest players of all time.

22dAndrea Adelson

Oregon: No large gatherings through September

Large gatherings at sports and other events in Oregon should either be canceled or significantly modified through September because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday.

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McCollum, Cuban question wisdom of NBA return

CJ McCollum and Mark Cuban asked in interviews whether the NBA's attempts at a return to playing are worth the effort and potential cost.

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The Hoop Collective: Donovan Mitchell And Rudy Gobert's Relationship, When KD Could Return

A Kevin Durant return this season isn't completely off the table, according to Nets GM Sean Marks. Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss whether it's in KD's best interests to come back (15:10), as well as tension in the Jazz locker room and how "The Last Dance" has portrayed interactions between players in the 1990s (35:07).