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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against the Miami Heat defense at Kaseya Center.
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Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Have A Better Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Fit Than Miami Heat

DHJ Quick Take: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Question Giannis Antetokounmpo–Bam Adebayo Fit in Miami Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce said the Heat should only move Bam Adebayo for a Giannis Antetokounmpo–level player, while doubting that an Antetokounmpo-to-Miami pairing actually creates a contender. Both pointed to a more established team, with...
NBA: Charles Barkley looks on with his hands on his hips during a Phoenix Suns game against the Denver Nuggets at McNichols Sports Arena.
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Why So Many NBA Players Love to Gamble And What It Costs Them

When NBA players live, breathe, and think about basketball 24/7, competition and risk-taking naturally become staples of day-to-day life. Even off the court, that drive doesn’t just disappear; in fact, it often follows players into other arenas. Legendary stars have made that explicitly clear. Michael Jordan reportedly wagered millions on...
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‘I’m Looking To Trade AD’: Paul Pierce Says Dallas Mavericks Should Trade Anthony Davis Now

The Dallas Mavericks finally exhaled Saturday night in Washington, but one win hasn’t stopped the growing questions surrounding a season that has veered dangerously off track. Dallas (3–7) snapped a four-game losing streak with a gritty 111–105 victory over the Wizards — a night defined by Naji Marshall’s homecoming masterpiece,...