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- Pacers' Hill uncertain for Game 6 vs. Knicks
- Jackson's book trumpets Jordan over Kobe
- Mayor: Deal to sell Kings signed | Pelton
- Ex-Heat, Mavs G Danilovic stabbed in Serbia
- Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again
- Spurs upend Warriors to advance
| Dime - Knicks defeat Pacers, stay alive | O'Connor
- Agent says Sloan not interested in Bucks job
- Durant says 'nothing's ever a wasted year'
- Dirk planning for huge pay cut | MacMahon
- Stoudamire back at Arizona as assistant coach
- Noel says knee ahead of schedule | Ford
- Ford: Zeller, Larkin impress at NBA combine
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
RT @ESPN1063: ESPN's Michael Wallace (@WallaceNBA_ESPN) joined Josh & Kelley earlier on @ESPN1063 to talk all things #Heat! LISTEN: http://…
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Knicks-Pacers Game 6 on ESPN and WatchESPN at 8 PM ET: Can the Knicks survive another elimination game?
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RT @WindhorstESPN: George Hill (concussion) hasn't been cleared to play. Coach Frank Vogel said he's preparing as if Hill won't play tonite.
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Draft Blog: Breaking down the athletic testing at the NBA Draft Combine for all 60 players. http://t.co/nCA0BImeYc (insider)
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Important to understand you cannot rush NBA concussion protocol. Steps have to be taken. Hill took part in shootaround, which was a step
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
Wallace: Hurry up and wait - making quick work of playoff foes testing Heat's patience. http://t.co/KG4c15ADIz
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- kpelton Kevin Pelton
No more chat Qs on this. RT @dailythunder: Presti essentially said that the Thunder philosophically oppose using the amnesty.
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- WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
George Hill (concussion) has not been cleared to play for Pacers vs. Knicks. Coach Frank Vogel said he's preparing that Hill won't play
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
RT @ESPN1063: http://t.co/8HkKN8xau8's #HEAT Index writer Michael Wallace @WallaceNBA_ESPN joins Josh & Kelley LIVE on @ESPN1063 & http://t…
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On this date in 1988, Pistons completed a 4-1 series win vs. Bulls , the first of three straight years Detroit ended Chicago’s season.
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Jackson back with Tellem. Copeland wants big payday. Blazers consider moving up, eye Oladipo. Drew to meet with Bucks http://t.co/ZgvqNkdV31
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30 years ago today, the 76ers beat the Bucks 115-103 to reach the NBA Finals. Moses Malone led the way with 28 points, 17 rebounds.
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Happy Birthday! Nets F Reggie Evans (33), retired 15-year vet Donyell Marshall (40) and ESPN’s Jim Bowden (52).
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
ICYMI: Check out frontpage story from Miami Herald that details purpose for today's #Duffels4Kids Walk. Thanks. http://t.co/EgSK3YUbs8
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
Excited to wake up this morning to participate in a great cause. On to Miami's Jungle Island for #Duffels4Kids Walk http://t.co/HiXlGtjHQ2
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- TrueHoop Henry Abbott
Brian Scalabrine's risky head games, and what can happen in a league without a strict concussion policy. http://t.co/vqXtpgiA7U
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
I've seen/heard other celebs do this sort of thing before, but this was very cool of D-Wade: http://t.co/DmVTm7rndy
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- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
- WallaceNBA_ESPN Michael Wallace
Wallace: Swift playoff progress tests Heat's patience yet again, but beats the alternative. http://t.co/KG4c15ADIz
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He's been on a few times now. RT @hellawritn: @MrEddieHuang @TrueHoopTV eddie needs to be on here more often
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RT @ZachLowe_NBA: Oh, man, the first 2:30 or so of this @coachthorpe segment on @truehooptv: http://t.co/MC2ysbExDx
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NBA Playoffs on ESPN
Saturday, May 18
Knicks vs. Pacers, 8 ET
Mike Tirico, NBA
Ian O'Connor, NBA
Israel Gutierrez, NBA
Play Podcast ESPN's Mike Tirico discusses the NBA's policy for dealing with concussions and explains why it might be difficult to determine how long the Pacers could be without George Hill.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio's Ian O'Connor comments on Pacers-Knicks, Carmelo Anthony's style of play, J.R. Smith, Raymond Felton, the impact of George Hill's absence and more.
Play Podcast ESPN's Israel Gutierrez weighs in on whether the Knicks or Pacers would be a tougher match-up for the Heat and says Dwyane Wade's health will be critical for Miami for the remainder of the postseason. Gutierrez also discusses the latest developments in the sale of the Kings.
NBA Lockdown
NBA Lockdown
NBA Lockdown
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss what we learned from the Bulls and Thunder this season and preview Thursday night's action.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez break down the offensive problems for the Knicks, high expectations for the Warriors and Wednesday night's games.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss if the physical play should be expected in the playoffs, if Amare will make an impact for the Knicks and the best shooting backcourt.
- Ford: Noel tops Big Board | Wiggins No. 1
- Doolittle: What's next for the Warriors?
- Elhassan: Trade DeMarcus Cousins now
- Haberstroh: Headed for Grizz-Heat finals?
- Ford: Prospects come up short | Day 1
FANTASY
- If You're Hardcore
- Reviewing predictions for 2012-13 season
- • Drummond's stock
- • Next season's ranks
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• Verrier: Prince's return
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- Nerlens Noel might go No. 1 in the draft, but is he the best player?
• Mock Draft 2.0
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Spurs-Warriors: What we've learned
Here are some lessons from the Spurs-Warriors playoff series.
Knicks-Pacers: What we've learned
Here are some lessons from the Knicks-Pacers playoff series.
Owners keep Kings in Sacramento
Ownership representatives met for nearly four hours Wednesday and ultimately voted to reject the Kings' proposed move to Seattle, backing last month's unanimous recommendation from a relocation committee to keep the team in Sacramento.
Grizzlies, Heat NBA Finals bound?
The Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat appear on a collision course to the NBA Finals writes Tom Haberstroh.
Griz storm into uncharted territory
Making the Western Conference finals is entirely unfamiliar territory for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Griz are relishing it, Ramona Shelburne writes.
Lessons of Russ-less Thunder
When Russell Westbrook went down, Kevin Durant stepped up, but it hasn't been enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Why Wiggins would go No. 1 in 2013
Chad Ford writes why Andrew Wiggins would be the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA draft.
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