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Going for broke in Cleveland
Amid loud conversation about fear of the second apron, the only team over that threshold in 2025-26 signs up for potential further flirtation with it in the coming years. What are the Cavaliers cooking up?
The Lakers don't look like a contender. Neither did the '24 Mavs
Los Angeles has bet big on Luka Magic. That bet has generally worked out in the past.
The Celtics avoided the next Paul George contract by trading for the current one
"Optionality" is the word Brad Stevens used to explain the Jaylen Brown trade. He's talking about three years from now.
Congrats to the Sixers, who now need to figure some stuff out
Jaylen Brown replaces a high-frequency deep shooter. Does Tyrese Maxey end up in more of a spot-up role? Who's going to sacrifice here?