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NBA rumors: What insiders are saying about bold ‘3-2-1’ draft lottery proposal

In recent months, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has seemingly made it his goal to eradicate tanking in the league and institute some type of lottery reform for the NBA Draft.

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NBA lottery reform: Five biggest questions about league's new anti-tanking proposal

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2026 NBA Mock Draft if Adam Silver's new proposed lottery rules applied

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2026 NBA playoff predictions, odds, picks for April 30: This 3-way parlay returns over +600

Thursday's NBA playoff slate features three NBA playoff Game 6 matchups.

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Lakers vs Rockets Same-Game Parlay for Friday's NBA Playoffs Game 6

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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers odds for NBA playoffs game 6

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Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday nigh...

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Rockets top Lakers in LA to force Game 6 Friday night

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Los Angeles Lakers Announce Unexpected News Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets

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3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 5 loss vs. Rockets

However, with Smart and Kennard both falling back to earth, so has the Lakers’ offense.

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Recap: Pistons, Rockets extend series, Cavs take lead

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Rockets beat Lakers on the road, force Game 6 in Houston

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What if the Pacers traded their top-four pick?

The Indiana Pacers could land a top-four pick in the NBA Draft—but should they trade it for a star? Breaking down the risks, potential targets, and why keeping the pick may be the smarter move.

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What if the Indiana Pacers Draft AJ Dybantsa?

The NBA Draft Lottery is just twelve days away, and the Indiana Pacers’ fate lies in the hands of the ping-pong balls going their way. While it is easy to be a pessimist and think about how the Pacers are always on the wrong side of good things going their way,

NBA Mailbag: What's the biggest surprise from first round?

NBA veteran Jamal Crawford answers your questions on Thursday's Game 6s, playoff surprises, Chasing History, and more.

What to know about NBA playoffs second-round bracket as teams clinch

The second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs is coming up with teams finishing up their first-round matchups. Here's what to know so far.