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Knicks beat writer Fred Katz runs through several different scenarios and fake trades submitted by readers.
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The veteran point guard may be a hot commodity for contending teams as the Feb. 8 deadline nears, but he says he's happy staying put.
Jason Quick72
On Wednesday, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and veteran Malcolm Brogdon were beginning the molding process of their promising point guard.
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Some of the NBA's most intriguing young players are in the Northwest Division.
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The reigning Sixth Man of the Year could bring needed leadership to Portland. But he also has a ton of value elsewhere.
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The Blazers rookie let people know that he and the team were ready to look to the future: "I’m not trying to be the new Dame."
Jason Quick69
Jay King breaks down the deal bringing Jrue Holiday to the Celtics from Portland.
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Boston tried to deal the reigning Sixth Man of the Year earlier in the offseason. Now he's headed to Portland.
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Boston's ceiling may be higher with the addition of the two-time All-Star, but the floor could be a little shaky.
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Part 2 of The Athletic's Celtics roster draft series, as Jay King and Jared Weiss complete their teams.
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James Harden called out his GM in a way rarely seen before. But like Daryl Morey, Brad Stevens has his own issues to resolve.
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As summer league approaches, the Celtics and Jaylen Brown are expected to make progress over a potential supermax extension.
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Our NBA front-office insider likes the three-team deal for all sides. Here's why.
John Hollinger81
The Celtics have been exploring trades to shake up the rotation, but how does Grant Williams' free agency factor in?
Jared Weiss54
The Heat beat the Boston Celtics, 103-84, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night, advancing to the NBA Finals.
Joe Vardon, Jared Weiss, and Jay King261
The Sixth Man of the Year has been playing through a partial tear in the tendon coming out of his elbow that leads into his forearm.
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The Athletic convened its writers to break down the five biggest questions facing the Heat and Celtics as the conference finals begins.
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Cole Huff dishes out awards for the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs and looks forward to what is to come in the conference finals.
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Smart said Game 6 was going to be a dogfight. He delivered.
Jared Weiss47
You want deals that moved the needle this postseason? Look no further than the backcourt.
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