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With a roster filled with youngsters who are the future, the Blazers kept all their veterans at the trade deadline.
Jason Quick196
Some of the NBA's most intriguing young players are in the Northwest Division.
The Athletic80
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
There's a lot to unpack with the Damian Lillard trade and all the parts involved in this three-team blockbuster.
Sam Vecenie82
Lillard going to Milwaukee was a major shock. So how did it happen without much of an indication that it would?
Shams Charania and Sam Amick241
For five years in Phoenix, Ayton seemed locked in an endless chase of expectations, a good player who everyone thought should be better.
Doug Haller33
All summer long, the talk was about a potential Dame-to-Miami transaction. But another East contender has landed the superstar guard.
Zach Harper352
Two suitors have emerged for the former All-Star. What should Washington's new executive team do now?
David Aldridge and Josh Robbins183
Shams Charania reported trade talks are heating up. Here's what to know about who could be in potential deals.
David Aldridge and Josh Robbins173
A Phoenix offseason does not officially begin until Deandre Ayton’s future with the organization is questioned. That’s already started.
Doug Haller60
Ayton is averaging 10.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game in the series.
Shams Charania and Doug Haller29
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant can do a lot, and will continue to do so. But they may not have to do everything to give the Suns a chance.
Doug Haller11
It’s a difficult place to be so close to the playoffs, losing with legit excuses. That's why Saturday night's win meant so much for Phoenix.
Doug Haller6
Team builders say the trend isn't abating any time soon. But is it worth the risk?
David Aldridge86
Phoenix may finally get answers to the three questions that have hung over the franchise all season.
"The real you shows when times get tough," said Mikal Bridges after the Suns loss to the Rockets.
Kelly Iko32
The 26-year-old is far and away the biggest reason Phoenix remains elite despite everything that's happened to the Suns since May.
Sam Amick40
Patrick Beverley was assessed a technical foul and ejected late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game for shoving Deandre Ayton.
The Athletic Staff55
The Lakers took a loss on Tuesday but showed that they are adamant about having a teammate's back in a tight situation.
Jovan Buha83
The Suns are championship contenders with Cam Johnson and Chris Paul. They are still finding their way without them.
Doug Haller7
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