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Youth in revolt? Why the young Oklahoma City core could buck history's trend

With a young roster, draft flexibility and cap space, the Thunder's championship window might be wide open for the foreseeable future.

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WHAT'S NEXT FOR SIXERS?

Philly's playoff exit raises a slew of questions -- and dramatically answered another

Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism despite its first-round defeat.

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Stephen A.: Tyrese Maxey now face of Sixers franchise

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PLAYOFF DOUBLEHEADER ON ESPN

'That's all we've known growing up': Chippiness fueling Magic's playoff run

The Magic must rely more on what got them back into the series against the Cavs -- physicality, a core of young players, and a bit of trash talking.

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Playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups

There are still two first-round series up for grabs. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch.

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A BAD LOOK FOR PAT BEV

Stephen A.: Pat Bev's actions are inexcusable

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Beverley loses his cool, chucks ball at fan from Bucks bench

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KNICKS ADVANCE TO EAST SEMIFINALS

Jay Williams: Jalen Brunson could go down as greatest Knick ever

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Josh Hart drills a go-ahead 3 late in the fourth as Knicks knock out 76ers

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BUCKS ELIMINATED

How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee

Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Why Stephen A. thinks the Bucks should trade Damian Lillard

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OFFSEASON THOUGHTS

What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason

We break down the summer priorities and needs for the NBA teams that have already been sent home.

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SIZING UP THE MVP RACE

Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?

Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

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Anthony Edwards' superstar turn

Edwards is already one of the NBA's most irreplaceable players.

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May's best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month's must-have releases

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