Year: 2017

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Russell Westbrook emerging as leading man

Orlando Magic: 5 New Year’s resolutions for this team

Los Angeles Lakers: Just trade Julius Randle already

The case for Nikola Vucevic to the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Utah Jazz: Rookie Donovan Mitchell being recognized by NBA’s best

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Los Angeles Lakers struggling to close games without Lonzo Ball

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Detroit Pistons: Surviving without Reggie Jackson for 6-8 weeks

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Eastern Conference All-Star Team drives to the basket against the Western Conference All-Star Team during the NBA All-Star Game as part of the 2017 NBA All Star Weekend on February 19, 2017 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks: 5 events at All-Star Weekend where Bucks could compete

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Memphis Grizzlies: A closer look at the 3-point shooting struggles

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 16: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans controls the ball next to Tom Cotter #32 of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies during game two of the Hitachi College Basketball Showcase at Little Caesars Arena on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Grizzles 86-73. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to stay in top-5 conversation

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 3: Tony Parker #9 and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs talk during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on MAY 3, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)

The San Antonio Spurs have put the NBA on notice

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Houston Rockets: James Harden remains confident in his team

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures to the crowd after his late basket in the second half of the 103-89 win by the Thunder over the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder: Carmelo Anthony accepting new role in offense

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 25: DeAndre Liggins

Milwaukee Bucks: DeAndre Liggins’ considerable struggles

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Indiana Pacers: Team’s use of the G League this season

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 23: Rajon Rondo

New Orleans Pelicans: Is Rajon Rondo turning a corner?

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Marcus Smart (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: It’s not time to panic just yet

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 26: Josh Richardson

Miami Heat: Josh Richardson becoming a genuine building block

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Portland Trail Blazers: How the team has fared without Damian Lillard

GOOD MORNING AMERICA - The Harlem Globetrotters go for the Guinness Book World Record for most half court shots in an hour on 'Good Morning America,' on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, airing on the ABC Television Network.(Photo by Heidi Gutman/ABC via Getty Images)HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

3 notable NBA stars that played for the Harlem Globetrotters

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Los Angeles Lakers: Predicting the team’s 2018-19 starting lineup

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 02: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks across the court after losing to the Dallas Mavericks 109-105 at BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 2, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks: Losses to bad teams hurting long-term goals

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 23: Austin Rivers

Los Angeles Clippers: Austin Rivers is heating up

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Los Angeles Lakers: Recapping the early seasons of the rookies

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Brandon Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

San Antonio Spurs: Brandon Paul, always ready

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook named Western Conference player of the week

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Will Stephen Curry or Isaiah Thomas have bigger impact on Warriors-Cavs upon return?

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Los Angeles Lakers: Is Kyle Kuzma becoming new face of the franchise?