Year: 2017

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Atlanta Hawks: Taurean Prince greatly expanding his shooting range

Oklahoma City Thunder: Billy Donovan appreciates Carmelo Anthony’s open-mindedness

Los Angeles Lakers: Could Kyle Kuzma upsize to the 5?

New Orleans Pelicans: Evaluating Jameer Nelson so far this season

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3 trends the Detroit Pistons can build on in 2018

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 23: Tyreke Evans

Memphis Grizzlies: Tyreke Evans could be Sixth Man of the Year

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Anthony Davis

Nikola Jokic: The power forward experiment

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Chicago Bulls: Fred Hoiberg making his presence felt

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats dribbles by Roddy Peters #23 of the Nicholls State Colonels during a college basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena on November 14, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Wildcats won 113-77. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Mikal Bridges deserves top-10 consideration for the 2018 NBA Draft

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Houston Rockets: Concerning aspects from losing streak

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Portland Trail Blazers: Top 5 Christmas Day performances

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: JJ Redick

Philadelphia 76ers: J.J. Redick exhibits his value in breakthrough win

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers: Officiating mistakes hurt chances

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Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from loss vs. Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the second half of a NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thunder defeated the Rockets 112-107. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder: Takeaways from Christmas Day victory over Houston Rockets

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John Collins pushing for more minutes with the Atlanta Hawks

BOSTON - DECEMBER 4: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after he sent the Celtics' Al Horford, background left, to the free throw line late in the game as the Celtics were wrapping up their 111-100 victory. The Boston Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 4, 2017. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The Milwaukee Bucks are handing out more gifts than anyone

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New Orleans Pelicans: Can they be best passing team in the NBA?

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 3: Eric Gordon

Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon has found his shooting touch

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Indiana Pacers: The evolution of Myles Turner

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 15: Trae Young (11) of the Oklahoma Sooners dribbles up court during the Oklahoma Sooners against the Ball State Cardinals at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Ok. (Photo by Richard Rowe/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 NBA Draft: 6 prospects that improved their stock the most

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4 Central Division players who could surpass LeBron James

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant

What to watch for in the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors game

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Milwaukee Bucks: Checking in on Malcolm Brogdon

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 20: Jamil Wilson

Los Angeles Clippers: The rise of Jamil Wilson

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Have Lakers revealed new blueprint to defending Golden State Warriors?

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Washington Wizards: 3 matchups to watch on Christmas Day game against Celtics

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Philadelphia 76ers: 3 matchups to watch on Christmas Day game against the Knicks