Year: 2017

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The Miami Heat desperately need a consistent Dion Waiters

Boston Celtics: Life without Marcus Morris

Indiana Pacers: What’s gone right during the 4-game winning streak

DraftKings NBA daily fantasy: 3 fantasy sleepers for Dec. 12

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 6: Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against the Miami Heat on December 6, 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)

San Antonio Spurs: The Rudy Gay gamble is paying off

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Los Angeles Lakers: Will Thomas Bryant break into the lineup this season?

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Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James’ current standing in the MVP race

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 16: Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson is providing good value for the Houston Rockets

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 28: Tyler Johnson

Miami Heat: Tyler Johnson overcoming bumpy start to season

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Utah Jazz: Alec Burks making the most of his opportunities

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 future rivalries to watch out for

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Lightyears Ahead, Pt. 1: The future of the Golden State Warriors’ backcourt

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Washington Wizards: Finding the missing piece

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) runs past Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) and Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) during the first half at the United Center Monday Dec. 11, 2017, in Chicago. The Bulls won, 108-85. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: 3 takeaways from impressive win over Boston Celtics

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NBA: 15 pleasant surprise players having career seasons in 2017-18

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 10: Doug McDermott

New York Knicks: Doug McDermott is proving his value to rotation

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 10: Emmanuel Mudiay

Indiana Pacers: How did Joe Young fare in a backup role?

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Los Angeles Lakers: Team developing better habits down the stretch

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 10: Frank Ntilikina

New York Knicks bounce back to 13-13 with win at home

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 9: Kyle Korver

Philadelphia 76ers: Trevor Booker making an instant impression

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2017-18 NBA Power Rankings: Pacers, Raptors proving themselves in Week 9

MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 08: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Bradley Center on December 8, 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Bledsoe

Milwaukee Bucks: The Eric Bledsoe effect

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OKC Thunder: Alex Abrines comes up big in win

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - OCTOBER 26: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid competes with Axel Toupane, #6 of Zalgiris Kaunas in action during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 4 game between Zalgiris Kaunas and Real Madrid at Zalgirio Arena on October 26, 2017 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Alius Koroliovas/EB via Getty Images)

Luka Doncic drops career-high 33 points on one of Europe’s best teams

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Debunking the rumor that LeBron James is plotting to join Nerlens Noel in Los Angeles

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Kyrie Irving (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: This is the Kyrie Irving we expected

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Los Angeles Lakers: A response to Kobe Bryant’s recent comments

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NBA Trade Rumors: Breaking down latest DeAndre Jordan buzz, more