Austin Reaves was bad - arguably worse than ever - in the OKC opener. On what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and why this Thunder defense couldn’t care less that he’s not himself just yet, at @theathletic.com
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The NBA's latest solution to end tanking, obtained by @theathletic.com, was presented to the league's 30 GMs at a virtual meeting today.
All the details of the "3-2-1" lottery ball proposal here, with a Board of Governors vote looming on May 28.
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It has been a very productive postseason for the Milwaukee Bucks, even if they’re not in it…
Re-assessing the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market now that so many potential suitors had disappointing finishes, w/ @ericnehmbot.mirrors.bot, at @theathletic.com
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With many teams that have been tied to Antetokounmpo losing either in the Play-In or the first round, the Giannis market may open up again.
The Reed Sheppard experience has been quite a thing these past two games. At any given moment - in between occasional reminders that he can actually play basketball at a high level - the Monstars come calling.
On KAT, his incredible play that has set the stage for Knicks history (while quieting the Giannis noise), Adam Silver’s load management logic, and Jalen Brunson winning the small point guard debate, at @theathletic.com
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Finals news and notes, at @theathletic.com
* On Gregg Popovich’s pre-Game 3 plane speech in San Antonio
* Talking with Steph Castle about why he pushed his way to San Antonio in the draft (and not Houston)
* Sources: Kings and Hornets talk Sabonis trade
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