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The Lakers got the shooting they desperately need, while the Pistons and Bucks continue to confuse.
Sam Vecenie72
Jimmy Butler and Heat reach a middle ground, but their future together remains murky
William Guillory16
NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers
John Hollinger23
Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie225
2024 NBA second-round mock draft: What to look for on Day 2, including Bronny James
Sam Vecenie113
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Across the power forward market, multiple possible starters are available, but teams should choose carefully.
John Hollinger25
Of the 14 players to go in the first seven picks in the last two NBA drafts, five have been from France.
John Hollinger174
His decision, which comes before the draft and free agency, allows the Heat to focus on making moves to improve the team around Butler.
Shams Charania50
From the Hawks' selection at No. 1 all the way down, this year's draft is expected to be difficult to predict.
Sam Vecenie81
In the playoffs, Adebayo recorded averages of 22.6 points and 9.4 rebounds, scoring no less than 20 points each game.
The Athletic Staff21
Multiple 3-and-D starting-caliber wings could be available, making this easily the best positional market this summer.
There will be a lot to watch over the next two days, from what some teams of interest will do to new trends to watch for.
Mike Vorkunov32
Zaccharie Risacher? Donovan Clingan? Alex Sarr? A trade? Atlanta holds all the cards, and few have a sense for how it'll play them.
Sam Vecenie115
This summer's shooting guard crop is light at the top but heavy on specialists and 3-and-D role players whom teams tend to love.
John Hollinger28
Sarr is far from a sure thing. His defensive potential is sky-high, but there are questions about his offense reaching those heights.
David Aldridge47
Our front-office insider breaks down the games and potential of the top names in this year's draft.
John Hollinger163
What does your team need in the draft? We take a look at all 30 franchises, their recent drafts and identify their top priorities.
Law Murray20
Having multi-dimensional wings who can handle, shoot, facilitate and score and who can switch and defend is a must for NBA title contenders.
David Aldridge36
Sam Vecenie and Mike Vorkunov discuss a few big-picture topics surrounding one of the most unique drafts in years.
Mike Vorkunov and Sam Vecenie60
This year's draft isn't that bad. Someone will draft a future All-Star, maybe an All-NBA player. There are always diamonds in the rough.
David Aldridge118
Want to know everything possible about the 2024 NBA Draft class? I dive deep with more than 130,000 words on this year's prospects.
Sam Vecenie109
Kentucky's Reed Sheppard and UConn's Stephon Castle lead our picks highlighting the top players from NCAA teams.
The Athletic College Basketball55
Some of the game's greatest stars may be leaving Tier 1 soon, but one player near the top has one of the greatest four-year runs in history.
Seth Partnow410
In recent years, we've seen a lot less talent hit free agency than we used to, but that doesn't mean major names won't test the waters.
John Hollinger232
With less than one week until the 2024 NBA Draft, a lot remains unsettled, starting with the No. 1 pick. Has a new contender emerged?
Sam Vecenie185
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