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Ben Simmons-- - 2 (2)
Brandon Ingram-- - 3 (3)
Jaylen Brownfrom BKN - 4 (4)
Dragan Bender-- - 5 (5)
Kris Dunn-- - 6 (6)
Buddy Hield-- - 7 (7)
Jamal Murrayfrom NY - 8 (8)
Marquese Chriss-- - 9 (9)
Jakob Poeltlfrom DEN via NY - 10 (10)
Thon Maker-- - 11 (11)
Domantas Sabonis-- - 12 (12)
Taurean Princetraded to ATL - 13 (13)Georgios Papagiannisfrom WSH
- 14 (14)
Denzel Valentine-- - 15 (15)Juan Hernangomezfrom HOU
- 16 (16)Guerschon Yabuselefrom DAL
- 17 (17)
Wade Baldwin IV-- - 18 (18)
Henry Ellenson-- - 19 (19)Malik Beasleyfrom POR
- 20 (20)
Caris LeVerttraded to BKN - 21 (21)
DeAndre Bembry-- - 22 (22)
Malachi Richardsontraded to SAC - 23 (23)Ante Zizic--
- 24 (24)Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrotfrom MIA via CLE
- 25 (25)
Brice Johnson-- - 26 (26)Furkan Korkmazfrom OKC via DEN and CLE
- 27 (27)Pascal Siakam--
- 28 (28)Skal Labissierefrom CLE via BOS
- 29 (29)
Dejounte Murray-- - 30 (30)
Damian Jones--
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2026 NBA Finals: Knicks-Spurs Game 5 preview, X factors, MVP pick
The Knicks have a chance Saturday to win their first NBA title since 1973. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, however, are standing in their way.
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How Jalen Brunson became the undisputed king of New York
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
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Why Victor Wembanyama's most dominant skill remains a mystery
What makes the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year so dangerous isn't that he blocks so many shots. It's that he prevents players from shooting in the first place.
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Inside the Shaolin monastery that helped build Victor Wembanyama
Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in basketball.
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Mitch Johnson emphasizes belief in De'Aaron Fox ahead of Game 5
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized his belief in De'Aaron Fox on the heels of his rough showing in Game 4.
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Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball
Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball
