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Joel Embiid-- - 1 (10)Elfrid PaytonRights traded to Orlando from New Orleans via Philadelphia
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- 2 (9)Jerami GrantFrom Cleveland
- 2 (17)Russ SmithTraded to NOP for rights to Pierre Jackson. Originally from Brooklyn via DAL & BOS
- 2 (22)Vasilije MicicFrom Memphis via CLE
- 2 (24)Nemanja DangubicFrom Houston via MIL
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NBA playoffs 2026: Three Game 7s! What will decide each showdown
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
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Celtics, 76ers set for winner-take-all game 7
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference)
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Windy: Luka 'is not close' to returning
Brian Windhorst joins "SportsCenter" with Scott Van Pelt following the Lakers' Game 6 win over the Rockets to discuss Luka Doncic's potential return against the Thunder.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 19 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Hawks, Blazers, Suns, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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Lakers close out Rockets in Game 6 rout, face Thunder next
LeBron James took time to enjoy the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets on Friday night, saying the moments are still special, especially because he doesn't know how many more seasons he has left in his career.
