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Lakers, needing backcourt help, sign Nick Smith Jr. to new deal

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With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.

Sources: Kings to retain coach Doug Christie for next season

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The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.

Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Sunday's NBA games

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Jim McCormick breaks down Sunday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.

Tim Legler: The Wembanyama era begins now with Spurs as a title threat

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Tim Legler discusses why the Spurs are poised to make a deep playoff run and potentially win a championship.

Illinois star freshman Keaton Wagler to declare for NBA draft

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Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler will declare for the NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports told ESPN.

Checkmates and closeouts: Inside the NBA's quiet chess boom

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NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.