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- 1 (1)
Andrea Bargnani-- - 2 (2)
LaMarcus AldridgeTraded to Portland - 3 (3)Adam Morrison--
- 4 (4)
Tyrus ThomasTraded to Chicago - 5 (5)
Shelden Williams-- - 6 (6)
Brandon RoyTraded to Portland - 7 (7)
Randy FoyeTraded to Portland, then Minnesota - 8 (8)
Rudy GayTraded to Memphis - 9 (9)
Patrick O'Bryant-- - 10 (10)Mouhamed Sene--
- 11 (11)
J.J. Redick-- - 12 (12)Hilton Armstrong--
- 13 (13)
Thabo SefoloshaTraded to Chicago - 14 (14)
Ronnie Brewer-- - 15 (15)Cedric Simmonsvia Bucks
- 16 (16)Rodney CarneyTraded to Philadelphia
- 17 (17)
Shawne Williams-- - 18 (18)
Oleksiy Pecherov-- - 19 (19)
Quincy Douby-- - 20 (20)
Renaldo Balkmanvia Nuggets - 21 (21)
Rajon RondoTraded to Boston - 22 (22)Marcus Williamsvia Clippers
- 23 (23)Josh Boone--
- 24 (24)
Kyle Lowry-- - 25 (25)
Shannon Brown-- - 26 (26)
Jordan Farmarvia Heat - 27 (27)Sergio RodriguezTraded to Portland
- 28 (28)
Maurice Ager-- - 29 (29)Mardy Collinsvia Spurs
- 30 (30)Joel Freelandvia Pistons
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Why was Ja Morant suspended? What's next? Latest on Grizzlies drama
Where do things stand between Memphis and its star guard? NBA insiders break down how we got here, and what could come next.
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Lindsey Harding and a remarkable road to the Lakers' bench
She was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft. She has played all over the world and coached through triumph and horror. Now, Harding is not only a leading voice for JJ Redick, LeBron and the Lakers, but is on the short list for future NBA head coaches.
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Don't be surprised if ... Claxton leads the Nets in fantasy points, Grimes wins Sixth Man
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Nic Claxton, Quentin Grimes, Jusuf Nurkic and Trey Murphy III in the months ahead.
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Marcus Smart owns error as Lakers hold on: 'Never happen again'
Marcus Smart owned up to an inbounding error that nearly cost the Lakers in their 118-116 win over the Spurs, saying "it will never happen again."
