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- 1 (1)
LeBron James-- - 2 (2)
Darko Milicicfrom Memphis - 3 (3)
Carmelo Anthony-- - 4 (4)
Chris Bosh-- - 5 (5)
Dwyane Wade-- - 6 (6)
Chris Kaman-- - 7 (7)
Kirk Hinrich-- - 8 (8)
T.J. Fordfrom Atlanta - 9 (9)
Michael Sweetney-- - 10 (10)
Jarvis Hayes-- - 11 (11)
Mickael Pietrus-- - 12 (12)Nick Collison--
- 13 (13)
Marcus Banksfrom Houston - 14 (14)Luke Ridnourfrom Milwaukee
- 15 (15)
Reece Gaines-- - 16 (16)
Troy Bell-- - 17 (17)
Zarko Cabarkapa-- - 18 (18)David West--
- 19 (19)
Aleksandar Pavlovic-- - 20 (20)Dahntay Jonesfrom Philadelphia
- 21 (21)
Boris Diawfrom Indiana - 22 (22)Zoran Planinic--
- 23 (23)
Travis Outlaw-- - 24 (24)
Brian Cook-- - 25 (25)Carlos Delfino--
- 26 (26)
Ndudi Ebi-- - 27 (27)Kendrick Perkinsfrom Sacramento via Orlando
- 28 (28)
Leandrinho Barbosa-- - 29 (29)
Josh Howard--
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NBA gambling investigation: Latest statements, updates
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cavs player Damon Jones have been arrested in connection with the probes.
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Heat's Terry Rozier faced $8 million tax lien from IRS in 2023
Heat guard Terry Rozier, who was placed on leave amid allegations he manipulated his performance in a March 2023 NBA game as part of gambling schemes, was facing an $8 million tax lien from the IRS in November 2023.
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Shaquille O'Neal's custom Range Rover stolen in transport
A $180,000 Range Rover customized for NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was stolen in Georgia earlier this month, and law enforcement is still on the hunt for it.
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Perk: In 15-20 years, Wemby will be in GOAT conversation with MJ, Bron
Kendrick Perkins explains why Victor Wembanyama has the potential to become one of the NBA's best players of all time.
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Thunder rule Chet Holmgren (back tightness) out vs. Kings
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren for Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings because of back tightness.
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What have been the longest championship games across sports?
Game 3 of the 2025 World Series gave fans a marathon matchup for the ages. Check out which other championship games across sports went more than the distance.
