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Blake Griffin-- - 2 (2)
Hasheem Thabeet-- - 3 (3)
James Harden-- - 4 (4)
Tyreke Evans-- - 5 (5)
Ricky Rubiofrom Washington - 6 (6)Jonny Flynn--
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Stephen Curry-- - 8 (8)
Jordan Hill-- - 9 (9)
DeMar DeRozan-- - 10 (10)
Brandon Jennings-- - 11 (11)Terrence Williams--
- 12 (12)Gerald Henderson--
- 13 (13)
Tyler Hansbrough-- - 14 (14)
Earl Clark-- - 15 (15)
Austin Daye-- - 16 (16)
James Johnson-- - 17 (17)
Jrue Holiday-- - 18 (18)Ty Lawsonfrom Miami, rights to T. Lawson traded to Denver for future considerations
- 19 (19)
Jeff Teague-- - 20 (20)
Eric Maynor-- - 21 (21)Darren Collison--
- 22 (22)
Victor Claverfrom Dallas - 23 (23)Omri Casspifrom Houston
- 24 (24)
B.J. Mullensfrom Portland, traded to Oklahoma City for rights to R. Beaubois - 25 (25)Rodrigue Beauboisfrom San Antonio, traded to Dallas for rights to B.J. Mullens
- 26 (26)Taj Gibsonfrom Denver through Oklahoma City
- 27 (27)DeMarre Carrollfrom Orlando
- 28 (28)Wayne Ellingtonfrom Boston
- 29 (29)
Toney Douglasrights to T. Douglas traded to NY Knicks - 30 (30)
Christian Eyenga--
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2025-26 NBA schedule marked by Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis returns
The Rockets' Kevin Durant will make his return to Phoenix on Nov. 24, while the Mavericks' Anthony Davis will return to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Nov. 28.
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Who can top Cooper Flagg for NBA Rookie of the Year award?
NBA analyst Kevin Pelton groups 11 players most likely to threaten the Mavericks' No. 1 pick for the auspicious award.
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Lakers to honor Hall of Famer Pat Riley with statue on Feb. 22
The Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley, who coached the team to four NBA titles during the "Showtime" era, with a statue that will be unveiled Feb. 22.
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New NBA TV rights deal: Channels and how to watch games
The NBA signed a new 11-year TV rights deal in July of 2024. The deal kicks off this season with new partners. Here's how to watch this season and beyond.
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NBA schedule 2025-26: Christmas matches, All-Star Game, more
Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down which 2025-26 games have the most intrigue.
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Sources: Bucks add free agent Amir Coffey on 1-year deal
Free agent forward Amir Coffey, who averaged a career-high 9.7 points last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.
