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Four years together on the Miami Heat and a lifelong friendship have afforded now-Prime analyst Dwyane Wade insight into LeBron James’ thought processes. Wade does not know for sure whether James plans to retire at the end of the 2025-26 season if the Los Angeles Lakers bow out to the Oklahoma City Thunder, or whether…

Victor Wembanyama won’t be suspended for Spurs-Timberwolves Game 5: Source

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MINNEAPOLIS — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will not be further punished for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid in the neck during Game 4 of their second-round series, a league source told The Athletic. Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter of the Spurs’ 114-109 Game 4 loss Sunday after officials devoted a…

2026 NBA Draft odds: AJ Dybantsa heavily favored to be taken first ahead of Darryn Peterson

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After the Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Sunday, the focus shifted to one of the most anticipated draft classes in years. As NBA front offices and fan bases eagerly await the league’s newest talent infusion, BYU freshman wing AJ Dybantsa is starting to create separation as the potential…

The Bounce: Let’s mock the lottery after the Wizards won the No. 1 pick

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The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. On this date in 1980, one of the most iconic plays in NBA history happened. Julius Erving drove the baseline in the NBA Finals against the Lakers. Dr. J saw Kareem Abdul-Jabbar coming over to block…

Anthony Edwards delivers a Mother’s Day gem for mom, the Wolves, and all of us who’ve lost

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MINNEAPOLIS — The subject of Anthony Edwards’ late mother goes largely undiscussed. Whatever pain remains from losing her 11 years ago, whatever motivation he mines from her impact, remains locked away behind his rollicking aura. He doesn’t talk about the great trauma he endured at 14, and still carries at 24. Advertisement But on Sunday,…

Naz Reid got back up, and the Timberwolves are in the fight with the Spurs

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MINNEAPOLIS — The elbow caught Naz Reid flush in the throat, the impact so violent that it buckled his knees and dropped him, face down, onto the court. It was delivered by the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, whose torso uncorked in a fit of frustration that sent his right elbow whipping toward Reid’s windpipe like a…

Victor Wembanyama lost his cool and was ejected. His coach still had his back

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MINNEAPOLIS — Making his way around the bench, one high-five at a time, Victor Wembanyama couldn’t do anything but clap his way out the door. He knew he blew it. He was trapped, tried to swing his way out of it, and paid the fair price. When the slo-mo replay showed the San Antonio Spurs…

Giving out brooms, gloves and stress balls on a Monday

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The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Welcome to Pulse edition No. 1,500. Thanks for reading. We didn’t tank to get here. Coming up: 🏓 Wizards luck out 💪 A Knicks sweep 😲 Montreal’s comeback Gifts: On…

From AJ Dybantsa to Brayden Burries: 2026 NBA Draft lottery predictions

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