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What is tanking in the NBA? Explaining controversial strategy for teams trying to land No. 1 pick in draft
Tanking is nothing new in the NBA, but it has continued to reach heightened levels in recent years.
Apr 9
2 min
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All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting + Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija talk player development
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to NBA news & are joined by Blazers players Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija.
Apr 9
2 min
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Magic fined $25,000 by NBA for violating injury-reporting rules after Anthony Black played after being ruled out
Anthony Black returned from a multi-week injury Monday.
Apr 9
2 min
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Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets for Celtics-Knicks, Heat-Raptors, Royals-White Sox Thursday
DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA and MLB on Thursday
Apr 9
2 min
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Heat vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Our Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors Predictions, Picks & Odds for NBA action on Thursday, April 9.
Apr 9
2 min
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Exploring Aday Mara NBA Draft comps: should he return to Michigan?
Should Michigan Basketball C Aday Mara stay in college or go to the NBA Draft? Here’s what similar historical comparisons tell us Mara should do:
Apr 9
3 min
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Houston's Chris Cenac Jr. declares for NBA draft: Latest mock projection
Here's where Houston Forward-Center Chris Cenac Jr. is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Apr 9
1 min
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Bulls vs Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Guerschon Yabusele hits the glass hard in our Bulls vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for April 9.
Apr 9
2 min
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2026 NBA Playoffs: Clinching scenarios and standings on April 9
Six games are scheduled for Thursday in the NBA, with key matchups and an Eastern Conference clinching scenario to monitor throughout the evening.
Apr 9
2 min