NBA free agency starts with a Bucks stunner. Plus: Fever win a title

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02/07/2025 15:34

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Top 5 NBA

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02/07/2025 21:00

NBA rumors: More evidence emerges LeBron James trade from Los Angeles Lakers coming soon

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02/07/2025 20:55

NBA makes surprising Spurs' Gregg Popovich coaching record adjustment for Mitch Johnson

3.

02/07/2025 21:01

Top assistant coach eyed by Knicks for Mike Brown's staff, but there's a catch

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02/07/2025 21:21

Mike Brown has faced pressure before, but this time might be different. Welcome to the Knicks

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02/07/2025 21:30

NBA rumors: New York Knicks looking to sign broken former 3-time All-Star Ben Simmons?