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MIAMI — There is no defense played in the NBA draft lottery. And yet with the generational talent of Victor Wembanyama available in the May 16 drawing, the outcome of the random-but-weighted process for non-playoff teams could impact the Miami Heat’s playoff or championship outlooks for years to come.

NEW YORK — Losers no more.

NEW YORK — Wherever Leon Rose, the mystery man running the Knicks front office, is sitting atop his mountain of protected draft picks, you have to wonder what he’s thinking these days about Donovan Mitchell.

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CLEVELAND — The Knicks could definitely use Donovan Mitchell. Definitely on Sunday night and probably beyond.

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Armed with talent on either side of the ball and a healthy Damian Lillard, Portland is once again an intriguing team to watch.

NEW YORK — Julius Randle was again back on his pandemic groove.

NEW YORK — Fast and Efficient, starring the New York Knicks.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant pulled up for a floater in the fourth quarter, glared at the Knicks bench, tapped his wrist and repeated, “It’s about that time.”