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No shot against the Bucks? We call Bull. It’s time to make the bully crumble

The Bulls have been comically terrible against the NBA’s championship contenders, one-upping themselves with each cringeworthy display of capitulation and deference. See? They have the champs right where they want them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022

Lakers player-by-player report cards for 2021-22 season

Los Angeles Times staff writers Dan Woike and Broderick Turner break down each Lakers player situation by key stats, contract status, preseason expectations, current reality and what the future holds.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2022

A decade in the making: How a scrawny Tyler Herro resculpted a body now built for Heat playoffs

MIAMI — There was a time when being considered scrawny wasn’t a concern for Tyler Herro.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022

On this date: Magic Johnson becomes NBA’s all-time assist leader

On April 15, 1991, Magic Johnson attained a very special place in the NBA's record books.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2022

Does Russell Westbrook still have value around the NBA?

Do other NBA teams still see value in Lakers guard Russell Westbrook? It is an open question.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2022

Max Strus enjoying some rare air as Heat seek to soar to championship heights

MIAMI — The adage is of NBA players waiting for this moment, when the start of the playoffs can begin a trail to a championship.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022

Now with the Sixers, James Harden has a golden opportunity to change his playoff reputation

PHILADELPHIA — The narrative is out there.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 16, 2022

Scouts take: How Paul George's COVID-19 case impacts Clippers' play-in game vs. Pelicans

LOS ANGELES — Clippers star Paul George has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and will miss Friday's game against New Orleans to decide the Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2022

LAYUP LINES: We are way too fixated on the future when it comes to the NBA

Enough about the future. Let's focus on this weekend's playoff picture.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022

Enes Kanter Freedom: The NBA says they stand for freedom of speech, I don’t believe it… unless we help their pockets

Enes Kanter Freedom: I was in Portland last year and I averaged a double-double and we went to the playoffs. I was a starter. And they come and tell me after a year that I forgot how to play basketball? When I started talking about what's happening ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022