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April 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Detail view of the Under Armour shoes worn by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 121-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Under Armour Basketball Has Some Serious Ground To Regain

Kawhi Leonard Has Been Absolutely Ridiculous

Is There Hope for the Pacers in Game 3?

NBA Rumors: Doc Rivers Wants To Bring Back Clippers’ Core

Apr 16, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is congratulated by forward Ryan Anderson (3) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff 2017: Three Observations And Three Overreactions

Apr 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Five Takeaways From Golden State’s Game 1 Victory Over Portland

Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls on Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: What We Learned Over The Opening Weekend

Where Have All The Elite Shot Blockers Gone?

Mar 27, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass the ball as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

History Tells Us Who Is Going To The NBA Finals

Mar 13, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) defends against LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 114-108. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

To Be Or Not To Be (Asleep For Each First Round Playoff Series)

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: Is A Cavs, Warriors Rubber Match Inevitable?

Mar 20, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) greets Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) after the irgame at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeated Utah 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Predicting The All-NBA Teams; Who Will Get Snubbed?

Apr 2, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots a ball as Philadelphia 76ers guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) defends during the third quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre.The Toronto Raptors won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Most Important Players For Every Eastern Conference Playoff Team

Apr 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) lays the ball up to the basket during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

NBA MVP Rankings: Picking A Winner In A Crowded Race

Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer with guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Breaking Down Every Eastern Conference Rookie, Team-By-Team

Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: De’Aaron Fox, Jayson Tatum Rise; Jonathan Isaac, Dennis Smith Fall

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Five Big Questions Concerning The 2016-17 All-NBA Teams

Mar 26, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

NBA MVP: By Definition, Should Russell Westbrook Win The Award?

Mar 20, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket in front of Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

The 2016-17 NBA Regular Season Has Been Anything But Regular

NBA’s All-Windex Team

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) bring the ball past mid-court defended by South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: How A Cinderella Run Impacts A School

Mar 25, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Jonathon Simmons (17) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Entering Free Agency, Derrick Rose Has Two Options: Be A Bad Starter, Or A Good 6th Man

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in third quarter. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards: Is This The Year They Exorcise Their LeBron Playoff Demons?

Mar 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) and forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) watch from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena. The Wizards won 127-115. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: What To Do About Rest Days?

Mar 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) reacts during the fourth quarter in a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 116-91. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: The Four Best Possible Destinations For Paul George, If He Leaves Indiana

Mar 24, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) reacts to a game sealing 3 point basket in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 125-117. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Who Gets 8th In The West, The Nuggets Or Blazers?

Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: A Team-By-Team Look At The Western Conference’s Rookies

Feb 18, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during the Commissioner Press Conference at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

What Can Adam Silver Do About The Resting Players Epidemic?