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Early NBA contender tiers after an Eastern Conference superstar shakeup

Here's where all 15 Eastern Conference teams land after some game-changing moves to start free agency.

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Why Philadelphia was willing to wait for Paul George

The Sixers' first attempt to land George came a year ago, and they bided their time. Then came a meeting Sunday.

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BREAKING DOWN FREE AGENCY

Five big questions on NBA free agency: Biggest surprise so far? Are the Lakers in trouble?

Which team is winning the offseason so far? Our NBA Insiders break down the biggest questions coming out of free agency.

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Best available free agents: A new top 10 after a wild first day

Which players are still available in free agency? Kevin Pelton examines his top 10.

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LAKERS INTRODUCE BRONNY

Bronny: Playing with my dad was never the 'main focus'

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JJ Redick: 'Bronny has earned this'

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FOCUS ON FREE AGENCY

NBA free agency 2024: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports

All the deals we've seen so far -- including Klay Thompson's big move to the Mavs -- after a wild start to free agency.

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Grading free agent moves: Breaking down Mitchell's max contract and other major deals

Grading the offseason's biggest free agency signings and examining their impact.

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REACTING TO THE NEWS

Are the 76ers the biggest threat to the Celtics' dominance in the East?

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Chiney Ogwumike praises Donovan Mitchell's Cavs extension

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SUMMER LEAGUE IS ALMOST HERE!

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NBA summer league 2024: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news

The latest updates from the NBA 2K25 Summer League tournament in Las Vegas, which begins July 12.

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ASSESSING THE BIG DEALS

NBA trade grades 2024-25: Breaking down the biggest offseason deals

The offseason might be just getting started, but teams are already looking to build for next season. We're handing out grades of the biggest trades.

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Why Lakers couldn't compare to Mavericks for Klay

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