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Breaking down NBA's top 10 duos Jul 18, 2019

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LeBron James & Anthony Davis. Kawhi Leonard & Paul George. James Harden & Russell Westbrook. The wildest, most roller coaster summer ended up leaving the NBA looking like a real-life version of NBA Jam with elite duos all over the league. Not just the guys who changed teams, but returning combos such as Stephen Curry & Draymond Green or Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray or Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports is joined by Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports and Real GM talk about their top 10 duos lists, discuss the teams around those stars, and what that says about the NBA.

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NBA Free agency preview with Sean Deveney Jun 27, 2019

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Kawhi Leonard will tip the balance of power in the NBA with his decision. Torn Achilles or not, Kevin Durant has suitors lined up around the block to give him max money — and he may not meet with any of them. Will Jimmy Butler take the fifth year with the Sixers? Will Philly put that on the table for Butler, and what about Tobias Harris? Is Kemba Walker really headed to Boston or is Michael Jordan about to open up his pocket book? The Lakers have max money, but should they spend it on one guy? All that and much, much more gets discussed as Sean Deveney joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports in their annual podcast to break down NBA free agency. The pair discuss the stars but also the demand for players such as Patrick Beverley and Bojan Bogdanovic.

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NBA Draft breakdown: Who won, who lost and why did Bol Bol fall? Jun 21, 2019

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Zion Williamson went No. 1, as he should. The Pelicans got the guy who could turn that franchise around (and maybe save the NBA in New Orleans). Ja Morant to the Grizzlies and R.J. Barrett to the Knicks at No.2 and 3 were expected and solid picks. But after that, in a flat 2019 NBA Draft, things got weird. Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura to the Wizards at No. 9 was a surprise, but not as big Cameron Johnson of North Carolina to the Suns at No. 11. And then there was Bol Bol, a fan favorite, falling all the way to the 44th pick (and being traded to Denver). Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports break down this draft, what it's like picking in a flat draft like this, why the Cavaliers did well and so much more.

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NBA Finals breakdown, where do Warriors go from here? Jun 14, 2019

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2019 NBA Mock Draft Podcast, Part 2 May 31, 2019

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Kurt Helin was joined by the host of the College Basketball Talk podcast, Rob Dauster, for a thorough breakdown of the NBA draft. The two walk through every single pick in the first round of the draft, talking through team needs and which players fit those needs. The first ten picks are broken down over on the College Basketball Talk feed -- you can find that here -- while the final 20 picks are right here, in this podcast.

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Warriors vs. Raptors NBA Finals preview May 29, 2019

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The Golden State Warriors are looking to add to their legacy as one of the most dominant teams of an era in NBA history. The Toronto Raptors are in their first Finals ever but led by a guy who already has one Finals MVP trophy. The NBA Finals are here and it's a fascinating matchup. When does Kevin Durant return and how much does he change this series if and when he does get on the court? What about DeMarcus Cousins? Can the Warriors slow Kawhi Leonard? How do the Raptors choose to cover Stephen Curry pick-and-rolls? Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman from NBC Sports get into all of that, breaking down the Finals series and making their predictions.

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What's next for Boston? Philly? Denver? Plus East playoff talk May 24, 2019

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Will Kyrie Irving stay in Boston? If not, what is Plan B? Is Jimmy Butler back in Philadelphia next season? If he is will Tobias Harris be back? What are the next steps to turn Denver into a contender. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports and Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports break down those three teams recently turned out of the playoffs. They also start off talking about teams actually in the playoffs, particularly Toronto's comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals, and how those teams can take advantage with Kevin Durant out.

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Breaking down Trail Blazers/Warriors, Raptors/Bucks series May 13, 2019

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Toronto controlled the tempo when it mattered and — thanks to Kawhi Leonard — ground out a 7-game win against Philadelphia, but can they do the same thing against Milwaukee? Does Portland even stand a chance against Golden State? Does Durant missing the start of this series open the door even a little? Probably not on that last question, but Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman break down both NBA Conference Finals series in this podcast, talking about the keys and what to watch for. They also talk about the hiring of John Beilein by the Cavaliers and Frank Vogel (with Jason Kidd attached to his hip) in Los Angeles.

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How to make the NBA from outside the draft lottery, the Pro Basketball Combine May 10, 2019

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Watch the Game 7 coming up between Portland and Denver and you will see a few players — Seth Curry for the Blazers, Torrey Craig for Denver — contributing for their teams, guys who were not highly sought after lottery picks, they weren't drafted at all. How does a guy like that get noticed? How does a player not drafted in the first 45 (if at all) get the attention of a team, make a Summer League or G-League roster? Enter Jake Kelfer and his Professional Basketball Combine, an event in Southern California later this month where players not at the NBA's Draft Combine or G-League Elite Camp get a chance to impress in workouts and other combine events. Kelfer joins Kurt Helin of NBC Sports to talk about the Professional Basketball Combine, it's success — players such as Antonio Blakeney and Charles Cooke have come through it, and 23 guys have picked up Summer League invites — and what it takes to get paid to play basketball for the guys not destined for the NBA lottery.

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Breaking down Boston's breakdown, NBA playoffs' second round May 07, 2019

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks adjusted, Kyrie Irving and the Celtics can't score, and suddenly the Bucks are in charge up 3-1 and seem headed to the next round — this is the most clear cut, and still maybe the most interesting series of the second round. Then there is the back-and-forth series between Philadelphia and Toronto — where Kawhi Leonard has been otherworldly — that seems destined for seven games. Golden State still looks like the better team, but a lot of James Harden and physical play has that series knotted at 2-2. Then there is the entertaining and incredibly even — if a bit of a defense-free zone — series between Portland and Denver, which is also 2-2. Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports break down all the series, plus talk a little Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue.

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