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The Victor Wembanyama MVP Conversation Is Missing One Crucial Point

All conversations about Victor Wembanyama’s MVP candidacy are missing one crucial point—NBA history says young stars almost never win the league’s signature award.

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Chris Mannix’s NBA Notebook: Victor Wembanyama Makes Loud MVP Case

Plus, the Clippers investigation looms at the Board of Governors meeting this week, there are problems in Houston and the Pistons keep motoring along.

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Don’t Overreact to the Loss: The Lakers Look Built for a Deep Postseason Run

Even with the win streak snapped, Luka Dončić’s surge and LeBron James’s evolution have L.A. looking like a real title threat.

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What NBA Rescinding Luka Dončić’s Technical Foul vs. Magic Means for Him, Lakers

The NBA has rescinded Luka Dončić’s 16th technical foul of the season, allowing the Los Angeles Lakers’ red-hot star guard to avoid suspension.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shrugs Off Free Throw Criticism in Bid for Second Straight MVP

The Thunder star is pairing elite scoring efficiency with the NBA’s best record to build a compelling MVP case.

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Spurs Overcome Egregious Uncalled Travel to Beat Suns, Clinch Playoff Berth

Jalen Green you got away with a travel in the final minute against the Spurs.

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Giddey goes big but Bulls' run to post-season stalls

Aussie Josh Giddey has fallen just shy of a 25th double-double of the season, but the Chicago star did set an assists record in a tight NBA loss to the Cavs.

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Victor Wembanyama Regaled With 'MVP' Chants After Game-Winner Sends Spurs to Playoffs

The Alien called game with a sweet go-ahead jumper.

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Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Lakers Rolling in LeBron’s New Role, Jayson Tatum–Jaylen Brown Debate

Plus, what the potential fees for expansion teams could net, whether the NBA will shorten its season and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant’s full-circle moment.

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Looks Like the Spurs Are Forming Their Latest Dynasty

Victor Wembanyama & Co. have far exceeded expectations, reaching 50 wins and elite contender status quicker than many imagined possible.

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Bam Adebayo’s Historic Night Didn’t Impress Everyone in the NBA

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point scoring night garnered plenty of praise around the NBA—but not everyone was all that impressed.

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Jaylen Brown’s Ejection Shouldn’t Have Happened, and the NBA Knows It

Commissioner Adam Silver recognizes the need to allow players to show more emotion without fear of getting T’d up for it.

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Cavaliers Coach Says Celtics’ Derrick White Is Secret ‘Top Five’ NBA Player, Key to Franchise’s Success

Kenny Atkinson touted White’s impact, as Boston rounds into form with the return of Jayson Tatum.

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NBA Playoff Picture: Updated Probabilities and Biggest Storylines Impacting the Standings

A look at the NBA playoff picture with less than 20 games left to go for each team in the regular season.

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Why Victor Wembanyama Was So Emotional After Spurs’ Dramatic Comeback Win Over Clippers

San Antonio came back from a whopping 25-point deficit Friday to secure the team’s 14th win in the past 15 games, which choked up Victor Wembanyama.

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Britney Spears arrested: A timeline of events since her conservatorship ended

The pop superstar has led a largely private life after her conservatorship ended in 2021, but public drama has come anyway

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‘I’m Not Dirty’: Lu Dort Rejects Label but Takes Accountability for Flagrant Foul That Set Off Nikola Jokić

Dort was ejected from last week’s game against the Nuggets after a hip check on Jokić that caused a mid-court scuffle between the two teams.

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French star Wembanyama muscles another NBA prize into growing collection

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday added another line to his growing sporting CV when he was named the NBA Western Conference’s player of the month after helping the San Antonio Spurs win all 11 of their games in February.

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French basketball giant Wembanyama buys stake in boyhood club

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama confirmed on Tuesday he has bought a minority stake in his boyhood club Nanterre 92.

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Knicks Found a Way to Hold Victor Wembanyama in Check

The New York Knicks blew out the San Antonio Spurs to end their 11-game winning streak. The Knicks made Victor Wembanyama look bad all afternoon by using Karl-Anthony Towns on him.

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Victor Wembanyama Inspired Perfect Reaction From Bystanders While Walking Into MSG to Play Knicks

Wemby earned another nickname in the process.

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Reunion game: Costas, Collins, Fratello and more NBC voices reunite for 76ers-Spurs game Tuesday

NBC is bringing back its classic NBA broadcast crew for a throwback game, with Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello calling Spurs versus 76ers on Tuesday night

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Deandre Ayton Doesn’t Believe He Fits the Role the Lakers Need Him to Play

Deandre Ayton doesn’t want to be the Lakers’ version of Clint Capela. But that’s exactly the role Los Angeles needs him to play.

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SI:AM | The Simplest Stat Could Determine NBA MVP

In this year’s MVP race, the most important ability is availability.

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Victor Wembanyama Overcomes Brutal Shooting Night With Clutch Defense to Keep Spurs’ Win Streak Alive

Victor Wembanyama said he ‘wasn’t in shape’ on Wednesday night but still recorded five blocks to keep his team’s win streak alive.

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