Everybody thought the Clippers would be swept in that series, but they pushed back-to-back champions to six games.

Alexander's dad shuts down “free-throw merchant” critics with a cold, rulebook-based clapback defending his son’s game.

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Adding Jimmy Butler clearly was worth the Warriors not having a first-round pick for a second straight NBA draft. The Miami Heat might find a nice prospect at No. 20 overall. He might even contribute ...