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Who are the leading NBA MVP candidates for 2023 season? Nikola Jokic could enter rare air

There could be a third consecutive international player holding the award -Joel Embiid or Luka Doncic - after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.

 

Five NBA players we can't wait to see back on the court this season

Denver's Jamal Murray and New Orleans' Zion Williamson are among five players whose returns could change the trajectory of their teams.

 

Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal land new deals for 'Inside the NBA'

TNT's award-winning "Inside the NBA" team "will remain together for many years to come," the network's parent company said.

 

NBA East vs. West will feature contenders challenged from all angles

The Golden State Warriors will face challenges from all sides in their quest to repeat as NBA promises most competitive season since at least 2015.

 

Warriors are back, but for how long in wake of Draymond Green transgression? | Opinion

The NBA reigning champions start the season under fragile circumstances – with Draymond Green trying to recapture trust after punching Jordan Poole.

 

Boston Celtics remain Eastern Conference favorites despite offseason of head-coaching turmoil

A Boston Celtics team that reached the NBA Finals last season enters 2022-23 under an interim coach after Ime Udoka's suspension.

 

Counting down the NBA's top 50 players for 2022-23 season: Nos. 50-26

A mix of established veterans and budding superstars make up the back end of USA TODAY Sports' best NBA players heading into the 2022-23 season.

 

Lakers, LeBron have laundry list of issues to resolve, and time is running out | Opinion

Can the Lakers maximize what LeBron James has left, and can they do it before he decides (possibly) to finish his NBA career elsewhere?

 

NBA season predictions: Which teams will reach the finals? Who will win MVP, title in 2023?

USA TODAY Sports' predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season — from conference finalists to NBA champion to individual awards.

 

Golden State Warriors receive 2022 NBA championship rings: Complete details

Check out the Golden State Warriors' 2022 championship rings, which they received Tuesday night before their season opener.

 

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