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While every NBA draft pick involves some risk, certain teams have a lot more riding on their selections this year than others.

Derrick Williams had 21 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Spurs 108-95 on Wednesday night, ending a 16-game losing streak at San Antonio.

Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month's game in Houston.

Lou Williams, the Atlanta Hawks' third-leading scorer, will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.

Tom Haberstroh looks at the free-agency plans for every Western Conference team and provides the best fits for each.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2012

A survey conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research found that New New Jersey Nets power forward Kris Humphries -- better known to the general public as Kim Kardashian's ex-husband -- is the most disliked player in the NBA, according to Forbes.com.

Nets coach Avery Johnson said that the team has added Mario Elie and P.J. Carlesimo to the bench.

The Italian team Virtus Bologna says its top offer to Kobe Bryant is a one-year contract worth $5 million.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has committed to playing in France this season in the event of an extended lockout, according to his agent.

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept everyone wondering on NBA draft night right up until the moment they made the No. 1 pick, using it to select Duke point guard Kyrie Irving on Thursday night.

The Mavericks are focused on finishing strong in still-tough Western Conference.

Though he might be Boston's defensive centerpiece, the true impact of Kevin Garnett's injury may be felt on the other end of the floor. Plus, Mo Williams sees a spike in his assist rate and bad news for the Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2011

Mark it down: Just like every other year, this year's draft class will produce several players that will make teams regret passing on them. Ryen Russillo provides his top 10 sleepers for this year's draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2010

Signing LeBron James would be a huge financial boon for any franchise. But taking on LeBron James, The GM, as a result, might be more than any team bargained for. His influence in the front office has hurt the Cavs, sources say.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2010

LeBron James is talented enough to thrive in any system. But in a perfect world, there is one brand of basketball and a certain crop of players that would energize LeBron to new levels. David Thorpe explains.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2010

In the March 22 issue of ESPN the Magazine, Ric Bucher explains why it may not be in every team's interest to go after LeBron James and other top members of the free agent class of 2010.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2010