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For much of the season, the idea of being crowned Eastern Conference champions has felt almost ceremonial. Like a title handed out as a formality — a tribunal offering to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder before they feast on their next opponent en route to back-to-back NBA titles.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name is not on the market. It is, however, very much in circulation. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, several teams are monitoring Antetokounmpo’s situation in Milwaukee,

After choking Coach PJ Carlesimo in 1997, Latrell Sprewell was in a difficult situation. The infamous incident saw the All-Star forward receiving a 68-game suspension. Despite the controversy, the New York Knicks still believed Sprewell would be a good acquisition.

Nowhere is Kevin Durant’s free-agency decision more glaring than at the bottom of the NBA standings. Five months after Durant bolted them to sign with the Nets, the injury-thinned Warriors have the NBA’s second-worst record at 5-20. That’s one win ...

Jake Fischer says Draymond Green would only be moved for Giannis. Would the Warriors really sacrifice their culture icon in a massive all-in trade?

LeBron James’ agent defends Kevin Durant’s Warriors move, offering a blunt take on winning mentality amid renewed trade talk.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer a realistic option, the Warriors are evaluating a new frontcourt trade target.