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Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were named to All-NBA teams for the 2023-24 season.

This subtle move that mirrors one of the San Antonio Spurs rivals could give them a major boost going forward.

San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama didnt quite do enough to earn an All-NBA selection this season, but his seven votes certainly serve as optimistic indicators of what he has left to bring to his team and to the league.

On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Who upped their game under the lights?

The Indiana Pacers wanted a power forward. They'd long wanted a power forward. Splitting their frontcourt of Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner netted a rising All-Star point guard in Tyrese Haliburton, yet Pacers personnel understood how a connective four man was still missing after identifying such a franchise face from Sacramento. In fact, Haliburton deserved that type of running mate.

The 2023-24 NBA season continues to be a roller coaster of highs and lows even in the playoffs, bringing with it an array of hits, misses and unexpected breakout stars across all positions. From point guards (PG) who defied expectations to centers (C) who dominated the paint like never before, we learned a lot to take into next year.

They're sure to give New Orleans the biggest headaches this season.

It is too early to redraft the 2023 NBA Draft class, but we did it anyway. How does the board fall after Victor Wembanyama in this do-over?

Rudy Gobert is well known as the league's best defender, but Elston Turner flies below the radar in coordinating the NBA's best defense. Their relationship is marked by brutal honesty with each other.

OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now eligible for a massive new contract extension following All-NBA selection.