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Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue reveals he's being treated for anxiety

Stephen Curry has revolutionized the NBA with his shooting ability—but somehow still does not get the respect he deserves. The Crossover breaks down his historic shooting numbers.

Here's are the start times for the NBA Finals. 

The Warriors-Cavs IV matchup we've all been waiting for is finally here. Somehow, after all these years, there are still lingering questions. The Crossover provides answers and series picks. 

The Warriors and Cavaliers have been on a collision course all season. But while the wait for this matchup started in October, the NBA Finals could be a short-lived affair. 

The Lakers reportedly won't be drafting or signing LiAngelo Ball.

Now that the early entry deadline has passed and players like Kevin Huerter have opted to stay in the draft while Jontay Porter and others decided to return in school, the Front Office provides the latest on how the 2018 draft is shaping up.

Iguodala has not played since Game 3 of the Western Conference finals after suffering a left lateral leg contusion.

The 76ers opened as the favorites in Vegas to sign LeBron James this offseason.

The Warriors enter Game 1 as 12-point favorites against the Cavaliers. What do the lines look for the series overall? We break down the lines.

76ers GM Bryan Colangelo's bizarre Twitter situation is one of the most reckless moves in NBA history from an executive.

Bryan Colangelo reaches out to people named by alleged burner Twitter accounts

For the fourth straight year, the NBA season will end with a Warriors-Cavaliers clash in the Finals. Get ready for Part Four with The Crossover, which has all of your preview, schedule and analysis needs.

The Philadelphia 76ers have launched an investigation into claims Bryan Colangelo used five burner Twitter accounts to anonymously criticize players and coach Brett Brown. If this were found to be true, what would be the consequences? The Crossover examines.

The NBA and Detroit Pistons facing wrongful death lawsuit after G-League player collapsed and died on the court in March

The Orlando Magic have reportedly hired Steve Clifford as their next head coach

Thanks to a sublime start to the NBA playoffs, LeBron James is back where he belongs, making a trip to the Finals for the eighth straight year—and ninth overall since his first appearance, as a 22-year-old in 2007.

LeBron James has captained several Superteams, but this Finals squad is not one of them. To overcome the 2018 Warriors, he'll need multiple legendary performances—and it still might not be enough.

How do you sell another Warriors-Cavs Finals to NBA fans? Start by being honest about how laughably one-sided it will be. 

The 76ers are continuing to trust the process, reportedly signing coach Brett Brown to three-year extension

Find out when the Cavs-Warriors IV starts in the 2018 NBA Finals. 

The Sixers star thinks he and LeBron James could be a good fit on the same team.

Mike D'Antoni said Houston wins Game 7 with a healthy Chris Paul, and Steve Kerr said the series doesn't get to that point with Andre Iguodala on the court.

The Rockets pushed the Warriors to the brink of elimination but a cold shooting night shattered their hopes. Houston now heads into the offseason with some major questions.

As great as these Warriors are, the West finals showed they’re no longer immortal. While Golden State will be favored in the Finals, LeBron James and Co. know there are weaknesses to be exposed.

Warriors installed as big favorites to take home second straight title

How many titles have the Cavs won?

Kyrie was noticeably absent from the Celtics' Game 7 matchup on Sunday.

Ball is also set to workout with the Lakers on Tuesday. 

Father time remains undefeated, as retired NBA players are wont to say. It typically holds true, with teams rising, falling and decomposing. That cycle applies to everyone except, it seems, for LeBron James. 

Bad news for the Warriors as they hope to knock off the Rockets in Houston. 

Rozier wasted no time thinking about next season.

When do the 2018 NBA Finals begin?

At least one of these 10 teams will find themselves watching the last weekend of the season from home.

In his 15th NBA season, LeBron James’s workload is unlike any superstar before him. Will he have enough in the tank for the Finals?

The world was very different in 2010. 

Jason Seaman, a former college football player, says stopping Indiana school shooting 'only acceptable actions'

The Warriors must overcome history and home court to earn a fourth straight meeting with the Cavaliers in the Finals. While Golden State is the rare road favorite, there's little to suggest Game 7 will be easy.

How to watch Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cavaliers and Celtics.

The last time Klay Thompson saved their season, the Warriors squandered their second lives. Will this time be different?

McCaw suffered the scary fall March 31 after taking a fall against the Kings. 

Figure out how to watch the Rockets and Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday.

The 19-year-old's older brother is Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, and LiAngelo has said he wants be in Los Angeles.  

The Rockets are now down a superstar after Chris Paul suffered a hamstring injury in the closing minutes of Game 5. Can he feasibly return in time for Houston to close out the Warriors? 

Chris Paul picking up a hamstring injury at the end of Game 5 put a major dent in Houston's chances of beating the Warriors. Do the Rockets have enough left to close out the series and book their ticket to the NBA Finals?

These games had almost no playoff or conference title implications, but that didn't make them any less awesome.

Paul will miss Game 6 after sustaining a hamstring strain in Game 5.

If Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic are the first two players off the board, who is the next-best prospect? The Front Office's experts answer one of the NBA draft's major questions. 

The Rockets are on the brink of eliminating the Warriors but face a tough dilemma ahead of Game 6 with Chris Paul's hamstring injury. 

Hunter Johnson makes it five QBs who have transferred out of the programs that signed them as five-stars. How will each fare from here?

Steve Kerr is not surprised by how the NFL went about approving the new anthem policy.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he believes Klay Thompson will play in Game 5.

LeBron James makes All-NBA first team for record 12th time.

Silver was accepting the Sports Business Award for League of the Year when he made the comments.

Andre Iguodala provides the Warriors with an alternative few NBA teams can call on. When Iguodala is absent, Golden State is lured out of character and forced to rely on secondary cast members. 

There wasn't more information at the time about a possible meeting between the Magic and the coach, or if Izzo is even interested in leaving the Spartans. 

There are some signs that broadcast networks may soon be even more interested in college football than they already are.

After years of postseason failures, Chris Paul is finally in the best position of his life to make the NBA Finals.

Pistons reportedly targeting former Raptors coach Dwane Casey in coaching search.

Patience is a virtue in so many spaces, but it's more of a hindrance in the NBA draft process. But Devonte Graham, who paid his dues at Kansas and prep school, is hoping it serves as a selling point.

Carmelo not at all happy about Kyle Korver comparisons

Nine teams have made the final four in the College Football Playoff's first four years of existence. Who will be next?

It's time to tear up your Western Conference finals script. The Rockets are thriving under pressure while the Warriors are the ones losing their composure. 

This Cavaliers and Celtics series has been great but what if Kyrie Irving was playing? The Crossover examines the possibilities.

Ex-Michigan State football player Keith Mumphery sues school, says NFL career ruined over sex assault expulsion

How to watch Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and Rockets.

Mark your calendars.

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant terrorize opponents in different ways, causing the Warriors to work in dual modes. Draymond Green is the intermediary that makes Golden State function. 

Dikembe Mutombo will join Monty Williams as the only recipients of the honor.

After getting run off the court in Game 3, it may be time for the Rockets to lean on its second-most used lineup, the Tuckwagon.

Milwaukee police to release video of Bucks guard Sterling Brown arrest

With the early entry withdrawal deadline looming, former agent Matt Babcock breaks down the business components prospects face if they remain in the NBA draft.

Constant home-and-away blowouts have become the norm in the NBA playoffs. Would the Finals be better off moving to a neutral site? Here’s one proposal to make the title series more compelling.

A big blow to the Warriors.

Sounds like somebody’s been watching The Matrix. 

Where will the former 5-star recruit go?

With the second annual Pro Basketball Combine right around the corner, The Front Office takes a closer look at two 20-something friends who created the newest opportunity for players to realize their NBA dreams. 

The Crossover’s Front Office mocks all 60 draft picks following the combine in Chicago.

Does anyone really think allowing fewer headsets on the sidelines will slow down the college game's preeminent coach?

Steph Curry turned a close Game 3 into an identity crisis in three minutes flat. Now James Harden and the Rockets face a familiar situation. Will history repeat itself with another Houston collapse?

Mike D'Antoni says Rockets played "Soft" during Game 3 blowout Loss to Warriors

NBA prospect Luka Doncic leads Real Madrid to Euroleague title, named Final Four MVP.

LSU legend, 1959 Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon dies at 80

The Celtics received a wake-up call in Game 3 as the Cavs—looking like an entirely different team—took advantage of Boston's general inexperience and rolled to a blowout win in Cleveland. 

NBA legend Bill Russell was reportedly hospitalized for for dehydration.

With two years of eligibility remaining, Burrow rounds out a four-person quarterback competition at LSU.

Fromm got a fishing lure stuck in his leg.

Houston's Clint Capela takes The Crossover through the ins and and outs of the pick-and-roll game—and shows why he's one of the most critical players in the Western Conference Finals.

The second edition of The Crossover's sneaker mailbox is here. In this edition, we address the greatest sneaker moment in NBA history, Trae Young's future and more. 

Brad Stevens answered the question without hesitation.

Say goodbye to the NBA’s most interesting haircut. 

Alabama's Nick Saban rules the college football universe, and now the Marvel one too?

The NBA’s latest Finals spot, "Finally Mine," features music from independent artist Juliet Roberts. The Crossover caught up with Roberts to discuss how her song made it to the NBA, her love of the Warriors, and more.

The quarterback revealed he wanted to transfer if he didn't play in the national championship game.

Former NBA player Metta World Peace said he was offered $35,000 to throw a game in college. 

Draymond Green has reportedly landed the trademark for "Hampton 5."

The NCAA says it is ready to support federal regulation on sports gambling.

The Boston Celtics, who have grown up before our eyes, are more fun to watch than most but still don’t get the respect they deserve.

You won't find these guys at the top of Heisman front-runners lists this summer, but check back in mid-October.

Luka Doncic on leaving Spain for the NBA: "We have yet to make this decision. Perhaps after the (Euroleague) season."

Remember when LeBron James proclaimed he finally had a squad after the Cavs remade their roster at the trade deadline? Well, how is that group faring now? The Crossover examines the performance of the 'Deadline Four.'

Are Stephen Curry’s struggles against the Rockets a blip on the radar or an indication that something is amiss? The Warriors need their two-time MVP to find his shot in order to advance.

If Michigan starts Shea Patterson, what message does that send to the QBs the Wolverines are trying to recruit?

The Kyrie Irving trade did not work out well for Cleveland and some players were talking about how bad it was during the regular season.

The two teams have not met since they played for the National Championship on Jan. 7, 2010.

Draymond Green serves as the Warriors' strongest voice and most accurate barometer of engagement. With the postseason finally here, the fuse is lit in Golden State. 

With LeBron looking mortal, the Warriors looking unstoppable, and the Celtics emerging as a long-term threat, James's future as the NBA's alpha male is suddenly in question. Where does the King go from here?

Nick Saban on UCF national title claims: 'Self-proclaimed is not the same as actually earning it."

Who are the Hamptons Five? How did the Warriors get this nickname?

Where is the 2018 NBA draft?

When is the 2018 NBA draft and where to watch?

How to watch the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery

How does your team stack up before Tuesday night's lottery?

Get a full breakdown on what you need to know about potential top five draft pick Marvin Bagley III.

Who is Luka Doncic? Here is more on the draft's most intriguing prospect.

Here are some highlights of Michigan State's Jaren Jackson, who is expected to be a top pick in the NBA draft. 

How does Arizona star DeAndre Ayton stack up to the field in this year's NBA draft? Here is a scouting report and video highlights to show you.

With only LeBron's Cavaliers standing in the way, the Celtics are on the brink of a NBA Finals return. It's time to stop calling Boston undermanned or underdogs. 

What time is the NBA Draft lottery tonight?

The NBA draft combine has arrived. So how do prospects get ready for it? The Crossover asked former agent Matt Babcock to help navigate the pre-draft process.

Netflix, ESPN Films teaming up on 10-part Michael Jordan docuseries ‘The Last Dance’

The NBA draft lottery is finally here and teams that have tanked all year are ready to receive their fate. Will will land Deandre Ayton or Luka Doncic? We'll soon find out. 

It's time to change the conversation about Kevin Durant. While KD only has himself to blame for the drama he's created off the court, you can't can't criticize him for what he's doing on it—especially in the playoffs.

Pat McCaw could be closing to coming back after he was hurt in a scary collision at the end of March.

The man allegedly sent an email to the NBA offices in July asking to play in the league.

How do the Warriors and Rockets stack up against each other?

Iowa State pulled a handful of stunners and almost played for a Big 12 title—how will they perform now that everyone sees them coming?

You can't discuss this Celtics team without discussing Marcus Smart and his contributions. If this Celtics team is really going to upset the Cavs, it will need Smart at his best.