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NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Shaedon Sharpe (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Shaedon Sharpe hits NBA lottery, but Kentucky basketball fans don’t claim him

Eric Thorne

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Jun 23, 2022

Kentucky Basketball: How Five Former Cats Are Doing as NBA gets underway

Dylan Young

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Oct 27, 2021

Kentucky players: NBA All-Star team adds snubbed Booker after Davis, Randle

Eric Thorne

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Feb 24, 2021

Immanuel Quickley continues proving his doubters wrong in rookie season

David Liebman

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Jan 31, 2021

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 14: Anthony Davis

Can these former Wildcats lead the Lakers to an NBA championship?

Daniel Flores

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Aug 20, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 75-69. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

NBA Analyst: De’Aaron Fox will be best point guard in five years

Alex Weber

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Jul 29, 2019

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Isaac Humphries of the Kings controls the ball during the round 15 NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on January 21, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball center Isaac Humphries signs with Orlando Magic

Alex Weber

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Jul 25, 2019

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Jarred Vanderbilt #8 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the Denver Nuggets Media Day at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Jarred Vanderbilt Will Earn Minutes for Denver Nuggets

Alex Weber

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Jul 20, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriorsvat ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns Receive NBA 2K20 Video Game Ratings

Alex Weber

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Jul 15, 2019

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball against Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

3 Reasons Why Knicks’ Forward Julius Randle Will Will be an All-Star in 2020

Alex Weber

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Jul 14, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriorsvat ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

3 Reasons Why Anthony Davis is Perfect Next to LeBron James

Alex Weber

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Jul 10, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Jemerrio Jones #10 and Johnathan Williams #19 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center on April 05, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

3 Reasons Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Be a Star on the Thunder

Alex Weber

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Jul 8, 2019

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Keldon Johnson poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the 29th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Rundown: Keldon Johnson Career High and Willie to the Warriors

Alex Weber

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Jul 3, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21:Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings looks to pass the ball as Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder applies pressure during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)

3 Reasons Why the Warriors Signed Willie Cauley-Stein

Alex Weber

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Jul 2, 2019

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Tyler Herro poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the 13th overall pick by the Miami Heat during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Rundown: A Summer League Herro and Two More Kentucky Football Commitments

Alex Weber

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Jul 2, 2019

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 05: Jamal Murray #27 speaks with teammate Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 05, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Nuggets won 116-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

3 Reasons Why the Nuggets Gave Jamal Murray a $170M Extension

Alex Weber

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Jul 1, 2019

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 12: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets congratulates Enes Kanter #00 the Portland Trail Blazers on their win during Game Seven of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on May 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Celtics Get a Steal With Enes Kanter

Alex Weber

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Jul 1, 2019

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 16: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball during the first half of Game Two of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Playoffs Moda Center on April 16, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Nerlens Noel Made a Mistake By Re-Signing With Oklahoma City Thunder

Alex Weber

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Jun 30, 2019

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates with Darius Miller #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 18, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Former Cat Julius Randle Signs With The New York Knicks

Alex Weber

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Jun 30, 2019

SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 25: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Cornell Big Red during the east regional semifinal of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Carrier Dome on March 25, 2010 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Kentucky in the NBA: Previewing Our Free Agents

Alex Weber

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Jun 28, 2019

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 14: Anthony Davis

Will Anthony Davis lead the Pelicans to the Western conference finals?

Drew Koch

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Apr 15, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 10: John Wall

A Kentucky basketball fan’s guide to the NBA Playoffs

Drew Koch

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Apr 13, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 19: Anthony Davis

Is former UK basketball star Anthony Davis entering the MVP discussion?

Drew Koch

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Feb 27, 2018

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 27: DeAndre Liggins

Former Kentucky basketball star DeAndre Liggins signs with Pelicans

Drew Koch

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Feb 5, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 30: DeMarcus Cousins

The forecast is cloudy for former Wildcat DeMarcus Cousins

Drew Koch

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Jan 29, 2018

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Former UK Player Derek Willis Playing Well in G-League

Drew Koch

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Dec 2, 2017

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Kentucky Basketball: What role will Darius Miller have for the Pelicans?

Frank Spencer

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Jul 28, 2017

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Who would start for an All-UK team?

Phillip Hawkins

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Jul 24, 2017

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