Alex Putterman

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Which lottery team has had the greatest success in the NBA draft?
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Which lottery team has had the greatest success in the NBA draft?

Picking in the NBA lottery is no easy task. Sure, lottery picks pan out more often that those later in the draft, but selecting among the first 14 picks—or even the top five—doesn’t guarantee a star or even a contributor. Sometimes you get Kevin Durant, s

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Wesley Rodriguez looking to take rare path from New York City to MLB
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Wesley Rodriguez looking to take rare path from New York City to MLB

Wesley Rodriguez of George Washington High in New York City is hoping to tread what has been a rare path in recent years: going from the Big Apple to the big leagues.

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Four injured players whose teams are hurting badly without them
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Four injured players whose teams are hurting badly without them

Anthony Rendon and David Wright lead the list of injured stars who could provide a huge boost to their teams when they return.

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In honor of Craig Counsell, the oddest batting stances in recent memory
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In honor of Craig Counsell, the oddest batting stances in recent memory

With noted batting stance weirdo Craig Counsell now the Brewers' manager, here are some of the oddest batting stances in recent memory

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Drake's Raptors vs. Wale's Wizards: Who has a better ambassador?
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Drake's Raptors vs. Wale's Wizards: Who has a better ambassador?

When the Wizards and Raptors tip off their first-round playoff series, they’ll be representing not only their fans and cities but also their respective rapper-ambassadors.

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Four playoff contenders who could use upgrades at key positions
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Four playoff contenders who could use upgrades at key positions

The Padres upgraded nearly every position on their team, but will third base be their Achilles' heel? They're one of four teams who need an upgrade at a key position.

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By the numbers: How Kentucky's one-and-dones have fared in NBA
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By the numbers: How Kentucky's one-and-dones have fared in NBA

SI.com analyzed three metrics (player efficiency rating, win shares and value over replacement player, via Basketball-Reference) to compare Wildcats one-and-dones to other schools’ since 2010.

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Dikembe Mutombo Q&A: Hall of Fame, No. 1 pick, today's big men and more
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Dikembe Mutombo Q&A: Hall of Fame, No. 1 pick, today's big men and more

SI.com spoke with Dikembe Mutombo about his Hall of Fame candidacy, how he'd fare in today's NBA, his choice for this year's No. 1 pick and more.

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