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Bill Reiter

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Lakers introduce Luka Doncic as new face of franchise, saying a lot about team's future and LeBron's present

LeBron James was not present at the Lakers practice facility as Luka met with the media

Luka Doncic trade proves Mark Cuban no longer runs the Mavericks, but does LeBron James still run the Lakers?

LeBron's people are saying he didn't know about the trade, but is that a good thing for them?

Luka Doncic trade: What factors led to Lakers and Mavericks making the most shocking deal in NBA history?

Luka Doncic is going to be a Laker, and Anthony Davis is going to be a Maverick after a stunning blockbuster

Rich Paul wants De'Aaron Fox rumors out now and timing shows how players have lost leverage with NBA's new CBA

Fox rumors started to swirl days ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline

Bradley Beal's no-trade clause is openly mocked around the NBA -- and now it's controlling the trade deadline

Beal, the only non-LeBron player with an NTC, got it from the Wizards in 2022; it's making a huge impact in 2025

How Kobe Bryant lives on in Los Angeles five years after his death

Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020

Pat Riley would be wise to take his own advice with Heat's Jimmy Butler saga unresolved as suspension ends

The man behind the astute understanding of 'The Disease of More' needs to remember his own teachings

Why Cavaliers vs. Thunder is historic matchup, and how a win can finally get Cleveland the respect it deserves

The Cavs, at 31-4, are on pace for 73 wins -- but many still aren't taking them all that seriously

Why a Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley divorce always felt inevitable as two stubborn winners clash in Miami

Heat star Jimmy Butler and team president Pat Riley are heading for a break-up that neither will want to lose

Why the NBA Cup is working for Adam Silver, even if it's still a work in progress

With Year 2 complete, the league is taking the long view when it comes to its in-season tournament

Why Jimmy Butler rumors are complicated and how Heat are handling them as NBA trade season approaches

Trade rumors started swirling this week about the Heat star

How Victor Wembanyama is mirroring LeBron James in second season as Spurs star tries to meet generational hype

Wembanyama's 10-8 Spurs meet LeBron's Lakers on Wednesday night

Stephen Curry, James Harden and the difference between NBA's No. 1 and No. 2 most prolific 3-point shooters

Harden, now No. 2 all-time in 3-pointers made, faced off with the only man ahead of him on Monday

For Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo, a series of winnable November games has become a crucial stretch

The 3-8 Bucks face a strange reality as they try to get their season back on track

76ers have NBA's worst record and familiar level of drama, but Philly is focused on big picture with Big Three

Injuries, investigations and off-court incidents have dominated the early-season headlines for the 1-6 76ers

Bill Reiter began his career as a newspaper journalist before becoming a national columnist at CBS Sports. He currently hosts a national CBS Sports radio show from New York City from 6 to 10 p.m. ET called Reiter Than You and hosts Reiter's Block for CBSSports.com. Bill has covered the NBA, MLB, college football and major events like the Super Bowl, Olympics and NCAA Tournament. He's won seven APSE writing awards and been recognized several times for his notable work. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

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