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Jonathan Tjarks

NBA Contributor

An award-winning freelance writer who has worked with the Dallas Morning News, the Austin American Statesman and Talking Points Memo, Jonathan Tjarks wanted to be an NBA player growing up. But he stopped growing at 6'5, so he became a writer instead.

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NBA Mock Draft 2013: Everyone's worst-case scenario

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We've got a lot of problems with the 2013 NBA Draft class, and now they're going to hear about them. We look at the worst-case scenario for each first-round prospect in this week's mock draft.

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Everyone's best-case scenario

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Lots of people are down on the 2013 NBA Draft, but there's talent to be found anywhere. We consider the best-case scenario for each prospect in this week's mock draft.

NBA Mock Draft 2013: The collaborative version

In order to simulate the experience NBA GMs have when they must respond to each other's decisions on draft day, we've invited a second person to participate in this mock draft.

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Masai Ujiri accepts Raptors GM job, according to report

Executive of the Year Masai Ujiri is leaving the Denver Nuggets to become the new GM of the Toronto Raptors.

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Pacers vs. Heat: David West, Roy Hibbert accuse Shane Battier of 'dirty play'

The Indiana big men said the Miami forward has been going after their knees in the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA Mock Draft 2013: Going away from the consensus

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The rankings of the prospects in an NBA Draft class do not usually hold to form. That's especially true in 2013. Here's one mock draft that shakes things up, putting players in different spots than you'd expect.

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Heat vs. Pacers Game 4, NBA Playoffs 2013: Time, TV schedule, odds and more

It's Indiana's turn to respond after Miami took back home-court advantage with a decisive victory in Game 3.

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Phoenix Suns officially announce hiring of Jeff Hornacek as new coach

Hornacek, a Jazz assistant for the last three seasons, is the first big hire for new Phoenix GM Ryan McDonough.

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LeBron James: 'Flopping isn't a bad thing'

The Heat star shrugged off concerns about the growing number of flops in the Conference Finals.