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LeBron James has made his decision: he'll join fellow 2008 U.S. Olympic gold medalists Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh with the Miami Heat.

LeBron James' decision has been made: he's chosen to spurn Cleveland and team up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word discuss the ramifications for both basketball cities and the league as a whole in the latest edition of the NBA Insiders.

The future of the NBA will be determined over Fourth of July weekend, as LeBron James is expected to choose his destination and effectively spark an unprecedented free agent fireworks display.

John Wall led a parade of five Kentucky players selected in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft, which was emceed by David Stern before a rowdy vuvuzela-blowing MSG crowd, and included its traditional bad picks, crazy suits and unintentional TV comedy.

Money may never sleep, but some NBA decision-makers are asleep at the wheel on draft night. Sure, John Wall is an obvious blue chip worthy of the top pick. After that, things should get interesting at the 2010 NBA Draft.

In a special podcast, Patrick Snow and Nathan Rush preview the 2010 NBA Draft, including multiple Kentucky players, potential trades and more.

The L.A. Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics, 83-79, in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to claim back-to-back championships and their 16th in franchise history. Kobe Bryant was named Finals MVP after putting in 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds despite shooting just 6-of-24 from the field.

The L.A. Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics, 83-79, Thursday evening in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to capture their 16th NBA title. Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word are here to wrap up the NBA's season finale and discuss what the result means for both teams.

The NBA Finals are set for a dramatic conclusion after the Lakers' decisive 89-67 win over the Celtics in Game 6. Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word break down L.A.'s victory, address the injury concerns both teams face and look ahead to the season finale -- a Game 7 for all the marbles -- in the latest edition of the NBA Insiders.

The Boston Celtics are one win away from their 18th NBA championship after defeating the L.A. Lakers, 92-86, in Game 5 of the Finals. Host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word break down Boston's big win and look ahead to Game 6 in today's edition of the NBA Insiders.