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In the midst of a rather boring second round of NBA playoffs, I wanted to examine everything at stake in Sunday’s lottery.

Ecstasy! Despair! The potential destruction of the league! It’s all on the table.

The 2026 lottery will be can't-miss television

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The 2026 lottery will be can't-miss television

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