Blue Devils in the NBA

Duke basketball alum Jayson Tatum (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum drops career-high 41 points in blowout win over Pelicans

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JJ Redick hits game winner in final seconds to lift Pelicans over Kings

Brandon Ingram falls in return to Los Angeles to face Lakers

Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson dunks despite walking concerns

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans makes a layup against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Brandon Ingram caps off All-Star campaign with Christmas Day win

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Quinn Cook #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 95-86 Lakers win over the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Former Duke Blue Devils ready to take over NBA world on Christmas Day

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Former Duke basketball player Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum drops career-high 39 points prior to Christmas Day battle

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Duke basketball product Seth Curry (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Record shows Duke basketball alum as NBA’s top marksman

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Former Duke basketball player and current Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads Boston Celtics rout of Detroit Pistons in TD Garden

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball as Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the first half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett drops career high in jaw-dropping Knicks win over Atlanta

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Former Duke basketball player Zion Williamson (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NBA needs Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson for Christmas

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans passes around Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

JJ Redick makes return to Philadelphia in losing effort with Pelicans

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 11: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot over Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center on December 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 136-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wendell Carter’s double-double leads Chicago Bulls over Atlanta Hawks

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after a Brooklyn Nets foul call in the second half of their game at Barclays Center on October 25, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett helps break Knicks’ 10-game losing streak in win over Warriors

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings is congratulated by Richaun Holmes #22 after he scored against the Melbourne United at Golden 1 Center on October 16, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III returns to court for Sacramento Kings after thumb injury

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PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 06: Rodney Hood #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers lays on the court after being injured during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on December 06, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Rodney Hood undergoes surgery after achilles tear on December 6

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 04: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden on December 04, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Heat 112-93. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads Celtics over Cavaliers with 19-point double-double

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Former Duke basketball player Cam Reddish (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Cam Reddish posts best game of young NBA career in Hawks loss to Nets

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans makes a layup against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Blue Devils provide spark in New Orleans Pelicans first win of season

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Reddish #22 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for portraits during media day at Emory Sports Medicine Complex on September 30, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cam Reddish rises and slams on Tyler Herro, putting him on a poster

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring during the second half of their game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on October 25, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

RJ Barrett records first career double-double as Knicks pick up first win

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center on March 19, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III to be sidelined with fractured thumb in opening night loss

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Cam Reddish fails to record a field goal in NBA debut against Pistons

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: RJ Barrett #8 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against Landry Nnoko #36 of the Phoenix Suns during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

RJ Barrett has sensational NBA debut as Knicks drop season opener

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets goes in for a layup during the first half of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Barclays Center on October 23, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving goes for 50 points in Brooklyn Nets debut despite OT loss

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 23: Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates after making a three point shot against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 23, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Luke Kennard explodes off the bench in Detroit Pistons opening night win

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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 22: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball as OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 22, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Brandon Ingram, JJ Redick lead New Orleans Pelicans despite OT loss

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 29: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a between the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 29, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Zion Williamson undergoes surgery to repair torn meniscus, out 6-8 weeks

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