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Tatum scores 31, Celtics sizzle in 139-96 rout of Nets

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and had nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 139-96 win over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets.

2 days ago

Analysis: All-Star reserve voting will lead to some snubbing

Brace yourself.

76ers' Joel Embiid fined $25,000 for D-Generation X celebration

Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid was laughing after trolling Kevin Durant about his "trash celebration," but the NBA fined him $25,000 for the nod to D-Generation X.

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2023 NBA All-Star Game: Which players were snubbed as starters?

Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe there were several players who were snubbed from being named starters in the NBA All-Star Game.

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LeBron, Giannis chosen as captains for All-Star Game

LeBron James is closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record.

Joel Embiid's crotch-chop celebration irks Kevin Durant; 76ers star laughs off critical tweet

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid laughed off Kevin Durant's critical tweet of his celebration following an And-1 play in his game against the Brooklyn Nets.

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NBA All-Star rosters won't be picked until game night

The NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 19.

Nets provide update on Kevin Durant, who's been out with knee injury

The Nets hope Kevin Durant can return before the All-Star Game as he rehabs from a sprained MCL he suffered on Jan. 8 – last year, he missed 21 games with the injury.

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Drake delivers nostalgia, teases new music at Apollo show

Drake, one of music’s biggest stars, delivered nostalgia and No. 1 hits during the first night of his two intimate weekend shows at the iconic Apollo Theater.

NBA odds: Nikola Jokić new favorite to win MVP; Best bets to make now

FOX Sports NBA writer Ric Bucher gives his three best bets and a long shot to win this season's MVP award.

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NBA odds: Nikola Jokić new favorite to win MVP; Best bets to make now

FOX Sports NBA writer Ric Bucher gives his three best bets and a longer shot to win the MVP award this season.

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Patrick Mahomes, Kevin Durant, others react to Jaguars' historic comeback win

The Jaguars' historic comeback win had NFL Twitter ablaze. Check out the top reactions from Patrick Mahomes, Kevin Durant and more!

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NBA updates All-Star vote numbers; LeBron, Durant still lead

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is well on his way to catching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on more than the NBA’s career scoring list.

NBA Stock Watch: L.A. teams headed in different directions

Also, are the Nets in trouble without Kevin Durant? And how high can the Grizzlies soar?

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Nets' Durant out at least 2 weeks with sprained right knee

Kevin Durant has a sprained right knee and the Brooklyn Nets say he will miss at least two weeks.

Nets top Heat 102-101, lose Durant to right knee injury

Royce O’Neale’s putback with 3.2 seconds left put Brooklyn to stay, and the Nets defeated the Miami Heat 102-101 on Sunday night in a game where Kevin Durant left early with a right knee injury.

Durant leaves Nets game in Miami with right knee injury

Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant left in the second half of the Nets’ game in Miami on Sunday night with a right knee injury.

Durant has 33 points to lead Nets past Pelicans, 108-102

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 on Friday night.

Nets roll to 12 in a row as Vaughn builds winner in Brooklyn

Jacque Vaughn was thought to be just the temporary solution when he started coaching the Brooklyn Nets in November.

Irving, Nets roll past Spurs 139-103 for 12th straight win

Kyrie Irving made his first seven shots, sparked a big bench celebration with a one-handed follow slam after he finally missed and scored 27 points as the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 139-103 for their 12th straight victory.

Kyler Murray, Kevin Durant, more salute J.J. Watt's retirement on social media

J.J. Watt's retirement announcement elicited an outpouring of respect and appreciation from across the NFL and beyond.

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NFL Christmas Day highlights: Packers upset Dolphins; Broncos facing Rams

Week 16 of the NFL season continues Sunday with a three-game Christmas Day slate. Here are the top plays!

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Nets beat Bucks, tie longest win streak in Brooklyn at 8

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, and the Nets held Giannis Antetokounmpo scoreless in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-100.

Nets score 91 in 1st half, wallop weary Warriors 143-113

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, all but two in a 91-point first half that was the third-biggest in NBA history, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the Golden State Warriors 143-113 to send the reigning champions staggering home with their second blowout loss in two nights in New York.

Nets score 91 in 1st half vs Warriors, 3rd-most in NBA

The Brooklyn Nets rang up 91 points in the first half against Golden State, the third-highest total in NBA history.

Nets fined $25,000 for sitting 8 players in win over Pacers

The Brooklyn Nets faced punishment for their roster management last Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, sitting eight players for the game.

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Vaughn defends Nets decision to rest most of top rotation

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn convinced All-Star forward Kevin Durant to stay home this weekend.

Nets’ Kevin Durant claps back at Charles Barkley saying he’s ‘insecure at times’

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant responded on Twitter to NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley saying Durant is "insecure at times." Durant referred to Barkley as "this clown."

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Nets' Simmons preps for hostile return in 1st game in Philly

Brookly Nets guard Ben Simmons is ready for his hostile homecoming in Philadelphia.

Renowned trainer who worked with LeBron James, Stephen Curry and others arrested on rape charge

Rob McClanaghan, a renowned basketball trainer, was arrested on rape and drugging for intercourse charges stemming from an alleged incident in Boston.

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Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies

Kyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 127-115.

NBA Front Office Confidential: KD wants drills? And who wants Wembanyama?

KD wanted more defensive drills — is that still a thing? And who truly wants Victor Wembanyama? Ric Bucher has answers.

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NBA Debate: Tatum leads early MVP race and the wild Western standings

Our NBA Panel is back, with its latest thoughts on the Warriors, Jayson Tatum's ascension and what to make of the wild West.

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Durant gets candid about Nets amid Irving absence, Simmons struggles

In a recent interview, Kevin Durant was brutally honest about the direction of the Nets and his offseason trade request.

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Nets allow 153 points to Kings as Charles Barkley rips team: 'This is a wasted four years for these guys'

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night and their performance underscored Charles Barkley's critiques before tip-off.

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Kevin Durant shocked at technical foul called on Celtics' Jayson Tatum: 'I'm actually laughing'

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was watching the Boston Celtics on his night off, and he couldn't understand the technical foul called on Jayson Tatum.

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Davis scores season-high 37, Lakers beat Nets to snap skid

Anthony Davis had a season-high 37 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-103 to snap a five-game losing streak.

NBA Front Office Confidential: Could Lakers, Nets swap superstars?

Two failing franchises, full of superstar talent. Is it time for the Lakers and Nets to talk Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and even Kevin Durant?

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Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting Vaughn

Kevin Durant had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 25 points in his team’s first 12 games, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the New York Knicks 112-85 after making Jacque Vaughn their head coach.

Commanders' asking price, timeline for potential sale set: reports

The potential of Dan Snyder selling the Washington Commanders took its first step earlier this week and on Sunday it was reported that a timeline and asking price were set.

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Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes could get hot again, 'whole league' ready to 'reengage' in talks: report

Kevin Durant decided to stay in Brooklyn after requesting a trade in the summer, but with the Nets' recent controversies, he could be on the block again.

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Durant: Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Irving, tumult

Kevin Durant says the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week differently.

Kevin Durant and Sean Marks address Kyrie Irving suspension

Kevin Durant and Sean Marks address the media one day following the news that Kyrie Irving would be suspended for his unwillingness to "unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs".

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Nets' Kevin Durant 'shocked' over Steve Nash's departure

Kevin Durant and Joe Harris both spoke about Steve Nash's departure from the Brooklyn Nets after their game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

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Nash out as Nets coach after poor start, more controversy

Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

Nets' Steve Nash sums up fourth straight loss perfectly, players hold meeting

The Brooklyn Nets dropped their fourth consecutive game on Saturday night, adding to the turmoil of the season. Steve Nash had a perfect summary of the loss to the Indiana Pacers.

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Doncic has 41 in triple-double, Mavs beat Nets 129-125 in OT

Luka Doncic had 41 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, setting up three 3-pointers in overtime to send the Dallas Mavericks to a 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Nets' Kyrie Irving screams at Ben Simmons after teammate's timid decision

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving let teammate Ben Simmons have it after the ex-76ers All-Star didn't shoot the ball near the rim.

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Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a lopsided run after Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter and beat the Nets 110-99.

Bane and Morant score 38 each as Grizzlies beat Nets 134-124

Ja Morant and Desmond Bane scored 38 points each to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

Brady apologizes for comparing playing football to military

Tom Brady has apologized for making a comparison between football and military deployment while interviewing NBA star Kevin Durant on the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s weekly podcast.

Brady apologizes for comparing playing football to military

Tom Brady apologized Thursday for making a comparison between football and military deployment while interviewing NBA star Kevin Durant on the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s weekly podcast. “I just want to express that to any sentiments out there that people may have taken in a certain way, so I apologize.”

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Kevin Durant buys a pickleball team, joins growing list of superstar athletes to invest

Twelve-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is expanding his business portfolio as he becomes the latest professional superstar athlete to invest in a pickleball franchise.

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Kevin Durant is the latest athlete to buy a Major League Pickleball team

Kevin Durant and Rich Kleinman are the latest athletes to buy a Major League Pickleball team.

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Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108

Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets.

Tom Brady says football season is like 'deployment in the military' amid divorce rumors

Tom Brady spoke about work balance during a conversation with Kevin Durant for the NFL quarterback's podcst. Brady and his wife Gisele Bündchen have been dealing with divorce rumors.

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Nets’ Kevin Durant on Draymond Green punch: ‘I've never seen that until the other day on camera'

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said he's never seen a player get punched like Jordan Poole did by teammate Draymond Green but is confident Golden State will move past it.

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Simmons, Kawhi, Jamal Murray back among NBA happy returns

Ben Simmons finally played for the Brooklyn Nets in their preseason opener.

Nets’ Kevin Durant ready to move on from offseason trade request

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant wants to "move past" the offseason drama that saw him request a trade out of Brooklyn before returning to the team.

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Minus owner Sarver, Suns return for another run at NBA title

The Phoenix Suns are bringing back most of their star players in an effort to win an elusive NBA title.

Kevin Durant talks rocky Nets offseason, concerns he shared with team owner

Kevin Durant opened up about his relationship with the Brooklyn Nets amid a rocky offseason that started with a trade request and ended with him staying on the team.

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T-wolves' Edwards fined $40K by NBA for homophobic remark

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 by the NBA for homophobic comments he made on social media.

Steph Curry welcomed idea of Kevin Durant trade to Warriors: 'I was never hesitant'

The possibility of a reunion of Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors was something Stephen Curry was all on board for, the superstar guard said in a recent interview.

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Nets say Kevin Durant is going to stay in Brooklyn, after all

The Nets said the team would continue its partnership with two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant.

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Durant, Nets plan to move forward together instead of trade

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets plan to stay together after all.

AP source: Grizzlies in line for 1st game on Christmas

The Memphis Grizzlies are in line to be part of the NBA's Christmas showcase for the first time.

AP source: Durant reiterates desire to be traded by Brooklyn

Kevin Durant has again told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded.

Analysis: NBA teams going all-in, and that's what it takes

The 2023 NBA playoffs are more than nine months away, and one thing is already clear. The Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed a megaphone and announced that to the world when they traded multiple players and several first-round picks — one of them in 2029, which means that youngster is currently 12 and probably can’t dunk yet — to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gobert. There are solid arguments that can be made for no fewer than seven teams right now when debating who’ll represent the West in this coming season’s NBA Finals: defending champion Golden State, along with Phoenix, Dallas, the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis, Denver and Minnesota are all on that list.

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5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion.

AP source: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets

Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

'We ain't done': NBA champion Warriors already looking ahead

The goal was enormous: Return to the NBA’s mountaintop.

Warriors Beat Celtics To Win 4th NBA Title In 8 Years

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 103-90 in game six of the NBA Finals to take home their fourth title since 2015.

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Warriors Beat Celtics To Win 4th NBA Title In 8 Years

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 103-90 in game six of the NBA Finals to take home their fourth title since 2015.

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Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.

Celtics were resilient in Game 1; Warriors now must respond

In Game 1, Boston showed its resilience.

Kevin Durant trade odds: Phoenix Suns favored to land NBA star if traded from Brooklyn Nets

Speculation has swirled about Kevin Durant potentially being traded to the Phoenix Suns. There are now odds that support that speculation.

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SeatGeek tables deal to go public with Billy Beane's SPAC due to market volatility

Ticketing platform SeatGeek and RedBall Acquisition Corp. decided to terminate their $1.35 billion take-public deal amid a roller-coaster market.

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Star trio leads Warriors to 6th NBA Finals spot in 8 years

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green picked up where they left off last time they were healthy in the postseason.

Jimmy Butler, Heat seeking to take a 2-0 lead over Celtics

Things have been working out just fine so far in this postseason for Jimmy Butler and the top-seeded Miami Heat.

For future with team, Nets want more commitment from Irving

Kyrie Irving may have to show the Brooklyn Nets he’s more than a great basketball player if he wants a future with the team.

Ben Simmons has successful back surgery, Nets announce

Ben Simmons underwent what was determined to be a successful back surgery in Los Angeles.

Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Electric boats built by GM and former SpaceX engineers could be the next big thing – take a look

Electric cars, trucks and buses have already revolutionized their markets in recent years. Up next: electric boats.

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Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, Bucks

The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confidence.

Brooklyn Nets' playoff flops have created business concerns for the heavily hyped NBA franchise

The Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be a superteam. After two playoff failures, they're shaping up to be a cautionary sports business tale.

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Expected to be a force, Nets turned out to be a farce

With Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets had expectations of being the last team standing.

Celtics complete 4-game sweep of Nets with 116-112 victory

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 22 and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs with a 116-112 victory.

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to 109-103 win, 3-0 lead over Nets

Jayson Tatum scored 39 points, Jaylen Brown had 23 and the Boston Celtics took a 3-0 lead over the Brooklyn Nets with a 109-103 victory.

Nets hope to get Durant started, 76ers try to finish Raptors

Scoring has rarely looked so difficult for Kevin Durant.

Celtics rally in 2nd half, beat Nets 114-107 for 2-0 lead

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied from 17 points down to beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-107 and take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Durant Criticizes NYC Mayor On Mandate After Irving Attends Nets Game

Kyrie Irving was a spectator at Barclays Center for the first time this season Sunday.

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Durant Criticizes NYC Mayor On Mandate After Irving Attends

Kyrie Irving was a spectator at Barclays Center for the first time this season Sunday.

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Charles Barkley made LeBron James and Kevin Durant lose it with a James Harden joke during the All-Star game draft

Charles Barkley, LeBron James, and the NBA on TNT crew could not help but jab Kevin Durant over skipping James Harden in the All-Star draft.

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James Harden traded from the Nets to the Sixers in a stunning blockbuster that shakes up the NBA championship race

The Nets and Sixers agreed to massive trade that breaks up the Nets' super-team and ends Ben Simmons' holdout from the 76ers.

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Snow storm wallops Niagara Falls

Snow storm wallops Niagara Falls

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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant starts $200 million SPAC

NBA star's Infinite Acquisition wants to merge with a company in the food, sports, health or cryptocurrency space.

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NBA star Kevin Durant backs $200 million SPAC

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant backed blank check company Infinite Acquisition Corp, which filed for an initial public offering for $200 million.

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Brooklyn Nets land $30 million per year jersey deal with brokerage platform Webull

Webull CEO Anthony Denier calls its deal with the Nets a "coming-out party" in sports sponsorships.

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One, Two, Three, Four. U.S. Men's Basketball Wins Fourth Straight Olympic Gold Medal

The USA team defeated France 87-82 to win the gold medal. Kevin Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, dominated during the game. It was the squad's seventh gold medal in the past eight Olympics.

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