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The NBA Finals begin Thursday on ABC. What are the biggest keys to this star-studded series?

As we head into the Stanley Cup Playoff conference finals, Greg Wyshynski offer his series picks and futures.

Bucks assistant Darvin Ham has agreed to a four-year deal to become the next coach of the Lakers, sources told ESPN on Friday. He replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired following a 33-49 season that culminated in Los Angeles missing the playoffs.

Real Madrid’s French striker Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year, said seven-times winner of the award Lionel Messi.

Infield-outfield prospect Kody Clemens, the 26-year-old son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was brought up by Detroit on Monday prior to the Tigers’ 7-5 matinee victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Manchester City are set to rival Real Madrid in the chase for AC Milan star Rafael Leao.

Deion Jones, whose status with the Falcons remains unclear this offseason, has had a shoulder procedure and will miss the team’s offseason workout program.

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said Thursday that Colin Kaepernick’s workout with the team isn’t a big deal for Derek Carr, adding “I think he knows this is his football team.”

Setting aside questions about Jimmy Garoppolo, and with his index finger fully healed, the second-year quarterback is leading the team this offseason.

Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta was forced to leave Monday night’s Game 7 against the Rangers with a lower-body injury, while rookie winger Seth Jarvis exited in the first period following a high hit.