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Kyrie address 'pawns', Harden rumours and more
Kyrie Irving spoke to the media for the first time since being fined by the league last week for skipping his Media Day presser.
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NBA Soundsystem: Is Harden on the move?
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Free agent destinations for Tristan Thompson
Tristan Thompson is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Will he leave the only place he's played in the NBA?
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Intriguing storylines ahead of the draft
The 2020 NBA Draft is just days away, chock full of fascinating storylines that make it arguably the most unique draft ever. How will the Warriors use the No. 2 pick to bolster an already championship-caliber roster? How far might LaMelo Ball slide? What will the new-look Nets do to help out KD and Kyrie? Will the Pelicans trade Jrue Holiday and find a younger piece to pair with Zion? Here's what to watch out for ahead of a wild night.
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The 2005 Andrew Bogut scouting report
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On the court Bogut & Longley were more alike than you think
Whether it was post play, passing or defence, Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley were more alike on the court than they were different.
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Free agent destinations for Gallinari
Entering his age 32 season, Danilo Gallinari says he wants to win. It might be on a one-year deal, but he has plenty of options if he's willing to take the pay cut.
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The Heat have their superstar in Butler
Jimmy Butler willed the Miami Heat two wins shy of an NBA championship and in the process, proved without a shadow of doubt he is a superstar.
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Best shooting guards in free agency
From DeMar DeRozan to Joe Harris, the list of potential 2020 free agents at the shooting guard position could help shape the next title contender in the NBA.
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Heat should feature Olynyk more
Kelly Olynyk played 18 minutes in the second half of Game 1. If he gets that consistent opportunity going forward, it just might help turn the series around.
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Heat must slow down AD, but there's a bigger problem
Anthony Davis went off in Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Heat have to find a way to slow him down, but they have an even bigger problem on their hands in this series.
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The second-longest tenured coach in the NBA has a chance to add to his legacy. He has a chance to go from good to great.
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Butler, Heat a match made in heaven
It took Jimmy Butler four teams in four years to find a home, but he's four wins away from making the journey worth his while.
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2020 WNBA awards predictions
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What is the 2020 WNBA playoff schedule?
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This is only the beginning for the Raptors
The Raptors title defence finally came to an end in Game 7, but one loss doesn't erase the 24-month journey.
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Davis back to being best big in NBA
Anthony Davis got back to being the best big man in the league and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Nash to coach the Nets
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Report: Ball inks shoe deal with Puma
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Middleton breaks out of slump, Bucks take Game 4
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Thank you, Kobe
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Red-hot Robinson leads Heat to 2-0 series lead
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What to make of Mitchell's explosion
Donovan Mitchell has been the talk of the playoffs thanks to an incredible two games in which he averaged over 43 points and 7 assists. The polarizing young star has thrived in a temporary role as point guard, but with Mike Conley returning, how does that bode for Utah and Mitchell's playoff prospects?
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Boylen out as head coach of Bulls
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What's at stake in Sunday's games
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How can Philly survive without Simmons?
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Popovich on Jokic: 'He's a reincarnation of Larry Bird'
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Simmons 'day-to-day' after MRI on left knee comes back clean
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Who's scarier on offence: Harden or Lillard?
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WNBA Power Rankings: Who's #1?
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Zion re-enters NBA bubble, will begin quarantine
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Who would you rather have: Tatum or Siakam?
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Report: Simmons expected to return from back injury
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The time MJ came off the bench
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Who is Jerry Krause?
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No one won under MJ's watch
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Report: LaMelo to buy NBL team
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Harrell is a championship X-Factor for LA
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Melo thinks he wins rings if drafted by Detroit
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Nurse for Coach of the Year?
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Ranking the weirdest fits in NBA history
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The weight of 12 great minutes from AD
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Stephen Curry is "the most unselfish superstar"
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Should we cool off the Heat?
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No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D
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Highlights from an action-packed 14-game MLK Day
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Pelicans' rookie Zion debut set
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Chris Paul at heart of OKC's new perfect pairing
The silky smoothness of SGA and cerebral meticulousness of CP3 has stopped the rebuild in OKC before it even started.
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Raptors pull off biggest comeback in franchise history
The Toronto Raptors were on the verge of being blown out on Monday before they exploded with a huge fourth quarter to secure their 21st win of the season.
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Embiid changed mindset since scoreless Raptors game
After going 0-for-11 two weeks ago in Toronto, Joel Embiid has changed his mindset and the results have been scary good.
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Report: Fizdale out in New York
The New York Knicks have reportedly parted ways with head coach David Fizdale following a 37-point loss to the Denver Nuggets.
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Siakam bounces back as Raps protect SBA
Coming off a season-worst performance, Pascal Siakam led the way with a game-high 35 points for the Raptors as they remain undefeated at Scotiabank Arena.
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Brown on Game 7 loss: 'I'm over it'
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It's early, but Smart is making a case for DPOY
Marcus Smart gave two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard fits in Boston's loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Leonard is one of many to fall victim to Smart's lockdown defence so far this season.
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Harden is the new MVP favourite
James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Lillard frustrated after loss to Raptors
The four-time All-Star's streak of 230 consecutive double-figure scoring nights came to an end on Thursday in the Blazers loss to the Raptors.
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Jokic clutch in 19-point comeback
Nikola Jokic comes up clutch against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dagger jumper to seal the deal in Denver.
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Kemba's return to Charlotte brings back memories
"Everything you hear about him as a person is absolutely true, 100 percent true... Great guy, down to earth, humble — treated the people behind the scenes, first class." Those closest to the Hornets reflect upon the franchise icon set to make his first return back to the Queen City.
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After career-high 39 points, can we say Hayward is back?
Gordon Hayward has been getting his groove back in 2019-20 but is it too soon to say that he's back?
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1st week takeaways from around the NBA
How good is Trae Young? Is Karl Anthony-Towns the league's MVP? Is it over for the Warriors dynasty? Takeaways from a chaotic first week.
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Are the defending champion Raptors still title contenders?
No Kawhi, no problem? Defending the title the starts now for the Raptors who still have plenty in the form of 5-time All-Star Kyle Lowry and reigning Most Improved Player Pascal Siakam. With the Finals MVP now in LA, do the Raptors still have enough to contend?
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Is it a rebuild or a reload for OKC?
The Thunder have moved all of their foundational players, but will it be a complete rebuild or do they have enough to reload?
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Can Luka, KP lead the Mavs back to the playoffs?
Everything points to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis working together seamlessly, but will it be enough for the Mavs?
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Will the NBA's longest playoff drought finally end?
The young core is in place and some key vets were sprinkled in in the offseason. Are the Kings ready to break through in the tough Western Conference and make the playoffs for the first time since 2006?
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What to watch when the Boomers host Team USA
We take a look at three critical things to watch when the Boomers host the Americans at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
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Re-living Magic's iconic sky hook
Magic wanted to redeem himself from his mishap in the 1984 Finals and he did by making one of the most iconic plays in NBA history.
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Lowry withdraws from Team USA
Kyle Lowry had hoped to play in the upcoming World Cup, but won't be ready to go.
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LeBron, Lakers to appear most on U.S. National TV in 2019-20
The Lakers led the league with 43 games on national TV in America last season.
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Is Miami the perfect spot for Melo?
Could the Heat use Carmelo Anthony's services at this stage in his career?
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Presti denies mutual interest in trading PG13
Thunder GM Sam Presti spoke publicly about the record setting Thunder-Clippers trade on Friday.
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Radio host on Simmons jumper: 'I think that video is a waste of my time'
Eddie Johnson isn't impressed with the quick clip of Ben Simmons' jump shot.
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Kawhi: "Thank all of Toronto...it was a great amazing season"
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were introduced as Clippers on Thursday (AEST) and both players thanked their former teams.
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Divisional Rankings: Can the 76ers win the Atlantic?
There's been a lot of movement in the Atlantic Division in the offseason, is it still one of the toughest in the NBA?
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Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019
The 17th annual Basketball Without Borders Africa camp will be held in Saly, Senegal.
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How did the Raptors do in free agency?
The Raptors failed to bring back Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, but how did they do with the rest of their acquisitions?
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Ennis: '(76ers) are going to walk to the Finals in the East'
The veteran forward is confident in his team and is ready to help them get to the Finals.
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Kawhi Leonard has opt out after 2 years with Clippers
According to media reports, the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have agreed to a deal that aligns the length of his contract with that of Paul George.
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6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency
The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.
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Report: Clippers strike record-setting deal for PG13
The Clippers have reportedly signed Kawhi Leonard and now have also added Paul George to the team in a record-setting trade.
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Report: Griz trade Parsons to the Hawks
Memphis is moving on from Chandler Parsons after three seasons with the Grizzlies.
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Report: Kawhi won't meet with teams on first day, won't be rush
Kawhi Leonard has seen multiple All-Stars find new homes on the first day of free agency, but he won't be rushed into a decision.
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Report: Pacers trade for Brogdon, signs Lamb
The Pacers start off free agency by adding more pieces to their backcourt.
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Report: Barnes re-sign and Ariza joins Kings
Harrison Barnes and Trevor Ariza will help the Kings young core in Sacramento.
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Report: Middleton set to return to Milwaukee
Khris Middleton has decided to return to Milwaukee, keeping the Bucks core together for the 2019-2020 season.
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Report: Kyrie to sign with Nets
Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan are reportedly set to join Irving in Brooklyn.
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Report: LeBron giving up No. 23 to AD
LeBron James is set to don a new jersey number after giving up his famous No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis, according to reports.
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Nurse announced as Canada head coach
Fresh off of winning his first NBA championship, Nick Nurse will try to secure Canada's Olympics bid as their Men's National Team head coach.
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Report: Ujiri 'intrigued' by Wizards' GM role
The Washington Wizards have some key pieces in place, but is it enough to entice Masai Ujiri to entertain their GM role?
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Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title
Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.
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Reports: Lillard, Beal to join AD in Australia
Team USA's training camp roster is starting to fill out ahead of their clash with the Boomers in August.
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Top prospect RJ Hampton signs with NZ Breakers
One of the biggest potential prospects for the 2020 NBA Draft has signed a multi-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers.
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Lowry thinks he could've been more aggressive in Game 1
Kyle Lowry struggled in Game 1 on Sunday and thinks he could've been more aggressive this season.
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Warriors-Clippers series preview
Can the Clippers make it a series? Or will the Warriors continue to run through the Western Conference en-route to another Finals appearance.
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For Canada Basketball, the time is now
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Pistons' Thon Maker thinks 'it would be awesome' to play Raptors in the first-round of the playoffs
Thon Maker remembers getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs by the Raptors as a rookie and would love an opportunity at getting revenge.
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Can the Raps even up the season series vs. the C's?
The Raptors have a chance at splitting the season series with the Celtics on Wednesday at SBA.
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Parker: '(My) play isn’t a weakness for me, it’s just staying on the court.'
Jabari Parker has dealt with a handful of setbacks in his career, but he's remained grounded and focussed on always getting back to being him.
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Four Australians to participate in 2019 Basketball Without Borders Camp
Four Australians will participate in the Basketball Without Borders Camp in Charlotte during NBA All-Star 2019.
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4 takeaways from Siakam, VanVleet's career nights vs. Hawks
Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet both had career nights in the Raptors' 119-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
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NBA Trade Deadline: 76ers trade Markelle Fultz to Orlando Magic
Markelle Fultz is heading to Orlando according to reports in exchange for draft picks and Jonathan Simmons.
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The NBA's most valuable franchises in 2019
Forbes released their annual list of NBA franchise values, and the New York Knicks top the list.
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NBA Trade Deadline: Bucks agree to deal in principle sending Thon Maker to Detroit, reports say
Aussie Thon Maker is reportedly heading to Detroit in exchange for Stanley Johnson.
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NBA All-Star Game 2019: Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade added as 'special roster additions'
Adam Silver has added future Hall of Famers Dwayne Wade and Dirk Nowitzki to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte.
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NBA Trade Deadline: Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies discuss Mike Conley-Ricky Rubio trade, reports say
The Jazz and Grizzlies have had entry level discussions around the possible swap of Mike Conley and Ricky Rubio according to reports.
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Fox's improvements key to Kings' playoff push
De'Aaron Fox is becoming the all-around player many thought he would be when the Kings drafted him, and it's happening fast.
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How Cousins' return from injury stacks up vs others
DeMarcus Cousins made his long anticipated season debut on Saturday and finished with 14 points, six rebounds in a Warriors' win.
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Can the Mavericks turn their season around like the Jazz did in 2017-18?
The Dallas Mavericks currently sit near the bottom of the Western Conference, but can they make a second-half of the season run like the Jazz did in 2017-18?
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Nikola Jokic hits game-winner, records triple-double over Heat
Nikola Jokic hit the go-ahead bucket with 2.4 seconds left in the game on Tuesday as the Nuggets hold off the Heat 103-99.
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Myles Turner's defence sparks the red-hot Pacers to victory over the Hawks
Myles Turner left today's game with a broken nose, but he's been a Defensive Player of the Year candidate so far this season.
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Five takeaways from the Orlando Magic blowout victory over the Toronto Raptors
Nikola Vucevic and the Orlando Magic were just too much for the Raptors on Saturday (AEDT).
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Four takeaways: Harden's 41 lifts Rockets
James Harden dropped 41 points and Clint Capela finished with 16 points and a Rockets franchise high 23 rebounds in Houston's 113-109 win over the Thunder.
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5 biggest scoring performances on Christmas Day
With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?
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Can Raptors make it three in a row vs the Cavs?
The Raptors will be without Kyle Lowry, and Serge Ibaka will be a game-time decision as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
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Valanciunas to miss significant time with thumb injury
Valanciunas is averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game on 57.5 percent shooting from the field this season.
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Report: Thompson out two to four weeks with injury
Cavs forward Tristan Thompson is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left foot sprain.
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Can the Raptors beat the Grizzlies at their game?
The league-leading Raptors head into Memphis to take on the Grizzlies, one of the Western Conference's best teams.
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Walker's 60-point night leaves Hornets with questions
Kemba Walker was incredible on Sunday (AEDT) posting a career-high 60 points, but the Hornets fell the 76ers in overtime 122-119.
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Butler: 'It’s so much more fun to play with these guys'
Jimmy Butler led the 76ers to a victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday with a game-high 28 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
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Five takeaways from Celtics thrilling OT win over Raptors
Kyrie Irving was incredible, posting 43 points and 11 assists as the Celtics down the Raptors in overtime.
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Draymond Green responds to Kevin Durant-drama and team issued suspension
Draymond Green spoke to reporters on Friday ahead of the Warriors' game against the Rockets.
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Chris Paul on Jamal Murray: 'I don’t think he has (a ceiling)'
Rockets' guard Chris Paul says that there's no ceiling in sight for Canadian Jamal Murray.
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League Pass Game of the Day: Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns
Can Devin Booker and the Suns extend the Celtics' losing streak to three or will Boston bounce back on the road?
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Kawhi Leonard doesn't think the Raptors have hit their ceiling
The Raptors are off to a great start despite Kawhi Leonard not fully knowing the offence.
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Murray's last second shot at 50 gets Irving and Celtics heated
Jamal Murray put on a spectacular performance on Tuesday, but the Canadian broke one of basketball's unwritten rules and Kyrie Irving was none too pleased.
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Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez part of star-studded crowd at Staples Center to see Raptors and Lakers
Boxing middleweight kingpin Canelo Alvarez was part a star-studded crowd that saw the Raptors beat the Lakers on Monday (AEDT).
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Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz: Game preview, live stream, TV channel, start time
The Raptors roll into Utah after a dominant performance against the Lakers on Tuesday.
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Morris on Raptors: 'We’re way more talented than those guys'
Boston forward Marcus Morris believes the Celtics are more talented than the Raptors.
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Five takeaways from the Raptors win over the Celtics
The Raptors took round one of four regular-season matchups with the Celtics 113-101.
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Wendell Carter Jr. offers R.J. Barrett advice ahead of his freshmen season
Bulls' rookie Wendell Carter Jr. offers up advice to Canadian phenom R.J. Barrett ahead of his freshmen season at Duke.
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Report: Ingles out for first preseason game
Aussie Joe Ingles will miss the preseason clash with the Perth Wildcats with lower leg soreness.
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Report: Cavs interested in Butler
The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in Jimmy Butler according to reports.
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Report: Aussie Deng Adel to sign partially guaranteed deal with Toronto Raptors
Australian Deng Adel agrees to Exhibit 10 deal with the Raptors.
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Stevens on Raptors: 'Best team in the East, added one of the best players'
Celtics' coach Brad Stevens talks up the Toronto Raptors ahead of the season.
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Handy: Kawhi in 'great shape, feeling good, moving well'
Raptors' assistant coach said that Kawhi Leonard is in great shape on a podcast, and he's ready for the NBA season.
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Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau doesn't 'buy into' Jimmy Butler drama
Tom Thibodeau doesn't believe the Timberwolves have any unity issues with their top three stars.
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Celtics' GM Danny Ainge 'really excited' for Irving and Hayward's return
Celtics' GM Danny Ainge is really excited about seeing Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward back in the lineup.
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Report: Raptors hire Kawhi Leonard's close friend as player development coach
Toronto has hired one of Kawhi Leonard's closest friends to their staff.
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Kyle Kuzma believes with LeBron, Lakers don't need to be patient
Kyle Kuzma thinks the offseason additions the young Lakers made should have them competing this year.
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Rookie of the Year favourites haven't always come out on top
Vegas hasn't had much of a success rate when it comes to this award.
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Australian Basketball Academy boosted by Raptors' assistant coach Phil Handy
Former Australian league player and current Toronto Raptors assistant coach Phil Handy will help lead Australian NBL champion Melbourne United's Basketball Academy.
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Report: Lakers vs Warriors, 76ers vs Celtics to headline Christmas Day games
The league will release the entire Christmas Day schedule on Thursday at 4:00 a.m.
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Stephen Curry prepared for 'Lakers revolution' next season
Stephen Curry knows the Lakers, Warriors rivalry is back to intense levels with the addition of LeBron James.
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LeBron 'thought long and hard' about joining 76ers, Rockets
LeBron James told ESPN he thought long and hard about joining the young Philadelphia 76ers and championship caliber Houston Rockets.
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Report: Chris Bosh could petition for NBA return to play with LeBron, Lakers
11 time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh could seek a return to the NBA, sources tell SN's Sean Deveney.
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DeMar DeRozan 'still in shock' about trade to the San Antonio Spurs
Former Raptor DeMar DeRozan speaks out for the first time since he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
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Report: Raptors, Spurs close to deal around Kawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozan
The Raptors are close to making a deal with the Spurs to acquire Kawhi Leonard in exchange for DeMar DeRozan according to reports.
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Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas Summer League championship game
In a Las Vegas Summer League championship game rematch, the Trail Blazers topped the Lakers on Wednesday.
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Jaylen Brown: 'I wanted to be the team to go through (LeBron)'
A confident and competitive Jaylen Brown wanted to be on the team that knocked the King off his Eastern Conference throne.
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Report: Devin Booker expected to finalize five-year, $158M max extension with Suns
Booker and the Suns could strike the deal as early as this weekend.
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Report: Dwight Howard, Jeff Green to sign one-year deals with Washington Wizards
The Wizards add to their front court with the reported signings of Dwight Howard and Jeff Green.
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Report: Draymond Green key in recruitment of DeMarcus Cousins to Warriors
Draymond Green once again played an integral part in adding to the Warriors powerful lineup.
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Report: Chris Bosh could petition for return to play with LeBron, Lakers
11 time NBA all-star Chris Bosh could seek a return to the NBA sources tell SN's Sean Deveney.
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WATCH: Nike, Under Armour release championship commercials for Kevin Durant and Steph Curry
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry featured in new commercials for Nike and Under Armour after winning the championship.
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NBA Finals Game 3 Player Ratings: Durant and LeBron trade stellar performances
Kevin Durant was unstoppable in Game 3 with 43 points, while LeBron James recorded a triple-double for the Cavaliers.
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WATCH: Kevin Durant drills another Finals Game 3 dagger
Kevin Durant finished with a playoff career-high 43 points and hit a dagger three to help the Warriors take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Finals.
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Three takeaways from the Warriors' Game 2 win over the Cavaliers
Stephen Curry and the Warriors took a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals with a 122-103 win over LeBron James and the Cavs.
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Paul George remains non-committal but would 'love' to remain with Thunder
The 27-year-old averaged 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 79 games for the Thunder this season.
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Three takeaways from the Jazz's series deciding victory over the Thunder in Game 6
The Utah Jazz closed out their first-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder holding them off in Game 6 with a 96-91 victory.
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Wizards' Markieff Morris on biggest takeaway from series loss: 'We was the better team'
Morris finished Saturday's game with a double-double of 12 points, 15 rebounds expressed his views on the series when asked what the biggest takeaway was.
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Three takeaways from the Pacers' blowout Game 6 win over the Cavs
The Pacers have forced a Game 7 with the biggest win in the team's playoff history.
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Three takeaways from the Bucks season-saving Game 6 win over the Celtics
The Milwaukee Bucks were able to stave off elimination with a 97-86 Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday (AEDT).
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Three takeaways from the Raptors Game 5 win over the Wizards
The Raptors were the only team in the NBA to avoid a three-game losing streak this season. They went 5-0 following back-to-back losses during the regular season.
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The playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Bucks
The Boston Celtics remained unbeaten at home so far these playoffs with a 92-87 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to take a 3-2 lead in their best of seven first-round series.
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NBA playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the Jazz blowout win in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead over Thunder
Donovan Mitchell led the way with a game-high 33 points, seven rebounds as the Jazz blew the Thunder out 113-96.
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76ers' Ben Simmons on the physicality of the playoffs:'I played Australian football, so I'm used to it.'
After Philly Game 1 win, Erik Spoelstra and the Heat made the adjustments to be more physical with the young 76ers squad.
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Watch: Bucks' Thon Maker belts career-high 5 blocks as Milwaukee takes Game 3 over Celtics
Maker finished with 14 points, five rebounds and a career-high five blocks in just 24 minutes off the bench in the Bucks 116-92 win over the Celtics to get back into the series.
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NBA playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the Pacers thrilling Game 3 win over the Cavs
The Pacers were down by as many as 17 points, but they rode the energy of their home crowd to defeat the Cavs 92-90 and take a 2-1 series lead.
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NBA playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the 76ers bounce back win over the Heat in Game 3
Embiid finished with team-high 23 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in the 128-108 win.
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Karl-Anthony Towns on slow start to the playoffs: 'No time to be frustrated'
Game 2 was a struggle for Towns going 2-for-9 from the field for just five points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.
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NBA Playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the Jazz Game 2 win over the Thunder
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 28 points and the Jazz defeated the Thunder 102-95.
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NBA Playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the Raptors convincing Game 2 win over the Wizards
The Toronto Raptors took a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup with the Washington Wizards after a 130-119 win on Wednesday (AEDT).
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NBA Playoffs 2018: Three takeaways from the Heat's Game 2 victory over the 76ers
Here are three takeaways from a 113-103 Game 2 Heat win.
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Joe Ingles excited by trash talk with Paul George: 'It’s great, I love it. Hope we do it again'
"Playoff P" dropped a game-high 36 points as Oklahoma City took a 1-0 series lead after their 116-108 victory.
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Kobe Bryant 'extremely happy' for Steve Nash on Hall of Fame selection
The Black Mamba had nothing but praise for his fellow '96 draft class member.
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Minnesota Timberwolves end 13-season playoff drought with victory over Nuggets in OT
The T-Wolves escaped game 82 of the season with a 112-106 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday (AEDT).
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Ben Simmons and LeBron James share praise on social media after 76ers vs Cavs game Saturday
Both Simmons and James finished with triple-doubles on the night in an attempt to will their shorthanded teams to victory.
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Cavs down Raptors for the second time in as many weeks, 112-106
LeBron finished with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in the Cavs victory over the East-leading Raptors.
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All-Star Jimmy Butler 'close to returning' to Timberwolves lineup
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of ending the longest playoff drought in the NBA, but they are currently clinging to the seventh seed in a tight Western Conference playoff race.
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Opposing teams will call Spurs about Kawhi Leonard this off-season, reports say
With the Kawhi Leonard drama continuing in San Antonio, opposing GMs are salivating at the potential of adding the former Finals MVP.
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76ers' rookie Ben Simmons tells NBA on TNT crew he wants to be 'one of the greatest to play the game'
Simmons is already being compared to current and former NBA legends like Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson and LeBron James but can he become an all-time great?
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The 2018 NBL Grand Final series is showcasing plenty of potential NBA talent
According to former NBL MVP and current NBL lead analyst Corey “Homicide” Williams, the NBL was filled with potential NBA ready players this season.
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Ben Simmons teaches 76ers about Australia as part of Brett Brown's classroom-like approach
The Aussie phenom was paired up with a member of the 76ers video staff to create a 20-minute power point on Australia.
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Aussies Dante Exum, Joe Ingles put on a show as Jazz pull away from Grizzlies late, 107-97
The Aussie duo of Joe Ingles and Dante Exum were on fire helping power the Utah Jazz to a 107-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday (AEDT).
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WATCH: Kevin Durant ejected in his return on Friday vs the Bucks
Durant has picked up 12 tech fouls which only trails teammate Draymond Green who has 15 for the team lead.
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Spurs pull out gutsy win over Thunder, now hold fourth seed in the West
With the win, the Spurs have gone past the Thunder for fourth place in the West now also holding the tiebreaker.
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