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What channel is Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves on today? Game 2 TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The Timberwolves stunned the Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 1. Can Memphis bounce back and level the series?

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Ja Morant, Patrick Mahomes take to Twitter in awe of Jalen Brunson's career night for Mavericks in Game 2

Ja Morant, Patrick Mahomes and Miles Bridges chimed in after Jalen Brunson's 41-point performance against the Jazz in Game 2.

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Jalen Brunson contract breakdown: Details of Mavericks guard's deal, salary and impending free agency

Jalen Brunson looms as one of the hottest names in free agency as he continues to boost his stock in the playoffs.

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2022 NBA Awards: Celtics guard Marcus Smart named Defensive Player of the Year

Smart becomes the first guard to win the award since Gary Payton in 1995-96 and the first Celtic since Kevin Garnett in 2007-08.

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What channel is Warriors vs. Nuggets on today? Game 2 TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The Nuggets will look to level the series after the Warriors cruised to a comfortable victory in Game 1.

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'Classic Chris' - Paul's fourth quarter masterpiece lifts Suns to Game 1 win

Chris Paul crushed any hopes of a Pelicans comeback as he either scored or assisted on 23 of the Suns' 31 points in the fourth quarter.

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Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts to hostile crowd in Boston: 'I'm gonna have the same energy for them'

It was a hostile return to Boston for former Celtic Kyrie Irving, who felt the full wrath of the TD Garden crowd during Game 1 of their first round series. 

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Scottie Barnes injury update: Raptors rookie 'doubtful' for Game 2 vs. 76ers

Barnes suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the 76ers and did not return.

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards creates history with monster playoff debut

Edwards' 36 points are the most points ever scored by a Timberwolves player in their playoff debut as they stunned the Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 1.

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Patrick Beverley Fined: Timberwolves guard celebration, comments after Play-In win over Clippers prove costly

The Timberwolves are heading back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and just the second time since 2004 and they certainly weren't letting the moment slip by.

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Cavaliers vs. Hawks Play-In: Odds, predictions, three things to watch

It's win or go home for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, with the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference up for grabs.

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Why did the Lakers reportedly fire Frank Vogel? Veteran coach unable to overcome Los Angeles' health, roster issues

Frank Vogel's time with the Lakers has reportedly come to an end after three seasons.

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Is Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. Bulls?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with soreness in his right knee but with the scoring title within his grasp, will he suit up against the Bulls on Tuesday?

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Joel Embiid, Vince Carter among NBA players to react on Twitter to Kansas' win over North Carolina in NCAA championship game

With no NBA games on the schedule, all eyes were on the 2022 NCAA Championship Game as players around the league took to Twitter after the Kansas Jayhawks' epic comeback win.

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76ers head coach Doc Rivers wants more from James Harden as offense struggles in tough loss to Pistons

The 76ers gave up a 23-2 run in the fourth quarter as their offense ground to a halt, with Rivers placing the responsibility on James Harden's shoulders.

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Questionable Flagrant 2 foul by Bucks' Khris Middleton leads to ejection vs. Nets

Middleton was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul with 5:05 remaining in the game after a hard foul on Nets guard Bruce Brown.

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Joel Embiid discusses Philadelphia 76ers fans frustration with Ben Simmons

Embiid said that he thought Philly fans 'didn't feel like they were heard' as they implored Simmons to improve his game and shoot the ball.

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Lakers star Anthony Davis targeting Friday return against Pelicans

Davis was a full participant in Monday's practice and could return for the Lakers as early as Friday.

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The Mavericks are finding the right combination around Luka Doncic

Winning six of their past nine games and building momentum ahead of the playoffs, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks have found their rhythm at just the right time.

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Is Mavericks' Luka Doncic playing tonight vs. Lakers?

The Mavericks continue their push towards homecourt advantage in the playoffs, with their next game against the Lakers at home.

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When Mike became Michael Jordan: legendary coach Roy Williams reminisces 40 years back from North Carolina's 1982 championship win

On March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan etched himself in University of North Carolina history in the championship game, a moment legendary coach Roy Williams says was the "biggest moment in Michael's career."

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Shaquille O'Neal, Steph Curry win Academy Award for ‘Queen of Basketball’ documentary, join list of Oscar-winning NBA stars

"Queen of Basketball" chronicles the story of Lusia Haris, the first and only woman officially drafted by an NBA team.

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How to watch 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Episode 4: Time, TV channel, streaming & more for Lakers series on HBO Max

The fourth episode of HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" will air on Sunday, March 27.

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Kyle Lowry says Heat not 'panicking' despite fourth-straight loss

After holding a 3.5 game lead at the top of the East a week ago, the Heat have dropped to the second seed following their fourth-straight loss.

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With Kyrie Irving set to play Nets home games, the championship picture has shifted

Kyrie Irving is set to be cleared for home games right in time for the playoffs, giving the Nets a huge boost to their championship hopes.

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Draymond Green slams Warriors' effort after third-straight loss: 'We're playing soft'

The Warriors were outscored 29-16 in the fourth quarter against the lowly Magic, losing their third straight. And Draymond Green is not happy about it.

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Trae Young turns Madison Square Garden into personal playground vs. Knicks: 'It wasn't even that loud'

In his first appearance at MSG since last season's playoffs, Trae Young picked up right where he left off, dropping 45 points to lead the Hawks to a 117-111 win over the Knicks.

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Nets' Kevin Durant reserves special praise for 'future Hall of Famer' Ja Morant

Ja Morant has ascended to superstardom this season and despite being just 22 years old, Kevin Durant says the Grizzlies point guard is destined to become one of the game's greats.

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Could LeBron James play for the Cavaliers again? Why second return to Cleveland makes sense for Lakers' star

With the future of the Los Angeles Lakers roster up in the air, LeBron James' head could be turned by a final chapter on a new team. If he were to leave Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers present the perfect landing spot for a storybook ending to his glittering career.

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Celtics loom as playoff dark horse as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown catch fire at the right time

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have recorded six games of both scoring 30-plus points, the most in Celtics history.

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Kendrick Perkins, NBA players react to LeBron James passing Karl Malone for second on all-time scoring list

In the first half of the Lakers' game against the Wizards, LeBron James moved past Karl Malone into second all-time in scoring.

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Magic Johnson, LeBron James among NBA players on Twitter in awe of Kyrie Irving's scoring explosion in Orlando

Kyrie Irving put on a show in Orlando, pouring in 60 points to set a new career-high and Nets franchise record. NBA players, past and present took to Twitter in awe of his basketball wizardry.

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Most 60-point games in NBA history: Nets' Kyrie Irving explodes for career-high and franchise record 60 points

Kyrie Irving becomes 32nd player in NBA history to score 60 points, setting a new career-high as well as the most points scored in a single game in Nets franchise history.

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'Monster': 76ers' Joel Embiid in awe of Nuggets' Nikola Jokic after MVP frontrunners battle

The two MVP frontrunners went toe-to-toe in Philly and while Joel Embiid outscored Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets big man had the last laugh, walking away with the win.

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Is Lakers' LeBron James playing tonight vs. Raptors?

The Lakers are playing their third game in four days and are on the second night of a back-to-back following Sunday's loss at Phoenix.

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Lakers star LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history with 30K points, 10K rebounds and 10K assists

The Lakers star is the first player ever to cross 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists, creating a new lane in NBA history.

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Ray Allen reunites with Celtics at Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement

Ray Allen was in attendance for Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement in Boston, embracing the big man alongside Paul Pierce during the ceremony.

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Grizzlies vs. Thunder game delayed as both teams take the court wearing white jerseys

The Grizzlies and Thunder both took to the court rocking their white uniforms, causing plenty of confusion at tip-off.

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Kevin Durant on silencing 76ers crowd: 'Hard to chant at Ben Simmons when you’re losing by that much'

The Philadelphia crowd came to boo Ben Simmons but ended up booing their own team as Kevin Durant led the Nets to a 29-point win at Wells Fargo Center.

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Joel Embiid vs. Kevin Durant is the playoff rivalry we need

The budding rivalry between the 76ers and the Nets has everyone salivating for a seven-game series and despite the off-court storylines surrounding both teams, it's the matchup between Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant that is emerging as the best subplot.

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76ers guard James Harden passes Reggie Miller for third all-time in 3-pointers made

With his first 3-pointer of the night against his former team, James Harden passed Reggie Miller for third on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list.

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Jalen Green reveals Rockets gameplan to beat Lakers in OT win

Th Rockets had only won one of their past 14 games entering tonight's contest against the reeling Lakers, as rookie Jalen Green put on a show with a career-high 32 points.

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By The Numbers: Kyrie Irving explodes for ultra-efficient 50-point game vs. Hornets

Kyrie Irving put on a show against the Hornets, dropping 50 points on just 19 shots. His scoring display put his name alongside some elite company as he led the Nets to victory.

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Sights and Sounds: Victor Oladipo makes long-awaited return for the Heat

After nearly a year on the sidelines, Victor Oladipo returned to the floor for the Miami Heat, turning in an impressive cameo in limited minutes.

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By The Numbers: Nikola Jokic delivers historic stat line in Nuggets OT win vs. Pelicans

Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet to power the Nuggets to a 138-130 overtime win over the Pelicans, rewriting the record books along the way.

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NBA players take to Twitter in awe of LeBron James' 56-point performance

LeBron James turned back the clock with a historic 56-point night against the Warriors, sending Twitter into a buzz.

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Tyler Herro's recent stretch solidifies Sixth Man of the Year status

Tyler Herro has now scored 20-plus points in six straight games out of the All-Star break and as he looks on track to win Sixth Man of the year honors, his offensive production bodes as a playoff x-factor for the Heat.

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76ers' Tyrese Maxey is averaging video-game numbers alongside James Harden

In his first four games playing alongside James Harden, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 64.9 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the 3-point line.

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'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' episodes: A complete guide to watching HBO's Showtime Lakers documentary

Dr. Jerry Buss, Pat Riley, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar powered one of the most electric eras of basketball with the Showtime Lakers, chronicled in HBO's new 10-part series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty". Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming series.

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Kevin Durant return, Ben Simmons status: Why Nets making the playoffs isn't a certainty

With Kevin Durant's return to the court after a month-long absence, the Nets received a big boost, but with Ben Simmons still sidelined and Kyrie Irving ineligible for road games, their path to the postseason isn't necessarily guaranteed.

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Despite poor stretch, Russell Westbrook 'super confident' in Lakers' playoff hopes

The Lakers are just 2.0 games away from falling out of the Play-In picture, with 21 regular season games remaining.

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is back to his best

After a slow start to the season, Luka Doncic has rediscovered his best offensive form as the Mavericks continue their push for a top-four finish in the West.

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By The Numbers: Inside DeMar DeRozan's historic scoring streak for the Bulls

DeMar DeRozan's streak of 35-point games on 50 percent shooting came to an end at eight games, but the Bulls star continues to fill it up at a scorching rate.

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Grizzlies guard Ja Morant continues to prove he's the best show in the NBA

Ja Morant turned in yet another electric performance, dropping a career-high 46 points on the Bulls, as he continues to show why he's the most box office player in the league.

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NBA Panic Meter: Do the Nets, Lakers have time to get back on track?

With the stretch run of the season approaching, plenty of teams haven't lived up to their expectations. Is it time to panic just yet? Let's break out the panic meter for the remainder of the season.

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NBA All-Star Game 2022: Stephen Curry's 50-point MVP performance raises $108k for Cleveland schools

Thanks to his 50-point masterpiece in the All-Star Game, Stephen Curry raised $108,000 for the Cleveland Metro School District.

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NBA All-Star Game 2022 results, highlights: Curry drops 50, LeBron James dagger ices victory over Team Durant

Steph Curry poured in 50 points, while LeBron James came up clutch at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to give Team LeBron a 163-160 win over Team Durant. The Sporting News has you covered with all the live updates, scores and the best highlights from the 71st NBA All-Star Game.

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Kevin Durant won't attend 2022 NBA All-Star Game following the death of his grandmother

Durant, who was set to be honored along with the members of the NBA75 team at half-time, will be with his family following the death of his grandmother.

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NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest results, highlights: Obi Toppin crowned dunk champion

Knicks forward Obi Toppin is your 2022 Slam Dunk champion, defeating Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson in the final. The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and results from the Slam Dunk Contest.

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NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest results, highlights: Karl-Anthony Towns sets record to take the crown

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns takes home the 3-point contest crown, finishing with a new record score of 29 in the final. The Sporting News has you covered with live updates from throughout the competition.

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NBA All-Star Skills Challenge results, highlights: Evan Mobley comes up clutch to give Team Cavs victory

Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland combined to take out the Skills Challenge for Team Cavs in the first event of All-Star Saturday night. The Sporting News has you covered with updates from the competition below.

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Was 'The Process' a success or failure?

With Ben Simmons reportedly being traded to the Nets for James Harden, we put "The Process" era under the microscope.

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Embiid: 'I don’t get paid to babysit'

Joel Embiid says he'd welcome Ben Simmons back into the fold, but he isn't here to babysit anyone in their quest for a championship.

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Does Booker deserve more MVP love?

Devin Booker has now scored 30-plus points in six of his past nine outings after finishing with 35 in a win over the 76ers.

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Griffin: Nets concern is 'very high' after eighth-straight loss

No team in NBA history has gone on to win the championship after suffering a losing streak of seven or more games.

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Vinsanity Scale: Grading Jaylen Brown's poster dunk

The Boston Celtics guard quietened the Amway Center with the monster poster dunk over Magic big man Mo Bamba.

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Led by Chris Paul and Devin Booker, Suns setting historic pace with another big win streak

The Phoenix Suns won their 11th straight game, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-111, and at 41-9 on the season, are on pace for a historic season.

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Poole, Kuminga leading Warriors youth movement

Missing four of their five starters, the Golden State Warriors turned to their young players to help extend their win streak to seven games, with an impressive outing in San Antonio.

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NBA family sends Joe Ingles support following season-ending injury

Players around the NBA sent messages of support to Aussie Joe Ingles, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

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Ingles out for season with torn ACL

Joe Ingles will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 NBA season after an MRI revealed a torn ACL in his left knee.

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LeBron injury update as Lakers enter key stretch

Sitting at 24-26, the Lakers face a pivotal stretch of games ahead of the trade deadline, that could shape the rest of their season. Four of their next six games, come against sub .500 teams, opening the door to go on a run with Anthony Davis back in the lineup.

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Remembering Kobe Bryant: NBA players pay homage to Lakers legend on anniversary of death

On the anniversary of his death, current and former NBA players sent out tributes to Kobe Bryant on social media.

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Is Klay Thompson playing tonight?

Kly Thompson has missed the Warriors' past two games and is listed as 'questionable' to face the Mavericks Tuesday night.

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Cavaliers' Garland approaching star status

Darius Garland continued his impressive stretch for the Cavaliers, helping them to a 95-93 win over the Knicks, extending his streak of 10-plus-assist games to five.

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Poole drops Clarkson with ankle-breaker

With four minutes remaining in the second quarter, Jordan Poole had the Chase Center crowd hyped with a slick ankle-breaker on Jordan Clarkson.

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Lauri Markkanen injury update: Cavaliers forward exits game vs. Thunder with ankle injury

Markkanen went down late in the second quarter as he contested a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander layup. He exited the game and was soon ruled out for the remainder of the night.

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Irving dazzles, scores season-high 30 vs. Wizards

Irving poured in a season-high 30 points to lead the Nets to a 119-118 win over the Wizards in DC.

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Karl-Anthony Towns steps up late as Timberwolves edge Knicks

The Timberwolves kept their cool down the stretch to escape Madison Square Garden with a 112-110 win over the Knicks to move back to .500.

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Grizzlies' Steven Adams carried Tony Bradley away from an altercation with hilarious ease

Steven Adams proved why he's considered the strongest man in the NBA, doing his best security guard impersonation on Tony Bradley.

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Report: Simmons open to sitting entire season

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, 76ers guard Ben Simmons has no intention of playing this season until he's traded to a new team.

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Is Trae the East's best point guard?

Young is averaging 27.6 points and 9.3 assists this season. Only five other players in NBA history have put up those numbers and he's on track to do it for the second time in his career.

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LeBron apologizes to Lakers fans

With the Lakers sitting at 21-22 on the season, coming off their third-straight loss, LeBron James took to Twitter today, addressing Laker fans.

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Key stats behind Grizzlies' win streak

The Grizzlies own the league's longest-active win streak after defeating the Timberwolves to make it 11 straight victories.

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Frustration growing in Atlanta following nine-straight home losses

The Hawks have now dropped nine games in a row at home, a streak that dates back to November.

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KCP and Harrell reportedly get into 'physical altercation'

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Wizards duo had to be separated by teammates after a scuffle heading towards the locker room.

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MVP Ladder: Has Giannis risen to the top?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is in search of his third MVP trophy in four seasons, but has he done enough to leapfrog Kevin Durant in the race?

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Billups says Irving 'most skilled' PG in history

Portland Trail Blazers head coach and former Finals MVP Chauncey Billups had plenty of praise for Nets point guard Kyrie Irving ahead of Monday night's game.

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Harden (knee) ruled out vs Trail Blazers

Harden will miss Monday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left knee hyperextension.

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'Grateful' Klay Thompson relishes first game back

After 941 days on the sidelines, Klay Thompson was met with a raucous applause from the Warriors home crowd as he put on a show in his first game back.

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NBA family takes to Twitter as Klay makes successful return

Klay Thompson made his long-awaited return for the Warriors, bringing a smile to plenty of faces around the league.

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Heat bury franchise record 22 3-pointers

The Heat connected on 22-of-44 from beyond the arc as their 3-point barrage overpowered the league-best Suns.

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Nuggets to sign Cousins to 10-day contract

Cousins was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks after averaging 9.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17 games this season.

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The numbers behind Chicago's 9-game win streak

The Bulls have now won nine games in a row as they extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

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Bucks to waive DeMarcus Cousins

Cousins appeared in 17 games for the Bucks, averaging 9.0 points and 5.8 rebounds.

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Who had the better heat check, Oubre or Lance?

Charlotte's Kelly Oubre Jr. and Indiana's Lance Stephenson both caught fire off the bench with some streaky shooting. But who did it best?

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Zion (foot) to continue rehab away from team

Zion Williamson has yet to play a game this season as he continues to recover from surgery on his fractured right foot.

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Dirk Nowitzki says jersey retirement is a 'dream'

The greatest Maverick of all time, Dirk Nowitzki will become just the fourth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired.

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LeBron on increased minutes: 'I feel pretty good'

This season LeBron James is averaging his most minutes (36.7) ever in a Laker uniform, but the 37-year-old says he's more than up for the task.

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Grizzlies make statement in Brooklyn

After their statement win in Brooklyn, the Grizzlies followed it up with a thrilling road victory in Cleveland to extend their win streak to six games.

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Giddey becomes youngest ever to record triple-double

At 19 years and 84 days, Josh Giddey etched his name into the record books, becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double.

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What channel is Jazz vs. Mavericks on tonight?

The final game on the 2021 Christmas Day slate sees Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz host the Mavericks.

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Best and worst Christmas Day jerseys

It's been a while since we've seen the one-off Christmas Day jerseys, so let's take a stroll down memory lane and relive the best and worst over the years.

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NBA Christmas Day predictions

Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our Sporting News Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.

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Lakers pay tribute to STAPLES Center

With the Lakers playing their final home game at STAPLES Center before the Crypto.com Arena era gets underway on Christmas Day, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic moments in the arena's history.

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Will James Harden play on Christmas Day?

Nets star James Harden was in the health and safety protocols just days away from Christmas. Will he be available for a Christmas Day game against the Lakers?

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Silver says NBA has 'no plans to pause season

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke with ESPN's Malika Andrews on NBA Today, saying the season will continue to go ahead as they manage the surging COVID-19 cases around the league.

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DeRozan sends timely MVP reminder

In his first two games back, DeRozan is averaging 32.0 points per game as the Bulls look to build momentum heading into the holidays.

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Report: NBA teams free to sign COVID-19 replacement players

With rosters depleted and games cancelled, the NBA and NBPA have reportedly agreed to allow teams to sign replacement players for anyone who tests positive for COVID-19.

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MVP Ladder: Is Steph or KD the frontrunner?

Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have set the early pace this season in the MVP race, but which other players are staking their claim for the award?

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Edwards creates history with lights-out shooting

Anthony Edwards put his name alongside some elite company after dropping 38 points on 10of-14 from beyond the arc in the Timberwolves' 124-107 win over the Nuggets.

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Thomas drops 42 points in G League debut

Isaiah Thomas' grind back to the NBA got off to an impressive start, dropping 42 points in his G League debut for the Grand Rapids Gold.

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Ranking the top 10 throwback jerseys

Dec. 14 marks the second annual #NBAJerseyDay. SN ranks the top 10 throwback jerseys in NBA history.

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What time is Blazers vs. Suns on tonight? Time, TV schedule for 2021 NBA Tuesday game

After a dominant start to the season on their home floor, the Blazers look to get back in the win column at Moda Center, when they host the Suns, owners of the best record in the league.

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Jokic ejected late vs. Wizards

Nikola Jokic was tossed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.

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Lillard's return can't halt Blazers slump

Damian Lillard returned to the Blazers lineup after a five-game absence, but their struggles continued as they dropped their fourth home game in a row and fifth overall.

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Durant explodes for season-high 51 points

Durant fell just shy of his career-high of 54 points (2014), setting the highest singe game score of the 2021-22 season with his 51 against the Detroit Pistons.

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Thybulle shuts down Curry's 3-point record attempt

Stephen Curry struggled to find a way past Matisse Thybulle Saturday night, going 3-of-14 from beyond the arc, leaving Ray Allen's all-time 3-point record intact for now.

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Maxey is showing star potential in Simmons' absence

Tyrese Maxey has started 25 games for the 76ers this season, blossoming at point guard in the absence of Ben Simmons.

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Rockets create history with winning streak

After enduring a 15-game losing streak, the Rockets now have the longest-active win streak in the league after notching their seventh win in a row, defeating the Nets 114-104.

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Nets playing championship-level defense

The Nets held the Mavericks to just 13 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's win, as they came back from a 17-point deficit to win 102-99 on the road.

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Jokic passes Bird for 8th all-time in triple-doubles

Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the season and the 60th of his career to pass Larry Bird for eighth all-time.

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How many games will DeRozan miss? Bulls star enters COVID-19 protocols

DeRozan has appeared in all 24 of the Bulls' games this season until this point.

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Giddey, Cunningham give glimpse into NBA future

Cade Cunningham and Josh Giddey both stand at 6-foot-8, representing the new school of big playmakers in the NBA.

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KAT declared OUT vs. Nets

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was declared OUT against the Nets due to a bruised tailbone, an injury he suffered against in the team's previous game against the Washington Wizards.

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Muggsy on LaMelo: 'The guys love playing with him'

Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues joined Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford during the NBA Hooper Vision live broadcast on NBA League Pass, giving special mention to LaMelo Ball.

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Is Alec Burks the answer for the Knicks?

In two games starting in place of Kemba Walker at point guard, Burks is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

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Suggs to miss several weeks with fractured thumb

Suggs appeared to injure his thumb late in the fourth quarter against the 76ers and was later diagnosed with a fractured thumb.

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LeBron enters health and safety protocols

LeBron James will miss Tuesday night's matchup against the Sacramento Kings due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

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PG putting together strong MVP case

While Steph Curry and DeMar DeRozan have taken the early headlines in the MVP race, LA Clippers star Paul George is quietly entering the race.

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NBA players mourn death of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh was an instrumental figure in NBA sneaker culture and following the tragic news of his passing at age 41, players around the league offered their condolences for the iconic designer.

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Seth Curry is stepping out of his brother's shadow

Seth Curry is on track to become the 10th player in NBA history to crack the 50-40-90 club if he maintains his hot start to the season.

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Westbrook says Lakers 'weren't playing hard enough'

Not for the first time this season, the Lakers found themselves in an early double-digit deficit.

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Kuzma's giant pink sweater lights up Twitter

Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.

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Shumpert wins Dancing With the Stars

From the hardwood to the dancefloor, Iman Shumpert is a champion once again after taking out the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars.

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Davis: 'LeBron is not a dirty guy'

LeBron James was ejected for just the second time in his career after an errant elbow caught Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in the face.

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The numbers behind Giannis' historic 30-20 game

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 32 points, 20 rebounds and five assists in just 30 minutes against the Orlando Magic, rewriting the record books along the way.

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Tatum igniting Celtics turnaround

The Celtics have now won seven of their past 10 games, with Jayson Tatum finding his offensive rhythm with three-straight 30+ point games.

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith blasts Anthony Davis game vs. Bucks

Davis was outplayed by the reigning Finals MVP as Antetokounmpo piled up a season-high 47 points in the 109-102 win.

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Nash on Nets struggles: 'We got a lot of work to do'

Following their 18-point home loss to the Warriors, the Nets have now dropped key games against the NBA's elite after losses to the Heat, Bulls and Bucks.

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Curry receives MVP chants in Brooklyn

Early in the second quarter, a large contingent of Warriors fans at Barclays Center let out the MVP chants for Stephen Curry as he went on to torch the Nets for 37 points in a big road win.

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Why didn't the Lakers re-sign Alex Caruso?

Alex Caruso has been a hit for the Chicago Bulls after signing a four-year, $37 million deal in the off-season. As the Lakers continue to struggle to start the season, do they regret not bringing him back?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are way ahead of schedule

Led by Darius Garland, Ricky Rubio, Jarrett Allen and rookie Evan Mobley, the Cleveland Cavaliers are making some real noise in the Eastern Conference.

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Edwards' 48-point outburst a sign of things to come

Anthony Edwards erupted for a career-high 48 points against the Golden State Warriors as he continues to stamp himself as the Timberwolves' future cornerstone.

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Four key stats behind Hawks slow start

The Hawks slumped to their fifth-straight loss, going down to the Jazz 110-98. As they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, let's take a closer look at what's holding them back in 2021-22.

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Shaq and Barkley defend Jokic's reaction

Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris were both ejected and could face a suspension. However, according to Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, it was nothing more than big men being big men.

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When is LiAngelo Ball playing?

LiAngelo Ball looks to join his older brother Lonzo (Chicago Bulls) and younger brother LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets) in the NBA, getting his season underway with the Greensboro Swarm.

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Iguodala and bench crew giving Warriors a huge boost

Andre Iguodala, Nemanja Bjelica, Otto Porter and co. are giving the Golden State Warriors the kind of bench production we haven't seen in years.

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Doncic drills wild stepback triple for the win vs. Celtics

Luka Doncic came up huge down the stretch for the Mavs, launching a stepback 3-pointer over three defenders to give the Mavericks a 107-104 win over the Celtics.

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Drake calls for WNBA expansion team in Toronto

Global Ambassador, Drake and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse threw their support behind the idea of bringing a WNBA team to Toronto.

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Durant ejected vs. Pistons

Late in the third quarter, Kevin Durant caught Kelly Olynyk with an elbow to the head and was assessed a Flagrant 2.

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Durant admits Irving's absence being felt in slow start

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Miami Heat tonight in a 13-point loss and after five games, they have the third-worst offense in the league.

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Welcome to the Ja Morant Show

Ja Morant entered this season with plenty of confidence, boldly claiming he was a top five point guard. After the first week of the season, he looks every bit the part as he continues to elevate the Grizzlies into one of the best shows in the league.

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Knicks fans chant 'Where's Ben Simmons?'

After losing 15-straight games to the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks crowd was ecstatic at MSG and they weren't shy about letting the 76ers know.

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Carmelo climbs to ninth all time in scoring

With a 3-pointer in the third quarter of the Lakers win over the Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony climbed to ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

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First impressions from Lakers on opening night

The Los Angeles Lakers Big 3 made their official debut against the Golden State Warriors and while they had their moments, there's still plenty of work to do making all the pieces fit.

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Warriors pull off comeback win over Lakers

It was a tough shooting night for Steph Curry, but he recorded a 21-point triple-double as the Warriors roared home in the second half to pull off the 121-114 comeback win.

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SN's playoff projections, awards winners and Finals pick

Is Giannis Anteokounmpo poised to win a third MVP? LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in the Finals? We polled 10 of Sporting News’ NBA writers and editors for their predictions and what to expect from the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season.

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LeBron tops Forbes list as highest earning NBA player

LeBron James takes the No.1 spot for a record eighth consecutive year, with the Los Angeles Lakers star set to earn over $110 million.

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Irving clarifies vaccine stance

According to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania, Irving is not opposed to the vaccine itself, rather the workplace mandates and their larger implications.

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How to watch Knicks games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021 season

The Knicks have Madison Square Garden rocking once again as they look to build on their impressive 2020-21 season. Here's how you can watch the Knicks this season without cable.

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How to watch Wizards games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

Can Bradley Beal lead the Washington Wizards to the postseason with his new supporting cast? Here's how you can watch the Wizards this season without cable.

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How to watch Nets games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

Although Kyrie Irving's status remains uncertain, the Brooklyn Nets enter the season as favorites to win the 2022 NBA title.

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Simmons uncertainty sets stage for Embiid's career-year

As the Ben Simmons saga continues to unfold, the 76ers' success hinges on Joel Embiid building on his MVP runner-up season.

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How to watch Lakers games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

The Los Angeles Lakers have assembled an All-Star cast this season, making the purple and gold must-see TV. Here's how you can watch the Lakers this season without cable.

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How to watch 76ers games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

Despite the question marks over Ben Simmons' future, the 76ers have their sights set on contending in the Eastern Conference this season. Here's how you can watch the Rockets this season without cable.

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How to watch Rockets games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

The Jalen Green has arrived in Houston as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft joins a talented group of young players on the Rockets. Here's how you can watch the Rockets this season without cable.

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How to watch Bulls games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021 season

The new-look Chicago Bulls have their sights on returning to the postseason for the first time since 2016-17. Here's how you can watch the Bulls this season without cable.

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How to follow J.R. Smith's college golf debut

The 16-year NBA veteran will make his NCAA golf debut for North Carolina A&T at Phoenix Invitational on Monday. Here's information on how to follow J.R. Smith's first tournament.

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NBA season preview: Southwest Division win projections, playoff picks, players to watch

Luka Doncic and the Mavericks headline the playoff contenders from the Southwest Division, but you don't have to look far to find some of the best young talent in the league.

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LaMelo Ball on young prospects joining NBL to prepare for NBA Draft: 'College isn't for everyone'

LaMelo Ball says many of his peers back home have had their heads turned by his showstopping games in the NBL and the potential that lays in playing overseas to prepare for the NBA Draft.

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum throws down huge dunk on LeBron James in Game 7

Jayson Tatum continues to add to his playoff highlight reel with this huge dunk over LeBron James.

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Kobe Bryant on Ben Simmons' jump shot: 'I would say build that thing anew'

Kobe Bryant finished his career as one of the most lethal scorers in NBA history and he believes Ben Simmons has to make some changes if he is going to improve his impact on the offensive end.

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Thunder's Paul George, Jazz's Joe Ingles continue physical feud in Game 4

The physical battle continued between the Jazz and Thunder on Monday night with Paul George and Joe Ingles getting tangled up — again.

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NBA playoffs 2018: Cavs' LeBron James unfazed by Game 1 loss to Pacers

The Cavaliers got their playoff campaign off to a shaky start against the Pacers, losing Game 1, 98-80, marking the first time LeBron James had lost a first-round game since 2012.

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Spurs guard Patty Mills subject to racist taunt from Cavaliers fan

Mills took to Twitter after a user sent him the video of the incident, appealing for further education and enlightenment for the fan.

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Aussie players combine for record-breaking scoring day in NBA

Ben Simmons, Patty Mills first Australian players to lead their teams in scoring in the same game.

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