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Doncic sparks Mavs to comeback W past Embiid, 76ers

The young Slovenian superstar guard came a long way since his early-season conditioning issues, throwing down a couple of electrifying dunks in a huge comeback win vs. the 76ers in Dallas.

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Irving nowhere close to where he wants to be

"Just trying to put a full 48-minute game together where I know I'm myself," Irving said after the 11th game of his season in the span of a month. His comments came after the Nets lost by 23 for their seventh straight defeat.

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Why was 76ers-Mavericks game delayed?

The game was put on pause for around 45 minutes due to a problem with the basket that was noticed by Luka Doncic.

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Wild moments: Cavs survive Hornets comeback

From Miles Bridges and Jarrett Allen trading posters to an unexpected assist from Ed Davis on the bench, the fourth quarter of Cleveland's win over Charlotte had it all.

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Ty Lue enjoying season with Kawhi, PG-less Clippers

This victory by the depleted Clippers shouldn't come as a surprise. They have been doing this all season, winning 13 of the 28 games when Paul George was sidelined while Kawhi Leonard has been "out" all season. 

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Possible replacements for KD, Green for ASG

Kevin Durant, a starter, and Draymond Green, a reserve, are both unlikely to be available for the 2022 All-Star Game in Cleveland. So who are the top candidates to replace them?

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How do injury replacements for ASG work?

The rosters for the All-Star Game are named at least a couple of weeks in advance, which leaves room for the naming of injury replacements but who makes that call?

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Healthy AD has potential to spark Lakers recovery

In recent games, Anthony Davis seemed to have regained his elite ways. His superstar play, on both ends of the floor, is crucial to the Lakers coming out on top in winnable games during the second half of the season especially in stretches without LeBron James.

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Knicks stifle Morant but Grizz have final say

Courtesy of a rough shooting night, Morant's 30-point streak came to an end but the Grizzlies still prevailed over the Knicks, who have now lost seven of their last nine.

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Jokic (toe) ruled out vs. Jazz

This is the first game Jokic will not suit up for since Nov. 26. In the five games without him, the Nuggets have a record of 1-4 this seaosn.

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Who votes for NBA All-Star Game reserves?

The NBA fans have a huge say in the players starting the league's All-Star Game but who selects and votes for the reserves?

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Brandon Ingram: Pelicans star ejected after 'friendly' taunt and scream towards former teammate Frank Jackson

A light-hearted moment between former teammates Ingram and Jackson turned into an ejection for the former as the officials called the Pelicans star for his second technical foul.

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Antetokounmpo passes Jordan for most career triple-doubles

Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied his 29th-career triple-double to move past Michael Jordan for 18th on the NBA's all-time list.

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Becky Hammon's salary with Aces: Why star center Liz Cambage called out WNBA regarding player pay

The 30-year-old Australian who has played the final two seasons with the Aces voiced her displeasure over her former team's new head coach getting paid nearly four times what a WNBA player can earn on a supermax contract.

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Curry downplays KPJ's trash talk

For much of their Monday night contest, the duo of Curry and Porter Jr. were battling but as the final buzzer neared, the young guard was seeking advice from the future Hall of Famer.

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Is Stephen Curry's shooting slump over?

Monday night's game in Houston was the first time Curry scored at least 40 or knocked down at least seven 3-pointers in over a month. Does this game mark the end of the Warriors' superstar's slump?

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Embiid-less 76ers hold off red-hot Morant, Grizz

This was just Philadelphia's fourth victory without Joel Embiid this season, but it was an impressive outing against one of the West's best teams in the Grizzlies.

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FA Breanna Stewart returns to Seattle Storm

Returning with the Storm, the 2022 season will be Stewart's seventh in Seattle. In the previous six years, she has won two WNBA championships with the franchise in 2018 and 2020.

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Michael Jordan becomes new NBA meme with reaction to Hornets nearly blowing a huge lead goes viral

After his Hornets nearly blew a 20-point lead, Michael Jordan's reaction at the Spectrum Center went viral on social media and possibly gave birth to yet another meme.

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Is Westbrook better without LeBron?

With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined, Russell Westbrook had his best scoring game of the season, continuing a trend of impressive performances in James' absence.

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'It means a lot': Wiggins reacts to All-Star selection

Wiggins' All-Star selection makes him the third Canadian All-Star ever and first since Steve Nash in 2012.

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Shaquille O'Neal blasts 76ers' Ben Simmons with epic rant on TNT's Inside The NBA

On TNT's Inside the NBA, O'Neal went off on a Simmons rant in the midst of praising Joel Embiid for his fifth straight All-Star appearance. He even added that he doesn't respect him and that he would have got rid of him.

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Embiid focused on 'winning' to win MVP

After finishing as the runner-up in the 2020-21 MVP voting, Embiid is once again a frontrunner for the league's most prestigious individual award.

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How to watch Thursday's Warriors-Timberwolves TNT game?

Thursday's game is the third between the Warriors and Timberwolves this season with each team splitting each of the previous two contests. Who will come out on top on Thursday in San Francisco?

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Booker drops 43 as Suns extend Jazz slump

The 105-97 victory is the Suns' seven straight on the road and eight consecutive overall, improving their league-best record to 39-8.

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Record-watch: Hornets pour 158 pts on Pacers

Having won the previous three games by just a combined 12 points, Charlotte blew Wednesday's night wide-open with an offensive night for the record books.

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Anthony Edwards drops 40 points in Portland, leads Timberwolves to comeback win

Edwards scored 14 of his 40 points in the fourth, helping the Timberwolves hold on for the nail-biting victory. This win is Minnesota's 24th for the season, taking them past their tally of 23 wins from last season.

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KD to sit out 2022 NBA All-Star Game

This will be the second consecutive All-Star Game that Kevin Durant misses due to injury after missing last year's game with a left hamstring strain.

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How did AD play in return from injury vs. Nets?

In his first game since Dec. 17, when he injured his left MCL which forced him to miss the next 17 games, Davis played a total of 25 minutes and finished with eight points and four blocks in the team's comfortable win in Brooklyn.

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Dominant Embiid continues unstoppable stretch

Joel Embiid finished 42 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in the 76ers' 117-107 win over the Pelicans, continuing his monster stretch of play.

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Doncic outduels Morant as Mavs defense has final say

Both young star points guards put on a show, with all-round 30-point games but in the end, the Mavericks defense had the final say.

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Butler passes LBJ for most Heat triple-doubles

Butler's 10th triple-double comes in his 139th regular season game for the Heat while James' nine came over the course of 294 games.

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Grayson Allen ejected for hard foul on Caruso

After his hard foul on Bulls guard Alex Caruso, the Bucks' Grayson Allen received the same level of hate he got while playing at Duke.

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Curry regains form but Pacers stun Warriors in OT

Curry erupted for a season-high 39 points, his first 30-point game since Christmas Day, but it wasn't enough as the depleted Pacers stunned the Warriors in overtime and handed Golden State their seventh loss in the last 12 games.

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Jokic goes off for 49-pt triple-double in OT win

Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic not only stuffed the stat sheet by coming up big through key stretches of the game but also set-up the game-winning play in overtime, helping the Nuggets edge the Clippers

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DeRozan sparks late run, helps Bulls snap skid

DeRozan scored a game-high 30 points while sparking the Bulls' game-clinching 14-2 run. This victory also snaps the young Cavaliers five-game win streak.

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Key stats from Embiid's 50-piece vs. Magic

With this performance, Embiid became only the third player in franchise history after Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson to record multiple 50-point games.

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Butler ejected vs. Trail Blazers after B2B technicals

In one of those rare instances, Butler received two technicals in the matter of seconds (real-time) and was thrown out of the Heat's home against the Trail Blazers.

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'Center' LeBron James stars in Lakers statement win vs. Jazz

Coming off a 37-point blowout loss in Denver on Saturday, the Lakers, who hadn't won against a .500 team in nearly a month, bounced back in statement fashion by defeating the Utah Jazz 101-95.

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Booker erupts for 48 PTS in MLK Day victory

The 48 points is the fourth-highest scoring tally on MLK Day history, powering the Suns to a comfortable 121-107 victory in San Antonio.

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Clutch Young shines for Hawks on MLK Day

The 6-foot-1 point guard scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and took over the final seven minutes of the contest against the defending NBA champions, to lead the Hawks to a 14-point comeback win.

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Why do Grizzlies, Hawks always play NBA games on MLK Day?

While plenty of NBA teams will be taking the floor on MLK Day, the holiday holds a special significance for the Grizzlies and Hawks.

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How to watch Friday's Warriors vs. Bulls without cable?

This game in Chicago is the third of the Warriors' four-game road trip and is under 24 hours after Golden State face the defending champions in Milwaukee.

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How to watch Thursday's Warriors vs. Bucks without cable?

Since the 2017-18 season, the Bucks hold a slim 4-3 advantage in their games against the Warriors. How will they fare in Thursday's home fixture against the Warriors, who are embarking on a four-game road trip.

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How to watch Warriors vs. Grizzlies without cable?

The Grizzlies, riding a franchise-best nine-game win streak, haven't lost a game since they last time they played Golden State on Dec. 23.

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Randle booed off floor after 2-pt game vs. Spurs

A few days after Randle's thumbs down gesture, the Knicks fan responded as they booed the 6-foot-8 forward off the floor after a dismal performance against the Spurs.

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Sabonis erupts for super-efficient career-high 42 PTS

Sabonis showed early signs of a big game, scoring 17 of his 42 in the first quarter alone on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting from the field. His career-game played a huge role in the Pacers overcoming the Jazz at home 125-113.

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Plenty to celebrate in Lakers' big win over Hawks

In their 134-118 home victory over the Hawks, the Lakers, led by LeBron James, registered some remarkable numbers on both ends of the floor.

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Udoka says Celtics lack mental toughness

The loss to the Knicks was the fourth time this season that the Celtics had given up a 19-point lead and lost, more than any other team this season. Postgame, head coach Ime Udoka talked about the team's ability, or lack thereof, to deliver when under the pump.

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Mavs making statement, winning games with defense

On Wednesday night, Dallas held Golden State to just 82 points - the Warriors lowest points tally this season. This was the fifth consecutive instance that the Mavericks restricted their opponents to under 100 points.

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Highlights: Dirk Nowitzki's jersey retirement ceremony

On Wednesday night, the German superstar became the fourth player in Mavericks history to have their jersey raised to the rafters in a postgame ceremony.

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Stats to know from Trae Young's career night

Despite the loss, Young set and broke multiple NBA and franchise records with his monster 56-point, 14-assist performance against the Trail Blazers.

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Rockets halftime drama: All you need to know

The 124-111 final score doesn't illustrate the gulf between the Rockets and the Nuggets. The visitors led by 22 at halftime, which is when Rockets assistant coach John Lucas called out players for their performance, resulting in a heated argument and two suspensions.

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By The Number: Brown's 50-piece in C's OT win

With Jayson Tatum out, the Celtics needed every one of Jaylen Brown's career-high 50 points to defeat the Magic at home in overtime.

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By the Numbers: Curry's record 158-game 3-pointer streak

For the third time in the span of a month, Curry broke yet another NBA all-time record in relation to 3-pointers. Here's a closer and deeper look at this NBA record streak of consecutive games with at least one 3-pointer.

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Penny recounts MJ wearing his sneakers in 1995

In Game 3 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the great Michael Jordan, for the first and only time in his NBA career, wore a Player Exclusive of a shoe that wasn't his in a game - Hardaway's NIKE Air Flight Ones.

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Becky Hammon to join Aces: Terms of deal and more

This development comes exactly one year to the date that Hammon made NBA history by becoming the first woman to coach in an NBA game when the Spurs hosted the Lakers.

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Despite LeBron's stretch of MVP-level play, Lakers fail to win

LeBron James has been putting up superhuman number since Anthony Davis went down with an injury. While it would have otherwise warranted and received MVP attention, the Lakers results aren't helping his case.

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Ricky Rubio injury update: Cavaliers guard ruled out for season with torn ACL

Rubio was forced to leave the Cavaliers' game against the Pelicans on Tuesday after he seemed to have injured his left knee. On Wednesday, he was ruled out for season with a torn ACL.

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Curry hits 3,000th 3, extends NBA record streak

In a rare off-shooting game for Stephen Curry, the baby-faced assassin still made some NBA history. These achievements come just over a fortnight after Curry went past Ray Allen's NBA record tally of 2,973 3-pointers in regular-season history at the MSG.

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KD's Christmas Day stats, records, best games

Kevin Durant already owns a number of Christmas Day records and stands to earn a few more.

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Stephen Curry's Christmas Day stats, records, best games

Leading into the 2021-22 season, Curry has played in eight Christmas Day games and is yet to cross the 20-point barrier.

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Giannis' Christmas Day stats, records, best games

2021 marks just the fourth time that Giannis Antetokounmpo will play on Christmas, meaning he's still a few years away from threatening any all-time Christmas Day records.

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What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on tonight?

The Knicks-Hawks contest tips-off the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate for the 2021-22 season. Saturday's meeting is the second of four meetings between the two teams.

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Latest update on Rose's ankle injury

Rose has played a huge positive role for the Knicks off the bench. However, with his recent injury, he will be sidelined at least until after the 2022 NBA All-Star break.

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LeBron downplays left ankle concerns in loss vs. Suns

"I’ll be ready for next game," James said postgame. He finished with a game-high 34 points but didn't receive any support in the Lakers' 108-90 blowout loss to the Suns.

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Lillard records first career ejection in New Orleans

This was Lillard's 708th career regular-season game. His tally of 707 games, over 10 seasons, is far from the most in NBA history without an ejection but still a considerable number.

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

Tuesday night's meeting is the second of four meetings between the Lakers and the Suns during the 2021-22 NBA season. The last time these two teams played was in opening week when the reigning Western Conference Champions cruised to a comfortable 115-105 win at STAPLES Center.

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Curry gets standing ovation from Warriors faithful

Curry attempted to break the record in front of the Warriors faithful, however it was meant to be at the 'Mecca of Basketball', so it was only right that the Warriors fans gave their superstar a tribute and standing ovation on returning home.

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Joel Embiid leads the NBA in clutch scoring

Embiid, who averages a league-best 6.3 points in 13 clutch games, poured in 17 of his game-high 41 points against the Celtics in the fourth quarter, leading the 76ers to a 108-103 victory.

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Alex Caruso leaves game vs. Rockets with injury

The 6-foot-4 point guard returned to the locker room in the first quarter with just over six minutes played in the home game vs. the Rockets. Later, the team declared that he wouldn't return to the game.

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Ja Morant (knee) makes return from injury vs. Thunder

The 6-foot-3 point guard suffered his knee sprain nearly a month ago, on Nov. 26, when the Grizzlies hosted the Hawks. Since then, Memphis has 10 of their 12 games.

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Devin Booker injury update: Suns All-Star to return against Hornets

The Suns went 5-2 in the seven games Devin Booker missed with a hamstring injury.

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Should Kemba Walker receive more playing time?

In his first game in nearly three weeks, Walker scored 29 including a 17-point explosion in the third quarter. While the Knicks fell to the Celtics 114-107, the veteran point guard made a strong case for his inclusion in the Knicks' rotation.

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Is Mario Chalmers returning to the NBA?

Chalmers last played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2017-18 season. Since then, he has played internationally in Greece (AEK Athens, Aris) and Italy (Virtus Bologna, Indios de Mayagüez) while also participating in the BIG 3.

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Has Lillard broken out of his slump?

Damian Lillard erupted for a season-high 43 points, 17 of which came in the first quarter, doing so with the remarkable efficiency that we have come to associate with him over the past few seasons.

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What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on tonight?

This will be the first contest between the Warriors and Celtics this season. Boston has won the five previous head-to-heads.

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What channel is Lakers vs. Timberwolves tonight?

The Lakers are currently on a three-game winning streak, but they are shorthanded with four players in the league's health and safety protocols. Can the Timberwolves continue their positive start to the 2021-22 season or will the Lakers pick up another win?

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Graham caps off wild ending in Thunder-Pelicans thriller

The two rebuilding franchises dueled it in Oklahoma City and provided one of the craziest endings in the league's regular-season history. The 113-110 final score far from tells the complete story.

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What channel is Warriors vs. Knicks on tonight?

In the first Warriors-Knicks matchup of the 2021-22 season, Stephen Curry looks set to break the all-time 3-point record at Madison Square Garden, an arena that is considered to be the "Mecca of Basketball."

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Tatum explodes vs. Bucks, continues red-hot month

The Celtics forward scored 16 of his 42 in the fourth quarter, helping the team ice their 117-102 victory over the defending champions. This was the eighth 40-point game of his career, tied for the fourth-most in franchise history.

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When will Curry become all-time leader in 3-pointers?

Entering the season, Curry needed 142 3-pointers to surpass Allen, and 26 games into the season, he's closed the gap by 140. Considering his career-high 3-pointers made average for the 2021-22 season, the baby-faced assassin could overtake Allen this week.

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How much did Bill Russell's memorabilia sell for?

Overall, according to The Associated Press, the top 18 items at the auction of Russell's memorabilia went for over $5.3 million, with the highest-selling item going for more than $1.1 million.

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Hornets win over Kings produces craziest ending of the season so far

Despite being down seven players, the Hornets survived a 124-123 win over the Kings behind a frantic final seconds in Charlotte.

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Why did Nav Bhatia miss first-ever Raptors home game?

A guaranteed attendee at every Raptors home game since the franchise debuted in 1995, Bhatia was forced to miss Friday's game after he was advised to isolate following his attendance at Sunday's Giants Of Africa Gala event

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LeBron James joins 100 triple-doubles club: Team and season-wise breakdown

In his 19th NBA season, James has reached the 100 triple-double milestone in his 1,324th career regular season game. Here's a look at how his triple-doubles have been spread across the three NBA teams he has represented over the course of his long career:

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Andrew Wiggins receives high praise from J. Cole on NBA HooperVision for emulating Penny Hardaway's 'alien move'

Andrew Wiggins might not feature on the list of players that J. Cole closely follows and watches but he's certainly caught his eye.

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Embiid's dominance turning 76ers season around

Across his last three games, Embiid is averaging 34.3 points and 11.6 rebounds as the 76ers have now won three in a row and look to build some momentum with the big man back in the lineup.

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What channel is Warriors vs. Blazers on tonight?

Wednesday night will be the second of three matchups during the 2021-22 season between the Warriors and Blazers.

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What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on tonight?

Wednesday night will mark the third meeting between the Heat and the defending champions with both teams splitting their first two matchups from earlier in the 2021-22 season.

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LeBron calls win vs. Celtics one of Lakers' best

At the final buzzer of the reverse leg between the Lakers and Celtics, the Los Angeles franchise not only avenged their defeat in Boston but also delivered a similarly dominant performance which helped them cruise to a comfortable 117-102 victory.

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KD not concerned about uptick in playing time

Through 23 games this season, Durant ranks among the league leaders for minutes averaged. In fact, the former league MVP is averaging over 40 minutes in the Nets' last five games but he doesn't seem too concerned.

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CJ McCollum (collapsed lung) out vs. Warriors

As per the team's release, McCollum didn't travel to San Francisco for Wednesday night's game following the results of a CT scan.

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How much are Lakers paying Russell Westbrook?

Russell Westbrook, the former league MVP who is on the fourth year of his designated player veteran extension that he signed in 2017, is the highest paid player on the Lakers' 2021-22 roster.

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Under new head coach Chauncey Billups, Trail Blazers near league-worst defense still a cause for concern

About a quarter of the way through the 2021-22 season, the Portland Trail Blazers are still troubled by the same issue which has dogged them for the past few seasons - Defense!

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Can Heat defense survive without Adebayo?

Against a Bucks team without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat were outscored in the paint by 22 points as they fall to 1-2 without Bam Adebayo in the lineup.

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LBJ details frustration on saga with 'protocols'

"Pretty confused, frustrated, angry with not being able to do anything." James said postgame regarding the past few days. He also added that he felt the situation was handled poorly.

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How Suns' current streak compares to longest win streaks in NBA history

By suffering a 118-96 loss at the hands of the Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Suns' win streak ended at 18. This Warriors game - the second in the week - was always going to be difficult on the second night of a back-to-back without All-Star Devin Booker.

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Embiid leads 76ers to statement win vs. Hawks

Joel Embiid's final numbers of 28 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks were huge for a 76ers team that suited up for this game without Tobias Harris.

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Beth Mowins makes history calling 76ers-Hawks broadcast

The veteran play-by-play announcer became the first woman ever to call an NBA regular-season game on ESPN.

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When does the Clippers' new arena open?

The Clippers have played their home games at the Staples Center since 1999 but will soon have their own arena.

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What channel is 76ers vs. Hawks on tonight?

Friday will mark the second meeting between the Hawks and 76ers since their clash in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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Is 2021-22 the best version of Stephen Curry? Comparing stats and 3-point records with MVP years

The Golden State Warriors superstars ceases to amaze and 20 games into the season, he has vaulted himself as the frontrunner for the MVP race. At 33 years old with his team back at the top, it is worth asking if this is the best version of Curry so far? Let's take a look at this performances so far and comparing them to his MVP years especially his unanimous 2015-16 season.

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What are largest margins of defeat in NBA history? Grizzlies set record vs. Thunder

The Grizzlies 152-79 win over the Thunder broke multiple records. Not only is it the largest victory in Grizzlies' franchise history, but the 73-point margin of victory also breaks the all-time record.

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Bucks streaking ahead of soft Dec. schedule

The 127-125 victory is Milwaukee's eighth straight, all coming since the team returned to full health barring starting center Brook Lopez. During this run, the Bucks have defeated their opponents by a league-leading margin of 13.3 points.

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When do the Warriors play next?

Off to their best start since the 2016-17 season, the Warriors are a mainstay on national TV. Here's how to watch them in action.

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Led by Mikal Bridges, Suns restrict Stephen Curry to worst shooting night of his career

Led by Mikal Bridges, Phoenix held MVP frontrunner Stephen Curry to the worst shooting night of his career when he attempts at least 20 shots as the Warriors superstar finished with 12 points on just 4-of-21 shooting from the field including 3-of-14 from long distance.

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James Harden: Nets superstar credits Reggie Miller for big time performance against Knicks

The Beard balled out, nearly recording a triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 40 minutes of action against the Knicks. Postgame, he credited Reggie Miller, an NBA legend who was sideline calling the game for TNT, for his huge game.

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Jonas Valanciunas' record-breaking career-night propels Pelicans to comfortable win against Clippers

The Lithuanian big man had a game for the ages, setting and breaking multiple records in the process, and helping the Pelicans to a comfortable 123-104 win over the Clippers.

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Trail Blazers early road woes continue

The 129-107 loss to the Jazz slumps their road record to a dismal 1-10, the second-worst in the league with only the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets having a worse record (0-11).

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How did Jokic fare in his return from injury?

After missing the previous four games over a period of nine days, Nikola Jokic returned to the Nuggets lineup as the team began a monster seven-game road trip in Miami. For a return game, the reigning MVP stuffed the stat sheet with a near triple-double of 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in just 33 minutes of action on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting from the field.

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Curry on pace to smash own 3-point record - again

Through 20 games, he's knocking down a career-high 5.5 3-pointers per game. At this rate, he's projected to knock down nearly 450 for the season which will shatter his previously owned record of 402, which is already superhuman compared to others.

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Suns proving last year's Finals run was no fluke

By surviving a late surge from the Nets, on the second night of a back-to-back, the Suns extended their win streak to 16 - the second-longest in franchise history. That said, despite all they have achieved, there's still room for skepticism but the Suns have a chance to shut that talk down with their next matchup - against the league-leading Golden State Warriors.

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Lakers Big 3 'very frustrated' with 3OT loss to Kings

For not the first time this season, the Lakers coughed up a double-digit lead late and let a win slip way. The battled, playing their first triple-overtime game in nearly a decade, but they gassed out and eventually lost to a Kings squad that were missing two starters.

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Warriors dismantling opponents in 3rd quarters

This season, Golden State has been doing the most damage coming out of halftime, reminiscent of the peak of the Warriors dynasty during the second half of the last decade. They are outscoring their opponents by 144 through 19 games, that's not only a league-best tally but just shy of doubling the team ranked second in the Hornets (73).

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When do the Lakers play next?

Coming off a five-game road trip, the Lakers return to Los Angeles with a 10-10 record on the season as they prepare to play four of their next five at home. Here's some information regarding those upcoming games.

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Edwards adds to 2021-22 highlights package

As part of the Timberwolves' 113-101 victory over the Heat, Anthony Edwards added to his list of highlight-reel plays from the 2021-22 season.

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By the Numbers: Suns' 14-game win streak

The Suns have won 14 straight games since that 1-3 start, putting their 15-3 record mighty close to the league-best Golden State Warriors.

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LBJ gets couple ejected in Indiana

As he rallied the Lakers late, he started to hear it quite a bit from the Pacers faithful at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and midway through overtime, LeBron James had heard enough.

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Lillard returning to form after early season struggles

After an abysmal first nine games to the season, the Trail Blazers superstar seems to be turning things around with recent performances looking a lot more like his level of play.

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Heat's Herro making strong 6MOY case

While his career-highs across the board do put his name among the candidates for the 'Most Improved Player of the Year' award, Herro is really running away with it in the Sixth Man of the Year race.

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Carmelo gets standing ovation at MSG

"It goes deeper than basketball...that bond I have with New York City will never go anywhere," Anthony said prior to tip-off. When he checked into the game, at the 4:10 mark of the first quarter, he received a standing ovation from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

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What channel is Lakers vs. Knicks on tonight? Time, TV schedule for 2021 NBA Tuesday game

The Lakers pay a visit to the Knicks as part of their five-game Eastern Conference road trip. LeBron James will not suit up for this contest at Madison Square Garden after receiving a one-game suspension for his altercation with Pistons' center Isaiah Stewart in Detroit.

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Rockets nearing franchise record for losing streak

Tthe team has lost these 15 straight games, five shy of their franchise record, by an average margin of 13.7 points including three defeats by 26 points or more.

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Kings-Jazz game delayed after fan vomits

The game was delayed for a substantial period after fan seated courtside vomited not far from the Utah bench.

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Lakers react after loss to Celtics

The Lakers have dropped below .500 after losing four of their last five games.

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Khris Middleton passes Ray Allen to become Bucks all-time leader for 3-pointers made

Middleton passed Allen's tally in his 566th regular-season game for the Bucks and sits atop the leaderboard with 1,054 career 3-pointers.

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Collin Sexton: Cavaliers guard to miss remainder of season after surgery to repair torn meniscus

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after undergoing surgery to repair a left meniscus tear, the team announced. Appearing in the first 11 games of the season, the 22-year-old was averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.7 minutes of action.

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What has STAPLES Center been renamed to?

Beginning Dec. 25, 2021, the STAPLES Center will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena after a naming rights deal that is reportedly worth over $700 million.

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'That's embarrassing' - Frustrated Anthony Davis sounds off after Lakers blowout loss to Timberwolves

This is the Lakers' sixth loss through 13 games and nearly every one of them has been in dramatic fashion. Against the Timberwolves, the game was decided in the third quarter when the Lakers got outscored 40-12.

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NBA investigation: Probe into free agency acquisitions of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball reaches advanced stages

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

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Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert scuffle: Multiple players ejected in altercation at Jazz-Pacers game

Days after the dual ejection of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in Denver, the NBA witnessed another one. This one, not far from the altitudes of Ball Arena, occurred in Salt Lake City in a game between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers.

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Ben Simmons, Rich Paul believe 76ers worsening star's mental health

Simmons' agent Rich Paul, in an exclusive with The Athletic's Shams Charania, shared that the franchise's recent tactics geared towards ramping up Simmons' return to action are only worsening the star's mental health.

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Butler leaves game vs. Lakers with sprained right ankle

Jimmy Butler left the game after playing all 12 minutes of the first quarter. He appeared to sprain his right ankle around the 1:19 mark of the first quarter after injuring it in a lock-up with Lakers guard Wayne Ellington.

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Will Duke's Banchero be the No.1 pick?

As per the Mock Draft by Sporting News' Draft Expert Kyle Irving, Duke's Paolo Banchero leads the early race for the No. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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Nikola Jokic ejected after altercation with Markieff Morris, who suffers apparent neck injury

Bringing the ball up the floor, Nikola Jokic was fouled hard by Markieff Morris which sparked quite the physical reaction from the Serbian center. Tensions flared but after things calmed down and upon review, both players were ejected.

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Bucks set for White House visit

US Presidents have typically hosted champions of major college tournaments and professional leagues. However, the Bucks visit marked the first time that an NBA team will visit the White House since the Cleveland Cavaliers were hosted by Barack Obama in 2016.

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TNT's Charles Barkley says Pelicans star Zion Williamson has 'got to get in shape'

“It looked like me and Shaq had a baby,” Barkley said, sharing his initial reaction to the clip much to the delight of O'Neal. Not one to mince words ever, Barkley did get serious after all the laughs ended.

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Who are the tallest NBA players?

Heading into the NBA's 75th anniversary year, there are seven players who are listed as being taller than 7-feet. Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

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LBJ, Robin Lopez & NBA world celebrate Halloween

Last year (2020), the NBA schedule gave the festivities a rare miss as the 2019-20 restart culminated early in October and the 2021-22 season didn't tip-off until days before Christmas Day. So, who were the best dressed up in Halloween 2021? Sporting News has got you covered with some of the best costumes.

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Ayton leaves game with right leg contusion

During the fourth quarter of the game against the Cavaliers, the Suns would make it official. It was a 'right leg contusion' and that Ayton wouldn't be returning for the remainder of the game.

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NBA rule changes: James Harden shrugs off early struggles with dominant half against Pacers

After attempting a combined 15 free throws through the first five games, courtesy the new rules, James Harden erupted against the Indiana Pacers. In his 29-point night, he attempted 19 free throws - 11 of which came in the first half alone.

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Ejection & quadruple-double headline Russ' return to OKC

When ejected, Westbrook had a triple-double to his name with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists - his first as a Laker and the 185th of his career. However, along with those numbers, he was also responsible for 10 of the team's 17 turnovers, helping him extend his unenvious quadruple-double record.

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What channel is 76ers vs. Knicks on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streams

The NBA's 2021-22 season, the league's 75th year, has gotten off to an exciting start and early in week two, the thrilling action continues with a matchup between two big-market teams in New York City as the All-Star Julius Randle and the Knicks host All-Star Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's all you need to know for the 76ers vs. Knicks game.

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Why did the Kings bench former No. 2 pick Bagley?

Marvin Bagley III was the second overall pick by the Kings in the 2018 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-11 forward, who has only played in 118 of a possible 226 games over the three previous seasons, has reportedly been left out of head coach Luke Walton's rotation.

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Shades of 2021 playoffs as 76ers collapse vs. Nets

Over the final 5:32 minutes, the 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.

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What channel is 76ers vs. Nets on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streaming

Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams as each comes into this one with contrasting results in their respective season openers.

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What channel is Lakers vs. Suns on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streaming

Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams with each coming into this off a loss in their respective season openers.

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What channel is Warriors vs. Clippers on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streaming

Opening week of the NBA's landmark 75th season continues with the one of the league's charter franchises - the Golden State Warriors hosting the LA Clippers. Here's what you need to know about how to watch Warriors vs. Clippers during the NBA's opening week.

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Epic Knicks-Celtics 2OT game gets Twitter buzzing

The historic franchises of the Knicks and Celtics opened up their 75th seasons against each other and boy did they not disappoint. A combined 272 points - the second-most combined points in an NBA season opener and 58 minutes of actions later, New York came out on top 138-134.

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Charles Barkley sounds off on unvaccinated Kyrie Irving

Praising the Nets for putting their foot down and sidelining Irving, Charles Barkley was stilled bugged by the fact that the point guard would earn approximately $17 million while sitting at home.

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Who is on ESPN's NBA Countdown this season?

While the network's on-air talent for the games have more or less returned for the 2021-22 season, ESPN's 'NBA Countdown' was one of the two studio shows to undergo a cast makeover in the 2021 offseason.

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Full list of NBA's national and regional broadcasters

The league's landmark 2021-22 season will see the first-ever female full-time TV play-by-play announcer among major men's pro leagues in Lisa Byington. We've got you covered with a full list of all the television broadcasting crews for all NBA telecasters - national and regional?

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Holiday leaves early vs. Nets with injury

The point guard subbed out of the season opener with 3:13 left in the first half and had 12 points (5-7 FGs) to his name at that point.

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Full schedule of NBA games on TNT during 2021-22 season

The team to feature the most on TNT's schedule is the championship favorite - the Los Angeles Lakers, who will be showcased 13 times. They are followed by the Golden State Warriors (12) and Brooklyn Nets (11).

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Average age of every NBA team

There are no surprises for the oldest and youngest teams entering the 2021-22 NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers are comfortably the oldest while the rebuilding the Oklahoma City Thunder are the youngest.

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KD 'positive' about situation between Kyrie & Nets

Speaking for the first time since Kyrie Irving's Instagram Live on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant answered multiple questions about the situation, how the Nets might adjust and whether he was upset with Irving.

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Details on the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

The 71st annual NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cavaliers, during the NBA’s 75th anniversary season.

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Kyrie denies retirement rumors in Instagram live

Kyrie Irving broke his silence late on Wednesday night, in an Instagram live session, where he addressed multiple topics from his unvaccinated status to reports of his retirement.

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WNBA Finals Game 2 thriller gets twitter buzzing

Clutch shot after clutch shot down the stretch in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky made for must-see basketball and had Twitter buzzing from WNBA and NBA players - past and present.

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Report: Simmons arrives in Philly

Despite Simmons' camp reportedly making it clear that the All-Star point guard had no intention of playing again for the franchise, the Aussie returned to Philadelphia on Monday as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are 'hopeful to start moving toward the next steps of a return' but how will it all unfold?

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How to watch today's NBA preseason games?

The NBA preseason slate includes seven games on Monday, headlined by the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the star-studded Brooklyn Nets at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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2021-22 NBA season preview: Northwest Division

Last season, three of the five Northwest Division teams were part of the Western Conference playoff picture while the latter two were right at the bottom of the conference. How will things shape out for the division in the NBA's 75th anniversary season?

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Jaylen Brown tests positive for COVID-19

If Brown remains asymptomatic and clears the league's health and safety protocols in 10 days, he would be missing the team's three remaining preseason games but should be eligible for team's season opener against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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Irving cleared to practice at Nets facility

Despite the clearance to practice at the Brooklyn Nets' facility - HSS Training Center - Kyrie Irving will still be unavailable for the team's home games unless he meets the city's coronavirus vaccination mandate.

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Bucks-Grizzlies game suspended due to fire alarm issue

As per the Grizzlies, a sprinkler was inadvertently triggered in a non-public area. Although their update mentioned that the issue was being worked on, the lengthy delay eventually led to a suspension after the league consulted with both teams.

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Trae Young leaves preseason opener with injury

The young superstar point guard left the game early in the second half for an injury he seemed to have picked up in a collision with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

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Giannis' 50-point masterpiece secures 2021 NBA title

In the potential title-clincher, the Greek Freak came up huge by scoring 50 and leading the franchise a 105-98 Game 6 win. Thus, leading them to just their second title in franchise history and first in 50 years.

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