MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES NEWS

Clippers can be dangerous again soon — if they can stay healthy

The Clippers have struggled lately without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, but once they're back, expect Los Angeles to turn from prey to predator again.

Alec Brzezinski

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Lakers fan nails $95,000 'Big Shot Jackpot,' then celebrates like a Laker

Jerald Acoba, 30, used D'Angelo Russell’s trademark “ice in my veins” celebration after the shot.

Bob Hille

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When will Raptors get win against NBA's best?

San Antonio led by as many as 34 points in a 110-82 rout that saw Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry score just six points.

Joe Rodgers

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James Harden in position to push old pal Russell Westbrook in MVP race

James Harden is the first player in NBA history to record at least 50 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in one game.

Joe Rodgers

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DeMarcus Cousins rips Kings' effort: 'I’m tired of these f—ing excuses'

Cousins was hit with his 10th technical foul of the season in Saturday's loss, but he saved his hardest-hitting words for his own team.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love working just fine as part of Cavs' 'Big Three'

LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving all posted double-doubles against the Celtics. Cleveland held on for the win.

Alec Brzezinski

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Russell Westbrook blasts refs after ejection, says he's treated differently than other players

Westbrook picked up back-to-back technicals in OKC's loss to Memphis on Thursday. That left the point guard steaming afterward.

Alec Brzezinski

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Russell Westbrook gets ejected, curses out refs on his way out

Before Russell Westbrook could even dish out an assist, the MVP candidate was tossed from Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Joe Rodgers

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James Harden having career year

James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.

Arthur Weinstein

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Kings move closer to top eight in West after rallying past Jazz

Highlights, studs and duds from Wednesday night in the NBA.

Marcus Dinitto

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Spurs look to start new defensive streak after allowing Harden 31 in win

James Harden snapped an impressive Spurs defensive streak, but San Antonio got the victory anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

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Grizzlies coach says team's huddles 'are like tombs'

David Fizdale is unhappy after the Grizzlies lost for the fourth time in their last five contests.

Alec Brzezinski

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Celtics emerging as a threat in the Eastern Conference, finally

The Celtics are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected might challenge the Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rockets break NBA 3-point records in 9th straight win

The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers

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​Grizzlies’ Mike Conley set for sooner-than-expected return Friday

Expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a back injury suffered Nov. 28, Conley will return to Memphis’ lineup Friday against the Kings.

Marcus Dinitto

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LeBron James as a coach? ‘He would kill somebody’

LeBron James is a perfectionist when it comes to basketball and that's why he'll never coach in the NBA, David Fizdale says.

Joe Rodgers

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Timberwolves' young, talented nucleus starting to play to potential

Minnesota had lost eight out of its last nine games entering Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kawhi Leonard continues silent takeover of NBA

Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors' fab four proving too much to handle on most nights

Draymond Green finished two assists shy of a triple-double in Golden State's win over Utah His other big-name teammates were pretty good, too.

Alec Brzezinski

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Carmelo Anthony tunes up for showdown with LeBron James by lighting up Heat

The Knicks forward scored 35 points in a 114-103 victory in Miami. Up next: a meeting with James and the Cavaliers in New York on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

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Cavs upend Raptors in thriller

The Cavs continued their success against Raptors, improving to 3-0 against their new rivals this season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Gordon Hayward looking to make serious, loud noise in 2017

After turning in his third straight game of 30-plus points, people may need to start paying attention to the Jazz forward.

Alec Brzezinski

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Pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo's name 'Su-per-star'

Giannis Antetokounmpo is terrorizing teams around the NBA, even as announcers and other players struggle to pronounce his name.

Arthur Weinstein

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The NBA's next great big man rivalry is here

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

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Westbrook on triple-double streak

The Thunder star recorded his eighth triple-double of the season in Monday's 112-103 win over the Knicks.

Alec Brzezinski

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Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

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Randolph out after death of mother

Zach Randolph will miss Friday's game against the Heat following the death of his mother.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

T Gatto and Alec...

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Sixers finally win back-to-back

Joel Embiid and the 76ers did something they haven't done in a long time.

Steven J. Gaither

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Celtics different squad with Al Horford on floor

Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.

Joe Rodgers

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Pistons improve to 5-0 at home

The star guard is still nursing knee and finger injuries that have kept him out all season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Lakers guards a force to be reckoned with in Los Angeles renaissance

D'Angelo Russell, Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson and Nick Young all scored in double figures in Saturday's win against the Pelicans; Anthony Davis, meanwhile, makes history.

Alec Brzezinski

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Nuggets file protest of loss to Grizzlies after NBA admits to blown call

The NBA admitted officials made a mistake; now the Nuggets want a do-over.

Ron Clements

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Chandler Parsons to make Grizzlies debut Tuesday, report says

Memphis will finally get to see its $94.8 million man in action.

Joe Rodgers

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Russell Westbrook could be too much for Warriors to handle come Thursday's matchup

The Warriors and the Thunder are set to face off Thursday, pitting two former teammates in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook against each other for the first time this season.

Ron Clements

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors still seeking chemistry, but survive challenge from Suns

The Golden State Warriors are showing that assembling a team of superstars doesn't produce better results right away.

Arthur Weinstein

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Bulls can make noise in East if new pieces continue to mesh

Rajon Rondo is fitting in nicely with Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and the rest of the group in Chicago.

Travis Durkee

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Vince Carter says he's got some years left to play

Vince Carter still has some gas left in the tank.

Jordan Heck

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Spurs sweep past Grizzlies, Pop passes Phil Jackson milestone

The Spurs became the first team to move on the second round on Sunday as they beat the Grizzlies 116-95 to sweep the series.

Steven J. Gaither

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Power outage halts play early in Spurs-Grizzlies Game 4

The power surge dimmed the lights at the FedEx Forum in Memphis and stopped play during the second quarter.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Pesky Pistons are making Cavs work in the first round

The Pistons have forced the Big Three to play big in this series, and the Cavs will be better for it.

Steven J. Gaither

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Grizzlies mascot goes WWE on other mascots during Spurs game

Griz is the name of the mascot of the Memphis Grizzlies and the person inside the suit might have a career in the WWE.

Ron Clements

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Rockets get back in series with Warriors after late drama in Game 3

Even without Stephen Curry the Warriors were able to rally to hold a late lead, but James Harden hit the game-winner for the Rockets.

Ron Clements

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Grizzlies' GM says Mike Conley will be re-signed

Chris Wallace is emphatic the team will re-sign the point guard in the offseason.

Steven J. Gaither

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Despite Game 1 win, Gregg Popovich 'scared to death' about playoffs

The five-time NBA champ admits he's a little apprehensive about the road to another title.

Steven J. Gaither

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How each NBA team really feels after Game 1 of their playoff series

We go inside the minds of the NBA's playoff teams after one postseason game.

Steven J. Gaither

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Spurs vs. Grizzlies: NBA playoffs Round 1 schedule, times, TV, prediction

The who, what, where, when and why of the first round matchup between the Spurs and Grizzlies.

Steven J. Gaither

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Michael Jordan congratulates Warriors on record 73rd victory; Internet jumps

His Airness mentioned an "evolving" game and "what they do in the playoffs" in his congratulatory tweet, which got the Internet subtweeting

Bob Hille

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Stephen Curry on Kobe Bryant's 60 points: 'Wow, wow, wow'

Stephen Curry scored 46 points in three quarters Wednesday night, and was impressed by Bryant.

Ron Clements

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ESPN's Doris Burke shows she's still got her point guard skills — in heels

Doris Burke displays her excellent ball-handling skills during Saturday night's Warriors-Grizzlies game.

Marcus Dinitto

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Late Warriors rally keeps record hopes alive

The Warriors are keeping the dream alive with a late rally to get by the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Ron Clements

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Pistons back in playoffs; Reggie Jackson has a lot to do with that

Jackson is on fire for the Pistons, who end a postseason drought dating to 2009.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors beat Spurs for 70th win, clinch top seed in West

The Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference Thursday night while keeping their hopes of setting a single-season record.

Ron Clements

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'Bored' Warriors ready for regular season to end, Draymond Green says

Golden State needs win its last four to hit 73 but faces the Spurs (65-12) twice in a stretch of three games in four days starting Thursday.

Bob Hille

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Grizzlies don't expect Mike Conley (Achilles) back this season

Conley, 28, has been sidelined for nearly a month. He averaged 15.3 points and 6.1 assists per game this season, his ninth with Memphis.

Bob Hille

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Blake Griffin's return brings confidence to Clippers

Blake Griffin may have only scored six points Sunday, but the most important thing for the Clippers is that he's back.

Ron Clements

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Pistons stay hot, maintain control in playoff race

Detroit is finding offensive balance at the right time.

Steven J. Gaither

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Lakers probing author's allegations of harassment by Nick Young, Jordan Clarkson

The Lakers are looking into a woman's claims she was verbally harassed by two players on the streets of Los Angeles over the weekend.

Brandon Schlager

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Why the Lakers really need to keep losing

Winning at all the rest of this season could really put a damper on the Lakers' immediate and long-term future.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors seem a little more human after falling to Spurs

With this win, the Spurs have now won 33-straight at home against the Warriors.

Alec Brzezinski

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Grizzlies' Matt Barnes suspended for trying to enter Bucks locker room

Grizzlies beleaguered forward Matt Barnes has been suspended one game by the NBA for trying to enter Milwaukee's locker room.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving show Cavs can win without LeBron

Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving proved Cleveland has enough firepower to win even if LeBron James doesn't suit up.

Alec Brzezinski

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Spurs' defense continues to come up big

The Spurs have held their opponents to 85 points or fewer 20 times this season, double their total from the 2014-15 season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Timberwolves listen to their coach — and good things happen

The visiting Timberwolves overcame a late deficit, then got a last-second 3-pointer from Ricky Rubio to stun the Thunder.

Arthur Weinstein

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Mario Chalmers waived by Grizzlies day after suffering ruptured Achilles

The injury-ravaged Grizz cut loose the free-agent-to-be so it could add an able-bodied player.

Alec Brzezinski

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Celtics' Marcus Smart fined $15,000 for crotch grab

The Boston Celtics guard was fined $15,000 by the NBA for an obscene gesture against the New York Knicks on Friday.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry again shows he's in complete control of the game

Stephen Curry hit a game-winning shot from 32-feet out Saturday against the Thunder.

Alec Brzezinski

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Marc Gasol to miss remainder of season after foot surgery

Before his injury, Gasol was averaging 16.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

Travis Durkee

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Hornets replace Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with Courtney Lee in 3-team trade

Lee, who is in the final year of his contract, is averaging 10.0 points in 29.2 minutes per game this season in Memphis.

Travis Durkee

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Isaiah Thomas leads streaking Celtics past Clippers in OT thriller

Isaiah Thomas proved why he's an All-Star on Wednesday in a big win over the Clippers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Marc Gasol out indefinitely after breaking right foot

The 31-year-old is averaging 16.5 points and seven rebounds per game this season for the Grizzlies.

Steven J. Gaither

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Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

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Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

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LeBron James, Kevin Love keep Cavaliers in conversation as title contenders

Tyronn Lue got his first signature win as Cavaliers head coach, beating the Spurs at home Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings' DeMarcus Cousins leaves game against Grizzlies with ankle injury

DeMarcus Cousins left Saturday's game against the Grizzlies twice with an injured left ankle.

Alec Brzezinski

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Tyronn Lue says Cavs are out of shape after loss to Bulls

LeBron James had a big game, but couldn't stop the Bulls from stealing one in Cleveland.

Alec Brzezinski

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Stephen Curry backs up trash talk, helps Warriors hand Cavaliers worst loss of season

Stephen Curry and the Warriors dominated on the road Monday, beating the Cavaliers 132-98.

Alec Brzezinski

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Pistons give Detroit two reasons to be emotional

On a night when Ben Wallace had his jersey retired, the Pistons demolished the Warriors in a wild game at The Palace.

Alec Brzezinski

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Spurs rally to beat Cavaliers in matchup we could see again in June

Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to a comeback win over the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Matt Barnes: 'I highly doubt I’ll be reimbursed' for suspension

The Grizzlies forward is skeptical he will get his money back. Barnes was suspended two games without pay for an offseason scuffle with Knicks coach Derek Fisher.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Union files grievance over Matt Barnes' suspension, wants to recoup $64K in lost wages

The Grizzlies forward has already served his two-game ban; the union is trying to get him his money back.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rockets starting to heat up, head in right direction

With a win Sunday against the Pacers, Houston (19-19) remained seventh in the Western Conference standings and got back to .500 for the first time since Dec. 26.

Alec Brzezinski

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Brad Stevens back on bench for Celtics after visiting dying former player

Brad Stevens returned to coach the Celtics on Sunday against the Grizzlies after leaving to be with Andrew Smith.

Alec Brzezinski

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Spurs remind everyone Western Conference is still a battle

Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Spurs continue to quietly dominate their opponents

San Antonio has won a franchise-record 26 straight home games dating to last year.

Arthur Weinstein

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Kobe Bryant ties season scoring high as Lakers snap weird skid

Kobe Bryant managed one of those performances that allow Lakers fans to reminisce about his youthful vigor. He also looked like a hobbled old man at times.

Brandon Schlager

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Rockets may actually be the contender we thought they would be

James Harden, Dwight Howard and the rest of the Rockets were impressive in handing the Clippers a 107-97 loss Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Travis Durkee

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Watch Grizzlies' Matt Barnes sink half-court game-winner vs. Pistons

Matt Barnes sunk a desperation 41-foot shot with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the Grizzlies a 93-92 win over the Pistons on Wednesday.

Steven J. Gaither

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Kevin Durant, Thunder starting to regain 2013-14 form

The Thunder could be a dangerous team by season's end.

Steven J. Gaither

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Dwyane Wade turns back clock, leads Heat past Thunder in thriller

The Heat outlasted the Thunder, in a game that had 38 lead changes, on the strength of Dwyane Wade's fourth-quarter heroics.

Alec Brzezinski

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Report: Jahlil Okafor threatened by heckler with gun in October incident

In the wake of his Boston run-in comes a report that a heckler in Philly held a gun to the 19-year-old rookie's head in October.

Bob Hille

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Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Stephen Curry leads Warriors to NBA-record 16-0 start

The Warriors became the first team in NBA history to start a season with 16 consecutive wins.

Alec Brzezinski

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Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

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Ty Lawson's benching hours after Kevin McHale's firing helps relaunch Rockets

Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff made a key move in his debut, switching Lawson and Jason Terry.

Steven J. Gaither

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Boos and blowouts keep coming for James Harden and the Rockets

Maybe such a scene should be expected inside Toyota Center the way this season has started for Houston.

Brandon Schlager

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Matt Barnes: Derek Fisher should have handled 'grown men's business' differently

The Grizzlies forward suggested the Knicks coach took the easy way out in their interaction at the home of Barnes' estranged wife.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Hawks hustle man Kent Bazemore steps up vs. Wizards

The once unheralded pro prospect Kent Bazemore has found a home with the scrappy Hawks.

Steven J. Gaither

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Close game alert: James Harden, Blake Griffin scorching the nets in L.A.

James Harden and Blake Griffin are putting on an offensive clinic in Los Angeles.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: James Harden breaks out of funk to beat Thunder

James Harden turned his rough start around with a big win against the Thunder.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Blake Griffin continues stellar play in win against Kings

Stephen Curry shows why he's league MVP with 53-point outburst.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kevin Durant won't answer questions about his health anymore

The 2013-14 NBA MVP is ready to let his game do the talking again.

Steven J. Gaither

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