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Ja Rule's attempt to curse Kings goes about as well as Fyre Festival

The Kings took advantage of the perfect opportunity to dunk all over Ja Rule.

Jordan Greer

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Don Nelson has media rolling with talk about, um, inhaling

The Basketball Hall of Famer and former Warriors coach showed off a radically different look as he returned to Oakland.

Tom Gatto

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NBA trade rumors: Harrison Barnes traded by Mavericks mid-game

Harrison Barnes suited up for the Mavericks against the Hornets and was subsequently traded later that night ... while he was playing.

Drew Nantais

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Clippers vs. Lakers: Time, TV channel, how to watch

When, where and how to watch the battle for L.A., when the Clippers take on the Lakers.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Thunder vs. Kings: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Thunder travel to Sacramento on Wednesday to take on the Kings. Here's all the info you need to tune in.

Drew Nantais

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NBA coach, scout evaluate Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and other top rookies

Sporting News checked in with an NBA assistant coach and a league scout to break down the eight rookies leading the way in playing time so far this season. Here's what they had to say.

Sean Deveney

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These eight NBA coaches are already feeling hot seats to start 2018-19 season

Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavs only six games into the 2018-19 season. These eight NBA coaches are hoping to avoid a similar fate.

Mitch Lawrence

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Former Kings exec involved in $13.4 million money-laundering scheme, report says

Jeffrey David, now with the Heat, is under investigation for allegedly taking money from two Kings sponsors.

Dan Bernstein

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Reviewing biggest NBA summer league winners, losers and pleasant surprises

We all know summer league doesn't mean much in the big picture. Still, two-plus weeks of July basketball did leave us with plenty of winners, losers and surprises.

Sean Deveney

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Report: Former UCLA star Tyler Honeycutt found dead after standoff with police

The former UCLA basketball player reportedly barricaded himself in a Sherman Oaks residence after opening fire on police.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Wendell Carter, family should thank Coach K, Marvin Bagley

Being teammates with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft helped Carter go seventh. So, what's his family bellyaching about?

Mike DeCourcy

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NBA Draft picks 2018: Results, grades, analysis for every selection

Here are the NBA Draft results, complete with grades and analysis for each pick.

Chris Stone

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NBA Draft picks 2018: Complete list of results for Rounds 1 and 2

A complete recap of the 2018 NBA Draft picks.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Tom Gatto

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Final Big Board rankings ahead of NBA Draft night

The 2018 NBA Draft is just days away, which means it’s time to lock in a final set of prospect rankings. Here's how our Big Board looks ahead of draft night.

Chris Stone

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NBA Mock Draft 2018: Grizzlies surprise in top five; Cavs take risk on potential star

NBA Draft day is here, and we’re so excited, we’re bringing you our final installment of the Mock Draft. (These picks will certainly all be correct.)

Sean Deveney

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NBA Mock Draft 2018, two-round edition

What will the Kings do at No. 2? How many trades will we see in the first round? There are still plenty of questions ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft, but here's our best guess at what happens with each pick.

Chris Stone

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Who has most at stake in 2018 NBA Draft?

We took a look at the 13 prospects, coaches, front-office executives and other groups who are going into the 2018 NBA Draft with more at stake than usual.

Sean Deveney

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NBA Mock Draft: Predicting full first round

Workouts, trade rumors and smokescreens. It's all there with the 2018 NBA Draft fast approaching. Let's see how the first round goes down in our latest Mock Draft.

Sean Deveney

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What could Celtics, Lakers, 76ers offer for Kawhi?

From the Celtics to the 76ers, let's take a look at why the Spurs would take a call with each team rumored to be interested in Kawhi Leonard.

Scott Rafferty

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Twitter reacts to former PG Mike Bibby looking incredibly jacked

Twitter lost its collective mind after seeing the former NBA point guard Mike Bibby looking so, so swole.

Gabe Fernandez

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NBA Draft 2018 Big Board: Zhaire Smith rising, Mo Bamba slipping in latest rankings

With less than two weeks until the 2018 NBA Draft, who tops SN's latest Big Board? Here's a look at our list of this year's top prospects.

Chris Stone

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NBA Draft 2018: Predicting picks 1-30 in the first round

As top prospects begin ramping up their workouts, Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down the first round with his NBA Mock Draft projections.

Sean Deveney

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NBA Mock Draft 2018, post-lottery edition: Suns, Cavs make tough calls with first-round picks

The Suns are officially on the clock after securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft lottery. Will they go with Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton?

Chris Stone

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NBA Draft 2018: Latest news on Grizzlies trade rumors, Deandre Ayton concerns

Sporting News' Sean Deveney reports on the latest news and rumors around the 2018 NBA Draft, including concerns about potential No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton.

Sean Deveney

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Luka Doncic's NBA Draft decision won't come down to specific team, agent tells SN

Luka Doncic created a stir when he told reporters that he was not sure he would be playing his final games for Real Madrid. His agent, Bill Duffy, addressed those comments with SN's Sean Deveney.

Sean Deveney

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NBA Draft lottery winners and losers: Suns, Kings smiling; Mavs, Pistons lacking luck

The Suns snagged the No. 1 pick, De'Aaron Fox and the Kings vaulted up the board and the Mavericks fell into a difficult spot on NBA Draft lottery night.

Chris Stone

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Trae Young says Steve Nash is his favorite player

Although he draws comparison to Stephen Curry, Trae Young says his favorite player is Steve Nash.

Carlan Gay

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Vince Carter will return next season, but retirement isn't too far off

Kings guard Vince Carter wants to come back for one more NBA season.

Gabe Fernandez

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Warriors' Patrick McCaw forced to leave on stretcher after scary fall

Patrick McCaw took a hard fall under the basket and landed awkwardly after getting tangled up with Vince Carter.

Jordan Heck

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Kings, Celtics players call for police accountability with PSA, Stephon Clark warmup shirts

The Kings and Celtics believe it's time for a change.

Gabe Fernandez

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Former Kings All-Star DeMarcus Cousins offers to pay for Stephon Clark's funeral

DeMarcus Cousins' connections to Sacramento are still strong as ever.

Gabe Fernandez

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Hawks-Kings game delayed, then played as Sacramento protest blocks fans outside arena

People protesting the shooting death of Stephon Clark by Sacramento police were successful in disrupting Thursday's NBA game in the city.

Tom Gatto

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Kings' De'Aaron Fox could sprint down star path despite notable flaws

De'Aaron Fox isn’t a great player right now — as is the case with most rookies — but there’s a clear path to him becoming a star in the NBA. SN's Scott Rafferty explains in his latest Film Session.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

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NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

Skylar Rolstad

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NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

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Vince Carter, Rajon Rondo rediscover young man's game on same night

It was Wayback Wednesday in the NBA as Vince Carter and Rajon Rondo played like young studs once more.

Tom Gatto

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NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

Skylar Rolstad

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Fultz, Fox, Smith among high draft picks to show potential in NBA debuts

Half of the top 10 picks in this year's draft made their professional debuts on Wednesday. Their stats looked good.

Tom Gatto

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James Harden is making history while the Rockets go streaking

The Rockets star also had 10 turnovers to go with his triple-double.

Alec Brzezinski

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Sunday's Warriors-Kings game to be streamed via Facebook Live to fans in India

Sunday's game in Sacramento will be the first time a regular-season game will be streamed via Facebook Live.

Joe Rodgers

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Warriors blow 24-point lead, chance for revenge vs. Grizzlies; eyes turn to Feb. meeting

Memphis stunned Stephen Curry and Co. on the Dubs' home floor, erasing a huge deficit and then prevailing in overtime.

Arthur Weinstein

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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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Heat's Justise Winslow to have season-ending surgery on torn labrum

The Heat forward played in just 18 games this season.

Alec Brzezinski

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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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Fifth Quarter: Dec. 28 results

Jimmy Butler scored nine points in the final 2:30 to match his season high with 40 points, including an 18-foot game-winner.

Joe Rodgers

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Kings get votes for Cousins

It's a tight race to be named a Western Conference starter, but Cousins just gained over 900 votes because of the Kings' social media team.

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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DeMarcus Cousins slapped with 'substantial fine' for screaming at reporter

The Kings fined Cousins themselves for yelling at Bee columnist Andy Furillo.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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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DeMarcus Cousins lashes out at local columnist in Kings' locker room

After the Kings beat the Lakers on Monday, Cousins confronted a local journalist in a a half-naked, profanity-laced tirade.

Travis Durkee

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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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Dragic, Whiteside lead Heat to win

Dragic and Whiteside teamed up to outduel John Wall and Bradley Beal in a thrilling showdown.

Alec Brzezinski

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Walton ejected against Kings

Luke Walton had to be restrained by his team after yelling at refs against the Kings.

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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Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak puts him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt

Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins, Matt Barnes sued after nightclub brawl

A couple who claim the Kings' DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes "brutalized" them in a nightclub brawl has decided to sue the NBA players.

Joe Rodgers

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Cavaliers, Warriors still look like class of NBA after marquee matchups become laughers

So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.

Ron Clements

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Matt Barnes wanted by NYPD after alleged nightclub brawl, report says

The Kings forward has been accused of choking one woman, assaulting another and punching a man.

Jordan Heck

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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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DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall want to reunite in NBA

Cousins and Wall played one season together at Kentucky.

Alec Brzezinski

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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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Cavs' 'Big Three' look as dangerous, dominating as ever

With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b

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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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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Joel Embiid set to prove he was worth the wait for the 76ers

The 76ers snapped their 44-game losing streak in the months of October and November.

Alec Brzezinski

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Pelicans and Kings had to replay portion of game after mistake

Kings and Pelicans forced to replay the end of the first half.

Jordan Heck

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Lost in LeBron's milestone vs. Sixers, Love's quick start good sign for Cavs

James passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Love, meanwhile, turned in another double-double.

Alec Brzezinski

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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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Dwyane Wade excited to bring the heat in sweet home Chicago

Wade capped an emotional homecoming with a vintage dagger against the Celtics. It looks like No. 3 is energized by playing in the Windy City.

Brandon Schlager

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Sacramento Kings go nuts with ad-on-jersey reveal

Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers will be prominent on the Kings uniforms in 2017-18.

Scott Ridge

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Rudy Gay says Kings 'don't have anything to build on'

Like DeMarcus Cousins and many others, Gay seems to have "no idea" what the Kings are doing.

Jordan Heck

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DeMarcus Cousins says NBA Draft tweet was about 'hot sculpting class'

Was DeMarcus Cousins' tweet a shot at the Kings? He says no.

Jordan Heck

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Rajon Rondo 'never witnessed' tension like Kings' locker room

George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins had a public dispute, and it was even worse in the locker room.

Jordan Heck

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Luke Walton appears to have no interest in coaching the Kings

The Kings have yet to receive permission to talk to Walton, but the Lakers' and Rockets' requests have been granted.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Kings new logo

The Kings unveil a new, colored logo.

Jordan Heck

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Seth Curry will become a restricted free agent, report says

The Kings guard will reportedly decline his $1 million player option for next season.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Kings fire George Karl, ready 'to move forward with a new voice'

The Kings made the move official Thursday afternoon after the team lost 116-81 to the Rockets in the regular-season finale.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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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These NBA teams have longer playoff droughts than the Sixers

The Sixers have been pretty terrible the last four years, but four franchises have been bad longer than them.

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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Pistons continue to prove Kevin Durant wrong, look like dangerous playoff team

The Pistons, led by a balanced scoring attack, could be a dangerous team in the postseason.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings commit to Vlade Divac's leadership with contract extension

A new multiyear deal for the Sacramento GM probably doesn't bode well for coach George Karl's job security.

Marc Lancaster

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Nancy Lieberman has been 'exiled' by Kings coach George Karl

The female assistant coach has been a subject of in-fighting on the coaching staff.

Jordan Heck

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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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DeMarcus Cousins points finger at George Karl for suspension

The Kings star says his coach lobbied to have him suspended for their sideline confrontation last week.

Brandon Schlager

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George Karl to have 'procedure for a cancer,' he says after Kings loss

The Kings coach, 64, was diagnosed with neck and throat cancer in 2010. Asked if Thusday's procedure was serious, Karl said "no" twice.

Bob Hille

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LeBron James and the Cavs just might be able to contend against the Warriors

After a slow start Saturday, LeBron James led the Cavaliers past the Celtics with a big second quarter.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors' bench comes up big as domination of NBA continues

Warriors came from behind Thursday to hand the Thunder their sixth loss in their last eight games.

Alec Brzezinski

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Damian Lillard has record night in blowout of Warriors

Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.

Steven J. Gaither

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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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Kings expected to fire George Karl during All-Star break, report says

George Karl reportedly won't make it to a full year as coach of the Kings.

Steven J. Gaither

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Celtics rolling behind backcourt duo

Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley are a big reason why the Boston Celtics are in third place in the Eastern Conference.

Steven J. Gaither

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George Karl makes case to remain Kings head coach

The Kings are 21-29 this season and have lost six of their past seven games. George Karl is on the hot seat but taking it one game at a time

Joe Rodgers

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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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Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings pull 'Year of the Monkey' tees after DeMarcus Cousins complains

DeMarcus Cousins reportedly asked the team to remove "Year of the Monkey" shirts from the stands before Monday night's game.

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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DeMarcus Cousins says NBA All-Star voting 'disrespectful' to big men

DeMarcus Cousins just had the game of his life Monday night, but he’s not exactly a happy camper.

Steven J. Gaither

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DeMarcus Cousins' career night ends with foulout, Kings loss in double OT

DeMarcus Cousins scored more points than any player in the NBA this season, but he had to watch from the bench as the Kings fell to the Hornets 129-128.

Brandon Schlager

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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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Quality win over Clippers good sign for Cavaliers

Cleveland earned a much-needed victory against a talented opponent Thursday.

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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DeMarcus Cousins feels Kings' playoff 'vibe' alongside Rajon Rondo

Though they've been less than average, the Kings are a real threat to make the NBA playoffs this year.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors remain NBA's best team despite growing competition

Stephen Curry is heating back up after missing some time with a shin injury.

Alec Brzezinski

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Bulls starting to separate selves, looking like Cavs' biggest challenger in East

The Bulls are starting to look like a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins helps George Karl pass Phil Jackson on the NBA's wins list

The Kings got a huge game from DeMarcus Cousins on Monday night to help their coach pass one of the NBA's all-time greats.

Steven J. Gaither

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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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Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

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Marcus Morris says brother Markieff still wants out of Phoenix

The Pistons forward says his brother, Markieff, wants to be traded from the Suns.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry scores 17 points in three minutes, finishes with triple-double vs. Kings

Stephen Curry played a brilliant all-around game against the Kings with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 122-103 victory.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors say they haven't played well, despite gaudy record

Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut think the 28-1 Warriors can play better.

Steven J. Gaither

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Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

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Rajon Rondo still hasn’t talked to ref he blasted with slurs, report says

Rondo said in a team statement earlier in the week that he is “truly sorry for what I said" to referee Bill Kennedy.

Travis Durkee

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DeMarcus Cousins' manager ejected for slapping Jason Terry's hand during game

You just can't make up this type of stuff.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rajon Rondo issues second apology for slurs directed at referee

Rondo's initial response to the firestorm over his words to NBA official Bill Kennedy didn't go over well, so the Kings guard tried again.

Steven J. Gaither

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Dirk Nowitzki: Kristaps Porzingis is 'way better than I was at 20'

Dirk Nowitzki says comparisons are more than fair and adds that Kristaps Porzingis is ahead of him at this stage of his career.

Scott Ridge

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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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Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings rookie Willie Cauley-Stein has a dislocated right index finger

Sacramento will be without its top pick after the 7-foot center suffered a hand injury.

Scott Ridge

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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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Reporter mistakes Celtics' Isaiah Thomas as son of Isiah Thomas

It’s a mistake Isaiah Thomas probably has heard ever since he first laced up his sneakers.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rajon Rondo playing like 'a max player,' according to Rick Carlisle

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle had high praise for his former point guard, saying he has elevated his game.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry, Warriors eyeing 33 straight wins; Wizards need to find a win

Golden State stifled Sacramento's offensive attack to move to 18-0 on the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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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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DeMarcus Cousins goes down as Kings melt down in overtime loss to Hornets

The Sacramento big man leaves with a back sprain in his team's 127-122 overtime loss to Charlotte. The Kings led by as many as 22 points.

Steven J. Gaither

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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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Blake Griffin says Clippers-Warriors isn't a rivalry: 'They're the better team'

The Warriors are just three wins away from the best start in NBA history.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins suspended for elbowing Al Horford in the head

Cousins will miss the Kings’ matchup Thursday night against the Heat.

Travis Durkee

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DeMarcus Cousins apologizes for cursing out coach George Karl

Sacramento may be in Northern California, but this season's Kings drama is straight out of Hollywood.

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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The Fifth Quarter: James Harden, Stephen Curry dominate Friday night

Stephen Curry is playing at a very high level, and James Harden isn't far behind him.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

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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: 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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The Fifth Quarter: Clippers send Mark Cuban, NBA a message against Mavs

It's early, but this year's Clippers squad looks ready to compete for a title.

Steven J. Gaither

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Mavs, Clippers get physical

The Clippers' frontcourt duo combined for 19 points and 18 rebounds in the first half.

Steven J. Gaither

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Austin Rivers fined for throwing seat cushion that hit fan

The Clippers guard made the errant toss late in Wednesday's game in Sacramento, hitting a woman in the head.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Kobe Bryant on fire to open 20th season with Lakers

Kobe Bryant didn't look like a guy playing in his 20th NBA season to start the game.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rajon Rondo and George Karl? 'It's not been going too well,' PG says

The Kings point guard says he and his new head coach have had a few bumps in the road in their first season together.

Steven J. Gaither

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