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Virginia seeking bounce-back win against Morgan State
After getting knocked out of the Top 25 with a lopsided loss at Memphis, Virginia tries to regroup at home against Morgan State in its final nonconference game Wednesday night in Charlottesville, Va....

How did the Detroit Pistons become the NBA’s lump of coal?
When the Detroit Pistons put their mind to losing, nobody has been better for the last decade, but they’ve outdone themselves now by recklessly assembling one of the worst examples of an ill-fitting roster in a league now predicated on spacing, efficient scoring at the rim or behind the arc, and ada...

Luka Donic joined an elite club on Christmas
Monday night, Luka Doncic became the fastest player since Michael Jordan to hit 10,000 career points in the Mav’s win against the Suns. It puts him seventh on the list of players to hit 10,000 points the fastest in their careers. Here are the rest of the top ten fastest to reach the plateau in leagu...

Cavaliers set to stare down Luka Doncic, Mavericks
The Cleveland Cavaliers seek their fifth win in the last six games Wednesday when they visit the Dallas Mavericks....

The Kevin Durant-Phoenix Suns era could be over before it ever really began
Well, it didn’t take long for Kevin Durant to find something to complain about it on his new super team....

These are the oldest players in NBA history
Of all the oldest players lists that we have compiled, the NBA’s is easily the most star-studded. The list of players who played well into their 40s is decked out with Hall of Famers, All-Rookie players, and NBA Champions, a feat that few on our other lists can manage. Those who have the longevity a...

Luka Doncic lights up Suns for 50 on historic night
Luka Doncic recorded 50 points, 14 assists, six rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots and also went over 10,000 career points while leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-114 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night....

Mavericks' Luka Doncic reaches 10,000-point milestone
Mavericks star Luka Doncic reached 10,000 career points during the first quarter of Dallas' Monday road game against the Phoenix Suns....

Jaime Jaquez Jr. , Heat slow down Joel Embiid-less 76ers
Jaime Jaquez Jr. recorded career highs with 31 points and 10 rebounds as the Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of injured Philadelphia star Joel Embiid in a 119-113 win over the visiting 76ers on Monday night....

Warriors coach Steve Kerr: Excess of foul calls 'disgusting'
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was anything but pleased with the officiating during Golden State's 120-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday afternoon....

Clippers try to get back on track vs. Hornets
After emerging as a potential Western Conference power over the last month, the Los Angeles Clippers have some regrouping to do to cement that lofty status....

NBA roundup: Knicks earn rare win over Bucks
Jalen Brunson scored 38 points Monday afternoon for the host New York Knicks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Bucks with a 129-122 win....

Kings eye fifth straight win against slumping Blazers
The Sacramento Kings look to continue their recent success against the Trail Blazers when the teams meet Tuesday night in Portland....

Celtics blast Lakers to complete 3-1 road trip
Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 126-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday....

On a roll, Jazz out to extend Spurs' skid
The visiting Utah Jazz look to continue a run of solid play and build on their two-game winning streak when they square off against the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in a Western Conference clash....

Defenses on display when Wolves, Thunder clash
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder have been two of the NBA's best teams through the season's first two months....

Buoyed by road win, Rockets return home for date with Pacers
Three consecutive losses marred by poor defensive performances placed the Houston Rockets squarely amid an early-season lull, one requiring an immediate course correction....

Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Warriors
Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 14 rebounds and hit all 18 of his free-throw attempts, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 120-114 on Monday....

Trae Young chasing history as Hawks visit Bulls
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young can make NBA history on Tuesday against the host Chicago Bulls....

Magic to take all-around game up against Wizards
After snapping a four-game losing streak with one of their most complete outings of the season, the Orlando Magic look to carry the momentum into a matchup against the host Washington Wizards on Tuesday....