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NBA fines Clippers' P.J. Tucker $75,000 for public trade demand
The NBA on Thursday fined Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker $75,000 "for public comments reported during the week of February 5 expressing a desire to be traded to another team."...

So, y’all actually believed LeBron James when he claimed he wanted to play alongside Steph Curry?
Now that the world knows LeBron James was presented with the opportunity to become a Golden State Warrior, it’s time to take a deeper dive into the situation. What this came down to was the Warriors front office calling James’ bluff. LeBron is on record saying he’d love to play next to Stephen Curry...

NBA likely to investigate altercation between Pistons' Isaiah Stewart, Suns' Drew Eubanks
NBA officials are expected to review details of an incident that led to Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart being cited for throwing a punch during an altercation with Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks before Wednesday's game between the two games....

See it: Steph Curry drills insane full-court shot from tunnel
The Golden State Warriors may not look like their usual, dominant selves, but Steph Curry’s still got it. ...
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Drew Eubanks ended up with bloody gums after Isaiah Stewart punch [Update]
Updated March 5: Drew Eubanks revealed that he had suffered bloody gums and his teeth feel looser since getting punched by Isaiah Stewart on Feb. 14 before their game....

Warriors pursue bounce-back effort against Jazz
For the second game in a row on Thursday night, the Utah Jazz will face a hungry team that has extra motivation....

Bucks aim for consistent effort vs. Grizzlies
Two steps forward, one step back. That's been the Milwaukee Bucks' theme under Doc Rivers, who took over as head coach on Jan. 29....

NBA roundup: Grizzlies defeat Rockets, halt nine-game skid
Jaren Jackson Jr. drilled three fourth-quarter 3-pointers and rookie GG Jackson scored 20 points off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a nine-game skid with a 121-113 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday....

Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers rally to beat Warriors
Paul George had 24 points before fouling out and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without Kawhi Leonard, overtook the Golden State Warriors 130-125 on Wednesday night in San Francisco....

Suns build 35-point lead, roll to victory over Pistons
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Phoenix Suns led by as many as 35 points while routing the visiting Detroit Pistons 116-100 on Wednesday night....

Kings top Nuggets for third straight time this season
De'Aaron Fox had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Domantas Sabonis finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the visiting Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets 102-98 on Wednesday night....

No LeBron James, no problem: Lakers bully Jazz
Anthony Davis amassed 37 points and 15 rebounds and Rui Hachimura scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-122 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City....

Mavs lean on star duo to coast by Spurs
Kyrie Irving poured in 34 points and Luka Doncic added 27 in just three quarters of play as the surging Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 116-93 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory....

Zion Williamson (36 points) powers Pelicans past Wizards
Zion Williamson scored 36 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans held off the Washington Wizards 133-126 on Wednesday night....

Grizzlies snap 9-game skid by dispatching Rockets
Jaren Jackson Jr. drilled three fourth-quarter 3-pointers and rookie GG Jackson scored 20 points off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a nine-game skid with a 121-113 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday....

Pascal Siakam, back in Toronto, leads Pacers to win
Pascal Siakam scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, helping the Indiana Pacers earn a 127-125 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday night....

Cavs shake off 17-point deficit, surprise Bulls
Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 108-105 on Wednesday....

Anthony Edwards seeking encore as Wolves visit Blazers
The Minnesota Timberwolves considered holding out star guard Anthony Edwards for the opener of a two-game set with the Portland Trail Blazers....

Celtics steam to 50-point demolition of Nets
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score 28 points and Derrick White finished with 27 to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-86 Wednesday in each team’s final contest before the All-Star break....

Paolo Banchero, Magic steamroll Knicks
Paolo Banchero scored 13 of his game-high 36 points during a decisive second-quarter surge on Wednesday night for the host Orlando Magic, who pulled away from the undermanned New York Knicks for a 118-100 victory in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break....