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Trae Young, Dejounte Murray power Hawks' win over Lakers
Trae Young and Dejounte Murray combined to score 50 points and the Atlanta Hawks had three players log double-doubles in a 138-122 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday....
West-best Timberwolves back home to face Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves will open a three-game homestand when they welcome the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in Minneapolis....
Rockets out for three wins in three tries vs. Pelicans
When Ime Udoka took the coaching job with the Houston Rockets in the offseason, he saw third-year scoring guard Jalen Green as a candidate for all-around improvement....
Once a rose in Portland, Bucks' Damian Lillard out to be a thorn in return
Damian Lillard makes his return to Portland on Wednesday night and he anticipates a warm welcome despite forcing his way out of town in the offseason....
Skidding Heat emphasize 'toughness' against surging Kings
The Miami Heat, who made it to the NBA Finals last year, are stuck in a brutal slump....
Victor Wembanyama among 28 named to NBA Rising Stars
Twenty-one NBA players, including San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, and seven NBA G League players were named to the 2024 Rising Stars, slated for Feb. 16 during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis....
If you think Klay Thompson is on his way out of San Francisco, think again
The Golden State Warriors have had a hellacious run over the past decade in the NBA winning four championships and appearing in six Finals over this time. One of the core pieces from the beginning of this dynasty has been Klay Thompson. Despite what Thompson has meant to this franchise, many people,...
The case for — and against — Joel Embiid for MVP
Joel Embiid, the world’s best regular-season player, is closing in on his second consecutive MVP if he remains upright. When active, Embiid is a force of nature, bending defenses to his whim and simultaneously wielding an unduly influence over Philadelphia’s defense....
Clippers take on Wizards following rare defeat
The Los Angeles Clippers aim to bounce back from a rare misstep and avoid being tripped up in consecutive games for the first time in over a month when they visit the Washington Wizards on Wednesday....
Surging Cavaliers out for even more vs. improved Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearly back to full strength, providing a scary thought for the rest of the Eastern Conference....
Stephen Curry, Sabrina Ionescu set for 3-point shootout
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will test their mettle in a 3-point challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis on Feb. 17, the league announced Tuesday....
Doc Rivers should focus on fixing Damian Lillard before the Bucks’ defense
The Milwaukee Bucks, by virtue of having the fourth-best record in the NBA, could afford to take the gamble that is firing your coach midseason. Their position in the standings gives them the luxury of “having patience” with new skipper, same offense Doc Rivers, and if that means trading a few losse...
Former NBA G Rajon Rondo arrested on gun, drug charges
Former NBA guard Rajon Rondo was arrested on gun and drug charges in Indiana on Sunday....
Bulls F Patrick Williams (foot) out at least two weeks
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is expected to be out at least two weeks with a foot injury, the team announced Tuesday....
Rajon Rondo busted for gun, pot in Indiana
Former NBA point guard Rajon Rondo was arrested Sunday afternoon for unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana, according to a report from WDRB-TV. ...
Struggling Warriors square off with banged-up 76ers
The Golden State Warriors enter their Tuesday matchup against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers coming off back-to-back one-point losses....
Knicks finish momentous month against Jazz
The New York Knicks will look to complete their most successful month in almost 30 years Tuesday night when they host the Utah Jazz in a battle of teams completing back-to-back sets....
Pacers could have Tyrese Haliburton back for visit to Celtics
The Indiana Pacers hope to have All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton back in the lineup when they go on the road to face the Boston Celtics on Tuesday....
Status of stars uncertain as Lakers cap back-to-back at Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks will try to get their high-powered offense in gear again on Tuesday vs. the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, a team that has had plenty of problems lately when it comes to stopping the opposition....
76ers, minus top scorers, stumble against Blazers
Jerami Grant scored 27 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 24 points and nine assists to help the host Portland Trail Blazers roll to a 130-104 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night....