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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....

Missing key players, Heat slip past ailing 76ers
Tyler Herro had 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lift the Miami Heat past the host Philadelphia 76ers 109-104 on Wednesday....

Hornets down Hawks for season-best 3-game winning streak
Brandon Miller scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets built on their best stretch of the season by defeating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 122-99 on Wednesday night....

Minnesota is giving off that sham No. 1 seed vibe that the Utah Jazz had a few years ago
Next to the OKC Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the biggest surprises of the NBA campaign. They’ve been in control of or hovering near first place in the Western Conference for much of the season. But we may have seen a little bit of foreshadowing brought to us by Clippers star ...

Hawks G Trae Young fined $35K for gesture
The NBA fined Hawks guard Trae Young $35,000 on Wednesday for directing an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture" toward an official....

Ex-NBA player Bryn Forbes faces family violence charge
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes is facing a family violence charge after being arrested in San Antonio....

Draymond Green tried to play matchmaker with LeBron and Steph, and who could blame him?
Closed mouths don’t get fed, and Draymond Green took that philosophy to heart. This time around, Green took it upon himself to take the type of clumsy desperation heave he usually takes in games and wedges between the rim and backboard....

It appears as if Kyle Kuzma has lost his mind
Kyle Kuzma has been seduced by the power of being the No. 1 option on an NBA team. As the leading scorer for the Washington Wizards, he’s the closest thing to a star in the market. In the NBA, merely averaging 20 points per game makes you a star in the eyes of many. Ultimately, the goal is to win ga...

Remember that time Michael Jordan wore No. 12?
Michael Jordan is synonymous with the No. 23. Sure, he wore 45 when he returned with the Washington Wizards, but he always had the same jersey number with the Chicago Bulls — except for a lone game against the Orlando Magic 34 years ago today. ...

Suns become last NBA team to add G League franchise
The Phoenix Suns will launch an NBA G League franchise in 2024-25, marking the first time all 30 NBA teams will have an affiliate in the minor league circuit....

Report: P.J. Tucker steps away from Clippers for 'reset'
Veteran forward P.J. Tucker is stepping away from the Los Angeles Clippers "to reset (his) mindset," The Athletic reported Wednesday....

Report: Warriors sought LeBron James at trade deadline
The Golden State Warriors explored a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James at last week's trade deadline, ESPN reported Wednesday....

Ex-NBA player arrested after allegedly punching, choking woman
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes was arrested on a family violence charge on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting the mother of his two children....

Warriors unsuccessfully tried to pair LeBron and Steph Curry
A dreary deadline almost saw a seismic transfer of power in the West, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the Golden State Warriors unsuccessfully tried to trade with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James. ...

Miles Bridges has charges dropped
Four charges stemming from two separate incidents against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges were dismissed on Tuesday, The Athletic reported. ...

Nuggets face Kings, seek to end skid heading into break
The Denver Nuggets have lost two straight games for the first time since early December, and avoiding a third straight defeat might be difficult as injuries pile up....
