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It's a point guard battle as Grizzlies welcome Kings
Point guard stars De'Aaron Fox and Ja Morant go head-to-head for the first time in almost exactly a year when the Sacramento Kings visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night....

Sizzling Thunder welcome struggling Nets
The upward trajectory continues for the Oklahoma City Thunder....

Wizards try for a winning streak, host tumbling Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards are searching for answers as they wrap up play in the 2023 calendar year....

New York Knicks make trade with team they're suing
The Toronto Raptors are sending OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, and Precious Achiuwa to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a Detroit Pistons second-round pick. The Athletic’s NBA insider Shams Charania was the first to report the full details of the trade. ...

Reports: Knicks acquire F OG Anunoby from Raptors
The New York Knicks are set to acquire forward OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors, multiple outlets reported Saturday, in exchange for guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, as well as a second-round draft pick....

LeBron James (non-COVID illness) questionable vs. Wolves
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is questionable to play Saturday night against the host Minnesota Timberwolves due to a non-COVID illness....

In Joel Embiid's absence, 76ers counting on Tyrese Maxey against Bulls
The Philadelphia 76ers have shown they can survive without Joel Embiid....

Knicks hope to slow Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers
The New York Knicks knew they would be challenged on defense during a three-game trip that includes clashes against the highest-scoring teams in each conference....

Pistons must beat Raptors to avoid unwanted history
The Detroit Pistons came agonizingly close to ending their record-breaking losing streak on Thursday, falling 128-122 in overtime against the host Boston Celtics after holding a 19-point halftime lead....

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder down Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, including 17 in the third quarter, Chet Holmgren finished with 24 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 119-93 on Friday night....

Clippers stay hot, top Grizzlies without Kawhi Leonard
Paul George scored 23 points and Ivica Zubac added 15 points with a season-high 20 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 117-106 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in their fourth consecutive game without Kawhi Leonard....

Blazers bounce back to earn split with Spurs
Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon scored 27 points each to help the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers earn a 134-128 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Friday in the second game of a back-to-back set between the teams....

Balanced attack helps Suns pull away from Hornets
Devin Booker scored 35 points and four Phoenix scorers posted at least 21 points as the Suns earned back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month with their 133-119 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday....

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder end Nuggets' win streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, including 17 in the third quarter, Chet Holmgren finished with 24 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 119-93 on Friday night....

Tyrese Maxey pours in 42 as 76ers best Rockets
Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 42 points and the Philadelphia 76ers, without Joel Embiid, outlasted the Houston Rockets 131-127 on Friday....

Celtics top Raptors, improve to 16-0 at home
Jaylen Brown had 31 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to help the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 120-118 on Friday night and improve their home record to 16-0 this season....

Bucks prevail as Cavaliers struggle from long range
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and Damian Lillard added 31 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 119-111 win over the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night....

De'Aaron Fox helps Kings storm back for win over Hawks
De'Aaron Fox scored 31 points, hitting seven 3-pointers in the second half, and Domantas Sabonis added 25 points to help the visiting Sacramento Kings overcome a 23-point deficit en route to a 117-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday....

Franz Wagner (32 points) propels Magic past Knicks
Franz Wagner scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed nine rebounds and the Orlando Magic used a dominating second quarter to pave the way for a 117-108 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Friday....

Kyle Kuzma scores late, leads Wizards past Nets
Kyle Kuzma saved nine of his game-high 26 points for the final 5:23, Deni Avdija recorded his second double-double in nine days and the Washington Wizards pulled away from the visiting Brooklyn Nets late for a 110-104 victory Friday night....