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After much-needed win, Trail Blazers host scuffling Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to carry momentum forward from a rare win when they host the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday in the first meeting of the season between the bottom two teams in the Western Conference....
Suns C Jusuf Nurkic returns after two-game absence
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was back with the team Wednesday after missing the previous two games following the death of his uncle....
Nuggets without key piece against surging Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets have won their past four games but will have to overcome the loss of Aaron Gordon to continue their streak....
Standout rookies bump heads as Heat face Warriors
One of the league's best road teams encounters a hot home squad when the Miami Heat open a five-game trip with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco....
Andre Drummond the center of attention as Bulls host Pacers
Veteran center Andre Drummond made his first start with the Chicago Bulls this week and the plan looks to continue as Nikola Vucevic misses time with a groin injury....
As record losses mount, Pistons face NBA-best Celtics
The Detroit Pistons are stuck in reverse and will attempt to win their first game since Oct. 28 when they face the Boston Celtics on the road Thursday....
If you’re thinking Ja Morant is going to rebrand, think again
Ja Morant hasn’t skipped a beat since his return to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup a week ago. The city of Memphis couldn’t be happier. Without Morant in, the Grizzlies’ holes were glaring. In his absence, Desmond Bane tried valiantly to hold down the fort, but the offense was abysmal without his back...
NBA signs off on Cuban's sale of Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks officially have a new owner as the NBA approved Mark Cuban’s sale of the franchise to Miriam Adelson and her family on Wednesday....
Kevin Durant is reportedly <i>not</i> frustrated with the state of the Phoenix Suns, according to Kevin Durant
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Christmas Day that members of the Suns organization believed that Durant had grown frustrated with the team and their current roster amid injuries to Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. According to Wojnarowski, Phoenix “has got to change soon” in order to right the ...
Nuggets F Aaron Gordon recovering from dog bite
The Denver Nuggets said forward Aaron Gordon is in good condition following a Christmas Day dog bite....
NBA approves Mark Cuban's sale of Mavs' majority stake
The NBA Board of Governors approved Mark Cuban's sale of the controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks to casino mogul Miriam Adelson and her family....
Cade Cunningham did all he could to keep the Pistons out of the record book
Cade Cunningham was special on Tuesday night. He played like the best guard in the NBA. Of his 41 points, he scored 37 of them in the second half. He went 13-of-16 from the field and a perfect 3-of-3 from the 3-point line. When the Detroit Pistons were down, 108-103, to the Brooklyn Nets with three ...
Steve Kerr officiating complaints come across as sour grapes to some
Not everyone seems to be as “disgusted” with NBA officiating as Golden State head coach Steve Kerr....
Bucks hope to start fixing defense in Brooklyn
Through 30 games, the Milwaukee Bucks possess one of the NBA's best records, primarily on the strength of their potent offense. Their defense, however, remains a work in progress....
Hot Jalens meet as Knicks' Brunson faces Thunder's Williams
On an Oklahoma City Thunder team with All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams can get overlooked....
Raptors seek complete effort against Wizards
The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back from one of their most demoralizing losses of the season when they face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday to begin a three-game trip....
Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers handle Hornets
James Harden scored 29 points and Paul George added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers ended a two-game losing streak without Kawhi Leonard with a 113-104 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday....
Rockets look to solve perimeter-defense woes vs. Suns
For the second time in their past three home games, the Houston Rockets endured a defeat that showcased what has become a glaring defensive deficiency....
Blazers put up season-best point total, top Kings
Anfernee Simons scored 29 points and rookie reserve Duop Reath established career highs of 25 points and nine rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers notch a 130-113 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Tuesday....
Again without Joel Embiid, 76ers take on surging Magic
When reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid is out of the lineup, the Philadelphia 76ers are quite vulnerable....