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Trae Young chasing history as Hawks visit Bulls
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young can make NBA history on Tuesday against the host Chicago Bulls....

Magic to take all-around game up against Wizards
After snapping a four-game losing streak with one of their most complete outings of the season, the Orlando Magic look to carry the momentum into a matchup against the host Washington Wizards on Tuesday....

Heat F Jimmy Butler (calf) out for Christmas night game
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will miss Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a strained left calf....

Hawks F De’Andre Hunter (knee) to undergo procedure, out at least two weeks
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter will undergo a non-surgical procedure Tuesday on his injured right knee that will keep him out at least two weeks, the team announced Monday....

Bucks' seven-game winning streak ended by persistent Knicks
Jalen Brunson scored 38 points Monday afternoon for the host New York Knicks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Bucks with a 129-122 win....

Pistons must beat Nets to avoid dubious record
Head coach Monty Williams insists the Detroit Pistons' historic losing streak hasn't destroyed their work ethic....

Report: Officials monitoring Draymond Green's progress via Zoom
Officials from the NBA, the players association, the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green are meeting virtually as a way of assessing the veteran forward's progress toward returning from an indefinite suspension, ESPN reported Monday....

Report: Lakers G Gabe Vincent to undergo knee surgery
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery to treat his left knee and will miss another six to eight weeks, The Athletic reported Monday....

Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is in position to reach an impressive milestone on Christmas night....

Joel Embiid (ankle) out for 76ers’ Christmas clash with Heat
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Monday's Christmas Day game at the Miami Heat due to a sprained right ankle....

Ja Morant, Grizzlies aim to keep Pelicans down
The Memphis Grizzlies are 3-0 since Ja Morant made his season debut....

Heat have long-range plans for surging Sixers
Tyler Herro's return to the lineup has produced immediate results for the Miami Heat, who face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday....

Bucks out for repeat vs. Knicks in opener of Christmas slate
The Milwaukee Bucks began their back-to-back set against the New York Knicks by receiving a pleasantly surprising gift: Vintage Khris Middleton....

Last two champions meet as Warriors face Nuggets
Golden State is trying to squeeze one more title run out of its championship window and will have to devise a way to get through the Denver Nuggets in order to get there....

Celtics get rival Lakers next during extended stay in L.A.
The Boston Celtics can continue their recent torrid shooting toward some familiar rims when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers for a Christmas Day matchup between longtime rivals Monday....

Victor Wembanyama steps on ball boy's foot, sprains ankle
The San Antonio Spurs don't play again until Tuesday, giving the sprained right ankle of rookie center Victor Wembanyama at least a few days off....

NBA roundup: Pistons match NBA record with 26th straight loss
Mikal Bridges scored 29 points and the Brooklyn Nets earned a 126-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons, who tied an NBA record with their 26th straight loss on Saturday night in New York....

Anthony Edwards helps sizzling Timberwolves top Kings
Anthony Edwards recorded 34 points and 10 assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves post a 110-98 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Saturday night....

Warriors crush Blazers to pick up fifth straight victory
Klay Thomspon scored a game-high 28 points and Stephen Curry added 27 points and the Golden State Warriors rolled to a 126-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night in San Francisco....

Luka Doncic, Mavericks breeze past Spurs
Luca Doncic racked up 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in just three quarters to lead the help the Dallas Mavericks past the visiting San Antonio Spurs 144-119 on Saturday....