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Trey Murphy III, Pelicans push pat Cavaliers
Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 28 points and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-104 on Thursday night....
Short-handed Jazz deal Pistons 25th straight loss
Kelly Olynyk logged 27 points, six assists and four steals and the short-handed Utah Jazz put the host Detroit Pistons on the brink of matching the NBA's longest single-season losing streak with a 119-111 victory on Thursday night....
Rockets on the defensive with short-handed Mavs up next
Mired in their fourth three-game skid this season, the Houston Rockets have suddenly lost the same defensive identity that yielded their unexpectedly positive start to this campaign....
Heat F Jimmy Butler out vs. Hawks with strained calf
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will miss Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a strained left calf....
Red-hot Trae Young leads Hawks into battle vs. Heat
With key players returning on either side, the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat are riding high entering Friday night's game at Miami....
Nuggets find groove on road, look to take down Nets
In their first month as reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets struggled to attain road wins, while away victories are coming with some consistency now....
Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) out vs. Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves due to tendinitis in his left ankle....
Streaking Joel Embiid leads 76ers into clash with Raptors
Joel Embiid continues to trend on a path to a second consecutive Most Valuable Player award as the Philadelphia 76ers enter Friday's home game against the Toronto Raptors....
Report: Pelicans' contract with Zion no longer fully guaranteed
Pelicans star center Zion Williamson isn't guaranteed to remain in New Orleans for the duration of his contract, The Athletic reported on Thursday....
Zion Williamson and Anthony Edwards are why Gen-Z athletes need NDAs
You can usually tell the age of an athlete by how and where messy gossip about them is revealed. TMZ is one thing. Having a “scorned lover” display your personal life on the internet is another — and a sign that you’re probably a member of Gen Z who doesn’t know the value of non-disclosure agreement...
Zion Williamson is losing money for not losing weight
One of the league’s best young players may have his career slip away before our eyes. ...
I hope Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo knows he’s in Shaq’s dog house
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo got a little carried away Wednesday on First Take. I know, that is his job on the show. The guy invented sports-talk radio volume. His takes are somehow louder than his voice. In small social media clips, I find Mad Dog entertaining. I even find some of his perspectives on life...
Lakers, Wolves get immediate chance to shake off losses
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they oppose the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in Minneapolis, with both teams completing a back-to-back set....
Clippers' ex-Thunder contingent returns to Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder's present and future meet the team's past Thursday night when the Los Angeles Clippers pay a visit....
Bucks put home winning streak on line vs. Magic
The Milwaukee Bucks will attempt to complete a perfect six-game homestand when they face the Orlando Magic on Thursday....
Ja Morant, Grizzlies hope to continue rise vs. Pacers
The Memphis Grizzlies have plenty of ground to cover in their climb back into the playoff race, but Ja Morant's return has made everything seem possible again....
Bulls try to build on recent success against Spurs
The Chicago Bulls will look to build on a two-game winning streak and make the most of a crucial homestand when they host the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday....
Pelicans, facing Cavs, look to make up for lost opportunity
The New Orleans Pelicans were trying to extend their season-best, four-game winning streak when they took a 24-point lead in the second quarter against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night....
Pistons shoot for skid-ending win vs. weary Jazz
The Detroit Pistons' misery is reaching historic proportions....
NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers roll over Wolves
Joel Embiid had 51 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 on Wednesday....