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We've seen Klay Thompson overcome the whispers that he's washed
The Golden State Warriors should be reeling after squandering a 24-point lead against the Sacramento Kings in their NBA In-Season Tournament’s group stage exit. Yet, they’re oddly sanguine about backsliding below .500 since they launched out of the regular season gates to a 6-2 start. Klay Thompson ...
Hate James Harden all you want, but the Clippers are actually good
Some people in this world delight when James Harden is not successful as an NBA basketball player. His iso-heavy style of play is an acquired taste, but so is coffee and yet a Starbucks gift card can win the heart of the average American adult. What really grinds peoples’ gears in regard to Harden i...
Up-and-down teams clash as Clippers face Warriors
Two teams coming off vastly different finishes in Sacramento over the past 48 hours will meet for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors play in San Francisco on Thursday night....
Knicks look to hand Pistons 16th straight setback
The Detroit Pistons get their latest attempt to end a miserable run on Thursday when they face the New York Knicks, who will close out a four-game homestand....
Lakers carry positive outlook into matchup with Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham wasn't about to change his approach after his team took a 44-point loss on Monday....
Anthony Edwards might miss Wolves' game vs. Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves will shoot for their third win in a row when they oppose the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Minneapolis — and they might have to do so without top scorer Anthony Edwards....
NBA roundup: Lakers drop Pistons to historic low
D'Angelo Russell racked up 35 points and nine assists for Los Angeles while the host Detroit Pistons established a franchise record for futility in the Lakers' 133-107 victory on Wednesday night....
Clippers' 3-point shooting too much for Kings
Kawhi Leonard went for a team-high 34 points, James Harden led a 3-point barrage with five en route to 26 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers took advantage of an emotionally drained Sacramento Kings team en route to a 131-117 victory Wednesday night in the California capital....
Thunder's Josh Giddey faces police investigation
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey is the subject of a police investigation regarding whether he engaged in a relationship with an underage girl....
Nuggets get stars back, club Rockets
Nikola Jokic recorded his seventh triple-double of the season and Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points as the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 134-124 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday....
Zion Williamson pours in 33 to propel Pelicans past Sixers
Zion Williamson scored 33 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 124-114 victory against the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night....
Grizzlies get first home win of season, blowout Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points, David Roddy added 19 and the host Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-91 win over the visiting Utah Jazz on Wednesday night....
Scottie Barnes scores 23 to help Raptors end Suns' win streak
Scottie Barnes scored 23 points - 12 in the fourth quarter - and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 112-105 Wednesday night....
Magic thrash Wizards for eighth consecutive win
Franz Wagner scored a season-high 31 points to fuel the host Orlando Magic to a 139-120 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday....
Lakers pin Pistons with record-breaking 15th straight loss
D'Angelo Russell racked up 35 points and nine assists for Los Angeles while the host Detroit Pistons established a franchise record for futility in the Lakers' 133-107 victory on Wednesday night....
Nuggets star Jamal Murray (hamstring) back after missing 11 games
Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray is returning to action against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after missing 11 games with a right hamstring injury....
Hawks out to rebound and extend Spurs' 12-game skid
The Atlanta Hawks look to get back on the winning track as they continue a five-game road trip against the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday in the Alamo City....
Tournament-seasoned Bucks turn focus toward Bulls
A 16-6 run to close a 131-124 victory Tuesday propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a spot in the quarterfinals of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament....
Ailing Heat riding Bam Adebayo into meeting with Pacers
The Miami Heat still do not know whether star forward Jimmy Butler will be available Thursday when they play host to the Indiana Pacers....
Nets put three-game win streak up against Hornets
While the Brooklyn Nets were unable to advance in the NBA's in-season tournament, they earned something more important for the road ahead: another victory Tuesday....