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In honor of the Magic retiring Shaq's number, here is every NBA team's retired jersey numbers
With the announcement that the Orlando Magic will retire Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey, the NBA has finally done it! All 30 teams have officially retired a jersey number for a specific player (Yes, before Shaq, the Magic’s only jersey retired was No. 6 for “The Sixth Man,” a.k.a the fans)....
Advice to sports media people: Hype any team but the Clippers
There are certain teams as a sportswriter that you simply should not trust. Despite the way the Detroit Lions are playing, their fans won’t hesitate to tell you a size-14 steel-toe boot is about to drop at any moment. We all know what tortured souls I’m talking about so let’s spare them further angu...
The NBA was on fire in its return to Thursday night on TNT
My original plan was to write about Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama going head-to-head on Thursday night. These two skyscrapers, who were born on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, played basketball like the Empire State Building if Dr. Octopus’ metallic arms were attached. Those two ...
Warriors look to regroup vs. Pistons
The Golden State Warriors get a chance to vent some frustration on the NBA's losingest team when they host the Detroit Pistons on Friday night in San Francisco....
Nuggets look to build momentum vs. Magic
The Orlando Magic have had a day to rest for Friday night and should have a clear advantage over the Nuggets when the teams meet in Denver....
Nuggets stun Warriors on Nikola Jokic's buzzer-beater
Nikola Jokic banked in a buzzer-beating 39-footer as time expired Thursday night, capping a 25-4 Denver Nuggets finish that produced a shocking 130-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco....
Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 44 as Bucks outlast Spurs
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 44 points including the deciding three-point play with 53.3 seconds to play as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday in a wild game that went back and forth in the final minutes....
Heat winning without Jimmy Butler, finish road trip at Suns
The Phoenix Suns are still awaiting word on Kevin Durant's prognosis, but the Miami Heat know Jimmy Butler will again be sidelined when the two teams meet Friday night in Phoenix....
Immanuel Quickley, Raptors continue trip vs. Kings
Immanuel Quickley is settling in nicely with the Toronto Raptors, who have won both games since shaking up their roster in a five-player trade with the New York Knicks....
Grizzlies look to get rolling against struggling Lakers
The Memphis Grizzlies will make a return visit to Los Angeles on Friday to face the Lakers as they try to pull out of their latest tailspin....
Luka Doncic, Mavs out to sweep season series from Blazers
Although the Portland Trail Blazers have already seen Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic three times this season, they have yet to figure out how to slow him down....
Sizzling Clippers meet streaking Pelicans
The Los Angeles Clippers have won their past four games....
Alperen Sengun, Rockets pose challenge for Timberwolves
The game within the game between the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday highlighted the dilemma Rockets center Alperen Sengun presents opposing defenses....
Waiting for key pieces, Bulls try to turn back Hornets
Navigating life without injured starters Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic and key reserve Torrey Craig could be catching up with the Chicago Bulls....
Knicks face tall task in Joel Embiid, Sixers
Joel Embiid will look to continue his historic season Friday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks....
Wizards aim for payback in rematch with Cavaliers
The Washington Wizards have an immediate opportunity to exact a measure of revenge from a humiliating defeat when they get a rematch Friday with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland....
Points alert: Pacers, Hawks meet in clash of sizzling offenses
The last time the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers met, the scoreboard operator had a busy night....
Nets try to snap skid against rolling Thunder
Coming off an exhilarating victory against the league-best Boston Celtics, the Oklahoma City Thunder appeared fatigued but nearly forced overtime to give themselves a chance at another win in Atlanta....
Report: Draymond Green nearing return to Warriors' facility
Indefinitely suspended forward Draymond Green is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors' facility "in the coming days," ESPN reported Thursday....
Celtics face surging Jazz, aim to stay perfect at home
The Boston Celtics will be looking to avoid back-to-back losses Friday when they face the visiting Utah Jazz....