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Hot-shooting Celtics roll past Heat
The visiting Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers and shot 63.7 percent from the floor en route to a 143-110 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night....

Pascal Siakam's triple-double fuels Pacers past 76ers
Pascal Siakam recorded his sixth career triple-double after collecting 26 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists on Thursday, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 134-122 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Indianapolis....

Wizards, under new management, fall to Jazz
Lauri Markkanen and John Collins had big nights to help the Utah Jazz snap a three-game losing streak with a 123-108 road win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night....

Trail Blazers battle Spurs, seek another win in Texas
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to complete the Lone Star State double when they travel to San Antonio to battle the Spurs on Friday in a game between the bottom two teams in the Western Conference....

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton among the starters for All-Star Game in Indy
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was named an Eastern Conference starter Thursday night when the All-Star Game starters were announced on TNT....

Reports: Nets' Ben Simmons likely to return soon
Just a couple of weeks before the NBA's trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets could be welcoming back Ben Simmons as early as Monday, according to multiple reports....

Grizzlies in search of authenticity in meeting with Magic
The Memphis Grizzlies won their last two contests to salvage a split of their just-completed four-game road trip....

Finely-tuned offenses clash when Pelicans face Thunder
The New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for points in a game when they beat the visiting Utah Jazz 153-124 on Tuesday night....

The Bucks may not have a plan, but they aren't afraid to throw money at a problem
At least Milwaukee Bucks fans can say that the Haslems aren’t penny-pinchers. Jimmy and Dee bought their way into the NBA last spring when they purchased former franchise co-owner Marc Lasry’s share. Since then, two Bucks head coaches have been fired and their most recent hire is one of the most wel...

Bucks to face Cavaliers again amid coaching upheaval
The Milwaukee Bucks will once again host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night for the second consecutive game with an opportunity to win the season series....

Well-adjusted Clippers hit road to face new-look Raptors
The Los Angeles Clippers will take aim at their fourth consecutive victory Friday night when they open a seven-game road trip against the Toronto Raptors....

Rockets meet Hornets, closing in on last season's win total
There is plenty of misery to go around for the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets....

Mavericks, Hawks limp into matchup at Atlanta
The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in a matchup in which each team is on a three-game losing streak and could be missing one of its star players....

Wizards make coaching change, move Wes Unseld Jr. to front office
Wes Unseld Jr. was moved to the Wizards' front office on Thursday after two-and-a-half seasons as head coach in Washington....

Magic's return and the NBA All-Star Game's most memorable moments
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game tips off in Indianapolis in just a few weeks, with starters being named tonight. Whoever makes it, they’ll have some big shoes to fill. The All-Star Game is full of some of the most iconic moments in NBA history. Here are some of the performances that make the weekend so s...

Draymond Green's days in Golden State may also be numbered
Years of incidents both on and off the basketball court have finally caught up with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. It was announced Tuesday that Green would not be part of Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Green’s suspension history played a role in the decision according to...

Heat look to end latest skid against rival Celtics
The Miami Heat will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they face the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday in a matchup between teams that met in last year's Eastern Conference finals....

Timberwolves aim to improve defense against Nets
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a Timberwolves franchise-record 62 points on Monday, but his production on the offensive end was an afterthought because of Minnesota coach Chris Finch's disgust about his team's defense....

Jazz face Wizards in battle of slumping teams
After a rough stretch for both teams, either the visiting Utah Jazz or the Washington Wizards will snap a cold streak when they play in the nation's capital on Thursday night....

NBA roundup: Warriors roll in emotional return to court
Jonathan Kuminga tied a franchise record by making all 11 of his shots in a 25-point performance and the Golden State Warriors honored the memory of Dejan Milojevic with a 134-112 romp over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in San Francisco....