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Hawks get back on track, keep Raptors reeling
Trae Young scored 38 points and added 11 assists as the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-104 Friday night....
Wizards halt skid with impressive win over Pacers
Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points, Jordan Poole added a season-high 30 and Tyus Jones recorded a triple-double as the Washington Wizards snapped a six-game skid Friday with a 137-123 defeat of the visiting Indiana Pacers....
Joel Embiid, 76ers roll as Pistons drop 22nd straight
Joel Embiid had 35 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots in less than three quarters and the host Philadelphia 76ers crushed the reeling Detroit Pistons 124-92 on Friday....
Jonas Valanciunas posts double-double, Pelicans beat Hornets for 3rd straight win
Jonas Valanciunas cranked out 29 points and 13 rebounds and teammate CJ McCollum had a big fourth quarter as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Friday night in Charlotte, N.C....
Ja Morant set to rejoin Grizzlies, vows to make better decisions
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is eligible to return from a 25-game suspension next week and said Friday that he takes responsibility for his actions — and also for his team's struggles to start the season without him....
Cleveland Cavaliers lose 2 of their top 3 scorers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without their second and third leading scorers for the foreseeable future....
Report: Cavs G Darius Garland out with broken jaw
Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland is out "several weeks" after sustaining a fractured jaw in Thursday night's loss in Boston, The Athletic reported Friday....
Report: 76ers extend Daryl Morey through 2027-28
The Philadelphia 76ers are extending president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's contract through 2027-28, ESPN reported Friday....
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Judge won't dismiss Dwight Howard sexual assault suit [Update]
Updated Feb. 23: A Georgia judge denied former NBA center Dwight Howard’s attempt to dismiss a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against him, according to a filing obtained by ESPN. ...
Feeling glum about your NBA team this holiday season? Here's a wishlist that is sure to cheer you up (Maybe)
As the holidays near, it’s easy to imagine the wishlists of certain NBA teams across the league. We’ve highlighted what specific teams should be asking Santa to course-correct their season or become the contender we all expected. Let’s dive into the top 10. ...
After getting mauled by the Bucks, the Pacers found a veteran enforcer
Unsigned NBA wing James Johnson emerges from a cabin carrying a log. Meanwhile, on a television screen behind him, highlights of Giannis Antetokounpo hulking out on the sidelines and in the players’ tunnel repeats in a loop. ...
NBA roundup: De’Aaron Fox's 41 points push Kings past Thunder
De'Aaron Fox poured in 41 points, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis combined for 35 off the bench and the host Sacramento Kings overcame a 43-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a 128-123 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night....
James Harden lifts Clippers past struggling Warriors
James Harden recorded season highs of 28 points and 15 assists and Kawhi Leonard added 27 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 121-113 victory Thursday over the visiting Golden State Warriors....
De'Aaron Fox scores 41 as Kings get by Thunder
De'Aaron Fox poured in 41 points, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis combined for 35 off the bench and the host Sacramento Kings overcame a 43-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a 128-123 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night....
Jazz roll, hand Trail Blazers 5th straight setback
Collin Sexton scored a season-best 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting and Simone Fontecchio also posted a season high with 24 points on 7-of-8 shooting as the Utah Jazz posted a 122-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night....
Nikola Jokic helps Nuggets dispatch Nets
Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Peyton Watson scored a career-high 18 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-101 on Thursday night....
Celtics look to reverse recent trend vs. Magic
The Boston Celtics look to beat a second straight opponent that has given them recent trouble as the Orlando Magic come in Friday night for the first of two games in three days between the teams....
Timberwolves stay hot, knock off Mavericks
Naz Reid sank a career-high seven 3-pointers to highlight his season-best 27-point performance on Thursday, lifting the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks....
Celtics beat Cavaliers to remain perfect at home
Jayson Tatum had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics remain unbeaten at home with a 116-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday....
Coby White, Nikola Vucevic guide Bulls past Heat
Coby White notched game highs of 26 points and 11 assists as the Chicago Bulls earned a wire-to-wire 124-116 win over the host Miami Heat on Thursday night....