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Warriors GM: Team focused on getting Draymond Green help
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said Draymond Green understood and accepted his indefinite suspension and the team wants the punishment to turn into a "positive" for the troubled veteran forward....

Suns' 'Big Three' aims for better result against Knicks
The first outing for Phoenix's "Big Three" resulted in a lack of cohesiveness and a disappointing loss....

Report: Pacers agree to deal with F James Johnson
The Indiana Pacers are set to bring back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, ESPN reported Thursday....

Red-hot Rockets look to keep Grizzlies under their thumb
The Houston Rockets get an opportunity to record the league's first hat trick over the Grizzlies when the clubs meet for a third time Friday night in Memphis....

Skidding Hawks aim to salvage finale of two-game set vs. Raptors
The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak....

Take Two: Spurs get second chance to end skid vs. Lakers
The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record losing streak....

Pacers aim to dust themselves off in clash vs. reeling Wizards
The Indiana Pacers continue a lengthy road trip Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards....

Brandon Ingram, Pelicans look to have their way with Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans might be hitting their stride, especially on offense....

Adam Silver shouldn't be consulting Twitter to decide Draymond Green's suspension
After a day of internet outrage by the media and fans alike, Draymond Green has been sat down for an indefinite amount of time. The NBA said he’ll have to meet certain league and team criteria before returning to the court. The punishment isn’t surprising, nor is it easy to evaluate considering it’s...

Streaking Sixers meet still-struggling Pistons again
The Philadelphia 76ers will have another chance to send the Detroit Pistons toward a record-setting NBA losing streak....

There's a new wrinkle in the missing Giannis game-ball saga
GameBallGate just got more interesting. ...

Ex-Pacers great George McGinnis dies at 73
George McGinnis, an Indiana basketball star at the high school, college and pro levels, died Thursday morning. He was 73....

Kevin Durant wants Draymond Green to get 'the help he needs' while Nick Young wants Warriors to move on
Kevin Durant had some strong words for former Warriors teammate Draymond Green. ...

The Bucks-Pacers rivalry is now spectacular. Thank you, NBA's In-Season Tournament
The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has been worth it for all involved. For the Los Angeles Lakers, many men who could use a $500,000 direct deposit got it. Tyrese Haliburton emerged from the tourney as the newest NBA superstar. Also, a real inter-division rivalry is budding. The Indiana Pacers...

Jazz look to Lauri Markkanen for boost vs. Blazers
Lauri Markkanen returned to the Utah Jazz's lineup on Wednesday and gave the team an immediate jolt....

Nets continue Western trip with stop in Denver
The Denver Nuggets have already played six back-to-back games this season so they're happy to welcome a team that finds itself in that situation....

Bulls head to Miami looking for rare road magic
The Chicago Bulls, one of the worst road teams in the NBA, figure to have their hands full when they visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night....

After rare defeat, Timberwolves stare down Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to rebound from a rare loss when they conclude their three-game road trip against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night....

Giannis Antetokounmpo involved in postgame scrap over game ball
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Wednesday — and then the drama truly began postgame....

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores Bucks-record 64
Giannis Antetokounmpo set a Milwaukee Bucks franchise record with 64 points to lead his team to a 140-126 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night....