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Jalen Brunson drops 50 on Suns, goes 9-for-9 from deep to tie NBA record
Brunson is the first player to post 50 points, five 3-pointers, five assists, five rebounds and five steals in a single game.
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Spurs beat Lakers to snap franchise-record 18-game losing streak
The Spurs led nearly from start to finish.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Kyrie Irving just became eligible to be traded. Now what?
Irving's history leaves an underlying anxiety that he could tear the rug from beneath his team at any moment. In Dallas, that could also mean threatening the front office's relationship with Luka Dončić.
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Ja Morant reflects on suspension ahead of Grizzlies return: No regrets, 'it made me better'
The 24-year-old said he knows people will judge his actions instead of his words.
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How the trade market is shaping up for Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen
Trade season is upon the NBA, as Friday marks the day when players who signed contracts as free agents the previous summer become eligible to be dealt.
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Cavaliers reportedly lose Darius Garland (jaw), Evan Mobley (knee) for weeks
The 13-12 Cavaliers have dealt with a consistent run of injuries this season.
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Go get Brandin Podziemski
With injuries and/or suspensions impacting NBA teams, here are five players worth grabbing off the waiver wire to give your fantasy roster a lift.
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Draymond Green suspension: NBA's Joe Dumars explains decision, says everyone agrees he needs help
"The help that he needs to get, getting himself better, is what's most important," Dumars said.
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Dwight Howard claims assault lawsuit included doctored evidence, filed due to 'unrequited love'
The former NBA star petitioned the court for dismissal.
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Make or break: Scottie Barnes, Scoot Henderson and other NBA players who can help or hurt their bottom-dwelling teams
With these final five, we have a full rundown of each team's bellwether, so you can ride the ups and downs of the rest of the season with them.
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Power of the pack: Timberwolves putting it all together, especially on the defensive end
Remember the controversial Rudy Gobert trade? You should because the Timberwolves are resembling a powerhouse because of it.
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Warriors bench Andrew Wiggins for rookie Brandin Podziemski amid rough start
The Warriors are 10-13 and looking for answers.
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The end of the Warriors dynasty, Giannis game ball drama & Wemby does it all | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine get together to talk about Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension by the NBA, Giannis fighting with the Pacers over a game ball and the 1st place Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine reportedly wants to be dealt to Lakers
There is reportedly a weak trade market for the 28-year-old guard
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George McGinnis, Indiana basketball icon and Hall of Famer, dies at 73
During McGinnis' Hall of Fame induction in 2017, his former teammate Julius Erving said he was "built like Superman."
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Yahoo Sports AM: The NFL's playoff logjam
Today's edition includes the NFL's crowded playoff picture, big wave surfing in Nazaré, 21 straight losses for the Pistons, Draymond Green's anger, and more.
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Amid brutal 18-game losing streak, Spurs trying all they can to forge something around Victor Wembanyama
The French sensation flashed in Wednesday night’s loss to the Lakers, posting 30 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks, and rallying San Antonio from a big deficit. But it also showed just how far the Spurs have to go.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo drops career-high 64 points over Pacers, then tensions rise over game ball
The Pacers reportedly tried to take the game ball with them after the loss on Wednesday night, which sparked an altercation in Milwaukee.
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Suns drop 1st game with Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal assembled
The Suns might need a few games to figure things out.
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Fantasy Basketball Drop Candidates: Time to cut these players amid changing roles?
Who should you consider moving on from in fantasy basketball? Let's examine the latest round of potential drops.
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Pistons center Isaiah Stewart ejected for shoving 76ers’ Patrick Beverley to the ground in 21st straight loss
Isaiah Stewart took the bait after a bit of jostling with Pat Beverley and shoved him to the ground while setting a screen, which led to his ejection.
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Draymond Green's anger is becoming his lasting legacy as athleticism fades
What happens when Green's athleticism fades, when he cannot compete with his less "fiery" rivals, when he can no longer make good on his basketball IQ? The only thing left for Green to act upon is the anger.
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Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA for swinging at Suns C Jusuf Nurkić
The NBA suspended the Golden State Warriors veteran for the second time this season on Wednesday night.
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Knicks signing Taj Gibson after Mitchell Robinson’s ankle injury in latest reunion with coach Tom Thibodeau
Taj Gibson is joining a Tom Thibodeau-led team for the fourth time in his career.
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Suns' Big 3 to finally debut as Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker expected to play vs. Nets
It took 23 games, but the Suns' Big 3 will finally play together.
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2024 NBA Draft: Terrence Shannon Jr., Dalton Knecht lead early stock risers
Yahoo Sports takes a look at six players who have elevated their draft stock since the start of the season and are players NBA scouts are watching closely.
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Draymond Green ejected after taking wild swing at Suns C Jusuf Nurkić
Draymond Green is once again facing a suspension.
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Nuggets star Nikola Jokić ejected after briefly arguing with official in win over Bulls
Even the NBC Sports Chicago announcers calling the game thought the ejection was “terrible” and “excessive.”
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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving on crutches, wearing walking boot; no timetable for his return
Irving injured his right foot in a violent collision with teammate Dwight Powell Friday night.
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Bulls to induct Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, others in first-ever Ring of Honor
The Bulls are inducting 13 people and the entire 1995-96 team into their Ring of Honor next month.
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NBA's in-season tournament championship game set ratings mark not seen in nearly 6 years
The Lakers' in-season tournament championship win Saturday was the most-watched non-Christmas regular-season game on any network since 2018.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Why you want to deal for two Pistons amid 20-game losing streak
If you're ready to make a deal in your league, here are three players to target and two to ship out.
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Loving the Celtics, hating the Lakers and ignoring the Knicks with Josh Gondelman | Devine Intervention
Comedian, and lifelong Boston Celtics fan, Josh Gondelman joins Dan Devine to talk about falling in love with this year’s team and what makes that complicated.
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Kevin Durant sidelined as Bradley Beal returns to Suns lineup vs. Warriors
The Suns are still waiting to have their top three players on the court at the same time.
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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs drop a franchise-record 17th straight game in loss to Rockets
Things are not going well for the Spurs so far this season.
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Hawks star Trae Young ejected after arguing with officials over no-call in loss to Nuggets
Trae Young thought he was fouled, and he let the officials have it when they didn’t agree with him Monday night.
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Lakers to hang banner for in-season tournament championship
The banner will hang alongside their 17 NBA championship banners, but won't look the same.
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Lakers win NBA Cup, LeBron for MVP, Ja Morant’s return & Anthony Davis’ ceiling with David Aldridge
Legendary NBA reporter and columnist David Aldridge joins Vincent Goodwill to talk about the Lakers winning the In-Season Tournament, LeBron potentially winning a 5th MVP, Ja Morant’s return from suspension and more.
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Tyrese Haliburton highlight first All-Tournament Team
Five players were named to the first-ever All-Tournament Team after the inaugural In-Season Tournament wrapped up on Saturday.
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The Playlist: Week 8 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and lineup advice
Dan Titus breaks down the week's fantasy hoops landscape, including prioritizing Isaiah Hartenstein on the wavier wire.
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Knicks lose center Mitchell Robinson for 8-10 weeks after ankle surgery
Mitchell Robinson is averaging 10.3 rebounds per game for the Knicks.
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NBA proves an in-season tournament is viable, but it remains a work in progress
The Lakers stormed to the in-season tournament title and many enjoyed the ride. But now that it’s over, everything will be up for review and improvement.
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Anthony Davis dominates NBA in-season tournament championship to unlock Lakers' playoff script
He nestles perfectly in James’ shadow, never upsetting the apple cart when his talent makes the case he could cause conflict.
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NBA in-season tournament: Lakers muscle through Pacers to win inaugural event
Anthony Davis and LeBron James had as many rebounds as every Pacer combined.
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Ja Morant suspension: Adam Silver to speak directly to Grizzlies star next week ahead of his return
“Folks in the league office, together with Ja and his team and the players’ association, have been in regular contact, essentially weekly,” Silver said. “There have been those checkpoints.”
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Jaylen Brown receives 1st career ejection for irate reaction to foul, blames 'overemotional ref'
"I always thought my first career ejection would be something a little more exciting."
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Tyrese Haliburton's mesmerizing and efficient play is reminiscent of another late-blooming star: Steve Nash
While it feels like Haliburton has come out of nowhere to add himself to the crop of young talent ready to take over the league, it feels a little like déjà vu as well, with the comparisons to Steve Nash being inevitable ... and fitting.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: How to improve the in-season tournament
Each week during the 2023-24 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether the trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Stream Orlando Robinson with Bam Adebayo out
It's time to dig deep this week, as the focus is on adding lightly rostered players who could still pop on your fantasy basketball team.
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IST Semifinals Wrap-Up: LeBron & Haliburton shine, Zion flops | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap the Pacers’ win over the Bucks and the Lakers’ win over the Pelicans, and then preview Saturday’s NBA In-Season Tournament Final between the Pacers and Lakers.
