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How Al Horford turned his lost seasons into a Celtics success story
The veteran big man took stock of his situation, worked to improve himself and made the most of his circuitous journey back to Boston to help forge a title contender.
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The Daily Sweat: Mavs' experiment with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic isn't working yet
The Mavericks haven't turned things around since their big trade.
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Kevin Durant debuts with Suns with no regrets and no expectations other than to hoop
“I’m not the first one to get traded or ask for a trade. I don’t look at myself or my status in the league that I can’t go through what other players in the league go through.”
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Jaden Ivey invokes Chris Webber, calls timeout Pistons don't have in critical late-game scenario
Avert your eyes, Michigan basketball fans.
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Kevin Durant scores 23 in debut as Suns beat Hornets
He’ll take the floor against the now-depleted Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday in Charlotte, marking his first game in well over a month.
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Hornets star LaMelo Ball has season-ending surgery on broken ankle
Ball fractured his right ankle in Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons
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The NBA's MVP discussion is out of control
Somehow discussions around the NBA MVP award felt more nuanced and less hostile before advanced statistics sent the media down a path players and fans did not follow so willingly.
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Fantasy Basketball: It's time to drop LeBron James
With the fantasy hoops playoffs underway or on the horizon, it's time to move on from injured players, including dropping LeBron James.
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Ja Morant reportedly accused of repeatedly punching teenage boy in head, threatening him with gun last summer
The Grizzlies star was also accused of threatening a Memphis mall's head of security.
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Lakers, already missing LeBron James, rule out Anthony Davis with another foot injury Wednesday
D'Angelo Russell is also out with a sprained right ankle.
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Warriors star Draymond Green says ‘get rid of’ Black History Month: ‘Teach my history from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31'
Green's comments came after the Warriors rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat Portland.
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After lengthy standoff in Phoenix, Jae Crowder is finally at peace as a Buck
Crowder opted to take the high road when discussing his departure from the Suns: “They asked me to keep it in house, I’ll keep it in house. I’m now gone, same thing I’ve told everybody else: I’ve moved on from the situation. I wish them the best, I’m leaving that behind.”
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NBA betting, odds: Bettors excited to take the over on Kevin Durant's points in return
Kevin Durant's point total for his Suns debut is 20.5.
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The Daily Sweat: Kevin Durant set to make Suns debut, how good can they be?
The Suns finally get to unveil their new lineup.
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Blazers rookie Shaedon Sharpe drops dunk-of-the-year candidate at Draymond Green's expense
If you're not familiar with Sharpe's game, here's your chance.
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LeBron James' rage against the dying of the light is tipping in Father Time's favor
The basketball vitality of one of the all-time greats — perhaps the all-time great — is in serious peril.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Deals to consider before the default deadline
The default deadline to make trades in Yahoo Fantasy basketball leagues is approaching — don't get left behind!
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Daily Sweat: Lakers, now without LeBron James, look to continue winning streak vs. Grizzlies
It looked like things were finally starting to trend in a positive direction for the Los Angeles Lakers, but now LeBron James is out with a foot injury.
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LeBron James will reportedly miss extended time with foot injury: 'F*n sucks'
James will reportedly be sidelined indefinitely with the injury sustained against the Mavericks on Sunday.
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2023 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: How Brandon Miller ranks as a prospect, plus full projections after All-Star break
Here's a look at Yahoo Sports' latest first- and second-round projections for the 2023 NBA Draft in June.
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Clippers' plane struck by lightning ahead of OT loss to Nuggets in unreal NBA weekend
The Clippers had a tumultuous 48 hours.
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Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry to reportedly sell his portion of team to Haslam family on $3.5B valuation
The Haslams already own the Cleveland Browns and Columbus Crew, and now they're adding the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Damian Lillard drops career-high 71 points in Trail Blazers' win over Rockets
41 of Damian Lillard's 71 points on Sunday night came in the first half.
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LeBron James, Lakers mount 27-point comeback, the biggest of the season, to beat the Mavericks
NBA teams were 138-0 this season when leading by 27 or more points before Sunday.
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Hawks hire former Jazz coach Quin Snyder to replace Nate McMillan
Quin Snyder, a former Hawks assistant, went 372-264 with the Jazz.
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Celtics handle 76ers again to prove they are the class of the East
Boston used depth and a clutch shot from Jayson Tatum to move to 3-0 against Philadelphia this season.
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Jayson Tatum hits game-winner in Celtics-Sixers, but only because Joel Embiid's heave was milliseconds late
This was an ending Mike Breen was born for.
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Clippers and Kings combine for 2nd-highest scoring game in NBA history in Russell Westbrook's debut
Russell Westbrook's first minutes as a Clipper were at least entertaining.
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves game vs. Miami after knocking knees with Heat player
Giannis Antetokounmpo suddenly called a timeout in the first quarter on Friday night and walked off the floor with a right knee injury.
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The Daily Sweat: The Milwaukee Bucks go for a 13th straight win on Friday
Milwaukee can pull within a half game of the Celtics with a win.
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Kevin Durant a full participant in intense Suns practice and scrimmage, still targeting March 1 debut
Kevin Durant will likely make his debut with the Suns on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets after missing more than a month due to a sprained MCL.
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How Julius Randle found his joy and regained his All-Star status
After a trying 2021-22 season, Randle is playing better than ever, with career highs all across the board.
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Daily Sweat: NBA season resumes with Joel Embiid's 76ers hosting Ja Morant's Grizzlies
The All-Star break has come and gone, and there are nine games on tap on Thursday night as the NBA schedule resumes.
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NBA betting: NBA Finals, MVP odds and best bets to win the title after the break
There's a clear list of contenders as the NBA comes out of the all-star break.
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Kevin Durant reportedly set to make make Suns debut on March 1
Durant has not played since he sustained an MCL sprain on Jan. 8.
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Mac McClung's Slam Dunk Contest win reportedly leads to ticket boom for Sixers' G League affiliate
The people want more Mac McClung.
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Patrick Beverley's goal when facing the Lakers after landing with Bulls: 'Knock them out of the playoffs'
New team, same Patrick Beverley.
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Fantasy Basketball: Which NBA rookies can you trust in lineups for the stretch run?
It's time for another fantasy basketball rookie check-in!
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Can the league better manage absences of star players?
Load management was a hot topic in Salt Lake City for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, and player responses to the subject covered a wide range.
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NBA All-Star Game 2023 was least-watched edition in history as ratings hit record low
The non-competitive game had similarly non-competitive ratings.
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Chicago Bulls shut down Lonzo Ball for remainder of NBA season
The guard's most recent appearance for Chicago was Jan. 14, 2022.
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NBA predictions for the stretch run: MVP, Rookie of the Year and what to watch
Yahoo Sports' NBA staff resets its preseason predictions for a number of awards, late-playoff matchups and what will be the most interesting storylines heading into the postseason.
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Nets extend head coach Jacque Vaughn with multi-year contract
Vaughn is 32-19 since taking over for Steve Nash on Nov. 1.
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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo has ligament sprain, avoided 'serious' damage to injured wrist
Antetokounmpo is expected to return to Milwaukee's lineup once the swelling and pain subside.
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Bulls reportedly signing Patrick Beverley for remainder of the season
The Magic waived Beverley after acquiring him from the Lakers in a trade-deadline deal.
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Report: Bucks signing Meyers Leonard, who hasn't played since uttering antisemitic slur in 2021
Leonard last played in the NBA in 2021. The league is satisfied with his actions since the start of his nearly two-year exile.
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Charles Barkley tells Draymond Green the Warriors are 'cooked' during All-Star game
The "Inside the NBA" talent is committed to stirring up strife with Warriors fans.
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Report: Russell Westbrook to sign with Clippers
After a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, the veteran guard will remain in Los Angeles.
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Winners and losers from NBA All-Star weekend, starring Jayson Tatum and hotel lobbies
From All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum to inflatable mascots and everything in between, your winners and loses from the NBA's weekend in Salt Lake City.
