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Why Damian Lillard, Bucks face a bigger challenge than the Celtics
Milwaukee's star point guard will be held responsible for the outcome of this season, for better or worse, whether or not he deserves it.
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Kings guard Kevin Huerter suffered a left dislocated shoulder, team announces
The Kings provided no timetable for Kevin Huerter's return.
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NBA's G League Ignite will no longer exist after this season
Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and Scoot Henderson are notable G League Ignite alum.
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NBA adds gambling to League Pass, Dante Exum's impact in Dallas & the 5 worst teams in the NBA | No Cap Room
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about the Cavaliers’ injury luck, the NBA’s relationship with sports gambling, Dante Exum’s journey back from Serbia and more.
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Four burning NBA questions with playoffs one month away: Can the Heat make a Finals run?
Plus, a few intriguing teams to watch in the West.
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'It's hard to get back': How Dante Exum returned to the NBA and found success with Luka Dončić and the Mavs
The former lottery pick is making an impact in Dallas after years rife with shooting slumps and injury woes that once left him labeled a bust.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss Bucks' clash vs. Celtics with hamstring soreness
Antetokounmpo also missed Sunday's win over the Phoenix Suns.
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Jokic’s legacy, Wembanyama’s future with Spurs & concerns for Suns & Clippers | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Howard Beck from The Ringer to talk about the new All-NBA voting system, Jokic’s legacy (when he wins MVP #3), Wembanyama’s future with the Spurs and which playoff teams they’re worried about.
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NCAA tournament: 8 players who could see their NBA Draft stock rise during March Madness
Yahoo Sports takes a look at eight players who could help their draft stock during the NCAA tournament.
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Zion Williamson continues Pelicans' hot streak with dunk of the year candidate
You need to see where Zion caught this alley-oop.
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Did the Sacramento Kings get worse or did the West get better? | Devine Intervention
Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Greg Wissinger from The Kings Herald to discuss the Sacramento Kings, who could be finding a new identity in the middle of a playoff race.
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Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell sustains 'nasal fracture,' will be evaluated in a week
The Cavs guard underwent a procedure, the team announced on Tuesday.
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Return of the Kings? The path to Sacramento becoming a dangerous playoff opponent
Sacramento had its breakthrough last season, but its encore performance hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing. How far can the Kings go?
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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards throws down ridiculous dunk of the year over John Collins in win vs. Jazz
John Collins got put on a wild poster on Monday night, and had to leave the game due to a head injury.
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Report: Knicks' OG Anunoby sidelined indefinitely with right elbow injury after surgery
OG Anunoby is out due to a post-surgical flare-up in his right elbow, and it’s unclear when he’ll be able to return.
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Pistons' Evan Fournier fined $25K for kicking ball after Heat star Bam Adebayo’s buzzer-beater
Evan Fournier was not happy after the Heat pulled off a 104-101 win on Saturday in Detroit.
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NCAA tournament: The top NBA draft prospects you won't see in the Big Dance
NBA fans can watch some of the best draft prospects in the NCAA tournament, but they might not be able to see the potential No. 1 pick.
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The Playlist: Week 21 fantasy basketball waiver pickups and lineup advice with playoffs here
The postseason begins for most fantasy hoops leagues this week. Dan Titus helps you prep with his top waiver targets and schedule tips.
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Kyrie Irving hits wild left-handed floater at the buzzer to lift Mavericks past Nuggets
Kyrie Irving lifted the Mavericks to a huge 107-105 win over the Nuggets on Sunday afternoon.
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A playoff path for the Lakers & Warriors, Kyrie's game-winner and All-NBA talk | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill talks about Kyrie Irving’s game-winner against the Nuggets, the playoff paths of the Lakers & Warriors, and explains why he has a problem with All-NBA this year.
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Lakers-Warriors would be a thrilling Play-In matchup ... before reality sets in for both franchises
A showdown between LeBron James and Stephen Curry in the Play-In Tournament would be compelling, but neither of their teams are truly championship-worthy.
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Lakers lose to Warriors after Anthony Davis exits with eye contusion
The Lakers have been dealing with a number of injuries.
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Isaiah Thomas reportedly signing 10-day contract with Suns in NBA return
It's been two years since the 35-year-old last appeared in an NBA game.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Can the Thunder win it all without playoff scars?
Most NBA champions develop playoff scars before finally breaking through. What does that mean for a young OKC squad this year?
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Mavericks guard Luka Dončić won't play vs. Thunder due to hamstring soreness
Dončić injured his hamstring Wednesday night in the Mavericks' 109-99 win over the Golden State Warriors.
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The Mavs keep winning, the Hawks find a new franchise player & Most Improved Player candidates | No Cap Room
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about the streaky Dallas Mavericks, a new foundational player for the Atlanta Hawks and check in on the Most Improved Player race.
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Ben Simmons undergoes successful back surgery for the 2nd time since joining Nets in 2022
The 27-year-old is expected to make a full recovery for training camp next season, the team said.
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Report: Vanderbilt fires Jerry Stackhouse after SEC tournament loss to Arkansas
Vanderbilt finished the season at 9-23 after blowing a 14-point halftime lead.
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Luka Dončić and the Mavericks are the NBA's mystery contender
With its MVP candidate leading the way, Dallas is in playoff position. But how far the Mavs can go in the postseason is anyone's guess.
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Jokic vs Giannis, Anthony Edwards making the leap, NBA scoring is down & SGA for MVP | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by NBA analyst Tom Haberstroh to talk about the worrisome Clippers, Anthony Edwards making the leap, Jokic vs. Giannis and a lot more.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and the quiet battle between two NBA titans
If the two-time MVPs can lead their teams to the NBA Finals this year, it would be a matchup for the ages.
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NBA trade deadline progress report card: Which moves have paid off for playoff teams?
We're handing out fresh grades for every playoff team that shopped the trade and buyout markets.
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Kawhi Leonard exits Clippers game, and the arena, with thoracic spasms
Leonard was walking away in street clothes by the second quarter.
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Knicks forward OG Anunoby will reportedly return vs. 76ers
The Knicks forward has been out since Jan. 27.
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Can Anthony Edwards carry the Timberwolves with Karl Anthony-Towns out? | Devine Intervention
Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Dane Moore from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast to talk all things Minnesota Timberwolves, including the transformation of Anthony Edwards’ role while Karl Anthony-Towns recovers from surgery.
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76ers guard Tyrese Maxey reportedly clears concussion protocol, will play vs. Knicks
The 76ers have gone 1-3 in Tyrese Maxey's absence.
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Anthony Edwards must save the Timberwolves' season, but he doesn't have much time
With Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined for at least a month, Minnesota's rising superstar must find a way to lift the Wolves.
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Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic agree to 4-year contract extension
The Magic have improved their win total in each of Mosley's three seasons in charge.
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Kobe Bryant statue features several typos, Lakers working to correct them
The Lakers unveiled the statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in February.
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Rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun reportedly escapes major injury after frightening fall left him in wheelchair
Sengun covered his head in his hands as he was wheeled off the floor Sunday night.
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Nick Wright on LeBron vs. MJ, the NBA's gambling problem & Celtics or Bucks in the East? | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Nick Wright from FOX Sports for a discussion about LeBron vs. Michael Jordan, the NBA’s gambling problem and more.
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The Playlist: Week 20 fantasy basketball waiver pickups and lineup advice
With just Week 20 standing in the way of the fantasy basketball playoffs for many leagues, Dan Titus breaks down everything to know ahead of the action.
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Anthony Davis overwhelms Timberwolves with first-of-its-kind stat line in Lakers win
Davis dominated a beleaguered Timberwolves front line.
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Pistons GM Troy Weaver gets into heated confrontation with heckler in the stands
Another miserable season in Detroit played out in the stands on Saturday as Weaver got into a confrontation with a berating fan.
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Luka Dončić becomes 1st NBA player with 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles in Mavs' win vs. Pistons
Dončić's case for MVP seems to get stronger every game.
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Stephen Curry to be reevaluated Tuesday after MRI shows ankle sprain
Curry could be back in action soon.
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine says he's 'a little bit ahead' of schedule on ankle recovery
The Bulls shut Zach LaVine down on Feb. 5.
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Pacers G Bennedict Mathurin to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Mathurin was previously expected to miss just three games.
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Kentucky products dominate the NBA and the Wildcats are loaded once again, but recent success has been elusive
Kentucky has the most active NBA players with 28, with Duke second (24) and UCLA third (15), and this year's Wildcats have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. So why aren't they dominating?
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Is Nuggets-Celtics the NBA Finals we deserve?
If Thursday night's matchup seemed to have the feel of postseason basketball, well, that's because it did.
