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76ers center Joel Embiid on returning this season: 'If I feel good, I'm playing'
Joel Embiid hasn't played since Jan. 30, when he injured his knee against the Warriors.
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Behind the Warriors' sudden turnaround: The reintroduction of Draymond Green
Since returning from suspension, Draymond Green has put the Warriors back on track. But is it too late?
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Hornets reportedly hire Jeff Peterson away from Nets to be new head of basketball operations
The Hornets are stealing Jeff Peterson away from the Nets.
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LeBron James may have lifted the Lakers, but it's the Clippers who loom large in L.A.
The Clippers blew a 21-point lead against the Lakers, but zoom out and you'll see they are still the more stable franchise in Los Angeles.
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LeBron James goes nuclear as Lakers erase 21-point Clippers lead in 4th quarter comeback
It's the biggest comeback of LeBron James' 21-season career.
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Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul recall how blockbuster Heat trade died over their mutual jersey number
LeBron James. Dwyane Wade. Chris Bosh. Chris Paul? The Heat nearly got them all, according to two of them.
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NBA denies Knicks' protest despite league, ref admitting call was wrong
A call being wrong isn't enough for the NBA to grant a protest such as the Knicks'.
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Are we underrating the Boston Celtics? | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill talks about Monty Williams’ fit as the Pistons head coach and where this year’s Celtics team ranks amongst the best teams in NBA history.
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NBA Stretch Run Power Rankings: Which title contenders have the best outlook?
With the season nearing the three-quarter point, let's examine what lies ahead for every team with title hopes.
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How Kevin Durant is reaching yet another level — with his defense
The 14-time All-Star's commitment to the defensive side and guarding 1 through 5 are part of the next evolution for him and the Suns.
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Cavaliers G Max Strus hits halfcourt buzzer-beater to shock Mavericks
Strus made FIVE 3-pointers in the final four minutes.
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Is "Point Zion" key to the Pelicans' success? | Devine Intervention
Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine has some questions about who the New Orleans Pelicans are and what their future holds, so he invited Shamit Dua from In the N.O. to come on and try and explain.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Anfernee Simons leads players to deal for
Several boom-or-bust performances have been on display recently that could just spur some fantasy deals.
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Why Kristaps Porziņģis is the key to the Celtics' title hopes
Boston has been the best team in the NBA this season, and its new big man has been at the center of it all.
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Pistons coach Monty Williams erupts on officials after wild ending in loss to Knicks: 'That was an abomination'
"The absolute worst call of the season."
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Chris Paul returning to Warriors on Tuesday vs. Wizards after missing nearly two months with hand injury
Chris Paul hasn’t played since he fractured his hand on Jan. 5.
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The rejuvenated Warriors, the Clippers rebrand, NBA unwritten rules & fixing All-Star weekend | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Sam Amick from The Athletic to talk about the NBA’s unwritten rules, how to fix All-Star weekend, the Clippers rebrand and the suddenly scary Golden State Warriors.
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Clippers reveal new nautically themed logo, uniforms that pay tribute to team's history
The Clippers have unveiled a fresh new logo and uniforms that will debut at the start of the 2024-25 season.
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The Playlist: Week 18 fantasy basketball waiver pickups and lineup advice
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus is back with everything you need to know for Week 18. It's time to load up The Playlist!
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Nuggets ride pair of 14-0 runs to rally past Warriors behind another monster Nikola Jokić triple-double
The Nuggets weathered a 23-point first half from Klay Thompson then rallied for a runaway win.
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Lakers head coach Darvin Ham calls out officials over ‘inconsistency’ in loss to Suns
The Lakers shot just eight free throw attempts in Sunday’s loss to the Suns, which matches a season low.
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Doc Rivers triumphant in return to Philly as Bucks defeat 76ers, 119-98
Doc Rivers returned to Philly for the first time since they fired him, but he got the last laugh as his Bucks stuffed the Sixers.
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Jimmy Butler 1 of 5 players suspended for roles in Heat-Pelicans fight
Four players were ejected after a fight in Friday's Pelicans-Heat game.
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Hawks All-Star Trae Young needs hand surgery, out at least 4 weeks
Young needs surgery to repair ligament damage.
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Hawks power forward Onyeka Okongwu will miss two weeks with sprained left toe
The Atlanta Hawks announced that Onyeka Okongwu will be re-evaluated after the two weeks.
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Draymond Green rips Grant Williams after Miles Bridges sparks late-game scuffle: 'Stop the tough guy stuff'
Draymond Green knows all about tough guy stuff.
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Warriors HC Steve Kerr becomes highest paid coach in NBA history with reported 2-year, $35 million extension
Steve Kerr got paid and then some.
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Lakers F LeBron James back 'in all likelihood' Friday vs. Spurs, says coach Darvin Ham
LeBron James hasn't played for the Lakers since Feb. 13 vs. the Pistons.
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Jazz rookie Keyonte George credits breakout season to summer of film study: 'I was trying to speed up the process'
The 20-year-old guard is showing he has a bright future in Utah and in the NBA.
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2024 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Will another French prospect be the No. 1 overall pick?
Here's an updated look at Yahoo Sports' first-round projections for the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Wizards send Jordan Poole to bench, interim HC says 'It's really a positive'
"It’s actually a credit to Jordan," interim head coach Brian Keefe said.
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Isaiah Stewart suspended 3 games by NBA for pregame altercation with Drew Eubanks
Stewart will be eligible to return to the Pistons' lineup on Feb. 27.
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Nets fire Jacque Vaughn, Thunder are built for the playoffs & other interesting NBA storylines | No Cap Room
Coming out of the NBA All-Star break, Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine and Patrick Redford from Defector talk about the storylines they’re most interested to watch play out.
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Post-NBA-All-Star-break fantasy basketball predictions
The NBA returns tonight from its All-Star break hiatus! Fantasy analyst Dan Titus shares what he expects to happen in the season's stretch run.
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The biggest NBA storylines to watch during the stretch run of the regular season
As the NBA season resumes, here are the most important things to keep an eye on between now and mid-April.
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Knicks’ Julius Randle progressing, still unsure when he can play again after shoulder injury
Julius Randle didn’t rule out surgery, either now or in the offseason, after he sustained a dislocated shoulder last month.
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Suns F Kevin Durant responds to Charles Barkley's 'he's not a leader' comment
The Hall of Fame forward added during the All-Star Game broadcast that Durant is a follower.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Coming off big game before All-Star break, sell high on Klay Thompson
Featuring a couple of stars, including one on the descent, here are four players to acquire or send out in your fantasy basketball league.
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NBA rookie rankings, Bronny James’ disappointing USC Trojans & G League Ignite | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is joined by Yahoo Sports NBA Draft analyst Krysten Peek to talk about how this year’s rookies are doing, get up to date on what’s happening in college basketball, and discuss what is happening with the G League Ignite.
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Biggest surprises and disappointments of the college basketball season
With less than a month before Selection Sunday, we're diving into who's showing out and who's coming up short so far this season.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: The All-Star Game can be fixed
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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How Jonathan Kuminga made the most of a golden opportunity
The third-year forward emerged at the right time with a breakout season that could alter the Warriors’ path forward.
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Spurs C Victor Wembanyama becomes newest ambassador for Louis Vuitton
Victor Wembanyama and Louis Vuitton began their talks last year.
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Former Houston Rockets star Robert Reid dies at 68 after battle with cancer
Robert Reid helped lead the Rockets to their first two NBA Finals appearances in franchise history.
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Why the Nets felt the need to move on from Jacque Vaughn
Brooklyn has big plans to add an All-Star talent to pair with Mikal Bridges, but the current Nets were burdened with a sluggish offense and on a road to nowhere.
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Nets fire head coach Jacque Vaughn 5 days after 50-point loss to Celtics
The Nets have a 21-33 record.
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Report: Timberwolves reach 2-year, $21 million extension with veteran Mike Conley
Mike Conley, who was traded to Minnesota by the Jazz last year, was set to be a free agent at the end of the season.
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What's wrong with NBA All-Star Weekend and can it be fixed? | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill checks in from Indianapolis the morning after the 2024 NBA All-Star Game to wonder why the event has lost its competitive spirit.
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NBA All-Star Game 2024: It's a shooting showcase for MVP Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton in blowout East win
There was little defense or competition to be found in Sunday's All-Star Game.
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NBA All-Star 2024: Winners and losers of the weekend showcase, including Damian Lillard, the Lakers and an LED court
NBA All-Star Weekend 2024 is in the books, so its time for the annual event's winners and losers.
