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NBA in-season tournament: James Harden hits winning 3-pointer for 1st victory with Clippers
The Clippers lost their first five games with James Harden.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart to miss at least 3 weeks due to foot sprain
The 2-9 Grizzlies take another hit.
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NBA reportedly makes LaMelo Ball cover clothing line tattoo, just like Lonzo's Big Baller Brand ink
LaMelo took the court with a tattoo of his "LaFrance" brand's logo conspicuously covered.
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How the Bulls' situation with Zach LaVine is taking shape
The market is still developing for the two-time All-Star, but LaVine could be the first piece to move in a potential rebuild in Chicago.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Anthony Edwards is the smoothest basketball player alive
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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With in-season tournament resuming, Rockets’ defense appears to be unrelenting
The Rockets enter Friday’s in-season tournament tilt against the scuffling and shuffling Clippers in fourth place in the West — a rise up the standings that has started with a commitment to defense.
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Suns' Bradley Beal to miss at least 3 weeks with back injury
Beal has played in only three of the Suns' 11 games so far this season.
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NBA fines Paul George $35K for criticizing refs after Clippers' 6th straight loss
The Clippers star has been fined more than $100,000 over the last six years for criticizing refs.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Draymond Green 'definitely took it too far' with chokehold of Rudy Gobert
Kerr said Jordan Kuminga will play in Draymond Green's place.
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Dillon Brooks says Grizzlies made him 'the scapegoat of it all' ahead of free agency
The Grizzlies made it known they didn't want Dillon Brooks back "under any circumstances." He didn't appreciate that.
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Make or break: Jaden McDaniels, Andrew Wiggins and the NBA players who will determine their team's fortunes
As the first portion of the NBA season unfolds, each week we will highlight a handful of make-or-break players who will determine their team's fortunes, for better or worse.
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LaVine trade ideas, Draymond suspended & Şengün as the next Jokic? | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine get together for a really fun episode of No Cap Room that touches on the Clippers’ struggles, Draymond Green’s suspension, Zach LaVine trade ideas and a lot more.
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Ex-NBA players Glen Davis, Will Bynum convicted in $5M scheme to defraud NBA health care plan
A number of players involved in the scheme have already been sentenced to time in prison.
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Why Mikal Bridges is the talented, malleable force players want to roll with
An evolving offensive game, defensive intensity, selflessness and signature handshakes are all part of the formula that makes Bridges such an appealing attraction.
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NBA suspends Draymond Green 5 games for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold
Rudy Gobert, Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels were each fined $25,000.
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Zach LaVine doesn’t want to talk about latest trade rumors amid another frustrating start for Bulls
"If something comes out later on, that will be the time I talk about it."
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Damian Lillard has best game as a Buck with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench
Lillard was dominant against the Raptors, further demonstrating that his pairing with Antetokounmpo remains a work in progress.
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Clippers' Paul George said the team was 'playing against the extra 3' in 111-108 loss to Nuggets
Paul George received a technical foul in the second quarter after an argument with the crew about a non-call.
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Rudy Gobert rips Draymond Green's chokehold as Warriors await NBA discipline: 'Clown behavior'
Gobert also made a Stephen Curry dig when he reacted to Green's ejection postgame.
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Draymond Green ejected for putting Rudy Gobert in chokehold during Timberwolves-Warriors brawl
Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels were also ejected for starting the brawl.
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Wembanyama vs. Holmgren & Draymond vs. Gobert | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill talks about the matchup between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren before discussing Draymond Green putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock.
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Fantasy Basketball: Kelly Oubre's injury makes him tough to keep on rosters
Looking to make room for a pickup on your fantasy basketball team? Consider cutting one or more of these players.
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Clippers to add C Daniel Theis from Pacers amid 'growing pains,' per reports
Theis is set to join a team that's exploring different rotations in the attempt to break a six-game losing streak.
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Stephen Curry doesn't have structural damage but will miss another Warriors game with injured knee
The injury is a blow for a struggling Warriors offense that hasn't seen a player other than Curry score 20 points in a game this season.
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NBA in-season tournament: Key takeaways from a monster night of hoops
The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament entered its second week Tuesday. Enclosed please find a handful of takeaways from an evening of channel-surfing, in service of trying to meet the league’s level of enthusiasm for this new attempt at injecting stakes into early-November basketball.
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The Daily Sweat: 76ers and Celtics, the top teams in the East, meet again Wednesday
The 76ers and Celtics are off to great starts this season.
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NBA in-season tournament: Nuggets give Clippers 6th straight loss, Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren matchup fizzles
Upsets, brawls, a rough game for Victor Wembanyama. This night had everything.
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Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren matchup didn't need fireworks to show the intrigue is just beginning
“Skinny Bowl I” was highly anticipated everywhere except for the two franchises that have more similarities than differences and their hyped-but-worth-it rookies didn’t exactly light up the night in their first official matchup.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis and Grizzlies' Santi Aldama receive double technicals for shoving match
Lakers center Anthony Davis also got into an argument with Desmond Bane after the Grizzlies guard inserted himself into the issue.
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Michael Levin tells us how Tyrese Maxey saved the 76ers | Devine Intervention
Michael Levin from the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast joins Dan Devine for an episode of Devine Intervention that goes all the way back to the “Process Era” Philadelphia 76ers up to this year’s team and hits on almost everything in between.
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Nets' Ben Simmons sidelined indefinitely with nerve impingement in his back
The oft-injured Nets guard is sidelined again.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Draymond Green ejections illustrate 'fine balance' NBA sees between taunting and altercations
One thing is desperately clear from the league’s perspective: It is afraid of the prospect of a fight breaking out if a game slips out of control. So it appears officials are giving out premature technical fouls to maintain order.
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Justin Tatum, Jayson Tatum's dad, takes over NBL team. What it means for projected first-rounder A.J. Johnson
Johnson, a 6-foot-7 guard, is averaging only 5.6 minutes per game, with his minutes expected to increase with the coaching change. He could be one of the biggest risers in the 2024 NBA Draft first round.
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How are the Spurs trying to maximize Victor Wembanyama? By supersizing things
San Antonio is undergoing a big experiment with 6-foot-9 Jeremy Sochan at point guard. With a monster matchup against Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City looming Tuesday night, the early returns for San Antonio have expectedly been rough, but it’s a risky play intended to maximize the team’s ceiling.
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The Daily Sweat: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren to square off in NBA In-Season Tournament
Two of the NBA’s rising young stars will meet in the regular season for the first time Tuesday night.
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76ers, on an 8-game win streak, playing with composure with option to bolster depth — should they need it
It feels like the 76ers are playing with something that goes beyond confidence, beyond effectiveness. Composure. Poise.
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Zion Williamson says he's taking 'a back seat' with Pelicans, 'trying my best to buy in right now'
The Pelicans are in the midst of a five-game losing streak as Williamson and fellow star Brandon Ingram struggle to co-exist on the floor.
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Bucks F Jae Crowder to undergo surgery for groin injury, expected to miss 8 weeks
Crowder sustained the injury against the Magic on Saturday.
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James Harden’s 0-4 start with Clippers, the year of Tyrese Maxey & can the Knicks stay hot? | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is joined today by ESPN’s Monica McNutt to discuss the state of the New York Knicks, Tyrese Maxey’s rise in Philadelphia & the life of an NBA analyst.
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The Playlist: Week 4 fantasy basketball pickups, lineup advice and NBA games to watch
Dan Titus gets fantasy managers ready for the week ahead with his priority adds and things to watch for in the NBA.
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Tyrese Maxey erupts for career-high 50 points as breakout campaign helps 76ers to 8-1 start
Maxey and Joel Embiid combined for 87 points in a win over the Pacers.
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Sixers F Kelly Oubre Jr. struck by motor vehicle, reportedly expected to miss significant time
Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey reportedly was among the team executives with Oubre at the hospital Saturday.
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Hornets rookie Brandon Miller leaves loss to Knicks early with sprained ankle, considered day-to-day
The No. 2 overall pick stepped on Josh Hart’s foot and rolled his ankle hard on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
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LeBron James picks odd example to defend friendship with Kevin Durant
Some people really don't like how friendly LeBron James and Kevin Durant are.
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Blazers No. 3 pick Scoot Henderson out 2-3 weeks with ankle injury
Henderson sustained an ankle sprain Nov. 1.
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NBA in-season tournament: Lakers take LeBron James-Kevin Durant duel, while Clippers stumble hard
The NBA in-season tournament was back in action Friday.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Are the 76ers 1 move away from legitimate title contention?
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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Trail Blazers C Robert Williams III to undergo season-ending knee surgery, per report
Doctors were initially exploring whether Williams could opt for a cleanup procedure with a shorter recovery time.
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How Jordan Poole is making the most of his new beginning with the Wizards
Being open and communicating with teammates, trying to lead with Kyle Kuzma and learning French are all key parts of Poole's efforts to build a foundation in Washington.
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Make or break: Khris Middleton tops list of NBA players whose early-season performance raises or lowers playoff expectations
There are some concerning developments regarding a number of individual players who can make or break the season for teams with considerable playoff aspirations, which we should already be raising as red flags.
