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Bradley Beal to return to Suns lineup Friday night vs. Hornets
Beal was out for about two weeks after sustaining a right ankle sprain during a contest against the New York Knicks.
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As he prepares to turn 39, LeBron James has accomplished enough for two Hall of Fame careers
James turns 39 on Saturday, having played more minutes and scored more points than any player in NBA history. And as he nears the midpoint of his 21st season, LeBron is still producing like a top-10 player.
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Pistons blow 19-point halftime lead vs. Celtics, lose OT thriller to tie 76ers for longest losing streak in NBA history
A close goaltending call in the final seconds of regulation helped the Celtics fend of the historic would-be upset.
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LeBron turns 39 & do the Celtics have the right offensive philosophy? | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Gary Washburn from The Boston Globe to talk about the Celtics and LeBron James’ longevity.
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NBA approves sale of Mavericks to Adelson, Dumont families as Mark Cuban eyes new arena in Dallas
Mark Cuban said he won’t have “final say,” but he will remain the head of the Mavericks’ basketball operations after the $3.5 billion sale.
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The oddly mesmerizing Detroit Pistons
Rubbernecking a car wreck is a primal instinct, and right now the Detroit Pistons are a 15-car pile up.
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Nuggets PF Aaron Gordon out with no timetable after being bitten by dog
Aaron Gordon was bitten on his face and shooting hand by a dog but is in good condition, the Nuggets said.
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Pistons fall to Nets again, set NBA single-season record with 27th straight loss
Despite a 41-point outing from Cade Cunningham, the Pistons lost again on Tuesday night in Detroit.
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Pistons train wreck draws rapt attention of NBA fans, 'sell the team' chants from home Detroit crowd
The NBA couldn't look away on Tuesday. The Pistons put on a good show before setting infamous history.
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Longest losing streaks in U.S. sports history: Will Detroit Pistons break record for all pro leagues?
From Sam Hinkie's Sixers to the run that united Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux, these are the worst losing streaks in American pro sports history.
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NBA Xmas Day: Luka goes off, Brunson beats the Bucks, the Nuggets’ perfect lineup & more | No Cap Room
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dan Titus joins Jake Fischer on No Cap Room to recap all five NBA games that took place on Christmas Day.
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Lakers PG Gabe Vincent will undergo knee surgery, expected to miss almost 2 months
Gabe Vincent singed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Lakers in the offseason
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Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry blast 'disgusting' officiating after Nikola Jokić hits 18 FTs in Warriors' loss to Nuggets
The Nuggets shot nine more free throws than the Warriors on Christmas, leaving Kerr and Curry exasperated.
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LeBron James' scoring record, Victor Wembanyama's arrival and more: Top 10 NBA moments that fueled our fandom in 2023
The NBA had plenty of moments that fueled our fandom in 2023, from broken records to the arrival of the next big thing to outstanding performances on the court and drama off it. Here are the top 10 moments of 2023.
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NBA Christmas Day: Luka Doncic drops 50 vs. Suns, Celtics win big over Lakers
This year's NBA Christmas slate ended with some Luka magic.
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Celtics are NBA's best team because of all the little things, which could be the key come June
The Celtics didn’t play their best game against the Lakers on Christmas Day, but one thing is for certain: Their best game is better than anyone’s best game so far this season.
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Jalen Brunson gifts reminder of elite ability on Christmas Day
The Knicks star shakes off the criticism and showcases the fruit of his hard work with 38 points and six assists in a 129-122 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
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The Playlist: Previewing the Christmas slate and a Week 10 fantasy basketball lookahead
Dan Titus breaks down the upcoming Christmas schedule and gets fantasy hoops managers ready for Week 10.
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Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' loss to Mavs after rolling ankle on ball boy's foot in pregame warmups
Wembanyama missed Tuesday's game against the Bucks with soreness in the same ankle.
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Pistons fall to Nets for 26th straight loss, tie record for longest single-season losing streak in NBA history
With a loss to the Nets in a Tuesday rematch, the Pistons would hold the record on their own.
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G League Winter Showcase top performers: Cam Whitmore, Darius Bazley come up big in front of NBA executives
Yahoo Sports breaks down six players who performed well at the G League Winter Showcase, helping their position with teams and impressing other franchises looking for two-ways or other players to add to their rosters.
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Pistons owner Tom Gores vows 'change is coming' with GM Troy Weaver's future apparently in jeopardy
Gores wouldn’t say it outright, but Weaver appears on the clock to turn this around in a very short amount of time. The next month will be a critical one for the future of the franchise, and possibly Weaver’s as well.
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Trade talk quiet at G League Winter Showcase, but Knicks could look to make eventual move
The loss of center Mitchell Robinson could spark the team to add reinforcements.
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NBA Fact or Fiction: Are the 2023-24 Detroit Pistons the worst team ever to try?
What is so fascinating about Detroit's 25-game losing streak is that the team entered the season wanting to win and certainly does not want to lose to the Nets on Saturday and Tuesday, losses that would tie and break the NBA's single-season record for futility.
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2024 NBA Draft: Midseason scouting report on Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland and other G League Ignite prospects
Yahoo Sports breaks down the development of each Ignite player projected in the first round with further analysis on the other four players eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft.
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The 5 most interesting players of the NBA Christmas Day slate
As we get set to tear open the presents and cut into the fruitcake, let’s take a look at the five most interesting players — to me! — in the 2023 Christmas quintuple-header, with one from each game.
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How to watch the NBA on Christmas 2023: The annual guide for avid and casual basketball fans
The NBA’s Christmas Day slate features five games, the past four champions, the three leading scorers, two 38-year-olds and a pear-shaped reigning Finals MVP. There is something for everyone. Allow me to explain.
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Pistons drop 25th straight game to shorthanded Jazz as history looms: ‘This one hurts more than most’
The Pistons, who last won a game on Oct. 28, are one loss shy of matching the league’s all-time record.
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NBA Christmas Day viewing guide + trade rumors around Cavs, Hawks, Rockets & Thunder | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer reveals all of the trade rumors and rumblings from the G League Showcase in Orlando and Dan Devine gives us an in-depth viewing guide for all five NBA games happening on Christmas Day.
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LeBron James out vs. Timberwolves with ankle injury, admits fatigue hitting him and the Lakers
“It’s a combination of everything.”
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NBA betting, odds: Warriors' Finals odds skyrocket after Draymond Green's second suspension
The Warriors were +1800 to win the title before Green was suspended. Their odds are now at +4000.
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Report: Knicks center Mitchell Robinson to miss rest of season due to ankle injury
Mitchell Robinson was expected to miss 8-10 weeks after he underwent surgery on his ankle last week. Now he’s done for the season.
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Nets guard Ben Simmons to miss at least 2 more weeks due to nerve irritation in his back
Ben Simmons hasn’t played for the Nets since Nov. 6.
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Ja Morant shines in return, Zion disappoints & the Clippers are rolling | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is in New Orleans for Ja Morant’s return from suspension, and he talks about how the night went perfectly for the Grizzlies’ guard but there is still work left to do.
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Fantasy Basketball Drops: Don't hold onto Draymond Green if you need help now
The embattled Warriors forward leads our list of players to consider cutting from fantasy basketball teams this week.
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Ja Morant's return isn't a redemption story, but his basketball brilliance is why NBA still embraces him
Essentially, there’s nowhere to go but up for everybody involved, and there’s no doubt Morant will be embraced by many if he merely displays his basketball excellence nightly and keeps the nonsense to a minimum.
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Cavaliers in no hurry to move All-Star Donovan Mitchell
Injuries are affecting Cleveland's current situation, but as a bona fide playoff contender, the franchise will take a measured approach to the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
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Ja Morant caps 34-point effort with winning buzzer-beater vs. Pelicans in sizzling return from 25-game ban
Morant took over in the second half to rally the Grizzlies from a 19-point halftime deficit.
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Stephen Curry sinks Celtics with 3-point dagger in bounce back from rare game with no 3s
Curry had five fouls and 13 points midway through the third quarter. He finished with 33 points after rallying Golden State to overtime for the win.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka fined combined $60K for jawing at refs in loss to Bucks
Brooks and Udoka's reactions to a perceived missed call were costly.
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Lakers unveil in-season tournament championship banner in brief ceremony at Crypto.com Arena
The Lakers' latest championship banner is officially hanging in the rafters at Crypto.com Arena.
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Suns guard Bradley Beal to miss 2 weeks with ankle sprain in latest injury
Bradley Beal has played in just six games for the Suns this season due to various injuries
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Early NBA trade deadline buyers & sellers with Amin Elhassan | Good Word with Goodwill
Amin Elhassan joins Vincent Goodwill on the Good Word with Goodwill podcast to talk about some under the radar buyers and sellers heading into NBA trade season.
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DeMarcus Cousins signs deal to play with Taiwan Beer Leopards in latest international stint
DeMarcus Cousins has been trying to make it back into the NBA in recent months.
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The Playlist: Week 9 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and lineup advice
Dan Titus breaks down the fantasy hoops landscape for Week 9, including his favorite players to target on the waiver wire.
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2024 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Alex Sarr takes top spot with international prospects impressing early in the season
Sarr, the 7-foot-1 Frenchman playing in Australia, has consistently played well against bigger, stronger opponents in the NBL, giving him the edge as the top prospect in the draft class right now.
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Draymond Green to reportedly miss at least three weeks as part of his indefinite suspension
Draymond Green was suspended after swinging at Suns center Jusuf Nurkić during a game.
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Warriors star Stephen Curry snaps wild 268-game streak, doesn’t make a 3-pointer in win over Trail Blazers
Stephen Curry had gone 268 regular season games with at least one made 3-pointer before Sunday night, which was the longest streak in NBA history.
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Rockets Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka ejected in final seconds vs. Bucks after losing cool with refs
Udoka had critical words for officials postgame after what he described as a "blatant" missed call.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized due to broken hip after fall
The 76-year-old was attending a concert when he sustained the injury.
