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Chris Paul weighs in on MVP debate

Who is your MVP pick, James Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's action: Another big game for Young

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways from Bucks' impressive win over Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks used a huge third quarter run to cruise to a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets.

Benyam Kidane

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Heat Check: Who is the MVP?

We asked our NBA.com Staff the question ahead of tonight's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets vs. Bucks: Time, TV channel, how to live stream

MVP candidates James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo make a final push for the award as the regular season nears its finish.

Thomas Schlarp

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

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Sunday's action: Warriors bounce back against Pistons

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, including the Warriors looking to bounce back as they host the Pistons. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Friday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

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Friday's action: Valanciunas pulls down 24 rebounds

There are seven games to look forward to on Friday night, headlined by D'Angelo Russell returning to Los Angeles to take on his former team. Follow along for updated scores and highlights for each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: Blazers beat Mavs

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday's action: Pacers lose 3rd straight

With six games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Every 50-point game this season

Giannis Antetokounmpo became the 11th different player to score at least 50 points in a game this season, breaking an NBA record for the most players ever to do it in a single season.

Micah Adams

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Giannis scores career-high 52 in loss to 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers clinch their playoff spot with a 130-125 win, behind a 40-point, 15-rebound performance from Joel Embiid.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

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WATCH: Simmons and Giannis dunk on each other, trade words

Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo put each other on a poster on back-to-back possessions late in a close game between the 76ers and Bucks

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's action: Wade scores 17 in big win

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA MVP race: Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Paul George set stage for award showdown

How should we separate Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Paul George within the MVP debate? That's what we're here to figure out.

Jordan Greer

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East playoff race grows closer, Raptors projected opponent changes

The Pistons win, the Hornets pick up a much-needed road win and the Heat blow a 20-point lead to make the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture even closer

Kyle Irving

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Friday's action: Harden scores 41 in win

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

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Who is the most clutch MVP candidate?

On Thursday, the Nuggets All-Star made his third go-ahead shot in the final five seconds of a game this season. How have Paul George, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo fared in the same situation?

Leandro Fernández

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Tuesday's action: Spurs extend win streak

Tuesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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MVP Power Rankings: Has Giannis clinched it?

More times than not, the MVP comes a team that finishes with the NBA's best record. Throw in historic two-way excellence and Giannis Antetokounmpo may have began to slam the door shut on the MVP debate.

Micah Adams

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Bat interrupts Spurs-Bucks

Midway through the third quarter another San Antonio bat appeared on court at AT&T Center.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

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Sunday's action: Booker, Suns stun Warriors at ORACLE

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the live scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Aldridge scores 29 as Spurs hold off Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs make it five wins in a row after beating the Milwaukee Bucks 121-114 at home.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's action: Giannis dominates in Bucks win

There were six NBA games on Saturday, headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Boston Celtics. Here are the scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Are the Pacers a real threat in the East?

Without its lone All-Star, Indiana has managed to remain near the top of the East standings. As the postseason nears, will the Pacers be a legitimate threat, or are they the most vulnerable team in the conference?

Gilbert McGregor

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Giannis and Bucks topple Pacers

A battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference delivered with the Milwaukee Bucks emerging victorious over the Indiana Pacers.

James McKern

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Who is the Coach of the Year?

Is it Mike Budenholzer of the Bucks, Mike Malone of the Nuggets, Nate McMillan of the Pacers or someone else?

NBA.com Staff

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Pacers vs. Bucks: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Pacers and Bucks, the top two teams in the Central Division, will face off Thursday night (8 p.m. ET, TNT).

Alyssa Sconzo

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Oubre Jr., Booker help Suns stun Bucks

The Phoenix Suns secure a season series sweep against the Bucks, with a 115-104 win at home.

Benyam Kidane

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Monday's action: Pelicans comeback vs. Jazz

There was seven games of NBA action highlighted by Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

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League Pass team of the week

Orlando looks to continue to make its playoff push as it takes the floor three times in the upcoming week.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

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How Saturday's results impact playoff picture

The Los Angeles Lakers hurt their odds of making the playoffs in a big way with an ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Scott Rafferty

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Saturday's action: Booker, Ayton take down Lakers

There were nine games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between the Warriors and 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

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Bledsoe leads Bucks past Lakers

Seven players scored in double figures for the Bucks as they registered their seventh straight win and became the first team in the NBA to clinch a Playoff spot.

Yash Matange

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Friday's action: Kemba leads Hornets to big win

There were seven games of NBA action on Friday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Bledsoe agrees to contract extension

Eric Bledsoe was set to become an unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Pau Gasol to sign with Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs and six-time All-Star Pau Gasol have reached an agreement on a contract buyout, paving the way for him to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kyle Irving

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Is it time for LeBron to pass the torch to Giannis?

The Greek Freak is traveling down the same path once blazed by LeBron James. With the King on the ropes in his 16th season and fighting to merely make the playoffs, is it time for Giannis Antetokounmpo to ascend the throne?

Micah Adams

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Power Rankings: Who is the new team on top?

The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?

K Irving and Gil...

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Will Raptors finish 1st in the East?

With just over 20 games remaining in the regular season, the Raptors trail the Bucks by 1.5 games in the standings. Can they make up ground in time?

NBA.com Staff

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League Pass team of the week: Rockets

The Rockets' four-game schedule highlights a busy week of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

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West Playoff Race: Lakers and Spurs pick up key wins

The Los Angeles Lakers keep their playoff hopes alive, with a much-needed 123-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

B Kidane and Yas...

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Wednesday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Bagley III suffers knee sprain against Bucks

Marvin Bagley III is scheduled to have an MRI after suffering a sprained knee against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Gervin: 'Nothing but praises' for Harden

NBA.com recently sat down with The Iceman to chat about the way he views the evolution of the game, James Harden's record-breaking season and Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential to become one of the NBA's best player.

Gilbert McGregor

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How each top-5 MVP candidate can win it

For the majority of the season, the MVP discussion has been a two-horse race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. Thanks to the sterling play of Paul George, we now have a third serious contender.

Micah Adams

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Monday's action: Warriors defeat Hornets

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Four trends worthy of your attention

Also included: Brook Lopez's rim protection and Marcus Smart's greatly improved 3-point shooting.

Scott Rafferty

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How remaining schedules impact playoff races

Extra road games, brutal back-to-backs or simply playing more playoff teams down the stretch of the season might make all the difference for teams vying for a higher seed and others pushing to make the playoffs entirely.

Matthew Blum

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Saturday's action: Russell scores 40, Nets edge Hornets

A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Power Rankings: Klay Thompson has Warriors trending up; LeBron James, Lakers keep tumbling down

The NBA is back to regular action now, with around 25 games to go for most teams. To get reacquainted with where these teams left off, let’s see what had been trending before the All-Star break in this week’s Power Rankings.

Sean Deveney

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Giannis' 30 points leads Bucks past Celtics

The Bucks' dominance continues – they held off a hot fourth quarter from Kyrie Irving to defeat the Celtics 98-97

Kyle Irving

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Thursday's action: Blazers beat Nets

After a three-day hiatus, the NBA was back in full force. There was six games of action and some of the league's top teams on display. We had you covered with highlights, box scores and more

NBA.com Staff

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Why Mirotic makes the Bucks even scarier

The Bucks may have won the trade deadline by acquiring Nikola Mirotic, a veteran shooter who fits in perfectly with what they are doing this season.

Scott Rafferty

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Celtics vs. Bucks: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Celtics and Bucks will return to action to kick off the second half of the NBA season on Thursday night (8 p.m. ET, TNT).

Alyssa Sconzo

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What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

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NBA All-Star Game 2019: Who takes top spot in All-Star player rankings?

We set out to look at all 24 players who will be suiting up for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game and rank them according to their All-Star credentials.

Sean Deveney

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NBA All-Star Game 2019: Rosters, draft results for Team LeBron, Team Giannis

Captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo made their picks at the 2019 NBA All-Star Draft. Let's see how the teams stack up.

Jordan Greer

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Wednesday's action: Bucks snap Pacers' streak

We've got 11 games on deck on Wednesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the Pacers and Bucks. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Forbes lists NBA's highest-paid players

LeBron James leads the way ahead of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

James McKern

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Power Rankings: Raptors on the rise

After the busiest trade deadline in modern NBA history, the top of the Eastern Conference is suddenly much stronger. With All-Star week upon us, we also took some time to celebrate the best All-Star seasons from each of the top 10 teams in this week's NBA Power Rankings.

Micah Adams

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Monday's action: Jokic powers Nuggets past Heat

There were nine NBA games on Monday night. Here's everything you need to know from each matchup.

NBA.com Staff

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Best odds to win the Finals post-deadline?

With the passing of the NBA Trade Deadline, who does Las Vegas have as the favourites to win the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Top performers in debuts with new teams

With all the action of Thursday's trade deadline, there were plenty of players making their debut with new teams tonight. Who had the best performance?

Kyle Irving

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How the Raptors are impacted by major trades

Now that the dust has settled from a wild trade deadline, where do the Toronto Raptors stand in the wake of all the big moves?

Micah Adams

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Ranking every Woj Bomb from the 2019 NBA trade deadline

Everyone's favorite NBA reporter brought his A game during Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

Jordan Heck

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Saturday's action: Kemba scores 37 in win

There was plenty of NBA action on Saturday and we had you covered with highlights, scores and more from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Jeff Van Gundy takes on NBA, Pelicans fans, Anthony Davis trade drama during ESPN telecast

The ESPN analyst and former NBA coach took the side of Pelicans management while covering Davis' return to action in New Orleans.

Tom Gatto

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Friday's action: Kings comeback, beat Heat

Today's schedule featured eight games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors, 76ers, Bucks make the best move?

The Raptors, 76ers and Bucks all made big moves before Thursday's trade deadline. Which move most impacts the push to win the Eastern Conference?

NBA.com Staff

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NBA All-Star Draft 2019: Date, time, format, TV channel, live stream for selection show

All-Star captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will select their teams on Feb. 7 ahead of the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. Here's everything to know about how to watch live on TV and stream online.

Jordan Greer

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Report: Mirotic heading to the Bucks

Mirotic is averaging a career-high 16.7 points per game this season, though injuries have been a problem for the veteran.

NBA.com Staff

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Who will LeBron and Giannis select?

After making our selections, we simulated a game of NBA 2K19 to see who would win in a winner-takes-all game.

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SN exclusive: Anthony Davis' trade list has Bucks owner thinking big

Pelicans star Anthony Davis reportedly would be willing to sign a long-term deal with Milwaukee. That's great news for Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry.

Mitch Lawrence

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Bucks, Knicks, Lakers or Clippers? Ranking likelihood of Anthony Davis landing with each team on his list

Anthony Davis reportedly prefers to be traded to the Bucks, Knicks, Lakers or Clippers, but which team has the best odds of actually landing the Pelicans star?

Jordan Heck

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Wednesday's action: Warriors blowout shorthanded Spurs

Wednesday night's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Bucks, Pistons strike deal with Maker-Johnson

Thon Maker is reportedly headed to Detroit for Stanley Johnson after asking for a trade to seek more playing time.

Carlan Gay

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Giannis' big game gives Bucks fourth-straight win

The Bucks have won four games in a row, all on the road. They have the NBA's best record at 39-13.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's action: Pacers edge Pelicans

There is six games of NBA action with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions facing biggest teams

Are the Warriors unstoppable? Will Kyle Lowry bounce back? Can James Harden stay hot? We ask the biggest questions facing each of the league's biggest teams with the All-Star break just around the corner.

S Rafferty and M...

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Saturday's action: Trae Young, John Collins go off

It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Saturday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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5 takeaways from Raptors' home loss vs. Bucks

The Bucks have taken the season-series 3-1 with Thursday's win over the Raptors on their home floor.

Kyle Irving

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NBA All-Star 2019: Mike Budenholzer to coach Team Giannis vs Team LeBron

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer will make his second All-Star coaching appearance. He was in charge of the East in 2015 while coaching the Hawks.

Tom Gatto

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Bucks lock up down the stretch and end Raps home win streak

The Milwaukee Bucks came into Toronto and handed the Raptors a rare home loss 105-92 in a gritty win.

Carlan Gay

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Thursday's action: Sixers top Warriors

With six games around the NBA on Friday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

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Game Preview: Raptors vs. Bucks

As Toronto and Milwaukee meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season, the Raptors seek a win to split the season series.

Gilbert McGregor

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Most impactful trade deadline deals of the 2000s

With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, take a look at some of the most impactful deals made around the deadline since 2000

Kyle Irving

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Will the Raptors or Bucks win the race in the East?

Heading into their fourth and final meeting in the regular season on Thursday, the Raptors and Bucks are in a dead heat atop the Eastern Conference. Who holds the upper hand? And what does it mean moving forward?

Micah Adams

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Bucks vs. Raptors: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

It's the final regular-season meeting between the Raptors and Bucks, the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. Here's how to watch the game live on TV and stream online.

Zac Lane

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Tuesday's action: Rudy Gay hits game-winner

With seven games around the Association, there's plenty to keep an eye on Tuesday. Follow along here live for all your scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Power Rankings: Where did the Raptors land?

The Warriors perfect week kept them atop the rankings while teams inside the top-10 shuffled around. The Jazz and Nets continue to make a case to slide into a top-10 spot

Kyle Irving

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George's heroics lift Thunder over Bucks

OKC extended their winning streak by taking down Giannis and the Bucks, courtesy of a stellar display from Paul George.

James McKern

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Sunday's action: Lakers snap losing streak

Sunday's slate featured nine games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. We had you covered with scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Thon Maker requests trade

Thon Maker is reportedly seeking a trade out of Milwaukee with his role and minutes diminishing this season.

Benyam Kidane

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Bucks' huge fourth quarter run tops Hornets

The Bucks used a 19-5 run in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback over the Hornets. Kemba Walker left the game in the fourth quarter with a "mild neck strain."

Kyle Irving

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Will Harden win back-to-back MVPs?

Thanks to an astonishing January in which he's averaging over 45 points per game, James Harden has emerged as the clear front runner for the MVP award. But it's a long season and with Chris Paul on the verge of returning, could he slow down and leave the door open for a second-half push from one of the other contenders?

Micah Adams

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Friday's action: Williams records first career triple-double

Check back here throughout the night for box scores, play-by-plays and the biggest storylines from each NBA game.

NBA.com Staff

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Who are potential first-time All-Stars this year?

Fan voting has closed for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game and the starters will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23. With the announcement of the reserves one week away, which of these players will get their first bid?

Kyle Irving

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Takeaways from the third All-Star fan vote results

Luka Doncic moves up again, LeBron James still leads all players and we now know when the All-Star Game draft will take place.

Micah Adams

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MLK Day Recap: Klay catches fire, Embiid dominates

With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic records historic triple-double in loss

The only player to record a triple-double in an NBA game at a younger age? Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz.

Scott Rafferty

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Power Rankings: Who took the top spot?

The Raptors' 2-1 week wasn't enough to keep the top spot, but they didn't fall very far.

Kyle Irving

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Saturday's action: Hield stuns Pistons at the buzzer

Saturday's busy slate featured 10 games with a number of marquee matchups. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with all the scores, stats and top highlights from the day.

NBA.com Staff

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The deepest MVP field ever?

The numbers suggest this could just be the deepest crop of legitimate MVP-worthy candidates ever. The MVP race is about far more than just James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Micah Adams

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NBA trade rumors: Latest news on Pelicans' forward search, Celtics' deadline strategy

The Pelicans are willing to move their first-round pick for immediate help, but the Celtics are showing patience ahead of the February trade deadline.

Sean Deveney

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JaMychal Green slams Ersan Ilyasova to the floor with monster dunk

JaMychal Green has made his submission for Most Violent Dunk of the Year, with Ersan Ilyasova as his unwilling sidekick.

Blake Birt

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Wednesday's action: Jazz win fifth straight

There is eight games of NBA action on tap for Wednesday's slate and we have you covered with scores and highlights for all of it!

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday Roundup: Lonzo's 19 leads LA

There was no shortage of buckets tonight as the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors all scored 140+ points in big wins! Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers in our nightly recap.

NBA.com Staff

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Did the streaking Raptors reach No. 1?

Despite a scare in Washington, Toronto put forth a perfect week but Milwaukee's only loss came while its MVP was sidelined.

S Rafferty and G...

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Sunday's action: Blazers cool off against Denver

There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout Sunday's seven-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.

NBA.com Staff

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Has Harden caught up with Antetokounmpo?

After dropping out of the top five in last week's rankings, Kawhi Leonard is back in the conversation.

Micah Adams

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Friday's action: Jazz stifle Lakers

Keep up with the nine games on Friday night's schedule below.

NBA.com Staff

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Antetokounmpo posts monster double-double in win over Rockets

James Harden scored a game-high 42 points, but Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to an impressive with over the Rockets with 27 points and 21 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

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Wednesday's scores and highlights: Anthony Davis does it all in win

With 10 games of NBA action and some of the best teams on display, we have you covered on a one-stop-shop with everything that goes on in the Association on Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis leads Bucks to comeback win

The Bucks rallied from 11 points down in the second half and dominated the fourth quarter to once again bounce back immediately following a loss. Milwaukee remains the only team that has not lost back-to-back games this season.

Kyle Irving

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Did Kawhi fall outside the top 5? Is Harden No. 1?

Our NBA.com staff weighed in with our updated MVP ballots. The result? Lots of movement inside the top five.

Micah Adams

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Raptors or Nuggets for No. 1?

The Nuggets went undefeated while the Raptors pulled off a pair of impressive wins on a back-to-back. Which team takes over the top spot this week?

Micah Adams

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Expert picks: All-Star starters in the East

All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Eastern Conference.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Power Rankings: Bucks ride defense to top; Pelicans hurt by lack of depth

The Bucks and Nuggets are the leaders in their respective conferences, and they also land at the top of our latest NBA Power Rankings.

Sean Deveney

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Raptors outlast Bucks behind 30-point performances from Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam

Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam each scored 30 points as the Raptors defeated the Eastern Conference-leading Bucks in Milwaukee on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

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Saturday's NBA action: Blazers end Harden's streak of 40 point games

There were eight NBA games on Saturday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. Catch up on all the action here.

NBA.com Staff

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4 takeaways from a thriller between the Raptors and Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 43 points and 18 rebounds, but a balanced effort from Toronto's starters carried them to a much-needed win over the Bucks on Saturday.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors overcome Antetokounmpo's 43 PTS with balanced effort

Four starters scored 20-plus points for the Raptors, with Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam leading the way with 30 each.

Scott Rafferty

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Can the Raptors retain their spot at the top of the East?

The Raptors are a half-game behind the Bucks for first place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has dropped their first two games against the Bucks

Kyle Irving

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Friday's action: Knicks hold on to beat Lakers at STAPLES

Follow along here for all the biggest storylines, highlights and performers from Friday's 10-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

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Lopez hits seven 3s as Bucks win fourth straight

Brook Lopez connected on seven three-pointers to lead the Bucks to a big home win over the Pistons.

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's action: Nurkic records rare 5x5 game

Tuesday's five game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Which new team took over the top spot?

Did the Toronto Raptors rise or fall in this week's rankings after a 2-1 week?

Kyle Irving

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Saturday's action: Kyrie leads Celtics comeback

Saturday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis records triple-double, Bucks win third straight

Antetokounmpo's third triple-double of the season coupled with the team's hot night from beyond the arc pushed the Bucks past the visiting Nets.

James McKern

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Recapping Thursday's action

Five games on the slate Thursday with all of them delivering drama and masterful performances.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis is dunking on teams like a modern-day Shaq

There's good reason why Shaquille O'Neal recently gave Giannis Antetokounmpo his famous "Superman" nickname.

Scott Rafferty

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Antetokounmpo continues dominance against Knicks with 31 points in win

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had the Knicks' number this season, putting up another huge stat line to lead the Bucks to victory, 112-96.

Benyam Kidane

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Power Rankings: Raptors take a dip

The Raptors have a losing record over their last 11 games. Have they done enough to stay inside the top 5 of this week's NBA Power Rankings?

Micah Adams

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Inside Giannis' monster Xmas debut

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his Christmas Day debut on Tuesday and didn't disappoint.

Scott Rafferty

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Xmas Day scores and highlights

With five blockbuster games on deck for Christmas Day, there's plenty of NBA action to keep you entertained!

NBA.com Staff

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Meet Knicks rookie Kevin Knox

NBA.com recently spent time with Knicks rookie Kevin Knox to talk about his rookie experience, the NBA lifestyle and his unique situation alongside two other impact rookies.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Christmas games 2018: Full schedule, tipoff times, how to watch

The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Lakers and Warriors.

Jordan Greer

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Who plays on 2018-19 NBA Christmas Day?

NBA Christmas Day includes five matchups highlighted by LeBron James and the Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors

Kyle Irving

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Legendary performances on Christmas Day

With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?

Carlan Gay

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Trends to watch in each Xmas game

Can the Knicks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the paint? How will the Celtics defend Joel Embiid? Will LeBron James torch the Warriors from deep?

Scott Rafferty

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Meet Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson

NBA.com recently spent time with Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson to talk about his rookie experience, the NBA lifestyle and his unique situation alongside two other impact rookies.

C Gay and Gilber...

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Saturday's NBA Action: Beal (40 PTS, 15 AST, 10 REB) notches first career triple-double in win

With seven games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA MVP race: Contenders closing gap on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the top MVP candidate, but other stars like LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are keeping the race competitive.

Jordan Greer

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Friday's NBA action: LeBron's triple-double helps Lakers snap skid

With 10 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis scores 30, Bucks cruise past Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo put in a powerhouse performance against Boston, while Thon Maker drained 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.

Benyam Kidane

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Do the Raptors or Bucks have the edge for home court?

The Raptors are in first place in the Eastern Conference but that doesn't necessarily mean they have the inside track for home court. Here's a look at the most recent race for the 1 seed.

Micah Adams

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Wednesday's NBA action: Davis vs. Antetokounmpo and more

With 12 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association

NBA.com Staff

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Antetokounmpo doesn't believe he needs a super team

The Greek Freak is the lone All-Star on his team, but he's embracing that role, with the Bucks emerging as one of the NBA's best teams.

Benyam Kidane

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The Wolves are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Minnesota's four-game schedule highlights a week full of action that airs exclusively on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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Answering your questions about All-Stars, Award Predictions and more

Who is the leading candidate for MIP? What about Coach of the Year? You have questions and we have answers.

Josh Eberley

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Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

James Harden led the Rockets' to their fourth-straight win, Devin Booker has the Suns rolling and Stephen Curry reached the 15,000-point milestone

Kyle Irving

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Who took the No. 1 spot?

The Denver Nuggets are back on top of the Western Conference, while the Golden State Warriors have re-discovered their offensive rhythm with Steph Curry back in the lineup.

K Irving and Ben...

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Around the League: Friday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Warriors put on a show in the fourth quarter, Denver and OKC played out a fiery affair and the Celtics win streak continues.

K Irving and Ben...

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Around the League: Wednesday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Indiana Pacers proved they're going to be a force deep into the season and two of the East's best point guards put on a dazzling display.

J McKern and Ben...

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Report: Thompson out two to four weeks with injury

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left foot sprain.

Carlan Gay

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Around the NBA: Monday's top storylines, performers and highlights

LeBron defeats Wade to take their head-to-head series, the Warriors win in Draymond Green's return and the Celtics and Pacers continue to roll

Kyle Irving

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Dellavedova impresses off the bench in first game back with Cavs

Matthew Dellavedova took on the Milwaukee Bucks in his first game back, scoring 11 points off the bench.

Benyam Kidane

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Where did the Raptors fall? Who took their top spot?

The Warriors are rewarded for their perfect week, the Raptors slide down and the Mavericks and Celtics are on the move

Kyle Irving

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Raptors drop second straight to Bucks as Lowry's struggles persist

Toronto lost their second straight game on Sunday while the Bucks remain the only NBA team without consecutive losses in 2018-19.

Mark Suleymanov

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4 takeaways from Toronto's latest game

From Kyle Lowry's struggles to the tough road ahead, there's plenty to take away from the Raptors' second-consecutive loss.

Gilbert McGregor

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Giannis, Bucks edge Raptors 104-99

The East's No. 1 and No. 3 seeds battle for supremacy Sunday evening at Scotiabank Arena and for the second time this season, the Bucks came out on top.

Gilbert McGregor

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Bucks vs. Raptors: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

Two of the Eastern Conference's best teams will meet for the second time this season. Here is all the information you need to watch Bucks-Raptors.

Jacob Janower

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Raptors vs. Bucks: a battle between the best of the East

The Bucks got the best of the Raptors in their first matchup this season 124-109

Kyle Irving

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Is Kawhi or Giannis the MVP so far?

A month and a half into the season, who is the leader for the MVP award?

Micah Adams

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Around the NBA: Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan lifted the 76ers and Spurs to big comeback wins, while the Warriors turned on the defence against the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Bucks, Cavaliers, Wizards involved in trade

John Henson, Sam Dekker, Jason Smith and several draft picks are also involved in the deal.

Scott Rafferty

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Can the Warriors avenge their earlier loss to the Bucks?

The last time they played, Giannis Antetokounmpo got the upper hand on Kevin Durant, outscoring him 24-17 en route to a 134-111 win for the Bucks. Stephen Curry, who left that game early with a groin injury, is back in the lineup and is coming off a 42-point game against Cleveland.

Yash Matange

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Around the League: Wednesday's top storylines, highlights and performers

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked done, then Paul George turned it on in the fourth and Steph Curry showed just how damaging he can be.

James McKern

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The Pistons are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Detroit's tough four game schedule highlights a week full of must-see games on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Detroit Pistons spoiled Steph Curry's return, while Gordon Hayward looked back to his best for the Celtics in their win over the Timberwolves.

Benyam Kidane

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Mudiay comes up clutch as Knicks edge Bucks in thriller

It was a thriller in Madison Square Garden, with Emmanuel Mudiay putting on a show in a 136-134 win over the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors, Clippers keep rolling; Celtics, Jazz still slumping

For this edition of the NBA Power Rankings, we’re looking at the biggest surprises around the league, including the surging Clippers, sinking Celtics and much more.

Sean Deveney

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5 players who deserve bigger roles

From Domantas Sabonis to Josh Hart, let's take a look at five players who could be of greater use to their current clubs if only given the opportunity.

Josh Eberley

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When do the Raptors play on U.S national TV?

The Toronto Raptors will have 27 nationally televised games in the 2018-19 season.

Kyle Irving

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Around the League: Wednesday's top storylines, performers and highlights

The Philadelphia 76ers showed just how scary they can, while in the West a star rookie shone bright and the Wolves blew an opponent away.

James McKern

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Around the League: Monday's top highlights, storylines and performers

The Rockets dropped their 3rd straight game despite 54 and 13 from James Harden, the Pacers beat the Jazz in Utah by 33, while KD and Klay gave the Warriors' their straight win.

Yash Matange

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The Hornets are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Charlotte's four-game homestand highlights a week of exciting action airing exclusively on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Players of the Week: Antetokounmpo and Harris

Antetokounmpo becomes the first player to earn this honour twice this season while this is Harris' second team earning this honour in his career

Kyle Irving

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Bucks' Khris Middleton won't let newfound stardom, max-deal buzz change him

Bucks forward Khris Middleton might be the most anonymous of the NBA’s stars, but that could change quickly this season. In the meantime, he’s doing what he usually does: playing great and laying low.

Sean Deveney

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Around the NBA: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Thompson's game-winner and KD's 44 give Warriors another win, Sexton knocks off the Rockets and the Bucks close out a huge fourth quarter effort

Kyle Irving

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Jamal Crawford's game-winner stuns the Bucks

Devin Booker said Jamal Crawford told him what was going to happen before the game-winner.

Kyle Irving

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Around the League: Today's top highlights, storylines, performers

With 14 games on today, catch up on all the action around the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

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Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Two of the most dominant big men battled it out in Philly, Toronto stayed atop the East thanks to Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker continued his hot streak.

B Kidane and Jam...

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Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights and storylines

Kemba Walker explodes to be the Celtics, the Clippers win their fifth straight and the Bucks beat the Nuggets in another close one

Kyle Irving

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Around the NBA: Kyrie leads Celtics, Sixers perfection, AD's blitz

Kyrie Irving was at his unstoppable best against the Raptors, Philadelphia kept their home record in tact and Anthony Davis exploded against the Knicks.

James McKern

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NBA MVP race: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo rises above competitive crowd

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Kyle Lowry are already worthy candidates on the NBA MVP radar.

Jordan Greer

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NBA news and highlights: Lakers stay hot, Magic play spoiler and Mavs dominate

The Lakers earned their fourth-straight win while the Mavericks earned a 50-point win over the Jazz.

S Rafferty and G...

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Is Kawhi or Giannis the best player in the East?

One way to answer the question is to compare five different parts of their games.

Scott Rafferty

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Toughest stretches for the Raptors this season

The Raptors are off to their best start in franchise history but is the toughest part of their schedule coming up next?

Kyle Irving

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Every team should be scared of the Bucks right now

It's early, of course, but Mike Budenholzer has Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks playing a way that should terrify the rest of the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

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Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Harden goes for 40, the Bucks get another impressive road win and the Lakers win their third straight

Kyle Irving

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League Pass Game of the Night: Bucks vs. Nuggets

Can Denver avoid losing its third straight or will Milwaukee finish its trip with a .500 record?

Gilbert McGregor

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Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Clippers and Grizzlies picked up OT wins, the Thunder had their win streak snapped and the Lakers are back to .500

Kyle Irving

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Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The OKC Thunder extended their winning streak to 7 while the Bucks blew out the Warriors by 23 points at Oracle.

Yash Matange

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