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Pelicans hire Swin Cash as VP

Cash, 39, retired in 2016 and won three WNBA championships and two gold medals with the Olympic team during her 15-year career.

Ameer Tyree

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Pels open to multi-team Davis deal

The Lakers, Clippers, Knicks and Nets reportedly are among the teams that have reached out regarding Davis.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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The forgotten six: GMs, execs evaluate teams that have yet to reach NBA Finals

The Raptors' arrival in the promised land now leaves six franchises that have yet to play in an NBA Finals series. Which of the six has the best chance to make a Finals breakthrough in the near future?

Mitch Lawrence

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Pelicans listening to Davis offers

The Pelicans may not be trying quite as hard to keep Anthony Davis now.

Thomas Lott

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Gentry 'loves' idea of getting Ball

Ball was limited to just 47 games for the Lakers in 2018-19 as he sprained his ankle in late January and never returned to the court.

E.Jay Zarett

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Davis unlikely to reconsider demand

New Orleans executive vice president David Griffin and Davis met Wednesday to discuss the star’s future, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

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NBA Draft 2019 rumors: Latest news on Zion Williamson's agent search, where Jarrett Culver will land

Why does Zion Williamson still not have an agent? What are the chances Jarrett Culver becomes a top-five pick? All that and more in the latest NBA Draft rumor roundup.

Sean Deveney

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NBA names All-Defensive First Team

Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.

Gabrielle McMillen

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No, Anthony Davis did not turn down Zion Williamson's autograph request

Zion Williamson is already learning what it's like to be part of the NBA media machine.

Jordan Greer

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Pels' confident in pitch for Davis

David Griffin is not giving up on bringing Anthony Davis back to New Orleans.

Thomas Lott

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NBA Mock Draft 2019, post-lottery edition: Pelicans, Knicks, Hawks snag Duke stars

With the pick order now finalized, how will the 2019 NBA Draft shake out? Sporting News' Chris Stone goes through the entire first round in our latest NBA Mock Draft.

Chris Stone

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Pelicans hire Langdon as GM

Langdon will replace Dell Demps, who was fired in February after the Pelicans failed to make a deal for Davis before the trade deadline.

Chelsea Howard

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NBA Draft lottery winners and losers: Pelicans, LeBron James get good news

It's easy to crown the Pelicans a winner from the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, but the ripple effects from Tuesday night spread quickly to other corners of the NBA.

Sean Deveney

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Zion 'excited' about Pelicans

Williamson, the high-flying prospect from Duke, is a virtual lock to be the first player off the board in June's NBA Draft.

Travis Durkee

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How Raptors are impacted by Zion, Pelicans

There's no question that the New Orleans Pelicans were the big winners of Tuesday's draft lottery as they won the rights to draft Zion Williamson. Another team that should be smiling after the ping pong balls delivered the top overall pick to New Orleans? The Toronto Raptors. Here's how the top of the lottery impacts Toronto.

Micah Adams

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Would Zion really return to Duke?

There’s almost no way Zion Williamson returns to Duke. Yet, in theory, it’s still a possibility.

E.Jay Zarett

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Report: Davis still wants out despite Pelicans winning lottery

With the Pelicans securing the No.1 pick in the upcoming draft, will that be enough to convince Anthony Davis to stay?

Benyam Kidane

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Pels don't want to deal Davis to LA

The Pelicans surprisingly secured the No. 1 spot in the 2019 draft and are widely expected to select former Duke star Zion Williamson.

E.Jay Zarett

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Zion was rooting for Knicks

When he saw the Pelicans shoplift the top spot, Williamson reportedly was "quickly whisked" out of the NBA Draft lottery room in Chicago.

Bob Hille

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3 takeaways from the draft lottery

The lottery determined Tuesday that the Pelicans will receive the No. 1 overall pick, shocking nearly everyone.

Ameer Tyree

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Pelicans' Davis still wants trade

New Orleans is expected to select Duke's Zion Williamson with the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Ameer Tyree

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What does lottery mean for Zion?

The Pelicans shockingly jumped up in the lottery Tuesday and earned the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

E.Jay Zarett

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3 takeaways from the draft lottery

The lottery determined Tuesday that the Pelicans will receive the No. 1 overall pick, shocking nearly everyone.

Ameer Tyree

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Twitter reacts to draft lottery

The Pelicans (33-49) secured the top pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Report: Knicks to focus on AD deal if they win lottery

The New York Knicks may decide to move a number one overall pick should they win the NBA Draft lottery, reports say.

Carlan Gay

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Pelicans checked in on Knocks

It's been highly speculated that the Pelicans will trade Davis in the offseason after they failed to make a deal during the regular season.

Chelsea Howard

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NBA trade rumors: Pelicans keeping Jrue Holiday will have league-wide impact

If the Pelicans don’t trade Jrue Holiday, it will set up New Orleans for an attempt at a fast turnaround. It will also frustrate teams looking for a versatile point guard in his prime.

Sean Deveney

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NBA trade rumors: Can the Pelicans really keep Anthony Davis in New Orleans?

Pelicans star Anthony Davis was clear back in January, telling the front office he wanted a trade out of New Orleans. But that was before David Griffin came on board, and that could make a huge difference.

Jordan Greer

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Griffin confident Davis will stay

Griffin explained he hasn't spoken with Davis yet, but the two are expected to meet soon to discuss Davis' future

Chelsea Howard

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Anthony Davis says he didn't intentionally wear 'That's All Folks' shirt because he doesn't pick his clothes

Anthony Davis caught attention Tuesday night for wearing a shirt that read "That's All Folks" in his (likely) final game with the Pelicans.

Jordan Heck

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Gentry: Davis 'got some bad advice'

"There’s nothing wrong with AD. He’s a good, solid guy with good character. That’s the way I feel," Gentry told reporters Tuesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

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Tuesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Tuesday night and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

NBA.com Staff

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Curry suffers foot injury vs. NOLA

The Warriors star stumbled and fell in Tuesday's matchup against the Pelicans and left the with a foot injury.

Ameer Tyree

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Pelicans offseason preview: Anthony Davis trade, GM search loom large in New Orleans

Within a few months, Anthony Davis’ Pelicans career will, mercifully, be over. So, who’s going to make that trade?

Sean Deveney

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Sunday's action: Jazz's win streak snapped

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's action: Caruso shines for Lakers

There's a jam-packed slate this Friday night with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

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How Wednesday's results impact East playoff picture

Six games on Wednesday's busy schedule had an impact on seven teams present in the East's ever-changing playoff picture. Take a look at how it all breaks down.

Gilbert McGregor

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Wednesday's action: Kemba comes up clutch in Hornets win

There are 12 game to look forward to on Wednesday, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's action: Warriors destroy Hornets

There are seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

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Thursday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

A big night in the NBA on Thursday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

NBA.com Staff

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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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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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A newcomer at No. 1

Luka Doncic and Trae Young have dominated the rookie conversation this season, but Collin Sexton moves ahead of the Rookie of the Year favourites in this week's ladder following the best stretch of games of his young career.

Scott Rafferty

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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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Who has the most consecutive triple-doubles in NBA history?

The New Orleans Pelicans guard is now one of only three players since 1983-84 to record a triple-double in five consecutive games.

Scott Rafferty

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Monday's scores and highlights

With nine 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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Pelicans' meltdown vs. Suns left Alvin Gentry trying to explain bizarre sequence

Alvin Gentry tried to pin the blame on himself, but, really, it took everyone for New Orleans to screw up the way it did against Phoenix.

Tom Gatto

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Saturday's action: Millsap hits game-winner

There were eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Check below for scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Julius Randle drops career-high 45 in loss to Blazers

In the home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Julius Randle dropped a career-high 45 points on 20-of-34 shooting.

Yash Matange

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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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Three reasons why this year's Trail Blazers are different

The Trail Blazers were swept by the Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs last season. They were swept by the Warriors in the first round the season before that. What makes this Blazers team different than the past two that could not get a game in the playoffs?

Kyle Irving

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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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Pelicans fans clearly don't support team's birthday message to Anthony Davis

The social media crew in New Orleans had to know this wouldn't end well.

Jordan Greer

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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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Takeaways from latest Raptors win

Kawhi Leonard was spectacular once again, but Pascal Siakam, Danny Green, Kyle Lowry and Jeremy Lin each helped the Toronto Raptors take down the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Scott Rafferty

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Kyle Lowry is the most prolific triple-double producer in Raptors history

Kyle Lowry posted his 12th triple-double in a Raptors uniform on Friday, matching the total of every Toronto player before him...combined.

Mark Suleymanov

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Friday's action: Mitchell scores 38 in losing effort

There are nine NBA games on Friday night, headlined by the Houston Rockets hosting the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors hosting the Denver Nuggets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Game Preview: Raps @ Pelicans

The Raptors will try and avoid a three-game losing skid in New Orleans on Friday night.

Carlan Gay

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Wednesday's action: Booker scores 41, Suns win 3rd straight

With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

NBA.com Staff

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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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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.

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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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LeBron on Lakers: 'We like where we are'

While the Lakers are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings, LeBron James is taking an optimistic outlook for the stretch run.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

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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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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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Simmons, Harris shine as 76ers hold off Pelicans' comeback

The Philadelphia 76ers escaped with a 111-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans behind 29 points from Tobias Harris.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Anthony Davis-less Pelicans enjoy beating, trolling Lakers, Magic Johnson

The Pelicans' social media team rubbed salt in the wound after a big win by trolling Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson.

Jordan Greer

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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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Lakers' playoff push takes hit with loss

The Los Angeles Lakers' sit in 10th place in the Western Conference, after a 128-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's action: Markkanen leads Bulls over Magic

There were nine games of NBA action on Friday, headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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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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Hall of Famers sound off on Anthony Davis: 'He can't go back and do it right'

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal all believe Pelican star Anthony Davis has completely mishandled his trade request.

Sean Deveney

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Decoding Anthony Davis' awkward, head-scratching All-Star Media Day

Anthony Davis took the convoluted and disjointed situation around last month’s botched trade request and his 2020 free agency and managed to make it a whole lot cloudier.

Sean Deveney

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After firing GM Dell Demps, Pelicans have one choice to make with Anthony Davis

If the Pelicans truly want to take back control of the franchise, they must sit Anthony Davis for the rest of the 2018-19 season, no matter the consequences.

Jordan Greer

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Randle, Holiday propel Pelicans over Thunder

With Anthony Davis playing limited minutes, the duo of Julius Randle and Jrue Holiday stepped up and helped the Pelicans stun the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder.

Yash Matange

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Thursday's action: Knicks snap losing streak

Only three games on deck on Thursday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday's action: Young leads Hawks over Lakers

We've got five games on deck on Tuesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the 76ers and Celtics. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Jahlil Okafor's recent resurgence: Flash in the pan or new beginning?

Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor is not built to be a star in today's NBA, but he could still carve out a niche and enjoy a long career in the right situation.

Zac Lane

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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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NBA trade deadline of anger: Move by Knicks, non-move by Lakers leave trail of resentment

The Knicks, the Celtics, the Lakers, the Pelicans, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Lonzo Ball, Rich Paul — more than any trade deadline in league history, this left a bunch of NBA-types very angry.

Sean Deveney

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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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NBA trade deadline tracker: Latest rumors, news, updates on 2019 deadline day

It was a wild NBA trade deadline this year with players and picks moving in every direction. Here are all of the deals you may have missed.

Jordan Greer

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Davis scores 32 in return to Pelicans

Anthony Davis played tremendously in 25 minutes of playing time in his first game back. He was forced to watch the fourth quarter from the sidelines as the Pelicans picked up the win

Kyle Irving

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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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Davis set to return to action for Pelicans

After missing the past nine games dealing with a finger injury and being floated heavily during the Trade Deadline, Anthony Davis looks set to return for the New Orleans Pelicans.

James McKern

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NBA trade rumors: Where Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics stand in Anthony Davis saga

We're still waiting for something to happen with Anthony Davis. Ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, Sporting News' Sean Deveney reports on the drama surrounding the Pelicans, Lakers and Celtics.

Sean Deveney

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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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NBA trade rumors: Latest news, buzz, reported deals as deadline approaches

With less than 48 hours to go until the NBA trade deadline, there are rumors flying all around the league. Here are the latest reported deals and speculation ahead of Thursday's cutoff.

Jordan Greer

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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.

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Reports: Wizards deal Morris to Pelicans

Reports indicate that the Wizards and the Pelicans have agreed on a deal that sends Markieff Morris to New Orleans in exchange for Wesley Johnson.

James McKern

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Should teams trade late 1st-round picks?

Whether it's the Lakers' reported offer for Anthony Davis or the haul the Knicks received for Kristaps Porzingis, late 1st-round picks play a key role in discussions around the trade deadline. But what's the actual value of a late 1st-round pick?

Micah Adams

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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

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Report: Davis would commit to 'handful' of teams

According to a new report, the Pelicans All-Star informed management of a number of teams that he would sign with long-term in the event of a trade.

Gilbert McGregor

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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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'Coyote' stops bat and steals show in San Antonio

Where is Manu Ginobili when you need him? For the second consecutive game, a bat breaks loose and stops play at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Kyle Irving

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How Raptors are impacted by Davis trade request

The timing of the trade request could benefit the Toronto Raptors in the long haul.

Micah Adams

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NBA trade rumors: Pelicans ready for teardown; Anthony Davis trying to scare off Celtics?

The future of Anthony Davis has gotten most of the attention coming out of New Orleans. But for teams not realistically in the Davis sweepstakes, there is plenty of interest in what else is going on with the Pelicans.

Sean Deveney

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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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ESPN falls for fake LeBron James Instagram post about Anthony Davis trade rumors

Sheesh! ESPN really aired this fake LeBron James post on "SportsCenter."

Jordan Heck

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NBA trade rumors: Pelicans' patience with Anthony Davis could be bad news for Lakers

If the Lakers want Anthony Davis, they will need to move quickly and decisively. Stubbornness isn’t going to work here because the Lakers need the Pelicans right now a lot more than the Pelicans need the Lakers.

Sean Deveney

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NBA trade rumors: Anthony Davis news has fans working up Trade Machine deals

Anthony Davis has requested a trade, according to his agent, so where will he head next? NBA fans have come up with some ideas thanks to ESPN's Trade Machine.

Jordan Heck

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NBA All-Star Game 2019: Selecting East, West reserves is no easy task

With the starters set, it's time to fill out the rest of the NBA All-Star rosters. Which players deserve a spot?

Sean Deveney

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NBA trade rumors: Should Knicks go all-in on Anthony Davis deal?

Chasing Anthony Davis marks a strategy shift for the Knicks, a franchise that has shown patience as part of its rebuild. A player of Davis' caliber can be worth it, but should New York adopt a "Davis-or-bust" mentality?

Jordan Greer

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Jokic comes up clutch in Nuggets win

Nikola Jokic records his eighth triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 105-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's action: Towns hits game-winner in OT

With eight games around the NBA on Wednesday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

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Anthony Davis was fined $50,000 and NBA Twitter had plenty of jokes

The NBA announced it fined Anthony Davis $50,000 for making a public trade request, but that money doesn't really impact him too much as NBA rumors continue to swirl.

Jordan Heck

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Harden's 37 points not enough vs. Pelicans

Harden scored 37 points on 11-for-32 shooting from the field and 6-for-18 from the 3-point line. The Rockets lost by a final score of 121-116.

Scott Rafferty

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Davis fined for making public trade demand

The fine was issued due to his camp's "effort to undermine the contractual relationship between Davis and the Pelicans."

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Trade Rumors: The Raptors path to acquire Anthony Davis

Another disgruntled superstar is on the trade market, and for the second time in less than a year, the Raptors should make the move.

Conor Roche

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NBA trade rumors: Why Celtics face early disadvantage in chase for Anthony Davis

The Pelicans won't be shipping Anthony Davis up to Boston — not yet.

Jordan Greer

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Report: Anthony Davis requests trade

The five-time All-Star is in his seventh season with the Pelicans. He has one more year left on his current contract after this one and can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020.

Micah Adams

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Saturdays recap: McCollum stars for Blazers

We have just five games but no shortage of action on this NBA Saturday night. We have you covered with box scores and all the best highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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What's next for Carmelo Anthony? Aging star has limited options

The Rockets agreed to send Carmelo Anthony to the Bulls, but he isn't expected to play in Chicago. Where will the 10-time All-Star forward land?

Jordan Greer

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Wednesday's action: Griffin drops 37 points on Pelicans

Wednesday's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the night, follow along below.

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Thursday's action: Westbrook posts monster triple-double

A matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans is one of four games on a quiet but fun Thursday night of NBA action.

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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.

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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Grizzlies will host the Pelicans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is everything you need to know ahead of this Southwest Division matchup.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Anthony Davis (finger) to miss 1-2 weeks

The five-time All-Star, who is putting forth MVP-calibre numbers this season, sustained a left index finger sprain in the team's loss to Portland Friday

Gilbert McGregor

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Friday's roundup: Lillard scores 24 in win vs. Pelicans

With seven games of NBA action we had you covered with box scores, play-by-plays and all the best highlights from around the association

NBA.com Staff

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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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Curry's third quarter leads comeback over Pelicans

Stephen Curry did what only Stephen Curry can do to lead the Warriors to a comeback victory over the Pelicans

Kyle Irving

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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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Monday's action: Davis' monster game leads Pelicans over Clippers

There was six games of NBA action and we had you covered with highlights and more!

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When stars return to play their old teams this season

DeMar DeRozan will make his highly anticipated return to Toronto in the second half of the 2018-19 season.

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Saturday's action: Towns sets new career-high in win over Pelicans

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

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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.

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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.

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Pelicans' Davis: 'Everyone is frustrated'

The Pelicans All-Star expressed his frustration as the team has now lost seven of its past nine games.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's NBA Action: George, OKC roar home to beat Lakers

Catch up on all the biggest highlights and stories from a night full of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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FanDuel NBA DFS: Pick advice, optimal lineup sleepers for Monday, December 31

SN provides well-researched lineup tips, sleepers and busts for NBA DFS players playing in Monday's FanDuel contests.

Dan Bernstein

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What happened last night in the NBA?

Seven games in the NBA to close out the 2018 calendar. Spurs host the Celtics and the Suns look to upset the Warriors.

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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.

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Harden scores 41, Rockets win fourth straight

For the third consecutive game, the league's reigning MVP scored over 40 points in a Rockets win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Expert picks: All-Star starters in the West

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

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Davis' 48 points just edges Doncic's 34 in Pelicans win

The New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the comeback win, behind a huge night from Anthony Davis, snapping their five-game losing streak.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's action: Clippers use 22-0 run to beat Lakers

Friday's 10-game slate did not disappoint! From Anthony Davis vs. Luka Doncic to Russell Westbrook's season-high and more.

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Doncic's near triple-double snaps Mavericks' losing streak

Luka Doncic's huge night snapped the Mavericks' six-game losing streak in a close win over the Pelicans and Dirk Nowitzki reached an elite milestone

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's highlights, box scores and play-by-plays

Follow all the night's NBA action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Christmas Countdown: Who's naughty and who's nice?

With no games on Christmas Eve, Santa's naughty and nice list is set in stone. Which NBA players will be swimming in presents and who will be left with coal?

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's scores and highlights

With 11 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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Kings rally late in comeback win over Pelicans

Down by as many as 19, one of the NBA's biggest surprise packets pulled off the remarkable come from behind victory in front of their home crowd.

James McKern

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LeBron James would 'love' to play with 'a lot of great players,' not just Anthony Davis

King James added to the list of players with whom he'd want to be teammates.

Tom Gatto

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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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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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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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LeBron on Davis being a Laker: 'That would be amazing'

Prior to the tough loss against the Nets in Brooklyn, LeBron James had some interesting comments about Anthony Davis.

Yash Matange

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

Ben Simmons joined Oscar Robertson with another triple-double feat, John Wall dropped 40 points on the Lakers and the Nuggets and Raptors go down to the wire.

Benyam Kidane

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

The Grizzlies' four-game slate features some big tests and highlights a week full of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

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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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Anthony Davis elevates his game, Pelicans' offense with improved passing

Anthony Davis has always been one of the NBA's top offensive weapons, but his evolution as a passer has taken the Pelicans' offense from good to elite.

Jordan Greer

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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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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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Benson makes generous donation

Gayle Benson donated nearly $100,000 to cover roughly 408 layaway items for customers at a New Orleans Walmart.

Chelsea Howard

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Which rookie compares favourably to Anthony Davis?

Jaren Jackson Jr. didn't enter the NBA with the same expectations Anthony Davis did, but the two share a lot of similarities.

Scott Rafferty

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

Curry, Durant and Thompson combine for 85 points, Nikola Jokic posts triple-double in win over Raptors, while Lou Williams wins it for the high-flying Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

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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 NBA: Sunday's top storylines, performers and highlights

Dwyane Wade sinks a pair of clutch free throws, DeRozan and Lillard dueled it out in San Antonio and the Mavericks secured a close win over the West's top team

Kyle Irving

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Around the NBA: JJJ stars, Houston is back, Boston rallies

A hero was needed and a rookie delivered for the Grizzlies, while the Celtics and Rockets showed they're just fine.

James McKern

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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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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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The Kings are this week's must-watch team on League Pass

The exciting Kings take the floor four times during a week full of exciting matchups on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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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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NBA Players of the Week: Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans and Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic

This is Davis' fifth time receiving Player of the Week while Vucevic is the first Magic player to win the honour in over 4.5 years.

Micah Adams

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Around the NBA: Saturday night's top moments and highlights

Kemba Walker piled on the points with a franchise-record 60 points in a loss to Philly, while the Lakers and Warriors both came up short on the road.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Nick Nurse's best move so far as head coach

Splitting up the minutes of Serge Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas has been one of the biggest reasons for Toronto's success so far this season. Here's why.

Scott Rafferty

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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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76ers are must watch on League Pass this week

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers will be appointment viewing this week as they welcome in All-Star Jimmy Butler following this weekend's blockbuster trade.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Joel Embiid was a force against the Heat, while Anthony Davis and the Pelicans take care of the high-flying Raptors.

Benyam Kidane

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4 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to the Pelicans

The Pelicans handed the Raptors their first home loss of the season on Monday night

Kyle Irving

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NBA trade rumors: Timberwolves had these Jimmy Butler offers on table

Despite Jimmy Butler's antics and the dysfunction surrounding the organization, the Timberwolves still had multiple offers for Butler on the table before ultimately finalizing a deal with the 76ers.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors' Siakam takes East Player of the Week honours

Pascal Siakam becomes the eighth player in Toronto Raptors history to be named Player of the Week.

Rudi Schuller

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C.J. Miles leaves Raptors game with adductor injury

The veteran suffers another injury after missing a game last Wednesday.

Conor Roche

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Pelicans hand Raptors first home loss 126-110

The Pelicans became the first team to beat the Raptors on their home floor this season

Kyle Irving

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Game Preview: Raptors vs Pelicans (7:30 p.m. SN1, SN 590)

Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and the Pelicans roll into Toronto for their lone game of the season against Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors.

Carlan Gay

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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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What happens when NBA stars leave? Road back to relevance isn't easy

Sporting News identified 11 star NBA players who left behind their franchises and had a look at some common themes that emerged in the aftermath of their departures.

Sean Deveney

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Thunder win fifth straight, Westbrook leaves with ankle sprain

Russell Westbrook limped off the court after awkwardly landing on Anthony Davis' foot.

Benyam Kidane

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Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights and performers

Hassan Whiteside put on a show in Miami, the Utah Jazz win their first home game, while the Lakers hang on to beat the Timberwolves in a thriller.

J McKern and Ben...

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What to watch for on League Pass this week

The up-and-coming Nuggets' four games headline a week full of exciting games on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Catch up on all the day's NBA action, right here!

Benyam Kidane

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

Joel Embiid vs. Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo's game-winner, Trae Young's big night and more

Kyle Irving

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

From the Celtics knocking off the Bucks to De'Aaron Fox's career night and everything in between.

K Irving and Gil...

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

Seven games of NBA action delivered on Wednesday with buzzer-beaters, monster jams and a throwback performance from an MVP.

James McKern

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

A full night of NBA action consisted of record-breaking, highlights and a few games coming down to the wire.

Gilbert McGregor

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

The Bucks remain undefeated while the Pelicans and Pistons took their first loss and the Lakers fell short against the Spurs again

Kyle Irving

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

The Bucks, Raptors and Pelicans all remained undefeated and Kevin Durant went off in New York

Kyle Irving

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