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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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Nikola Jokic not expecting suspension after walking toward Mason Plumlee-Derrick Favors scuffle

The Nuggets' leading scorer and rebounder did not appear concerned that he might miss a game for leaving his seat on the bench Wednesday night.

Tom Gatto

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NBA trade rumors: Mavericks face three big challenges in dealing Dennis Smith Jr.

The Mavericks have considered trading Dennis Smith Jr. ahead of the February deadline, but finding the right deal for the 21-year-old point guard won't be easy.

Sean Deveney

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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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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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Tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS picks: Lineup advice, sleepers for Friday, Nov. 30

Get your FanDuel cash lineup ready for Friday's NBA DFS contests with injury updates and key sleepers to target tonight.

Dan Bernstein

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Tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS picks: Lineup advice for Thursday, Nov. 15

Get your cash lineup ready for Thursday's NBA DFS contests with FanDuel sleepers and busts picks.

Dan Bernstein

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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic fined $25,000 for homophobic remark

The NBA fined Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for what it calls "derogatory and offensive language."

Jordan Heck

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These eight NBA coaches are already feeling hot seats to start 2018-19 season

Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavs only six games into the 2018-19 season. These eight NBA coaches are hoping to avoid a similar fate.

Mitch Lawrence

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NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Warriors start strong; Lakers, Rockets stumble early

It’s early still, but soon we’ll have a decent enough sample size to say some definitive things about players and teams around the league. Who jumped out to a fast start in Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings?

Sean Deveney

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Lakers in panic mode, Nikola Jokic for MVP and more NBA overreactions

LeBron James and the Lakers won't make the playoffs. Nikola Jokic is definitely winning the MVP award. The Raptors are winning the title. It's time for some massive NBA overreactions.

Jordan Greer

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DeMarcus Cousins laughs off furious Cavs fan claiming he 'ruined' NBA

DeMarcus Cousins said he made the "smartest move ever" when he signed with the Warriors in free agency, but plenty of fans weren't on board with his decision.

Jordan Greer

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Sporting News' NBA Top 100: Ranking basketball's best players (40-59)

As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 40-59.

Sean Deveney

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Sporting News' NBA Top 100: Ranking basketball's best players (60-79)

As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 60-79.

Sean Deveney

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Why Nuggets' Jamal Murray is ready to make All-Star leap next season

After averaging 16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in his second season, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is primed to make another big leap.

Sporting News

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NBA schedule release 2018: Trail Blazers, Wizards get creative with reveals on Twitter

Portland and Washington were among the teams that had the most fun announcing their season slates.

Drew Nantais

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NBA free agency rumors: Hornets, Nuggets interested in Tony Parker

Tony Parker is on the market as an unrestricted free agent, and he's already receiving significant interest from multiple teams.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Draft grades: Celtics, Suns shine; Hornets, Jazz miss mark

There was not quite as much movement as expected on NBA Draft night, but for some teams, it was a night to remember. For some, it’s already forgettable.

Sean Deveney

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Will draft gambles by Hawks, Mavs, Nuggets pay off?

There were 60 players selected in Thursday’s NBA Draft, but there is much invested in the star power of three guys: Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Michael Porter Jr.

Sean Deveney

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NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Tom Gatto

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NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

Gilbert McGregor

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How rapper Lil B had a hand in dashing the Nuggets' playoff hopes

Lil B's Basedgod curse is alive and well — and the Denver Nuggets are the latest victim.

Gabe Fernandez

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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves adds to rare history of win-or-go-home games

On the final night of the 2017-18 regular season, the Nuggets (46-35) take on the Timberwolves (46-35) for the final spot in the NBA playoffs. How's that for drama?

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA playoffs 2018: Standings, clinching scenarios ahead of Monday's games

With only three days left in the 2017-18 NBA regular season, the playoff picture is far from clear. Here are the clinching scenarios ahead of Monday night's slate of games.

Jordan Greer

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Three incidents that turned up heat in new Lakers-Nuggets mini-rivalry

Tuesday night's game between the Lakers and Nuggets at Staples Center was just the latest chapter of what has become a surprisingly fun mini-rivalry for two up-and-coming teams.

Jordan Greer

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Russell Westbrook gives wandering spectator shove after Thunder loss

The Thunder point guard pushed the fan, who was where he shouldn't have been, before security finally arrived.

Tom Gatto

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Celtics vs. Nuggets: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

After coming up short against the Warriors, the Celtics look to close a four-game west coast trip with a victory when they visit the Nuggets on Monday night.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

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Rockets-Clippers beef continues in LA locker room; CP3, Harden, others call for Griffin

Houston and LA weren't satisfied to leave their beef on the court Monday night. They threatened to have it spill over into the Clippers' locker room.

Tom Gatto

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NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

Skylar Rolstad

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NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

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NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

Skylar Rolstad

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Jamal Murray on showing up Lonzo Ball: 'I may have taken it too far'

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray dribbled around Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball to end Saturday night's game. Julius Randle clearly wasn't a fan of the move.

Jordan Greer

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Jusuf Nurkic on requesting trade from Nuggets: 'It just came to the point where I needed to go'

Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic revealed he twice made trade requests to Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly, once in April 2016 and then again in December.

Jordan Greer

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Kristaps Porzingis answers the questions: He is the Knicks' go-to guy

Kristaps Porzingis is the first Knicks player to score 30 or more points in five of the team's first six games. That has earned him "MVP!" chants from the fans at MSG.

E.Jay Zarett

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Isaiah Thomas can't be ignored any longer

Thomas scored 38 points to help the Celtics upend Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.

Alec Brzezinski

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Raptors quietly developed their own 'Big 3' and now the East should be worried

Lowry made 10 of his 17 shot attempts to help Toronto upend the Jazz.

Alec Brzezinski

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When will Raptors get win against NBA's best?

San Antonio led by as many as 34 points in a 110-82 rout that saw Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry score just six points.

Joe Rodgers

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Isaiah Thomas' historic night another step forward for Celtics

Thomas became the fifth player in Celtics franchise history to score 50 or more points in a game. The rest of the group includes three Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famer.

Alec Brzezinski

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Fifth Quarter: Dec. 28 results

Jimmy Butler scored nine points in the final 2:30 to match his season high with 40 points, including an 18-foot game-winner.

Joe Rodgers

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James Harden having career year

James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.

Arthur Weinstein

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Spurs look to start new defensive streak after allowing Harden 31 in win

James Harden snapped an impressive Spurs defensive streak, but San Antonio got the victory anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

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Hawks beat Westbrook, Thunder

Millsap had to play center with Dwight Howard out, but it didn't affect his play.

Alec Brzezinski

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Russell Westbrook hits 'em with the Shammgod in history-making triple-double

Russell Westbrook even pulled out the famous Shammgod move after blowing by Suns forward Devin Booker en route to his 50th triple-double.

Joe Rodgers

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Rockets break NBA 3-point records in 9th straight win

The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers

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Anthony Davis propping up Pelicans mates on his broad shoulders

Davis now has nine games of at least 25 points and 15 rebounds this season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dragic, Whiteside lead Heat to win

Dragic and Whiteside teamed up to outduel John Wall and Bradley Beal in a thrilling showdown.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kawhi Leonard continues silent takeover of NBA

Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors' fab four proving too much to handle on most nights

Draymond Green finished two assists shy of a triple-double in Golden State's win over Utah His other big-name teammates were pretty good, too.

Alec Brzezinski

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Cavaliers, Warriors still look like class of NBA after marquee matchups become laughers

So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.

Ron Clements

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Carmelo Anthony tunes up for showdown with LeBron James by lighting up Heat

The Knicks forward scored 35 points in a 114-103 victory in Miami. Up next: a meeting with James and the Cavaliers in New York on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

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Cavs upend Raptors in thriller

The Cavs continued their success against Raptors, improving to 3-0 against their new rivals this season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Gordon Hayward looking to make serious, loud noise in 2017

After turning in his third straight game of 30-plus points, people may need to start paying attention to the Jazz forward.

Alec Brzezinski

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The NBA's next great big man rivalry is here

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

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Cavs' 'Big Three' look as dangerous, dominating as ever

With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b

Alec Brzezinski

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Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

T Gatto and Alec...

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Tearful Michael Jordan, 'more than a meme,' receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

"His Airness" was among 21 recipients awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.

Ron Clements

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Cavaliers not only great, but getting better in 2016-17

The Cleveland Cavaliers are out to an 8-1 start, leaving some to wonder: are they even better than they were in their championship season?

Arthur Weinstein

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Lakers guards a force to be reckoned with in Los Angeles renaissance

D'Angelo Russell, Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson and Nick Young all scored in double figures in Saturday's win against the Pelicans; Anthony Davis, meanwhile, makes history.

Alec Brzezinski

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Nuggets file protest of loss to Grizzlies after NBA admits to blown call

The NBA admitted officials made a mistake; now the Nuggets want a do-over.

Ron Clements

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Celtics off to slow start

The Celtics, expected to be contenders in the Eastern Conference, are just 3-3 to start the young season.

Steven J. Gaither

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Lost in LeBron's milestone vs. Sixers, Love's quick start good sign for Cavs

James passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Love, meanwhile, turned in another double-double.

Alec Brzezinski

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Chandler Parsons to make Grizzlies debut Tuesday, report says

Memphis will finally get to see its $94.8 million man in action.

Joe Rodgers

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Bulls can make noise in East if new pieces continue to mesh

Rajon Rondo is fitting in nicely with Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and the rest of the group in Chicago.

Travis Durkee

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NBA free agency rumors: Teams reportedly offering Dwyane Wade $20M per year

As contract talks with the Heat continue to drag, other teams reportedly are helping Wade gain leverage.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Pistons back in playoffs; Reggie Jackson has a lot to do with that

Jackson is on fire for the Pistons, who end a postseason drought dating to 2009.

Steven J. Gaither

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Pistons continue to prove Kevin Durant wrong, look like dangerous playoff team

The Pistons, led by a balanced scoring attack, could be a dangerous team in the postseason.

Alec Brzezinski

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Durant, Westbrook help Thunder escape Clippers' reverves

The Clippers gave Oklahoma City a fight despite resting most of their starters.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors seem a little more human after falling to Spurs

With this win, the Spurs have now won 33-straight at home against the Warriors.

Alec Brzezinski

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Chris Bosh rejoins Heat on sidelines, return could be near

Chris Bosh appears to be getting closer to returning to action.

Steven J. Gaither

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Spurs' defense continues to come up big

The Spurs have held their opponents to 85 points or fewer 20 times this season, double their total from the 2014-15 season.

Alec Brzezinski

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NBA's best Big Three might be in San Antonio

The Spurs bested the Bulls in a competitive cross-conference showdown Thursday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Chris Paul's huge game ends with ball thrown at his head

Cavs-Raptors and Pacers-Hornets ended on near buzzer-beaters during Friday night's NBA action.

Jordan Heck

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Damian Lillard has record night in blowout of Warriors

Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.

Steven J. Gaither

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Isaiah Thomas leads streaking Celtics past Clippers in OT thriller

Isaiah Thomas proved why he's an All-Star on Wednesday in a big win over the Clippers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

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Jimmy Butler reportedly hyperextended knee, could play Monday

Jimmy Butler was carted off the court Friday night after he awkwardly landed and fell during Bulls-Nuggets game, but he could return Monday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

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Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

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LeBron James, Kevin Love keep Cavaliers in conversation as title contenders

Tyronn Lue got his first signature win as Cavaliers head coach, beating the Spurs at home Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Tyronn Lue says Cavs are out of shape after loss to Bulls

LeBron James had a big game, but couldn't stop the Bulls from stealing one in Cleveland.

Alec Brzezinski

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Nuggets commit to GM Tim Connelly with multiyear contract

Connelly has served as Denver's general manager since 2013.

Steven J. Gaither

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Will Barton thriving as role player for Nuggets

Denver's Will Barton is making a name for himself as a sixth man this season

Steven J. Gaither

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Cavs bounce back with ugly, but comfortable, win over Rockets

A red-hot Rockets team attempted to hand the Cavaliers a second Texas loss, but it didn't happen.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rockets starting to heat up, head in right direction

With a win Sunday against the Pacers, Houston (19-19) remained seventh in the Western Conference standings and got back to .500 for the first time since Dec. 26.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kenneth Faried out of hospital, could be back soon

Faried's CT scan on his neck came back normal hours after he experienced a scary fall while playing against the Warriors on Saturday night.

Steven J. Gaither

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Spurs remind everyone Western Conference is still a battle

Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Stephen Curry re-injures shin against Nuggets

Heading into the game, Curry had missed Golden State's previous two games with discomfort in his shin but decided during warm-ups that it felt good enough to go before facing Denver.

Alec Brzezinski

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Stephen Curry upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Nuggets

After missing the last two games, Stephen Curry is probable to return on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Red-hot Hawks on rise in East

Atlanta showed in its win over Houston the type of firepower that makes it a legit threat to Cleveland in the East.

Steven J. Gaither

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Activists want LeBron to sit out games in response to Tamir Rice grand jury decision

Activists have called on the Cavaliers star to stay off the court until two Cleveland police officers face charges in the 2014 shooting death of a 12-year-old city boy.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry tops Warriors' injury list heading into Texas trip

The reigning NBA champions may be without their MVP leader for the next two games. Stephen Curry is suffering from a right calf strain.

Ron Clements

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Spurs continue to quietly dominate their opponents

San Antonio has won a franchise-record 26 straight home games dating to last year.

Arthur Weinstein

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Kobe Bryant ties season scoring high as Lakers snap weird skid

Kobe Bryant managed one of those performances that allow Lakers fans to reminisce about his youthful vigor. He also looked like a hobbled old man at times.

Brandon Schlager

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Kobe Bryant's list of toughest opponents is interesting

Kobe lays out his top five; at least one will surprise you. As interesting, Bryant had some curious omissions.

Steven J. Gaither

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Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

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No dunks for you: Kobe Bryant out with tweaked shoulder

The retiring Lakers star sat out Saturday's loss to the Thunder because a dunk may have aggravated his surgically repaired shoulder.

Bob Hille

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Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dwyane Wade turns back clock, leads Heat past Thunder in thriller

The Heat outlasted the Thunder, in a game that had 38 lead changes, on the strength of Dwyane Wade's fourth-quarter heroics.

Alec Brzezinski

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Stephen Curry, Warriors eyeing 33 straight wins; Wizards need to find a win

Golden State stifled Sacramento's offensive attack to move to 18-0 on the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Blake Griffin, Nuggets coach's heated exchange spills over to Denver bench

Tempers got out of hand during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game between the Clippers and Nuggets.

Joe Rodgers

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The Fifth Quarter: Stephen Curry leads Warriors to NBA-record 16-0 start

The Warriors became the first team in NBA history to start a season with 16 consecutive wins.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors tie best start in NBA history with win over Nuggets

The Warriors will attempt to set the record at home against the Lakers on Tuesday at Oracle Arena.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors finally break silence, take aim at season-opening streak

The defending NBA champions, two wins from breaking the record for most wins to start a season, face the Nuggets on Sunday.

Bob Hille

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Cavs fall to Bucks in double OT; Eric Bledsoe gets buckets

Michael Carter-Williams and Greg Monroe led the Bucks to a thrilling double-overtime upset over LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Sixers are setting records for losing basketball games now

Also Friday, LeBron James reminded everyone that he has no real rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.

Steven Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: James Harden, Stephen Curry dominate Friday night

Stephen Curry is playing at a very high level, and James Harden isn't far behind him.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: What is wrong with James Harden?

The Rockets star and self-proclaimed MVP shot 2 of 15 from the field and was 0 for 10 from 3-point range in another blowout to start 0-3.

Brandon Schlager

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Derrick Rose confident he'll be cleared of sexual assault allegations

The former MVP proclaimed his innocence in the wake of a civil suit filed last month.

Steven J. Gaither

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