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Raptors join list of teams that couldn't clear one big hurdle to reach NBA Finals

The Cavs have once again knocked the Raptors out of the postseason. It's not the first time a team simply couldn't solve one roadblock in the NBA playoffs.

Bill Bender

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NBA Mock Draft 2018: Suns, Grizzlies snag top prospects; Cavs pick perfect partner for LeBron

The NBA playoffs are underway, which also means the collection of teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft via the lottery is set. Here's how the first round goes down in Sporting News' latest NBA Mock Draft.

Chris Stone

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NBA Mock Draft 2018: What if only Final Four players were available to lottery teams?

Rather than listing the Final Four matchups to watch, SN's Chris Stone filled out an NBA Mock Draft with the remaining NCAA Tournament players, assigning them to NBA teams and discussing their potential fits at the next level.

Chris Stone

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Suns might consider these 8 coaching candidates to replace Earl Watson

The Suns fired head coach Earl Watson only three games into the 2017-18 season. Who will Phoenix choose to replace Watson?

Jordan Greer

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Jazz's Ricky Rubio hits floor after shoves from Suns' Jared Dudley, Marquese Chriss

The Jazz point guard has another opponent angry with him to the point of giving him cheap shots.

Tom Gatto

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NBA coaching rumors: Suns targeting David Fizdale, but will Lakers intervene?

Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence bounces around the NBA to cover the biggest coaching rumors, including the latest on David Fizdale's search for a new job.

Mitch Lawrence

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Wednesday NBA scores, highlights

The Pelicans came back from 15 points down to beat the Spurs as Popovich was ejected in the opening minute of the third quarter.

Thomas Lott

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Warriors' Steve Kerr hits back at critics of decision to let players coach

Steve Kerr thinks it's "insane" that his decision to temporarily hand coaching control to his team has created controversy.

Blake Birt

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Steve Kerr hands coaching duties to Warriors players vs. Suns; says no disrespect intended

Steve Kerr wanted his players to hear someone other than him coaching them, so he let them be their own coaches vs. Phoenix. He's not worried about people saying he disrespected an opponent.

Tom Gatto

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NBA trade rumors: How Kristaps Porzingis' injury impacts Knicks, plus trade buzz with Suns, Jazz, Grizzlies

Kristaps Porzingis' injury seals the Knicks' fate and, with one day to go before the trade deadline, puts the focus squarely on the franchise’s direction.

Sean Deveney

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Magic Johnson vs. Steve Kerr: Who earned more absurd tampering fine?

Magic Johnson cost the Lakers $50,000 for his comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the fine may not even be the most ridiculous of its kind.

Jordan Greer

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NBA trade rumors: Latest news on DeAndre Jordan sweepstakes, Jason Kidd's job search

Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence takes a look at the latest rumors surrounding former Bucks coach Jason Kidd, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and more ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Mitch Lawrence

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The story behind the Enes Kanter-Jared Dudley Twitter beef

Knicks big man Enes Kanter clowned Suns guard Devin Booker on Twitter. Booker's teammate Jared Dudley wasn't having it, and then things got personal.

Tom Gatto

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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered to help save Jason Kidd's job, report says

Kidd says he received a call from Antetokounmpo minutes before he was fired as Milwaukee's head coach.

E.Jay Zarett

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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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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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Suns' Marquese Chriss shuts down Hawks with well-timed block, postgame tweet

Suns second-year forward Marquese Chriss was sending shots back in more ways than one Tuesday night.

Jordan Greer

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Tyson Chandler dunk exploited rule, but which one(s), exactly?

Tyson Chandler did not commit basket interference on the Suns' game-winning shot Tuesday night, even though he caught the ball when it was in the cylinder.

Tom Gatto

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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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Charles Barkley, at campaign rally, scolds 'idiots' in Alabama for supporting Roy Moore

The TNT analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer made several pointed comments about Moore at a rally for Moore's opponent, Doug Jones, in Birmingham.

Tom Gatto

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Eric Bledsoe trade doesn't come without serious risk for Bucks, Jason Kidd

The Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd are taking a major gamble on Eric Bledsoe (and his future health).

Sean Deveney

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Bucks score massive win, Suns make big mistake with Eric Bledsoe trade

The Bucks got a quality point guard in Eric Bledsoe while the Suns received a weak return package. SN's Danny Leroux breaks down the trade between Milwaukee and Phoenix.

Danny Leroux

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NBA trade rumors: Suns finalizing deal to send Eric Bledsoe to Bucks

The Suns are finally trading Eric Bledsoe in a deal with the Bucks.

Jordan Greer

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NBA trade rumors: Bucks would 'love' to add Eric Bledsoe, but unwilling to move key players

The Bucks reportedly want to add Eric Bledsoe, but Milwaukee doesn't want to trade youngsters like Malcolm Brogdon, Thon Maker Jabari Parker in order to acquire him.

Jordan Greer

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NBA trade rumors: Potential Eric Bledsoe deal stalls because of Suns' asking price

The Suns would like to deal point guard Eric Bledsoe as soon as possible, but they won't give him up for just any trade package.

Jordan Greer

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Suns' fall into NBA's basement points out inconsistency in anti-tanking measures

The Sixers and Suns got to tanking in different ways, but NBA owners only have a problem with the actions of one of those two teams.

Sean Deveney

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NBA trade rumors: Eric Bledsoe sent home by Suns with team engaged in trade talks

Eric Bledsoe sent a tweet out Sunday simply saying, "I don't wanna be here." The Suns heard him loud and clear.

Jordan Greer

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Eric Bledsoe's cryptic tweet leaves Suns with questions, fuels trade speculation

The Suns have gotten crushed in their first three games of the regular season, and it looks like Eric Bledsoe might be ready to leave Phoenix.

Jordan Greer

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Five Suns players turn at same time following turnover in oddly mesmerizing moment

The Suns didn't do much right in their season-opening loss to the Trail Blazers, but they did give us one perfect moment in the first quarter.

Jordan Greer

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Michael Phelps, LeBron James have great time at Cavs' game in Phoenix

"Just recognizing greatness," LeBron said of pointing to Phelps after a fourth-quarter dunk.

Bob Hille

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James Harden is making history while the Rockets go streaking

The Rockets star also had 10 turnovers to go with his triple-double.

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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James Harden in position to push old pal Russell Westbrook in MVP race

James Harden is the first player in NBA history to record at least 50 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in one game.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love working just fine as part of Cavs' 'Big Three'

LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving all posted double-doubles against the Celtics. Cleveland held on for the win.

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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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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Gregg Popovich gives heartfelt tribute to late friend Craig Sager

Longtime broadcaster Craig Sager, also known as the Gregg Popovich whisperer, died Thursday at the age of 65 following a fight with cancer.

Brandon Schlager

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Timberwolves' young, talented nucleus starting to play to potential

Minnesota had lost eight out of its last nine games entering Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Derrick Rose helping Knicks surge by returning to All-Star form

New York has seemingly solved its decade-old point guard issue, and it came from a somewhat unlikely source in Derrick Rose.

Arthur Weinstein

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Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak puts him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt

Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.

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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Watson says weed 'slippery slope'

Joining the conversation on whether sports leagues should consider permitting a use of the drug for medicinal purposes, Suns coach Earl Watson cautioned a "slippery slope."

Steven J. Gaither

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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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Sixers finally win back-to-back

Joel Embiid and the 76ers did something they haven't done in a long time.

Steven J. Gaither

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Celtics different squad with Al Horford on floor

Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.

Joe Rodgers

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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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Derrick Rose enjoys Chicago return, Knicks look like team with playoff potential

Rose scored 15 points and added 11 assists and seven rebounds. He wasn't the only former Bull who thrived; Joakim Noah had 16 points.

Steven J. Gaither

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Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham suspended by NBA after DUI citation

Cunningham, 29, failed a field sobriety test and his blood-alcohol content was measured at .094, over Washington state's legal limit of .08.

Joe Rodgers

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Russell Westbrook could be too much for Warriors to handle come Thursday's matchup

The Warriors and the Thunder are set to face off Thursday, pitting two former teammates in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook against each other for the first time this season.

Ron Clements

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors still seeking chemistry, but survive challenge from Suns

The Golden State Warriors are showing that assembling a team of superstars doesn't produce better results right away.

Arthur Weinstein

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Could LeBron James take smaller role with Cavs?

Kyrie Irving hit a key 3-pointer to help the Cavaliers beat the Raptors in a repeat of last season's Eastern Conference championship. He could take some of the load off King James.

Alec Brzezinski

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Thunder's Russell Westbrook puts up stat line unseen in 41 years

Westbrook now has four 40-point triple-doubles sine the start of the 2014-15 season.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Suns added an important stat to research—high-fives

Do high-fives make a difference? The Suns want to find out.

Jordan Heck

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Mark Cuban says Mavericks game in Mexico a 'great way to tear down walls'

The Mavs owner took a dig at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign vow to buiild a wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

Bob Hille

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Suns' Alex Len saved his friend from drowning

The 7-1 center from Ukraine was a godsend to one of his friends in the Dominican Republic last month.

Steven J. Gaither

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Late Warriors rally keeps record hopes alive

The Warriors are keeping the dream alive with a late rally to get by the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Ron Clements

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Warriors beat Spurs for 70th win, clinch top seed in West

The Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference Thursday night while keeping their hopes of setting a single-season record.

Ron Clements

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Giannis Antetokounmpo to play PG full time for Bucks in 2016-17

The Greek Freak has averaged 18.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game since the All-Star break.

Steven J. Gaither

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Karl-Anthony Towns dunks all over Suns' Mirza Teletovic

It's quite obvious that Karl-Anthony Towns does not care about Mirza Teletovic's life.

Steven J. Gaither

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LeBron James dominates Carmelo Anthony, Knicks at MSG

James made sure headlines containing his name focused on his on-court performance as he recorded his third triple-double of the season.

Travis Durkee

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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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Iguodala out 2 weeks

The Golden State Warriors will have to continue their pursuit of history without Andre Iguodala for the next two weeks.

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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Kristaps Porzingis has hit rookie wall, but Knicks aren't worried

Interim coach Kurt Rambis says Porzingis will be great.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors' bench comes up big as domination of NBA continues

Warriors came from behind Thursday to hand the Thunder their sixth loss in their last eight games.

Alec Brzezinski

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Stephen Curry again shows he's in complete control of the game

Stephen Curry hit a game-winning shot from 32-feet out Saturday against the Thunder.

Alec Brzezinski

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Suns GM says trading Isaiah Thomas was his biggest mistake

First-round picks are nice, but so are point guards already averaging 21.6 points and 6.8 assists per game.

Travis Durkee

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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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Pistons' Stanley Johnson shows why he was a top 10 pick

The rookie replaced injured Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the starting lineup Thursday and led his team past the Knicks.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rockets' Terrence Jones involved in car crash, will miss Thursday's game

Rockets forward Terrence Jones will miss Thursday's game against the Suns after he was involved in a car accident Wednesday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rockets win by going small in Howard's absence

With Dwight Howard serving a one-game suspension, the Rockets went with a three-guard lineup and Josh Smith at center — and it paid off.

Steven J. Gaither

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Suns interim coach Earl Watson says team needs Markieff Morris to start

Suns interim coach Earl Watson may put talented but troubled forward Markieff Morris back into the starting lineup soon.

Steven J. Gaither

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Suns reportedly fire Jeff Hornacek as head coach

Phoenix takes action after its 14th consecutive road defeat, relieving Hornacek of head coaching duties.

Scott Ridge

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Clippers clicking on the court despite issues off it

The Clippers pushed aside their off-court drama in a big way against the Bulls on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Sixers throw themselves under the bus after loss to Celtics

The Sixers are used to losing games, but even they were disgusted with their performance Sunday.

Steven J. Gaither

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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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Suns crumble against Pacers after lights go out in Indianapolis

The Suns were heating up before the lights went out at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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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Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

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Marcus Morris says brother Markieff still wants out of Phoenix

The Pistons forward says his brother, Markieff, wants to be traded from the Suns.

Steven J. Gaither

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Kobe draws crowd in Boston, but young Lakers lead in win

Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell helped the Lakers get over the hump against the Celtics.

Steven J. Gaither

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Suns want added apology, recommitment from Markieff Morris, report says

Morris' remorse on Twitter apparently isn't enough for the Suns to reinstate the suspended power forward.

Scott Ridge

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Kyrie Irving hopeful he can stay healthy as he continues to knock off rust

The All-Star guard wants Tuesday's game against the Nuggets to be the last he'll have to sit out this season.

Steven J. Gaither

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Report: Suns to fire two assistant coaches; Jeff Hornacek's future unclear

The Suns have won just 5 of their last 20 games and Jeff Hornacek may be on the chopping block.

Steven J. Gaither

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76ers cut Tony Wroten to bring back Ish Smith, report says

In Jerry Colangelo's first player personnel move, the 76ers have released guard Tony Wroten to make room for Ish Smith.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Suns' Markieff Morris suspended for throwing towel at coach Jeff Hornacek

Suns forward Markieff Morris didn’t appreciate being pulled from Wednesday night’s loss to the Nuggets.

Scott Ridge

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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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Bucks coach Jason Kidd to undergo hip surgery; return indefinite

Bucks coach Jason Kidd will take an indefinite leave of absence after he undergoes surgery Monday to correct chronic pain in his hip.

Brandon Schlager

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Kevin Durant, Thunder starting to regain 2013-14 form

The Thunder could be a dangerous team by season's end.

Steven J. Gaither

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Anthony Davis outlasts LeBron, shows why he's still an MVP candidate

Anthony Davis is still an MVP-caliber player. He just needs more help from his teammates.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry: Warriors 'talk about 33'

Stephen Curry is aware of how good the Warriors are, and he wants to go after all the records.

Jordan Heck

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Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Derrick Rose injury update: Bulls PG misses first game this season

At this point in Derrick Rose’s career, it wasn’t a matter of if he would miss his first game, but when.

Steven J. Gaither

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Boos and blowouts keep coming for James Harden and the Rockets

Maybe such a scene should be expected inside Toyota Center the way this season has started for Houston.

Brandon Schlager

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Kobe Bryant: 'I'm barely standing up' after Sunday's game

Kobe Bryant was in pain after a strong outing in Sunday night's game.

Jordan Heck

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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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Blake Griffin whines his way to ejection even with Chris Paul already out vs. Suns

Also Thursday night, Stephen Curry continued his torrid pace toward another NBA MVP award.

Alec Brzezinski

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Russell Westbrook throws down nasty tomahawk jam vs. Suns

Russell Westbrook continues to do grown-man things on the basketball court.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: James Harden breaks out of funk to beat Thunder

James Harden turned his rough start around with a big win against the Thunder.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Blake Griffin continues stellar play in win against Kings

Stephen Curry shows why he's league MVP with 53-point outburst.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Russell Westbrook takes down Magic with late-game heroics

Catch up on all of Friday night's NBA action.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dirk Nowitzki carves out time to attend Suns ceremony honoring Steve Nash

Nowitzki will watch as Steve Nash is inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor, despite opening the season with back-to-back road games.

Steven J. Gaither

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