NBA, video game company to launch new gaming league in 2018

ATLANTA -- Video gamers now have a chance to compete for an NBA title, in an actual NBA arena and get paid by the some of the same people who pay LeBron James and Steph Curry. | Continue reading


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Bulls' Wade out vs. Warriors with upper respiratory illness

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Dwyane Wade is out for the Chicago Bulls' game at Golden State on Wednesday night with an upper respiratory illness. | Continue reading


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Blazers' Evan Turner out 5-6 weeks with right hand fracture

   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner will be out five to six weeks because of a fractured bone in his right hand. Turner fractured the third metacarpal | Continue reading


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Metta World Peace at peace with The Palace

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Back at The Palace for perhaps the final time, Metta World Peace recalled the moment that landed him in basketball infamy. | Continue reading


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Nuggets' Faried leaves game with sprained right ankle

ATLANTA (AP) -- Kenneth Faried has left the Denver Nuggets' game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right ankle and will not return. | Continue reading


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Former Knick Oakley ejected after altercation in MSG seats

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was escorted from his seats at Madison Square Garden after an altercation near team owner James Dolan. | Continue reading


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Suns forward Dragan Bender undergoes surgery

PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender today underwent a successful routine arthroscopic procedure on his right ankle to remove a bone spur. The surgery was performed by Dr. Ned Amendola at Duke University Hospital. Bender is estimated to return to full basketball activity … | Continue reading


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LeBron 'not sitting against the Pacers' tonight

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- LeBron James is set to start Wednesday night for Cleveland against the Indiana Pacers. | Continue reading


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Phil takes another dig at Carmelo with tweet

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Knicks President Phil Jackson has taken another dig at forward Carmelo Anthony. | Continue reading


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NBA Officiating News, Rulebook and Referee Operations

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Blogtable: Kevin Durant returns to Oklahoma City on Saturday

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Blogtable: Lakers hire Magic Johnson for front office role

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Blogtable: Thoughts on Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony rumors

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Shootaround (Feb. 8) -- Blazers win, but lose Evan Turner to broken hand

No. 1: Turner breaks hand -- Last night the Portland Trail Blazers got a last-second win over the Dallas Mavericks thanks to a shot from CJ McCollum. It was a much-needed win for a team that is struggling to get near .500. But the Blazers also got some bad news, as forward Evan T … | Continue reading


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Trail Blazers reserve Evan Turner fractures right hand

Trail Blazers reserve Evan Turner will be out for an undetermined period of time after fracturing his right hand in Tuesday's 114-113 victory over the Mavericks. | Continue reading


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Kings' Cousins suspended one game for 16th technical foul

NEW YORK -- Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2016-17 season, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


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Timberwolves considering Stephenson for 10-day deal

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president Tom Thibodeau says the team is eyeing Lance Stephenson, among others, for its open roster spot. | Continue reading


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Turner Sports to host "NBA on TNT Road Show" at NBA All-Star 2017

Turner Sports' fan-focused "NBA on TNT Road Show" will originate from Champions Square in New Orleans for NBA All-Star 2017 with live telecasts featuring TNT's Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team, a performance from two-time Grammy Award winning artist Pitbull, i … | Continue reading


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Hard lesson from Zach LaVine's season-ending injury could benefit young Timberwolves

In terms of overall ambitions, the Wolves' and their fans' vision of playoff basketball this spring at Target Center suddenly turned cloudy. It isn't so much the current 19-33 record – Denver, in eighth place, is 23-28 – as it is the five teams between Minnesota and that final We … | Continue reading


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Kings All-Star DeMarcus Cousins draws 16th technical foul, faces 1-game suspension

On the same day that general manager Vlade Divac said the Sacramento Kings still want to build around him, DeMarcus Cousins again showed he's still got growing up to do. | Continue reading


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Kings GM says 'no way' DeMarcus Cousins will be traded

The speculation can end. General managers around the NBA can stop wondering if they have the goods or the nerve to deal for DeMarcus Cousins. | Continue reading


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Pelicans' 7-footer Alexis Ajinca open to trade if it means playing

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca says he'd welcome a trade if it resulted in more playing time. | Continue reading


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Report: LeBron wants Kevin Love for Carmelo Anthony trade

Maybe if Kevin Love is ultimately pushed out the door in Cleveland, the fingerprints on his back will belong to a rather influential individual. LeBron James. Or perhaps not. Frank Isola of the | Continue reading


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Former NBA'er Dennis Rodman gets probation in freeway crash

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been sentenced to three years informal probation and 30 hours of community service for a crash on a California freeway. | Continue reading


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Joel Embiid out again, Jahlil Okafor back for 76ers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is missing his sixth straight game with a left knee problem Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. The 76ers said before | Continue reading


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Warriors coach Steve Kerr fined $25K for outburst

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Warriors coach Steve Kerr is sorry he swore -- more than once -- at a referee. He knows how hard that job must be. | Continue reading


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Heat keep Okaro White, waive Derrick Williams

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Heat have waived forward Derrick Williams, and are signing rookie forward Okaro White through the 2017-18 season. | Continue reading


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Reports: Pelicans, Sixers discussing deal for Okafor

It's no secret the Philadelphia 76ers have been trying to shop former No. 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor. They might have found a potential trade partner in the New Orleans Pelicans. | Continue reading


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Warriors coach Steve Kerr fined $25,000

NEW YORK – Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been fined $25,000 for verbal abuse of game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after his ejection, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


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Isaiah Thomas, Stephen Curry named NBA Players of the Week

NEW YORK – The Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas and the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 5. | Continue reading


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NBA TV "Barrier Breaker" Sweepstakes Official Rules And Regulations

NBA TV “Barrier Breaker” SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM A PRIZE.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. BY | Continue reading


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Feb. 6 Shootaround -- Wizards ready for showdown with Cavs

Wizards ready to take on Cavs | Is Cousins staying put? | Westbrook shines vs. Blazers | LaVine can lean on his team in recovery | Pistons' problems go deeper than just Jackson | Continue reading


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Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James congratulates Tom Brady after thrilling Super Bowl comeback

It takes a legend to know one.  LeBron James hopped on social media late Sunday to congratulate fellow superstar Tom Brady following the quarterback's record-setting fifth Super Bowl | Continue reading


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NBA enjoys Super Bowl Sunday

The NBA took a rare Sunday evening off to make way for Super Bowl LI between the Patriots and the Falcons in Houston. Enjoy the social media reactions on the big game from the basketball world: | Continue reading


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L.A. Clippers' Paul Pierce caps final appearance in Boston with late 3-pointer

As far as achievements go, hitting a last-minute 3-pointer to avoid going scoreless wouldn't figure to rank very high on the list of a player with a championship, a Finals MVP, 10 All-Star appearances and more than 26,000 career points to his name. | Continue reading


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Paul Pierce receives standing ovation in final game at Boston

Eighteen years ago to the day, Paul Pierce stepped onto the Boston Celtics' hardwood for the first time. | Continue reading


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Feb. 5 Shootaround -- Paul Pierce prepares for final game in Boston

No. 1: Pierce says goodbye to Boston -- Paul Pierce had a legendary career with the Boston Celtics, helping return the franchise to championship glory. But eventually he was traded to Brooklyn | Continue reading


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Warriors coach Steve Kerr ejected in third quarter at Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected Saturday night and had to be held back near midcourt by assistant coach Mike Brown as the reigning NBA Coach of the Year moved toward official Bill Spooner in the third quarter of the team's game again … | Continue reading


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Suns' Devin Booker catches fire, scores 27 points in final 7:14 of first half

One night after banking in a 20-footer at the buzzer to beat the Sacramento Kings, Devin Booker found the magic touch again Saturday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. | Continue reading


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Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James becomes youngest to score 28,000 points

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant as the youngest player in NBA history to score 28,000 career points during Saturday's road game against the Knicks. | Continue reading


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Irving sidelined as Cavs, Knicks without starting PGs

NEW YORK -- Kyrie Irving is sitting out Cleveland's game at New York, leaving both the Cavaliers and Knicks without their starting point guards. | Continue reading


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Timberwolves lose Zach LaVine for rest of season to torn ACL

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. | Continue reading


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Timberwolves announce guard Zach LaVine will miss rest of season with torn ACL in left knee

Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken this morning at Mayo Clinic by Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm revealed that Wolves guard Zach LaVine has a torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in his left kn … | Continue reading


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Report: Derrick Rose unsure of future with Knicks

With the Feb. 23 trade deadline looming, it seems Carmelo Anthony isn't the only member of the Knicks looking over his shoulder these days. | Continue reading


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Report: Dallas Mavericks to sign Yogi Ferrell to two-year contract

Another famous Yogi once said: "If you don't know where you're going, you might end up some place else." | Continue reading


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Feb. 4 Shootaround -- Draymond teams up with LeBron against Barkley

Draymond backs LeBron | Westbrook does it again | Rockets retire Yao jersey | Curry wants back with Team USA | Celtics pass Lakers No. 1:  Draymond teams up with LeBron against Barkley -- | Continue reading


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Old School Power Rankings Weeks 13-14

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Celtics' Brad Stevens to coach East All-Stars

NEW YORK -- Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens and his staff will coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Stevens earns the honor for the first time in … | Continue reading


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