2017 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest

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Shootaround (Jan. 12) -- Cavs say they need more practice time

Love: 'Practice time would be great for us' | Crowder-Wall scuffle marks end of game | Anthony calls Knicks' latest loss 'unacceptable' | Rondo treading carefully in Chicago | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

66th NBA All-Star Game

FINAL SCORE: West 192, East 182 Most Valuable Player: Anthony Davis Participants: Roster Game Info:  Box Score, Video Highlights & Matchup Info More:  NBA All-Star | Continue reading


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2017 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge

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2017 Taco Bell Skills Challenge

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2017 All-Star Three-Point Contest

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Heat team plane slides on snowy taxiway in Milwaukee

Inclement weather and cold temperatures have caused travel delays across the United States for the last few days, and NBA teams have felt the snarl of that. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Embiid gets down with dance team after McConnell's buzzer-beater

The Sixers stunned the Knicks 98-97 on Wednesday with T.J. McConnell's buzzer-beating fadeaway, and few enjoyed it more than irrepressible rookie Joel Embiid. So much so, in fact, that "The Process" couldn't resist getting in a quick postgame boogie with the team's dance squad. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Blake Griffin on track to return to Clippers in late January

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Griffin is on track to return to the Los Angeles Clippers likely later this month after having right knee surgery. | Continue reading


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Mexican roots run deep with the Phoenix Suns

MEXICO CITY -- Devin Booker is very proud of his Mexican heritage. But eating grasshopper tacos, a local delicacy? That's where the Phoenix Suns star apparently draws the line. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Bradley, four other Celtics out against Wizards

BOSTON (AP) -- Avery Bradley was one of five players out for the Boston Celtics when they hosted the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. | Continue reading


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NBA stars Curry, Davis, Harden, Lin highlight league Chinese New Year celebration

NEW YORK -- NBA Chinese New Year Celebration 2017 presented by Dongfeng Nissan will feature the NBA's biggest stars, a record number of live game broadcasts, the debut of a new television spot and specially designed uniforms as the league celebrates the holiday with millions of C … | Continue reading


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NBA upgrades flagrant, fines Mavs' Justin Anderson $25K

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Justin Anderson $25,000 for a flagrant foul against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kris Dunn. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

NBA fines Knicks' Kyle O'Quinn for pushing Anthony Davis

NEW YORK -- New York Knicks center/forward Kyle O'Quinn has been fined $25,000 for striking and pushing New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis from behind, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Snowfall in Portland impacts Cavs-Blazers matchup

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Unusually heavy snowfall has impacted the Portland Trail Blazers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in advance of Wednesday night's game at the Moda Center. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Knicks' Derrick Rose to start tonight against 76ers

Two days after missing the New York Knicks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans for what he termed a "family issue," point guard Derrick Rose will be in the starting lineup tonight against the | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Former NBA prospect Isaiah Austin returns to court

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Former Baylor standout Isaiah Austin has arrived in Serbia after being cleared to play basketball again, two-plus years after he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during a physical before the NBA draft. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Is DeMarcus Cousins the 'best big man' in NBA?

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Blogtable: Thoughts on Hawks taking Paul Millsap off trade market?

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Blogtable: Making sense of Derrick Rose's ordeal with Knicks

* * * Derrick Rose was fined by the Knicks for what amounts to an unexcused absence. What do you make of this whole ordeal? And what does it say about the state of the Knicks today? * * * | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Shootaround (Jan. 11) -- DeMarcus Cousins, Kings reportedly working on extension

Report: Cousins intends to sign extension with Kings | Report: LeBron upset over recent officiating | Simmons participates in drills with Sixers | Celtics falter vs. Raptors | Continue reading


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Bucks' Antetokounmpo sick but playing; Spurs' Aldridge out

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing Tuesday night against San Antonio despite an illness, but Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge is out with a stomach virus. | Continue reading


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Rondo: Bulls coaches say they're 'saving me from myself'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo said he was told by a member of the Chicago coaching staff that coach Fred Hoiberg was "saving me from myself" by benching the four-time All-Star for the past five games. | Continue reading


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Clippers hire Kevin Garnett as team consultant

Kevin Garnett has returned to the NBA ... well, in a part-time position. After retiring as an active player just before this season following a two-decade career, Garnett made a training camp | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 10) -- Draymond Green says Warriors 'trying to figure out what works'

Green: Season 'about experimenting' for Golden State | Reports: Millsap off trading block | George regrets 'fatherhood' comments | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Derrick Rose missing for Knicks' game vs. Pelicans

Last night, the Knicks hosted the New Orleans Pelicans with hopes of reversing a recent funk in which New York had lost seven of its last eight games. Not only did the Knicks fall last night to the Pelicans, 110-96, but they did so without starting point guard Derrick Rose. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Derrick Rose not with Knicks for game against Pelicans

NEW YORK (AP) -- Derrick Rose is not playing for the New York Knicks against the New Orleans Pelicans. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

D-League's Iowa Energy fire Matt Woodley as coach

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Matt Woodley has been fired as head coach of the NBA Development League's Iowa Energy. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry named Players of the Week

NEW YORK -- The Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler 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. 2 through Sunday, Jan. 8. | Continue reading


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NBA fines Lakers' Jordan Clarkson $15,000 for throwing forearm

NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has been fined $15,000 for throwing a forearm above the shoulders to Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Nets waive former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Brooklyn Nets have waived Anthony Bennett, the former No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 9) -- Draymond Green has high praise for DeMarcus Cousins

Draymond: Cousins is best big man in the game | Embiid talking playoffs | James, Phelps recognize greatness | Kidd takes blame for loss to Wizards | Continue reading


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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sits due to illness

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is missing Sunday's game against the Washington Wizard because of an illness. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 8): Warriors learn from tough loss

Warriors on body language, ball movement | Gobert's star continues to rise | 'Melo's shoulder, Knicks ailing | Spurs’ Bertans secret it out No. 1: Warriors’ body language speaks volumes | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Blazers-Pistons, other events postponed because of storm

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Detroit Pistons was among several sporting events postponed because of a winter storm that blew into Oregon on Saturday. | Continue reading


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George Hill activated for Utah Jazz

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Utah Jazz point guard George Hill has been medically cleared to play Saturday night against Minnesota after missing the previous three games with a concussion. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Detroit at Portland postponed, rescheduled Sunday evening

NEW YORK -- The National Basketball Association announced today that the Detroit Pistons at Portland Trail Blazers game scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to potential severe weather | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Korver could join Cavs in desert against Suns

(AP) --Two teams with much to look forward to in the upcoming week meet at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday when the Cleveland Cavaliers begin the Western portion of a six-game trip with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Thunder's Cameron Payne to make season debut vs. Nuggets

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Thunder guard Cameron Payne is making his season debut Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

NBA to stream first regular-season game via Facebook

NEW YORK -- For the first time, the NBA will stream a regular-season game via Facebook Live. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Cavaliers acquire Kyle Korver from Hawks

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired guard Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guard/forward Mike Dunleavy, guard Mo Williams, cash considerations and a protected first-round draft pick (first possible pick is Cleveland's 2019 … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Old School Power Rankings Weeks 9-10

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Shootaround (Jan. 7) -- LeBron says Cavs need more help

LeBron says Cavs need more | Carroll favors a Millsap trade | Should Hawks send Millsap on his way? 1. LeBron says Cavs need more: The rich got richer, but the rich also remain greedy. So says | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Hawks GM Wilcox apologizes after fan insulted by joke

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Hawks general manager Wes Wilcox has apologized for making a joke a fan believed was racially insensitive. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Hassan Whiteside rejoins Heat after scary eye injury

LOS ANGELES -- Hassan Whiteside has rejoined the Miami Heat in Los Angeles one week after a scary eye injury. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Orlando Magic waives Arinze Onuaku

ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic have waived center Arinze Onuaku (ah-RIN-zay on-ooh-AH-koo), General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Orlando's roster now stands at 14 players. In addition, the Magic have recalled guard C.J. Wilcox from the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Developmen … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Atlanta Hawks waive forward Ryan Kelly

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has requested waivers on forward Ryan Kelly, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Mike Budenholzer. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Suns waive John Jenkins

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have waived guard John Jenkins. Jenkins has averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 minutes in four appearances this season, and averaged 5.0 points and 13.0 minutes in 22 games | Continue reading


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