Hornets' Batum out with hyperextended right knee

The Charlotte Hornets announced that guard Nicolas Batum underwent a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) today which confirmed the previous diagnosis of a hyperextended right knee. The MRI also showed that Batum withstood no structural damage to his knee. | Continue reading


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Blazers acquire unprotected first round pick from Cavaliers

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired an unprotected first round draft pick from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a 2018 first round pick, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. | Continue reading


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Mavericks waive guard Pierre Jackson

DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have requested waivers on guard Pierre Jackson. | Continue reading


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Denver Nuggets waive Alonzo Gee

DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have waived forward Alonzo Gee, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today. Gee, 6-6, 225, signed with | Continue reading


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Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love to return to lineup vs. Nets

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving are expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup for their game against the Brooklyn Nets. | Continue reading


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NBA unveils adidas NBA All-Star 2017 uniforms and warmups

The official Twitter account for NBA All-Star 2017 gave fans a peek at the uniforms that will be worn at this year's game. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 6) -- Dirk Nowitzki willing to accept reserve role

Dirk open to reserve role | What's next for Hawks? | Malone sorry for calling out Nuggets' veterans | Jennings: Knicks must hold each other accountable | Continue reading


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Report: Cavs working on deal for Hawks' Korver

CLEVELAND -- Kyle Korver could soon be hoisting shots for the NBA champions. | Continue reading


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Amid trade reports, Hawks' Korver sits in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver has not played through more than half Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans amid trade reports involving the Cleveland Cavaliers. | Continue reading


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Report: Hawks agree to trade Korver to Cleveland for first-round pick

Trade season has begun for the Atlanta Hawks, well ahead of the NBA's Feb. 23 trade deadline. And despite rumors, veteran All-Star forward Paul Millsap might not be the player on the move, right now.The Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly finalizing a deal that will send … | Continue reading


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Zeller out again for Hornets against Detroit

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Cody Zeller of the Charlotte Hornets is not playing Thursday night at Detroit. | Continue reading


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Justise Winslow has surgery to repair tear in shoulder

Justise Winslow's torn right labrum was successfully repaired Thursday, and the Miami Heat forward will need to be in a sling for the next six weeks before beginning rehabilitation. | Continue reading


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Chris Bosh talks about getting a 'taste of retirement'

(AP) -- Chris Bosh still is unclear about what his future holds, and while mentioning how he's getting a "taste of retirement" stopped short of saying he will no longer pursue an NBA career. | Continue reading


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Cavaliers' James and Irving lead in first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2017

NEW YORK -- LeBron James and Kyrie Irving of the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers are the top two vote-getters overall, while Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors lead all Western Conference players in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting … | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 5) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo shines at Madison Square Garden

Giannis delivers in NYC | LeBron concerned about Cavs' injuries | Westbrook sorry for throwing ball at ref | Paul could return Friday for Clippers | Continue reading


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Pelicans' Pondexter has procedure on troublesome left knee

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Quincy Pondexter, who has not played because of a left knee injury since the 2015 playoffs, has had successful arthroscopic on his injured knee. | Continue reading


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Westbrook gets a 'T' for hitting official in head with ball

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Russell Westbrook said he has "no idea" why he was assessed a technical foul for hitting a game official in the head with a ball during the first quarter of Oklahoma City's 123-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. | Continue reading


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Justice Winslow's second season gets cut short

Saying goodbye to Dwyane Wade and taking a dip in the standings might have been part of a greater vision for the Miami Heat and their future. But losing forward Justise Winslow for the rest of the 2016-17 season seems a little like overkill. | Continue reading


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Heat's Winslow needs shoulder surgery, season likely done

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Justise Winslow of the Miami Heat will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder Thursday, and the team expects that he will miss the remainder of the season. | Continue reading


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LeBron playing, Irving and Love out as Cavs face Bulls

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James is the only one of Cleveland's three big stars playing Wednesday night against Chicago. | Continue reading


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Donatas Motiejunas confident in new situation with Pelicans

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Donatas Motiejunas, the Pelicans' new 7-footer, might sound delusional to more cynical NBA observers. | Continue reading


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Hawks to retire Pete Maravich's No. 44 jersey

More than four decades after his floppy socks and hair, along with his dazzling ball-handling and shot-making made for a can't-miss show in Atlanta, the Hawks have decided to retire Pete Maravich's No. 44 this season. | Continue reading


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LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love all questionable vs. Bulls

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James stayed home from shootaround and is one of three Cleveland stars questionable for Wednesday night's game against Chicago. | Continue reading


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Dwane Casey, Mike D'Antoni named NBA Coaches of the Month

NEW YORK -- The Toronto Raptors' Dwane Casey and the Houston Rockets' Mike D'Antoni today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. | Continue reading


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Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer meets with Paul Millsap over recent trade rumors

There may still be no substance to the Paul Millsap trade rumors, but the talk has heated up to the point where Mike Budenholzer felt the need to have a conversation with his power forward. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Will Warriors make another push for 73 wins?

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Blogtable: Which teams in lower half of Eastern Conference will make playoffs?

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Blogtable: How would you handle the Rajon Rondo situation?

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Shootaround (Jan. 4) -- Kevin Durant aims to 'round my game out' this season

Durant trying to improve defense | Malone calls Nuggets' defense worst in NBA | Crowder 'disrespected' by fans cheering Hayward | Would Raptors deal for Millsap? | Continue reading


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Warriors to break ground on new San Francisco arena Jan. 17

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Golden State Warriors plan to break ground on their new arena in San Francisco this month. | Continue reading


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Mavericks' Andrew Bogut willing to accept bench role

Andrew Bogut has come off the bench for only 14 of the 662 regular-season games he's played. But that's what he'll be doing with the Dallas Mavericks going forward, at least in games that Dirk Nowitzki plays. | Continue reading


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Joel Embiid, Buddy Hield named Kia Rookies of the Month

The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid and the New Orleans Pelicans' Buddy Hield today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. | Continue reading


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John Wall, James Harden named Kia Players of the Month

The Washington Wizards' John Wall and the Houston Rockets' James Harden today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. | Continue reading


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Pelicans, Donatas Motiejunas agree on contract

NEW ORLEANS --Donatas Motiejunas has agreed to play the rest of this season alongside Anthony Davis with the New Orleans Pelicans for a pro-rated veteran minimum salary. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 3) -- Jimmy Butler doing his part to keep Bulls afloat

Butler shines in Bulls' win | Hornacek blasts Knicks' defensive effort | Embiid making sure Simmons is included | James' comments touch Holiday | Continue reading


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Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis out vs. Magic, hopes to play Wednesday

NEW YORK (AP) -- Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis is missing his second straight game because of a sore left Achilles' tendon. | Continue reading


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Bulls' Dwayne Wade sidelined with knee swelling

CHICAGO (AP) -- Bulls guard Dwyane Wade has been ruled out for their game against Charlotte because of swelling in his left knee. | Continue reading


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Cavs' Irving (hamstring) to miss 2nd straight game

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is missing Monday night's game against the Pelicans, his second straight, because of tightness in his right hamstring. | Continue reading


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John Wall, James Harden named Players of the Week

NEW YORK -- The Washington Wizards' John Wall and the Houston Rockets' James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 1. | Continue reading


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Hornets' Cody Zeller to miss time with concussion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Hornets say center Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 2) -- Hawks reportedly fielding trade offers for Paul Millsap

Report: Hawks fielding trade offers for Millsap | Hornets have to be at their best against the best | Are Knicks misusing Porzingis? | Pacers poised for a run to start 2017 | Continue reading


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Pelicans waive veteran wing player Reggie Williams

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran wing player Reggie Williams. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Jan. 1): Harden makes MVP case

Harden's historic night screams MVP | Westbrook wraps up 2016 in his signature style | Rookie Brogdon joins triple-double party | LeBron's 2016 couldn't have been much sweeter | Continue reading


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Rondo out of Bulls' lineup after being benched for poor play

CHICAGO (AP) -- Rajon Rondo is out of the Chicago Bulls' lineup, one day after being benched for poor play. | Continue reading


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Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) -- New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks' game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon.    Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Dec. 31): Love enjoying 'best year of my life'

Kevin Love enjoying "the best year of my life" | As the Bulls turn | Two Rivers (Out of the) Stadium | Continue reading


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Spurs' Leonard misses second straight game with stomach bug

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard sat out a game Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his second straight contest because of a stomach virus. | Continue reading


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Paul out for Clippers vs. Rockets, but Redick to return

HOUSTON (AP) -- Chris Paul is out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Houston Rockets on Friday night because of a sore left hamstring, but J.J. Redick will return. | Continue reading


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