Blogtable: Thoughts on new All-Star voting process for starters?

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Blogtable: How will Clippers fare while Blake Griffin mends?

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Shootaround (Dec. 21) -- Warriors rip Jazz, move to NBA-best 25-4

Jazz defense can't stop Warriors | Fizdale questions Grizzlies' lack of leadership | Van Gundy ready to switch up starting lineup | Noel gets some burn vs. Pelicans No. 1: Warriors rip through | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Hassan Whiteside vents about lack of touches after Heat loss

MIAMI (AP) -- Heat center Hassan Whiteside let his frustrations show after Miami's double-overtime loss to Orlando on Tuesday night, complaining about his lack of touches in the final minutes. | Continue reading


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Kings fine DeMarcus Cousins for tirade at columnist

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The Sacramento Kings have issued center DeMarcus Cousins a "substantial fine" for a recent altercation with a Sacramento Bee reporter. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Dec. 20) -- Clippers won't rush Blake Griffin back from injury

Report: Clippers to be 'very cautious' with Griffin | Van Gundy rips Pistons after loss | Colangelo on Noel: 'Not a benching' | Rose to return tonight vs. Pacers No. 1: Report: Clippers to be | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Clippers: Blake Griffin to have surgery, miss 3-6 weeks

LOS ANGELES -- Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers will have surgery on Tuesday to clean out his right knee, and is expected to miss three to six weeks. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Reports: Rockets' Clint Capela out with broken fibula

Just when the Rockets get going, the going gets tough. The hottest team in the NBA suffered a setback when Clint Capela, their young center who brought an athletic inside presence this season, | Continue reading


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Hawks' Dwight Howard, Thunder's Victor Oladipo out Monday night

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo will sit out Monday's matchup. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Craig Sager memorial service to be available on NBA TV & NBA.com

The memorial service for long-time Turner broadcaster Craig Sager will be available on NBA TV and streamed via NBA.com tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. ET. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Sore left knee keeps Kevin Love out of practice

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Cavaliers forward Kevin Love didn't practice because of a sore left knee and is questionable for Cleveland's game in Milwaukee on Tuesday. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

DeMar DeRozan, James Harden named Players of the Week

NEW YORK -- The Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Report: Clippers' Griffin set for minor knee surgery

Clippers forward Blake Griffin is scheduled to undergo minor surgery on his right knee in the next few days and will probably be out until sometime in January , according to a report by The Vertical's Shams Charania. | Continue reading


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Streeter performs national anthem in 'We Matter' shirt at Sixers game

PHILADELPHIA --- Sevyn Streeter performed the national anthem wearing a "We Matter" jersey before the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Cavs center Chris Andersen out for season with torn ACL

CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers center Chris Andersen has torn a ligament in his right knee and will require season-ending surgery. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic misses team walkthrough

CHICAGO -- Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic missed the team walkthrough before Friday night's game against Milwaukee, and coach Fred Hoiberg said he could be headed for a fine. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Draymond Green believes lower-tier NBA players deserve more

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Draymond Green is speaking up for all the backups and role players of the NBA world. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Cavaliers lose reserve center Chris Andersen to torn ACL

Cleveland Cavaliers center Chris Andersen suffered a non-contact right knee injury today during practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts. After undergoing evaluation at the facility, an MRI administered at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health by team physician Dr. Richard Parker confirmed t … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Grizzlies say Mike Conley will play against Sacramento

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley is expected to play Friday against the Sacramento Kings, less than three weeks after he broke bones in his lower back. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

The Roots to open NBA All-Star Game 2017

NEW YORK -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Grammy® Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots will tip off the 66th NBA All-Star Game during the "Entertainment Series presented by JBL" on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Smoothie King Center. All-Star Game coverage … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Shootaround (Dec. 16): Kerr and Pop pay tribute to Sager

Kerr and Pop pay tribute to Sager | Conley to return early from back injury | Hornacek looking like a good hire | New CBA will help Curry, but maybe not Wall | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Memphis Grizzlies upgrade guard Mike Conley from out to doubtful

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis star guard Mike Conley apparently is a very fast healer. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

World reacts to death of NBA reporter Craig Sager

Saddened reactions to the death of Craig Sager and heartfelt remembrances of the witty, flamboyantly-dressed sports reporter filled social media after he died Thursday at age 65 following a battle with cancer. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

NBA, players reach tentative agreement on labor deal

MIAMI (AP) -- The NBA and its players have agreed in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement, one that still needs to be ratified by players and owners in the coming weeks. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Cavaliers' LeBron, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love remain home vs. Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- When Philip Speering's mother told him she would do something special for him making good grades, he focused on the Cleveland Cavaliers only visit to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

League, NBA players reach tentative agreement on new Collective Bargaining Agreement

NEW YORK -- The NBA and NBPA have reached a tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending ratification by players and team owners. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Kevin Durant charity donates $57K to homeless kids in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Kevin Durant apparently has no hard feelings toward Oklahoma City, despite the backlash he received after leaving the Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA offseason. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Would NBA benefit from more referees?

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Blogtable: Which teams are the East's and West's clear No. 2?

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Blogtable: What's the biggest surprise of the season so far?

* * * With more than a quarter of the schedule behind us, what’s the biggest surprise of the NBA season so far? * * * Steve Aschburner: If I were to go by teams we didn’t expect to | Continue reading


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Bulls' Rajon Rondo (sprained ankle) out vs. Wolves

CHICAGO (AP) -- Bulls guard Rajon Rondo sat out a game Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a sprained right ankle. | Continue reading


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Cleveland Cavaliers resting Kyrie Irving against Grizzlies

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers are sitting star guard Kyrie Irving against Memphis on Tuesday night. | Continue reading


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Cleveland Cavaliers announce plans for $140M renovation of arena

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced plans for a $140 million project to renovate Quicken Loans Arena, their downtown home since 1994. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Tickets for NBA All-Star 2017 weekend events are now on-sale

NEW YORK -- To bring the excitement of NBA All-Star 2017 to fans throughout New Orleans and its surrounding areas, the NBA is hosting a lineup of fan-favorite events during its star-studded midseason showcase. Tickets are available now on NBATickets.com and start at just $10. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

NBA D-League to experiment with 4- and 5-person crews

MIAMI (AP) -- The NBA is going to take a look at having more officials on the court. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

LeBron James producing documentary on Muhammad Ali

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- King James is set to tell the story of The Greatest. | Continue reading


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NBA All-Star 2017 Complete Schedule of Events

A more detailed schedule of events for NBA All-Star 2017 will be updated soon. Please check back. | Continue reading


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LeBron James, Marc Gasol named Players of the Week

NEW YORK -- The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 11. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

John Legend to headline NBA All-Star 2017 halftime show

NEW YORK -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that 10-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist John Legend will headline the 66th NBA All-Star Game halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. All-Star Game coverage begins a … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Shootaround (Dec. 12): World Peace with unique insight on Knicks' tension

World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks | Bucks rookie Brogdon eager to prove himself against best fear in Memphis | Trail Blazers dealing with new problem: late-game power outages | Oubre earning his wings with Wizards | Walker toughs out knee injury | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Shootaround (Dec. 11): Carmelo Anthony turns to Kobe for advice

'Melo seeks out Kobe | No fear in Memphis | Rockets rolling | Celtics get bomb threat | Walton has Phil factor | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Shootaround (Dec. 11): Carmelo Anthony turns to Kobe for advice

'Melo seeks out Kobe | No fear in Memphis | Rockets rolling | Celtics get bomb threat | Walton has Phil factor | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Grizzlies give GM Wallace, two other executives extensions

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies have signed general manager Chris Wallace and a pair of executive vice presidents in the front office to multi-year extensions. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Dec. 8): Mavs hold team meeting

Warriors teach Clippers a lesson | Mavs hold team meeting after embarrassing loss | The Rondo enigma | Motiejunas not happy with contract discrepancy | Lessons learned on the Thibs Tour | Continue reading


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Lakers' Williams hits 66-footer to beat buzzer

HOUSTON — Move over, Jerry West. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Hawks' Kent Bazemore (sore knee) out at least 2 games

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks will be without Kent Bazemore for at least two games because of right knee soreness. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Knicks' Derrick Rose (back pain) out vs. Cavaliers

NEW YORK (AP) -- Derrick Rose is missing the New York Knicks' game against Cleveland because of lower back pain. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Warriors players, coaches pledge $75K for fire victims

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Golden State Warriors players and coaches have pledged $75,000 to help relief efforts for the deadly Oakland warehouse fire that happened only a few miles from their home arena. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago