Pistons' Baynes has surgery to repair broken nose

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes has had surgery to repair a broken nose. | Continue reading


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Jury clears Derrick Rose in civil lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) Jurors cleared NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends Wednesday in a lawsuit that accused them of gang raping his ex-girlfriend when she was incapacitated from drugs or alcohol. | Continue reading


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Hornets' Marvin Williams out for preseason with fractured left finger

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Hornets forward Marvin Williams will miss the remainder of the preseason with a non-displaced fracture of his left middle finger. | Continue reading


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Charlotte Hornets' Marvin Williams out with broken finger

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Hornets forward Marvin Williams will miss the remainder of the preseason with a non-displaced fracture of his left middle finger. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Which team should sign free agent Mario Chalmers?

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Blogtable: Which player should Thunder give extension to?

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Blogtable: Which East and West teams will have the most improved record?

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Shootaround (Oct. 19) -- Steve Kerr, Warriors shrug off Charles Barkley's talk

Kerr shrugs off Barkley's talk | Sixers, Noel not discussion extension | Report: Kings, Heat discussing guard swap | Continue reading


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Paul (left thumb) returns to Clippers' lineup vs. Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Chris Paul returned to the Clippers lineup Tuesday night in Sacramento, confirming the initial diagnosis that the sprained left thumb was a minor injury and that the All-Star point guard missed a practice and a game strictly out of preseason precaution. | Continue reading


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Hawks' Budenholzer goes to locker room after collision

 ATLANTA (AP) --   Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer was escorted to the locker room late in the first half of Tuesday night's preseason win over New Orleans after being bowled | Continue reading


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Charles Barkley: Golden State Warriors still flawed with Kevin Durant

NEW YORK (AP) -- Charles Barkley didn't want Kevin Durant to join the Golden State Warriors and isn't sure Durant changes things now that he's there. | Continue reading


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Knicks re-sign forward Cleanthony Early

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Knicks have re-signed forward Cleanthony Early. | Continue reading


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Charles Barkley says Warriors still a flawed team even with Kevin Durant

NEW YORK (AP) -- Charles Barkley didn't want Kevin Durant to join the Golden State Warriors and isn't sure Durant changes things now that he's there. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Silver: NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte in 2019 'a priority'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that returning the All-Star Game to Charlotte in 2019 is "a high priority," provided there's a resolution to a North Carolina law that restricts the rights of LGBT people. | Continue reading


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Bucks trade Michael Carter-Williams to Bulls, acquire Tony Snell

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Bulls traded Tony Snell to Milwaukee on Monday in exchange for Michael Carter-Williams as the two Central Division foes swapped two guards going into their fourth NBA seasons. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Oct. 18) -- Celtics' Isaiah Thomas thinking big in 2016-17

Thomas: Celtics can make 'noise' | Kings clear Lawson to return | Prince hoping for one last contract | Anthony has thoughts on D-League No. 1: Thomas says Celtics can 'make some legitimate noise'& | Continue reading


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Pacers release Alex Poythress, Nick Zeisloft

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers waived forward Alex Poythress and guard Nick Zeisloft on Monday. | Continue reading


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Mavericks sign Jaleel Cousins, brother of Kings' Cousins

DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks have signed free-agent center Jaleel Cousins, the younger brother of All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins of Sacramento. | Continue reading


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Knicks' Randle out 3-4 weeks with broken left orbital

NEW YORK (AP) Chasson Randle, trying to make the New York Knicks' roster as a backup guard, is expected to miss at least three weeks with a broken orbital bone around his left eye. | Continue reading


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Giant LeBron James banner getting championship upgrade

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The colossal LeBron James banner soaring over downtown is getting a small - but significant - upgrade. | Continue reading


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DA's Top 15 Rankings: Lay of the land as NBA season nears

David Aldridge gives you the preseason edition of which teams are the Top 15 squads in the NBA at this moment. | Continue reading


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NBA, USA Basketball announce first-ever youth basketball guidelines

NEW YORK and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and USA Basketball have teamed up to develop the first-ever youth basketball guidelines aimed at improving the way children, parents and coaches experience the game, with a specific emphasis on pro … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Shootaround (Oct. 17) -- Steve Kerr won't let Warriors wear down this season

Kerr will set pace for Warriors this season | Report: League and union to meet this week about CBA | Aaron Gordon embracing new role in Orlando | No sign of wavering confidence for Lakers rookie | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Oct. 16): Bucks, Bulls reportedly near deal

Bucks ready to deal MCW for Snell| Grizzlies expecting big things from rookie Baldwin| Retracing the steps of Cleveland's great comeback| Should Carmelo pass torch to Porzingis sooner rather than later? | Continue reading


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Source: Milwaukee Bucks Nearing Trade Of Michael Carter-Williams To Chicago Bulls

The Milwaukee Bucks are close to trading reserve guard Michael Carter-Williams to the Chicago Bulls for backup small forward Tony Snell, a source confirmed to NBA.com's David Aldridge on Saturday | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Joel Embiid ready for increased load; Jahlil Okafor maybe ready for Sixers' opener

The 76ers front line, normally clouded in uncertainty and injury, got some clarity Saturday with the double-dose of encouraging news that Jahlil Okafor should be ready for the opener and Joel Embiid may be cleared to play in back-to-backs. | Continue reading


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Swish: Cleveland Cavaliers re-sign shooting guard J.R. Smith

CLEVELAND -- J.R. Smith can begin launching away for the Cavaliers. | Continue reading


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Washington Wizards Ian Mahinmi out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery

WASHINGTON -- Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing knee surgery. | Continue reading


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Cavaliers re-sign J.R. Smith

CLEVELAND -- The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed guard J.R. Smith, General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.  “Bringing J.R. back | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Shootaround (Oct. 15): Cavs whole again with J.R. Smith back in fold

J.R. returns to Cavs | Steve Kerr has options in Golden State | Gregg Popovich feels the Miami Heat's pain | Continue reading


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Report: J.R. Smith, Cavs agree to 4-year, $57M contract

LeBron James, Kevin Love and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers spent the last month lobbying for their friend and teammate J.R. Smith to get rewarded for his role in their championship run last season. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Report: J.R. Smith, Cavaliers reach new deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing the championship band back together to defend their title. The final piece is J.R.Smith, who has agreed to a four-year, $57 million deal, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. | Continue reading


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Pelicans: Anthony Davis expected back from sore ankle in 10-14 days

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans say Anthony Davis is expected to return to basketball activities within 10 to 14 days after spraining his right ankle during an exhibition game against Houston in China on Wednesday. | Continue reading


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NBA suspends Pistons assistant coach Tim Hardaway for 3 games

NEW YORK -- Detroit Pistons' assistant coach Tim Hardaway has been suspended for three games for pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated with an excessive blood alcohol level, in violation of the law of the State of Michigan, the NBA announced today. | Continue reading


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Shootaround (Oct. 14) -- Draymond Green fires back at Kevin Durant's critics

Green fires back at Pierce | Vogel preparing to see Pacers again | Anthony feels slighted by spot in rankings | Continue reading


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Report: LeBron James says union prioritizes help for retired players in talks

NBA players are pushing for more money in the next collective bargaining agreement - for the players who came before them. | Continue reading


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LeBron James has college plans … when time permits

LeBron James has big plans for his beautiful basketball mind, college plans … someday. | Continue reading


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Paul Pierce weighs in on Kevin Durant to Warriors

Count Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce among the players who have weighed in on Kevin Durant's decision to leave Oklahoma City for the Golden State Warriors. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Paul Pierce weighs in on Kevin Durant to Warriors

Count Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce among the players who have weighed in on Kevin Durant's decision to leave Oklahoma City for the Golden State Warriors. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Dwayne Wade says LeBron James could have joined him in Chicago in 2010

Dwyane Wade eventually made it back to his hometown of Chicago. But it could have happened six years earlier with LeBron James in tow. Wade told reporters on Thursday that, back in 2010, he and James were looking at Chicago as the place to team up. But the Bulls couldn't create t … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

NBA.com Writers Archive

DAVID ALDRIDGE | Writer Archive | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Russell Westbrook responds to Kevin Durant's 'selfless' comments

The relationship between Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and former teammate Kevin Durant isn't getting any warmer. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

LeBron James' foundation opens institute to aid college students

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- LeBron James isn't just helping kids afford college. He wants them to stay there and leave with diplomas. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Klay Thompson meets service dog named Klay

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is many things: a gold-medal winning Olympian, an NBA champion, a two-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Third Team member and ... he's also a big-time dog lover. There's his own bulldog, Rocco, with whom Thompson is very close ... and oft … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Shootaround (Oct. 13): Why Cavs missed out on adding Dwyane Wade

LeBron explains why Cavs didn't add Wade | Brown feeling confident in job in Philly | McGee out to disprove his 'Shaqtin' past | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Optimism the current buzz word around NBA labor talks

From Cleveland to China, the message was clear on Wednesday: There is real hope of the NBA and its players getting a new labor deal done in the coming weeks. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 8 years ago

Paul Pierce says he plans to retire with Celtics

Boston Celtics great Paul Pierce has spent the last few seasons -- the last few seasons of what will presumably be a Hall of Fame career -- playing for franchises other than the Boston Celtics. But after finishing the upcoming NBA season, which Pierce has said will be his final N … | Continue reading


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2016 Season Preview: Team-by-team previews

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