Former ABA All-Star Steve "Snapper" Jones dead at 75

PORTLAND, Ore.  – Steve “Snapper” Jones, former Portland Trail Blazers player, team announcer and later NBA broadcaster, has passed away in Houston at age 75.  Family members and | Continue reading


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Kristaps Porzingis, Enes Kanter out Saturday with back ailments

New York will be without their starting frontcourt in Houston. | Continue reading


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Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture

NEW YORK -- Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, | Continue reading


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Washington Wizards' John Wall out two weeks with discomfort, inflammation in knee

WASHINGTON -- Wizards guard John Wall underwent an MRI exam yesterday after experiencing left knee discomfort and inflammation due to knee-to-knee contact in the team's game on Nov. 7 vs. Dallas. | Continue reading


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Golden State Warriors rookie Jordan Bell wanted Chicago Bulls to regret trading him

Before Friday night's home game against Chicago, Steve Kerr told reporters he had pegged this night as a rest opportunity for Draymond Green well in advance. | Continue reading


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Warriors, Cavaliers, other teams break out Nike Statement jerseys on Thanksgiving weekend

Hot deals are all the rage on Thanksgiving weekend, and that trend seeped into the NBA on Friday night with the on-court debuts of Nike Statement jerseys. Some of these Nike alternate jerseys are similar to those worn in seasons past, while others live up to their name in dramati … | Continue reading


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Reports: Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (sprained ankle), Draymond Green (rest) out for Friday's game

Two nights after playing 32 minutes and scoring 21 points in a 108-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant will sit out Friday night's game against the Chicago Bulls (10:30 ET on NBA TV) with a sprained left ankle. | Continue reading


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Kia Rookie Ladder: Lauri Markkanen, John Collins join the mix

In the Week 6 edition of the 2017-18 Kia Rookie Ladder, we check in on the five rookies who are making the biggest impact so far this season. | Continue reading


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Horry Scale: Harrison Barnes outdoes JaMychal Green in Memphis

A reminder on The Horry Scale: It breaks down a game-winning buzzer-beater (GWBB) in the categories of difficulty, game situation (was the team tied or behind at the time?), importance (playoff game or garden-variety night in November?) and celebration. Then we give it an overall … | Continue reading


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Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee soreness) sits out vs. Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX (AP) -- Milwaukee star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was held out of the Bucks' lineup Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns because of right knee soreness. | Continue reading


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Reports: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he's 'never' seen injury like Kawhi Leonard's quad tendinopathy

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told the media before Wednesday's game with the Pelicans that's he's "never" seen an injury like the quadriceps tendinopathy that has sidelined All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard for all 17 games this season. | Continue reading


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Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap explores options before surgery that would cost him 3 months

DENVER (AP) -- The Denver Nuggets say they're exploring options to repair All-Star Paul Millsap's torn ligament in his left wrist amid concerns he'll need surgery that will sideline him until late February. | Continue reading


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Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) out tonight vs. Phoenix Suns

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to end a two-game losing streak tonight in Phoenix (9 ET, NBA League Pass) and will have to do so without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. | Continue reading


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Report: Patrick Beverley (right knee) sent back to Los Angeles

Patrick Beverley got back in the LA Clippers' mix in their last game, a 107-85 blowout road loss to the New York Knicks on Monday. As the Clippers get ready to face the Hawks in Atlanta tonight (7:30 ET, NBA League Pass), Beverley is going back on the shelf again. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Who would be a surprising Kia MVP winner in future?

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Blogtable: How would you pull LA Clippers out of their funk?

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Blogtable: What are you most thankful for so far in 2017-18 NBA season?

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Denver Nuggets' coach Michael Malone issues apology statement

On behalf of Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone, please see his statement below regarding his suspension from Monday night's game at the Sacramento Kings. Neither he, nor the rest of the organization, will have any further comment on the matter. | Continue reading


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Report: Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap to undergo surgery on left wrist

Denver Nuggets' forward Paul Millsap will have surgery on his left wrist and be sidelined indefinitely, reports Shams Charania of The Vertical, citing league sources. | Continue reading


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Milwaukee Bucks' Mirza Teletovic out four weeks after surgery on left knee

Milwaukee Bucks forward Mirza Teletovic underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today to repair cartilage in his left knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York under the supervision of Bucks team physician Dr. William R … | Continue reading


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DeMarcus Cousins says he was ejected for using big-man fundamentals

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- New Orleans center DeMarcus Cousins says he was protecting a rebound the way all big men are taught when he was ejected for a flagrant foul during a game against Oklahoma City. | Continue reading


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Kevin Durant (ankle) questionable tomorrow; Golden State Warriors reunite with legends

* Wednesday on ESPN: Warriors vs. Thunder, 8 ET | Continue reading


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DeMarcus Cousins gets ejected for elbowing Russell Westbrook

DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder for swinging his elbow into the head of Thunder star Russell Westbrook. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Joel Embiid takes troll game to next level

If there's one aspect of Joel Embiid's game that is underrated, it's his ability to push his opponents' buttons. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

LA Clippers' Danilo Gallinari expects to miss another 7-10 days with glute injury

LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari expects to miss at least another week while recovering from a strained left glute, reports LA Clippers beat writer Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. | Continue reading


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Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd misses game after daughter's birth

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd missed Monday's game against the Washington Wizards after the birth of his daughter. | Continue reading


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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone suspended one game

NEW YORK – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has been suspended one game without pay for entering the court, halting play and making contact with a game official, it was announced today | Continue reading


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NBA referee Monty McCutchen builds variety of skills away from court

On a recent Friday night, Monty McCutchen refereed a game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers in Southern California. After the game concluded around 10 p.m., McCutchen returned to his hotel to file his game report. Once that was done around 1:30 a.m., he finally wen … | Continue reading


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NBA TV's '3-Point Revolution' series to chronicle rise of shot in NBA

Despite the immeasurable impact it has now, the idea of utilizing the 3-point shot in the NBA almost never got off the ground. In fact, if were up to some of the folks you'll hear from in this series, the league would've never adopted it at all. | Continue reading


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Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant to rest Sunday with sprained ankle

Forward Kevin Durant will miss the Warriors' game in Brooklyn on Sunday night due to a left ankle sprain, the team announced. | Continue reading


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Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz improving, out 2-3 weeks with shoulder injury

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz was examined and evaluated Sunday by Dr. Ben Kibler, Medical Director of the Shoulder Center of Kentucky at the Lexington Clinic, for the soreness and scapular muscle imbalance that he has been experiencing in his right shoulder. | Continue reading


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Plays of the Week: Nov. 12-18 (Week 5)

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Boston Celtics' longest winning streaks

The Boston Celtics' current 15-game winning streak is the fifth longest in franchise history, and perhaps the most improbable of the bunch. | Continue reading


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Cleveland Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert out 5-7 days with left knee effusion

Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert experienced left knee soreness during the first half of Saturday's game in Cleveland vs. the LA Clippers. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield suffers apparent ankle injury

Kings guard Buddy Hield left Friday's 86-82 victory over the Blazers with an apparent ankle sprain midway through the fourth quarter. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Anthony Davis suffers concussion after inadvertent head butt from Nikola Jokic

Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis left Friday's game with the Nuggets and has been place in the NBA's concussion protocol after receiving an inadvertent head butt from Nikola Jokic. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Sons grade LeBron James' 39-point performance against L.A. Clippers

LeBron James is 15 seasons into his remarkable NBA career, and he's still going strong. | Continue reading


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Toronto Raptors' Delon Wright has dislocated right shoulder

TORONTO (AP) -- Toronto Raptors backup guard Delon Wright has a dislocated right shoulder. Wright was injured Wednesday night in the second quarter of Toronto's victory over the New Orleans | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose (left ankle) out at least two more weeks

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers starting point guard Derrick Rose will miss at least the next two weeks with a nagging left ankle injury. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley (heel, Achilles) out indefinitely

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley is out indefinitely with a sore left heel and Achilles tendon, leaving Mario Chalmers to start in his place at least for now. | Continue reading


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Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell has successful surgery on left knee

BROOKLYN -- Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee today. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Updates regarding Russell's return will be issued as appropriate. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers sign Robert Covington to multi-year extension

PHILADELPHIA -- President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo announced today that the Philadelphia 76ers have restructured the terms of forward Robert Covington's contract for the current season and signed Covington to a multi-year contract extension | Continue reading


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Gordon Hayward on bench for Boston Celtics game vs. Golden State Warriors

The long road back from the season-ending leg and ankle injuries has begun for Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward. Outpourings of goodwill and well-wishes from other athletes -- via texts, e-mails and social media -- are spurring Hayward on each day. But there's something abou … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Stephen Curry: 'Very likely' that Warriors, Celtics face off in Finals

Stephen Curry knows who has owned the Eastern Conference for the last three years. After seeing the Boston Celtics snap his Warriors' seven-game winning streak -- and run their own win streak to a league-best 14 straight -- the All-Star guard was forced to admit the possibility t … | Continue reading


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Mourning Jaylen Brown lights fire under cold-shooting Celtics, sparks win over Warriors

Less than five minutes into Thursday night's clash of best vs. best, the Warriors were already threatening to pull away. They led the Celtics 15-6 after a pair of Kevin Durant free throws, and appeared to have already solved the formula Boston had used to fuel a 13-game winning s … | Continue reading


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Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul set to return against Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX (AP) -- Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul is set for his return from a left knee injury Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Kia Rookie Ladder: Jayson Tatum starting to heat up

In the Week 5 edition of the 2017-18 Kia Rookie Ladder, we check in on the five rookies who are making the biggest impact so far this season. | Continue reading


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Joel Embiid caps West road trip with monster performance vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Joel Embiid wasn't done putting on a show in L.A. when he dropped 32 points and 16 rebounds against the Clippers on Monday. | Continue reading


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