One notable stat from each of Wednesday's games

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Mike D'Antoni: Chris Paul to play vs. Phoenix Suns, be on minutes limit

* Thursday on TNT:  Rockets vs. Suns, 10:30 ET The Houston Rockets will have Chris Paul back in the fold soon. Paul, who has missed the last 14 games with a bruised left knee, went through | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Biggest win-loss record surprise so far in 2017-18?

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Blogtable: Biggest offensive surprise so far in 2017-18?

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Blogtable: Biggest defensive surprise so far in 2017-18?

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Steve Kerr: Boston Celtics should be East's best 'for long time to come'

*Thursday on TNT: Celtics vs. Warriors (8 ET) | Continue reading


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Reports: Houston Rockets target Thursday return for Chris Paul

The Rockets have increased Chris Paul's practice load in the hope he'll be ready to return from what would be a 14-game absence for Thursday's contest against the Suns (TNT/TNT OT, 10:30 p.m. ET). | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Nicolas Batum to return, start Wednesday against Cleveland Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets are swooning of late, having lost four in a row after a three-game win streak. Some reinforcements are on the way, though, as forward Nicolas Batum has been cleared to play and | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert still upset with Miami Heat's Dion Waiters

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Rudy Gobert believes he has every right to be upset after sustaining a leg injury that's expected to keep him out at least four weeks. | Continue reading


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LeBron James, Enes Kanter trade barbs after Cleveland Cavaliers' epic comeback in New York

After one of the biggest rallies of his career, LeBron James saved his best comeback for last. | Continue reading


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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry inactive vs. Magic with thigh contusion

Point guard Stephen Curry was forced to miss the Warriors' game Monday night against the Orlando Magic due to a thigh contusion. Curry was injured Saturday against the 76ers and was listed as | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

LeBron James chronicles Cleveland Cavaliers' post-shootaround subway ride

No one likes to be stuck in a commute longer than is necessary. The same, apparently, applied to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday morning. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Nikola Mirotic attends Chicago Bulls' practice Monday

Forward Nikola Mirotic, who has not practiced with the team since his scuffle with teammate Bobby Portis, was at practice today with the Chicago Bulls. Mirotic has been working out at the Advocate Center in Chicago over the last few days, while Portis has since been back in the B … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Carmelo Anthony, Steven Adams out for Oklahoma City Thunder against Dallas Mavericks

Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony will miss Sunday's game against the Mavericks with a sore back. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Reports: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert out 4-6 weeks with bone bruise in knee

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will be sidelined four to six weeks after suffering a bruise in his right knee Friday, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo's The Vertical. | Continue reading


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Plays of the Week: Nov. 5-11 (Week 4)

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New York Knicks waive forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas

NEW YORK – The New York Knickerbockers announced today that the team has waived forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Report: Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell sidelined with knee injury

The Nets' point guard injury woes continue, and this time it's to D'Angelo Russell, who is in the midst of a breakout season. | Continue reading


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Orlando Magic rookie Jonathan Isaac sprains right ankle

Magic rookie Jonathan Isaac suffered a sprained right ankle and did not return in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets. | Continue reading


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Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball becomes youngest to post triple-double

Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to post a triple-double in Saturday's contest with the Bucks. | Continue reading


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Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen leaves game with sprained ankle

Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen left Saturday's game against the Spurs with a sprained ankle and will not return, the team announced. | Continue reading


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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert ruled out against Nets with right knee contusion

Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been ruled out of tonight's game against the Nets with a right knee contusion. | Continue reading


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Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving suffers facial fracture, doubtful for Sunday's game

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that Kyrie Irving suffered a minor facial fracture in the first quarter of last night's 90-87 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Irving's status for tomorrow's game against the Toronto Raptors is listed as doubtful. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving exits game with head injury, monitored for possible concussion

BOSTON (AP) -- Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving left Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets after taking an elbow to the face. Boston center Aron Baynes' elbow inadvertently struck Irving in | Continue reading


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Stephen Curry performs usual trick shot magic... with his foot

It's a good thing kicking isn't allowed in basketball. Otherwise, Stephen Curry might have yet another way to make ridiculously awesome shots no one else can make. | Continue reading


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Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd confirms that Eric Bledsoe will start Friday against Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks new addition Eric Bledsoe participated in Friday morning shootaround. Shortly after, coach Jason Kidd confirmed that he would be in the starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs (9 ET on ESPN). | Continue reading


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NBA selects Chicago to host All-Star 2020

CHICAGO -- The NBA announced today that Chicago has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2020.  The 69th annual game will take place at the United Center, home of the six-time NBA | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Al Horford (concussion protocol) questionable tonight vs. Charlotte Hornets

The Boston Celtics may have their top big man back in the mix again soon. Al Horford, who has been in the NBA's concussion protocol for a hit suffered on Oct. 6, is listed as questionable tonight vs. the Charlotte Hornets (7:30 ET, NBA League Pass). | Continue reading


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Carmelo Anthony passes Allen Iverson on all-time scoring list

Carmelo Anthony has passed Allen Iverson for 24th on the all-time scoring list. Anthony entered Thursday's game against the Nuggets just 12 points shy of moving up the leaderboard. Ironically enough, the milestone came in Denver where both Anthony and Iverson were teammates at on … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Report: NBA to hold 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the NBA will hold the 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd fined for criticism of officials

NEW YORK -- Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Kia Rookie Ladder: Ben Simmons still at head of the class

In the Week 4 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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Gordon Hayward says encouragment from Kobe Bryant, other athletes fueling recovery

It wasn't long after Gordon Hayward suffered his season-ending leg and ankle injuries that support from well-wishers across the NBA and sports world started pouring in. The most notable support may have come from former Kia MVP and severe injury-sufferer himself, Los Angeles Lake … | Continue reading


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Jayson Tatum (ankle) exits Lakers-Celtics, will not return

Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to right ankle soreness. | Continue reading


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Karl-Anthony Towns pokes fun at Jimmy Butler falling into lake

Jimmy Butler fell off a canoe and into a cold lake during an outdoor interview with ESPN's Sam Alipour, a funny moment to say the least. | Continue reading


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Oklahoma City Thunder's Billy Donovan, Paul George, Russell Westbrook fined for criticism of officiating

NEW YORK -- Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan, forward Paul George and guard Russell Westbrook have each been fined $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


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New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis out Wednesday with ankle, elbow injuries

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- New York star forward Kristaps Porzingis is sitting out the Knicks' game Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic because of a sprained ankle and an elbow injury. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Kevin Durant (thigh contusion) won't play tonight vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

* Tonight on ESPN: Timberwolves vs. Warriors (10:30 ET) | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Al Horford enters concussion protocol, to miss game vs. Los Angeles Lakers

BOSTON --The Boston Celtics announced today that Al Horford will miss tonight's game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers after entering the NBA's concussion protocol. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: What early-season stats trend or number is most surprising?

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Blogtable: Which Western Conference team playing near .500 is poised to get hot soon?

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Blogtable: Will Eric Bledsoe trade help Milwaukee Bucks climb Eastern Conference ranks?

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NBA fines Dwight Howard for obscene gesture toward fan

NEW YORK -- Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

New partnership brings virtual reality to NBA on TNT

Virtual reality is becoming actual reality for the NBA on TNT. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Turner Sports and Intel, NBA fans will be able to watch TNT's marquee matchups like never before, beginning with the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Report: Milwaukee Bucks finalizing deal for Eric Bledsoe

The Eric Bledsoe-Phoenix Suns saga may be over. The point guard, who has not played in a game for the Suns since Oct. 21, will reportedly be on the move to the Milwaukee Bucks soon. According to ESPN.com's Zach Lowe and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks and Suns are finalizing a deal … | Continue reading


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Isaiah Thomas making progress, could join Cleveland Cavaliers earlier

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Day by day, dribble by dribble , Isaiah Thomas looks a little more like an All-Star point guard - like himself. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 7 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers start West Coast trip vs. Utah Jazz with Joel Embiid on bench

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers are the only team that can stop Joel Embiid. | Continue reading


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Philadelphia 76ers start road trip vs. Utah Jazz with Joel Embiid on bench

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers are the only team that can stop Joel Embiid. | Continue reading


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