Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James annoyed hot mic picked up conversation with Lonzo Ball

Asked if captains' picks for All-Star Game rosters should be made public, LeBron James responded with a loaded answer. | Continue reading


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Oklahoma City's Carmelo Anthony receives warm welcome, tribute video in return to New York

In his return to Madison Square Garden, Carmelo Anthony received a pair of loud cheers (along with a smattering of boos) during pregame introductions, before and at the end of a video | Continue reading


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New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis will not play in Carmelo Anthony's MSG homecoming

Knicks center Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Thunder in Carmelo Anthony's return Madison Square Garden. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright charged with murder in 2010 death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in his hometown of Memphis. | Continue reading


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Los Angeles Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed game because of travel restrictions

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed the team's loss Thursday night in Cleveland because of travel restrictions from his drunken driving arrest last season while with the Detroit Pistons. | Continue reading


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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed game because of travel restrictions

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed the team's loss Thursday night in Cleveland because of travel restrictions from his drunken driving arrest last season while with the Detroit Pistons. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Oklahoma City Thunder' Steven Adams placed into NBA's concussion protocol

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that center Steven Adams is out for tonight's contest at the New York Knicks and has been placed into the NBA's concussion protocol. The injury occurred with 32 seconds remaining in the first overtime of last night's 119- … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Report: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert out a month with left knee injury

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is reportedly headed back to the bench. Gobert suffered a sprained PCL in his left knee and a bruised tibia and is expected to be out for one month, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. | Continue reading


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Joel Embiid, Russell Westbrook continue trash talk after triple-overtime thriller

Russell Westbrook will not be trolled. Fed up with Joel Embiid's antics, Westbrook elevated his game and, after the final buzzer, mocked Embiid with a smile and a wave. "I was telling him | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Boston Celtics guard Gordon Hayward says he's open to returning this season

BOSTON (AP) -- Celtics guard Gordon Hayward says he is open to playing this season, but says it will depend on how fast he is able to heal and show progress as he works his way back from a broken left ankle. | Continue reading


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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert exits game with left knee injury, will not return

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert left Friday night's game in Boston with with a left knee injury. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Lonzo Ball: LeBron James 'best player in the world right now'

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Lonzo Ball got an up-close look at the biggest baller of them all. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Kristaps Porzingis exits Knicks-Nets game with sore left knee

Kristaps Porzingis exited Thursday night's game between the Knicks and Nets with a sore left knee and did not return. He appeared to suffer the non-contact injury with 9:34 remaining in the third quarter, at which point he immediately asked to come out of the game while sporting … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Milwaukee Bucks forward Mirza Teletovic out indefinitely with blockage in lungs

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Mirza Teletovic will be out indefinitely because of a blockage in his lungs. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Milwaukee Bucks' Mirza Teletovic out with pulmonary emboli in both lungs

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Mirza Teletovic will be sidelined as a result of pulmonary emboli in both lungs. Teletovic's condition was discovered when consulting with Bucks team physicians after he experienced unusual fatigue earlier this week. Following a 10-day rest pe … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Inside the NBA crew to call Los Angeles Lakers-Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game

The NBA on TNT will deliver some holiday cheer on Christmas Day as the network's Inside the NBA crew heads to Los Angeles for the network's Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers telecast on Monday, Dec. 25, at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Sports Emmy Award-winning team of Ernie Joh … | Continue reading


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NBA All-Star Voting 2018 presented by Verizon tips off Dec. 21 with early voting on NBA App and NBA.com

NEW YORK -- NBA All-Star Voting 2018 presented by Verizon will tip off with an early voting period exclusively on the NBA App and NBA.com beginning Thursday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET. | Continue reading


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Kia Rookie Ladder: Big month shoots Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell to top

In the Week 9 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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The legend of Kobe Bryant's career

In the build-up to Kobe Bryant's jersey retirement ceremony on Dec. 18, NBA TV and NBA.com paid tribute to Bryant and his accomplishments, standout games and more during Kobe Week. Five | Continue reading


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L.A. Clippers' Austin Rivers suffers concussion versus Orlando Magic

L.A. Clippers guard Austin Rivers has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not play Friday's game at Washington, the team announced. | Continue reading


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Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green listed as doubtful vs. Dallas Mavericks

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right shoulder. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood set to return from ankle soreness

CHICAGO (AP) -- Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood has returned after he was sidelined for seven games with left ankle soreness. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Phoenix Suns sign guard Isaiah Canaan

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Isaiah Canaan after receiving an injury hardship exemption from the NBA. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Anthony Davis returns to New Orleans Pelicans' lineup vs. Milwaukee Bucks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Anthony Davis returned to the Pelicans' lineup Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Indianapolis selected to host NBA All-Star 2021

INDIANAPOLIS -- The NBA announced today that Indianapolis has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2021. The 70th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. This will mark the second NBA All-Star in Indianap … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Paul George expecting boos from Indiana Pacers fans

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Paul George knows the crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse well enough to expect a rude reception when he returns for the first time. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Who is the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all-time?

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Blogtable: Is Joel Embiid the NBA's best big man?

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Blogtable: Should Indiana Pacers or Paul George be happier with how trade turned out?

* * * As Paul George returns to Indiana tonight for the first time since he was traded by the Pacers, who should be happier with how things have turned out: Pacers fans, or Paul George | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard flashes All-Star form in long-awaited season debut

Kawhi Leonard made his season debut Tuesday night and looked to be in midseason form, although the San Antonio Spurs struggled in the fourth quarter without him and lost to the Dallas Mavericks 95-89 at American Airlines Center. | Continue reading


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One notable stat from each of Tuesday's games

Cavaliers 123, Hawks 114 | Continue reading


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New Orleans Pelicans' Tony Allen out 3-4 weeks with fibula fracture

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans say guard Tony Allen has been diagnosed with a fibula fracture in his left leg and is expected to miss three to four weeks. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dwyane Wade out for Tuesday because of sore knee

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers guard Dwyane Wade is sitting out Tuesday night's game against the Hawks because of a sore left knee. | Continue reading


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Charlotte Hornets' Cody Zeller undergoes surgery on knee

The Charlotte Hornets announced today that center Cody Zeller underwent arthroscopic surgery today to address a torn medial meniscus in his left knee. He will be out indefinitely and further updates | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Aldridge: John Wall likely to be back in lineup Wednesday vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Washington Wizards should have their All-Star point guard, John Wall, back in uniform tomorrow. According to Turner Sports' David Aldridge, all signs point to Wall playing Wednesday vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (7 ET, NBA League Pass) -- which would mark Wall's first game since … | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Aldridge: John Wall likely to be back in lineup Wednesday vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Washington Wizards should have their All-Star point guard, John Wall, back in uniform tonight. According to Turner Sports' David Aldridge, all signs point to Wall playing for the first time since late November. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Gregg Popovich: Kawhi Leonard to play tonight vs Dallas Mavericks

The San Antonio Spurs will have all their household names back in the lineup tonight. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier on growing up as NBA fan in France

Hear from Magic guard Evan Fournier about how he followed the Sacramento Kings while growing up in France, broadcaster David Steele on Orlando's franchise history, and beat writer Josh Robbins | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Matt Barnes announces retirement

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Matt Barnes is retiring from the NBA after playing for nine teams over 14 years and winning a championship with Golden State last season. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Matt Barnes announces retirement

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Matt Barnes is retiring from the NBA after playing for nine teams over 14 years and winning a championship with Golden State last season. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Draymond Green out against Portland Trail Blazers with sore shoulder

Warriors All-Star Draymond Green has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Blazers with a sore right shoulder. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller slated for knee surgery

December 11, 2017 – The Charlotte Hornets announced today that Cody Zeller will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to address a torn medial meniscus in his left knee. Zeller sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Hornets game against Golden State on Dec. 6. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis (left adductor) sits out game against Houston Rockets

Pelicans big man Anthony Davis is sitting out Monday night's road game at Houston, the team announced. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Anthony Davis (groin) out against Houston Rockets

Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Rockets with a groin injury. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Kawhi Leonard expected to make season debut Tuesday against Dallas Mavericks

San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his season debut Tuesday when the Spurs visit Dallas (8:30 ET, NBA League Pass). Leonard has missed all 27 of the Spurs' games this season while | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Jahlil Okafor excited for fresh start with Brooklyn Nets

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jahlil Okafor finally got the fresh start he wanted. | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Report: Charlotte Hornets' Cody Zeller to miss six weeks after knee surgery

Charlotte Hornets big man Cody Zeller is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Zeller will reportedly | Continue reading


@nba.com | 6 years ago

Tristan Thompson slated to return in reserve role for Cleveland Cavaliers

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson could play for the first time since Nov. 1 on Tuesday against Atlanta. | Continue reading


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