Morning Shootaround — Feb. 29

VIDEO: The Fast Break: February 28 NEWS OF THE MORNING Cavaliers don’t look title ready | Curry’s greatness at heart of skepticism about Warriors | Carmelo brushes off Stoudemire’s barbs about Knicks | Thunder had no answer for Warriors’ death lineup No. 1: Cavaliers don’t look t … | Continue reading


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Johnson makes Heat debut in starting lineup

Joe Johnson is in the starting lineup in his debut for the Miami Heat against the Knicks. | Continue reading


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Suns waive Humphries

The Phoenix Suns today waived forward Kris Humphries. | Continue reading


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Cavs use Sunday as day of rest for LeBron, inciting usual grumbles

“Take rest,” Ovid said. “A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” But of course, the ancient Roman poet from the B.C. era hadn’t forked over several pieces of gold to watch the farmer tend to his crops, so what did he care if the guy worked that day or not. Things are a [ … | Continue reading


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Morning shootaround — Feb. 28

VIDEO: The Fast Break: February 28 NEWS OF THE MORNING Steph Curry is a baaad man! | Durant’s lapses costly to OKC | Pelicans’ Davis sits down again | Carmelo’s dwindling NY days No. 1: Steph Curry is a baaad man! — Not all late-February, NBA regular-season games are created equa … | Continue reading


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Curry’s act draws praise from around league circles

VIDEO: Curry’s game-winning three. By Gregory Lee, NBA.com Steph Curry lit up social media on the last Saturday night in February. Consider what Curry did to break many hearts at Oklahoma City in a 121-118 over time Warriors victory. Oh and the Warriors clinched a playoff berth … | Continue reading


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Report: Humphries, Suns in buyout talks

The Suns and recently acquired forward Kris Humphries are in advanced talks on a buyout agreement, according to Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops, adding that the Hawks are the favorites to land Humphries if he does become a free agent. The veteran power forward was dealt from Was … | Continue reading


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NBA, NBPA and NBRPA join forces for cardiac screenings

VIDEO: Hall of Famer Bernard King was an unstoppable force on the basketball court HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — The wake-up call for Bernard King came the morning after the 2015 Naismith Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The night before he’d spent a good hour talking with fellow Hall … | Continue reading


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Rose out again, Butler improving

Bulls star Derrick Rose missed his third consecutive game Saturday, while Jimmy Butler got an encouraging report on his injured left knee. | Continue reading


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Davis won't play for Pelicans against Minnesota

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis will miss Saturday night's game against Minnesota after injuring his right foot during pregame warm-ups. | Continue reading


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Morning shootaround — Feb. 27

VIDEO: Top 10 Plays from Friday night NEWS OF THE MORNING Johnson heading to Miami | They the North | Rivers wants replay challenge system | Cuban suggests deeper 3-point line No. 1: Johnson heading to Miami — The Miami Heat are in the mix to finish in the top half of the Eastern … | Continue reading


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Bulls' Rose misses second straight game (hamstring tendinitis)

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose sat out Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of right hamstring tendinitis. | Continue reading


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Rivers urges coach’s challenge system

Doc Rivers, coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, has been a proponent of a coach’s challenge system for replay reviews, similar to what the NFL has. He renewed his support Friday morning, talking with reporters at the Clippers’ shootaround session in advance of their game at Sacram … | Continue reading


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Joe Johnson reportedly inks deal with Heat

Joe Johnson has agreed to sign with Miami, a move that would give the Heat a shooter that they craved for the stretch run. | Continue reading


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Report: Joe Johnson to sign with Heat

HANG TIME BIG CITY — Joe Johnson is taking his talents to South Beach, according to one report. Just hours after agreeing to a buyout and being waived by the Brooklyn Nets, Johnson has agreed to sign with the Miami Heat, writes Shams Charania of Yahoo … Johnson, 34, had narrowed … | Continue reading


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Analytics Art: Schroder, McDermott, Lopez among week’s best shooters

VIDEO: Doug McDermott talks after his big game against Washington By Will Laws, Special to NBA.com For many NBA players, All-Star Weekend represents an opportunity to rest up before the home stretch of the regular season. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that all thre … | Continue reading


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Analytics Art: Hill, Booker, Morris among worst shooters of week

VIDEO: Pacers top Magic in Orlando By Ben Leibowitz, Special to NBA.com Throughout the 82-game grind of the NBA season, rest can mean a world of difference wherever players find it. That can mean taking a day off on the second (or first) day of a back-to-back set, sitting out dur … | Continue reading


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Analytics Art: Deng filling gaps nicely for Heat in Bosh’s absence

VIDEO: Luol Deng delivers in Heat’s win over Wizards By Ben Leibowitz, Special to NBA.com Luol Deng is trying to get his groove back. The two-time All-Star floundered throughout the first half of the season for the Miami Heat, averaging just 10.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assi … | Continue reading


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Numbers notes: The other great shooting backcourt in the NBA

VIDEO: Stephen Curry scores 51 points in Orlando HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — Stephen Curry is following up his MVP season with … another MVP season. On Thursday, Curry set the record for most consecutive games with a 3-pointer and hit 10 of them for good measure. He’s currently 10 awa … | Continue reading


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Morning shootaround — Feb. 26

VIDEO: Highlights from Thursday’s games NEWS OF THE MORNING Heat exploring all medical options with Bosh | Curry, Warriors amaze again | Rockets CEO: Harden didn’t push for McHale’s firing | Report: Wolves, Martin in buyout talks No. 1: Bosh, Heat exploring all medical options — … | Continue reading


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Heat's Bosh back with team for charity event as on-court future unclear

Chris Bosh was back with the Miami Heat on Thursday night, albeit only for a team charity event. | Continue reading


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Warriors' Curry sets new consecutive 3-point mark

Stephen Curry has hit a 3-pointer for the 128th consecutive game, setting an NBA record. | Continue reading


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Pelicans' Dejean-Jones out indefinitely (fractured right wrist)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones, who has been a fill-in starter much of the past month, has a fractured right wrist and is scheduled for surgery on Friday. | Continue reading


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Cavs' Williams not traveling to get treatment on knee

Cavaliers guard Mo Williams will miss at least the next two games so he can receive medical treatment on his injured left knee. | Continue reading


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Fantasy Weekly: Five rookies on the rise

With Yahoo! fantasy playoffs only a few weeks away, let's take a look at five rookies outside of the top 10 picks who could put your team over the top: | Continue reading


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Wizards sign forward Hickson for remainder of season

The Washington Wizards have signed J.J. Hickson for the remainder of the season after the forward was bought out by the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week. | Continue reading


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Agent: Andre Miller finalizing buyout with Wolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived veteran point guard Andre Miller after agreeing to terms on a buyout of his contract. | Continue reading


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Livingston provides unique flavor to Warriors' attack

Every good NBA team boasts a dynamic scorer, a pure shooter and an elite defender. However, the truly great teams separate themselves by possessing a matchup nightmare on the roster. While the scouting report on the Golden State Warriors emphasizes the importance of slowing down … | Continue reading


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Report: Johnson, Nets talk buyout

It was earlier this month when famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted the arrival of an early spring. Now the first sign of an NBA thaw might be showing in Joe Johnson’s resolve to remain with the Nets. The 34-year-old swingman has begun talks with new Brooklyn general mana … | Continue reading


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Morning shootaround — Feb. 25

VIDEO: Highlights from Wednesday’s games NEWS OF THE MORNING Warriors go ‘Splash Bros.’ on Heat | James feeling ’10 times’ better than in ’14-15 | Bickerstaff: ‘Not worried’ about playoff race | Hollins sounds off on Nets’ front office No. 1: Warriors go to ‘Splash Brothers’ well … | Continue reading


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Bulls' Rose out with right hamstring tendinitis

Derrick Rose is out of the Chicago Bulls' lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards because of right hamstring tendinitis. | Continue reading


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Before game in Miami, Curry meets a cancer-stricken fan

Stephen Curry's pregame routine had a special addition Wednesday, one that gave a 4-year-old boy an unforgettable thrill. | Continue reading


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Appeal court upholds ruling deeming Benson competent

A Louisiana appeals court has upheld a civil judge's ruling that New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson was mentally competent when he ousted relatives from ownership positions with his NFL and NBA clubs and appointed his third wife as his primary successor. | Continue reading


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Heat to make determination on Bosh

HANG TIME NEW JERSEY — For the second straight year, Chris Bosh‘s season could be over two months early. Bosh is once again dealing with a blood clot issue, the same thing that ended his season after the All-Star break last year. He has missed the Miami Heat’s first three post-br … | Continue reading


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Pistons' Johnson sidelined with sprained shoulder

Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson is out indefinitely with a sprained right shoulder. | Continue reading


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Heat's Udrih to have foot surgery, expected to miss 3 months

The HEAT announced today that guard Beno Udrih will undergo surgery for a torn plantar plate in his right foot and is expected to miss three months. | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Would you build around Anthony Davis or Damian Lillard?

Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Build around Lillard or Davis? | More likely to miss playoffs: Rockets or … | Continue reading


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Blogtable: More likely to miss playoffs — Bulls or Rockets?

Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Build around Lillard or Davis? | More likely to miss playoffs: Rockets or … | Continue reading


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Blogtable: Thoughts on Russell as Lakers’ starting point guard?

Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Build around Lillard or Davis? | More likely to miss playoffs: Rockets or … | Continue reading


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Estranged Benson heirs try to unseal court records

Estranged relatives of New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson have asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to let the public see at least some of the court record from a civil case alleging Benson is in poor mental health and was manipulated into changing his succession plan … | Continue reading


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Miami needs 'near perfection' to shackle Warriors

In Dwyane Wade's mind, only two things have to happen for teams to beat the Golden State Warriors. | Continue reading


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Wolves' Pekovic out indefinitely to rehab Achilles

The Minnesota Timberwolves say Nikola Pekovic is out indefinitely as he recovers from right Achilles surgery he underwent last April. | Continue reading


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Grizzlies' Gasol has surgery on right foot, out for season

Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will miss the rest of this season after having surgery to repair his broken right foot. | Continue reading


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Reasons To Watch: Fan Night doubleheader on NBA TV

Pelicans vs. Wizards (7 ET, NBA TV) | Continue reading


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Grizzlies' Gasol has surgery, will miss rest of season

Marc Gasol underwent successful surgery on Saturday, Feb. 20 to repair a non-displaced Type II fracture of the navicular bone in his right foot. Although Marc will not return to the court this season, he is expected to make a full recovery. The surgery was performed by foot and a … | Continue reading


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Morning shootaround — Feb. 23

VIDEO: Highlights from Monday’s games NEWS OF THE MORNING Varejao should play Wednesday | Anthony: Knicks’ instability ‘a lot to go through’ | ‘Too much risk’ for Pistons in Motiejunas trade | Buss assesses state of Lakers No. 1: Warriors hoping Varejao can chip in immediately — … | Continue reading


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Cavs' Irving was bitten by bed bugs before game

Turns out, Kyrie Irving didn't have a flu bug. He had bed bugs. | Continue reading


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Suns waive DeJaun Blair, roster now at 14 players

The Phoenix Suns today waived center/forward DeJuan Blair. The Suns acquired Blair in a trade with Washington last Thursday, Feb. 18. | Continue reading


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