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Tough stretch ahead could shape Lakers’ playoff seeding The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting in a solid spot at 37-24. But the road ahead may determine where they land in the Western Conference playoff picture. According to ESPN’s latest power rankings, the ...

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham nearing 65-game mark for MVP eligibility The Detroit Pistons have already taken a major step forward this season. Now, Cade Cunningham may soon check another important box. According to ESPN’s latest power rankings, Cunningham could reach th...

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Bulls’ Josh Giddey says rebuild doesn’t have to take years Things look bleak right now for the Chicago Bulls. But Josh Giddey believes turnarounds can happen faster than people think. Chicago has dropped 12 of its last 13 games and appears far from contention...

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Cavs officially sign Olivier Sarr to two-way deal Now it’s official. The Cavaliers announced they have signed big man Olivier Sarr to a two-way contract, adding another frontcourt option as the regular season rolls along. To create the roster spot, C...

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Hawks moving forward with 'Magic City' night despite player criticism The Atlanta Hawks are sticking with their plan. Despite public criticism from NBA players, Atlanta does not intend to cancel its upcoming “Magic City Monday” promotion tied to the March 16 game agains...

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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen after exiting: ‘I’ll be all right’ Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen offered words of hope after exiting Tuesday’s 113-109 home win over the Pistons. ”I’ll be all right,” Allen told Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Allen departed abou...

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Dribbles: Cavs show some grit, grind past East-leading Pistons CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' scrappy 113-109 home win over the Detroit Pistons. 1. Coming in, you kind of figured the Cavs would have to scratch, claw and sacrifice themselves phys...

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Kendrick Perkins says LeBron James 'has one foot in the grave' Kendrick Perkins, a former teammate of LeBron James, says the 41-year-old Laker has one foot in the grave and can't wait to leave Los Angeles.

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Cavs' Jarrett Allen exits vs. Pistons with right knee injury CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen left Tuesday's 113-109 home win over the Detroit Pistons with a right knee injury.  Allen appeared to land awkwardly on a rebound attempt with 8:40 left in ...

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Pistons Notes: Isaiah Stewart, JB Bickerstaff, rotation CLEVELAND -- Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart returned to the rotation Tuesday after serving a seven-game suspension for his role in a pre-All-Star break altercation with the Charlotte Hornets. ...

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NBA Notes: Cavs, Keon Ellis, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pacers Cavaliers The Cavaliers grabbed headlines at the deadline by acquiring James Harden and Dennis Schröder. But another addition has quietly turned heads. Guard Keon Ellis has impressed teammates and coa...

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Cavs signing Olivier Sarr to two-way deal, waiving Darius Brown II The Cavaliers are adding frontcourt depth to the deep reserve. Per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Cavs agreed to a two-way contract with big man Olivier Sarr. To make room, they are waiving guard Dar...

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Wizards’ Brian Keefe on Trae Young ejection: ‘I was actually proud of him’ Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn’t seem bothered by Trae Young getting ejected Monday night. In fact, he appreciated it. Young was tossed during Washington’s loss to the Houston Rockets after...

Wizards’ Brian Keefe on Trae Young ejection: ‘I was actually proud of him’ hoopswire.com/wizards-bria...

Cavs: Max Strus progressing in recovery from foot surgery The Cavaliers say Max Strus is taking a step forward in his recovery. The team announced that Strus has progressed to individual on-court activities after recent imaging showed continued healing in hi...

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New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom. That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Billups pleaded not guilty in Novemb...

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Bucks Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, rotation tweaks The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t have much fun Monday night. They fell behind early against the Boston Celtics and never recovered in a 108-81 loss. But there was one positive. Namely, Giannis Antetokounmpo...

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NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Hawks Cavaliers For the Cavaliers, the addition of James Harden hasn’t rocked the boat. It’s steadied it. “They are two guys that are hungry to take that next step,” coach Kenny Atkinson said of Harden and

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NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Suns, Devin Booker, AJ Dybantsa Pelicans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson saw his career-high streak of 35 straight games played end Sunday because of an ankle sprain. But don’t expect a long absence. Williamson is listed as questio...

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Warriors’ Al Horford backs Luke Kornet’s criticism of Hawks’ ‘Magic City Night’ Add Al Horford to the list. The veteran Warriors big man — who began his career with Atlanta — publicly supported Luke Kornet after Kornet criticized the Hawks’ planned “Magic City Night” promotion. Q...

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NBA trade proposal sends DeMar DeRozan to Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher to Kings File this under interesting. Risky. And something that might make sense. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey floated a hypothetical trade that would send DeMar DeRozan from the Sacramento Kings to the Atlan...

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James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” With the Cavaliers, he’s something else. As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s early impact with the Cavs isn’t about he...

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Kawhi Leonard on Darius Garland: ‘He’s an All-Star player’ The debut is in the books. Now comes the build. Darius Garland scored 12 points in 23 minutes off the bench in his first game with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, a 114-101 comeback

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Darius Garland scores 12 in Clippers debut vs. Warriors A new uniform. Same spotlight. Darius Garland made his debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, finishing with 12 points in a 114-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Garland came off the

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Darius Garland scores 12 in Clippers debut vs. Warriors A new uniform. Same spotlight. Darius Garland made his debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, finishing with 12 points in a 114-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Garland came off the

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Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, roll past Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo was back. The Boston Celtics barely blinked. Boston handled the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-81, on Monday night, overshadowing Antetokounmpo’s return from a right calf strain that had s...

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Rockets hold off Wizards, but Trae Young steals the show The Houston Rockets got the win. But the night in Washington belonged to a player who didn’t even suit up. Trae Young was ejected from the bench during the Washington Wizards’ 123-118 loss Monday afte...

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Wizards’ Trae Young ejected before making team debut Well, you don't see that every day. That's right -- Trae Young was ejected Monday night before ever playing a game for the Washington Wizards. Young, who was out of uniform during Washington’s 123-118...

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Suns Notes: Booker nearing return, Green searching for rhythm Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took part in 5-on-5 work at Sunday’s practice, a significant step as he works back from a right hip strain. Booker has missed the past four games, but coach Jordan

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