 The fascinating matchup of Joel Embiid vs. Marc Gasol
On Sunday, the Sixers, playing at home in Philly, handled the Raptors, 110-104.
In the win, Tobias Harris scored 26 points, Matisse Thybulle added 20 off the bench, and Ben Simmons put up 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Sixers center Joel Embiid had a rough day, finishing with 10 points, eight rebounds, and six [...]
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Nets stay hot, beat Nuggets 105-102
We’ll be writing about this ourselves later tonight, but for right now, here’s the Denver Post reporting:
Brooklyn guard Spencer Dinwiddie bullied his way to the rack twice in the final minute as the Nets hung on to beat the Nuggets 105-102. The loss dropped Denver to 14-7 and 1-2 on this road trip with [...]
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Rough stretch lately for the Jazz
The Jazz are a modest 13-10 this season. They’re only outscoring opponents by 0.5 points per game. Will they turn things up a notch anytime soon?
Here’s the Salt Lake Tribune:
After losing three in a row and five of six against some of the league's top teams — such as the Bucks, Pacers, Raptors, Sixers, and [...]
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Gordon Hayward returning soon for Celtics
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Gordon Hayward’s return date for the Boston Celtics is soon. Very soon. Possibly even tomorrow.
Here’s Boston.com reporting:
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward says he could return from his left fractured hand as early as Monday's game against the [...]
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Bucks winning streak reaches 14 games
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The Milwaukee Bucks are on a 14-game winning streak. They’ve won 18 of their last 19 games, with the only loss in that stretch coming on the road in Utah against the Jazz.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel [...]
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After NBA career, Enes Kanter could become WWE wrestler
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Very few athletes are tough enough to become WWE wrestlers. But NBA players aren’t like most athletes.
TMZ.com reports the following:
Enes Kanter already has a sick retirement plan in place when his NBA [...]
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Showtime Lakers TV show coming to HBO
A basketball TV show is reportedly coming to HBO that will focus on the 1980’s “Showtime” Lakers.
Deadline.com reports the following: “HBO has given a series order to The Untitled Lakers Project, a one-hour limited series drama based on Jeff Pearlman's book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, produced [...]
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Trail Blazers to keep Carmelo Anthony for remainder of 2019-20 NBA season
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The Portland Trail Blazers have amended the contract of forward Carmelo Anthony to be fully guaranteed for the 2019-20 season.
In eight games (all starts) since signing with the Trail Blazers on Nov. 19, Anthony, 35, [...]
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Bulls forward Otto Porter out at least two more weeks
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Chicago Bulls small forward Otto Porter Jr. has only played nine games this season and hasn’t played since November 6, and today it was confirmed by the team that he will miss at least a [...]
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Marvin Bagley should return soon for Kings
Following his six-week evaluation by the team's medical staff today, Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (right thumb fracture) has been cleared to resume full-contact basketball activities.
Bagley will be listed as day-to-day moving forward.
This is great news for the Kings, who are still awaiting the return of point guard De’Aaron Fox.
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Good game by Richaun Holmes in Kings loss to Blazers
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The Kings fell to the Trail Blazers 127-116 in Portland yesterday, but a bright spot for Sacramento was the play of big-man Richaun Holmes.
Here’s the Sacramento Bee:
The Kings (8-12) were playing without guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, who [...]
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In battle of East contenders, Celtics beat Heat 112-93
In a must-watch game of upper Eastern conference teams Wednesday, the Boston Celtics handed the Miami Heat a loss.
The Boston Herald had this to say:
Miami came in with a homewrecking reputation. The Heat was the first road team to win in Milwaukee and Toronto this year — the latter on Tuesday night.
And when the Celtics [...]
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Pacers awaiting the return of Victor Oladipo
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The Pacers these days always do better than many people predict. Right now they are 13-7, good for sixth best in the Eastern conference standings and are enjoying big-time seasons from Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis and [...]
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A must-watch NBA game tonight: Heat vs Celtics
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The Miami Heat (15-5) visit the Boston Celtics (14-5) tonight in a game that definitely has our interest. Each team’s most recent game results are below.
THE MOST RECENT HEAT GAME
MIAMI HEAT 121, TORONTO RAPTORS [...]
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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke out with sore oblique muscle
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The Memphis Grizzlies will be without forward Brandon Clarke on a week-to-week basis, the team announced yesterday.
In the first half of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarke aggravated a sore left oblique muscle, and was [...]
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Wizards center Thomas Bryant out with foot injury
The Washington Wizards will be without starting center Thomas Bryant while he recovers from a stress reaction in his right foot.
Bryant started experiencing pain in his foot after the team’s December 1 road game against the Clippers.
The team says Bryant will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
With point guard John Wall out with a long-term injury, [...]
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Shane Larkin wins EuroLeague MVP for month of November, 2019
Guard Shane Larkin played four NBA seasons, averaging 5.5 points and 2.9 assists per game while playing first for the Mavericks, then the Knicks, Nets and Celtics. These days, he’s doing big things overaseas.
Euroleaguebasketball.net today reported the following: “His was a perfect month of basketball. And by the time that Shane Larkin capped it [...]
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Allen Crabbe undergoes non-surgical knee procedure
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Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Allen Crabbe underwent a non-surgical right knee procedure today.
He won’t play in tomorrow’s game against the Nets. But could return fairly soon, since the procedure didn’t involve surgery.
But Crabbe hasn’t played much [...]
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Ben Simmons wants to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award
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Oversized Sixers point guard Ben Simmons has a respectable personal goal.
Here’s NBC Sports Philly reporting:
When asked about his goals for this season at media day, Ben Simmons would only reveal one.
He wanted to be the Defensive [...]
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Some thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets
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The Hornets are 8-13 this season, their first in many years without Kemba Walker. They’re actually winning more games than many expected.
Here’s the Charlotte Observer with some opinions:
The word that sums up this Hornets roster is [...]
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James Harden scores 60 points in 31 minutes vs Hawks
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James Harden had himself a game on Saturday.
Well, three quarters of a game.
Playing 30 minutes and 41 seconds and then sitting out the fourth quarter, the superstar Rockets guard shot 16 of 24, including 8 of [...]
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Kevin Knox riding the bench for Knicks
Young Knicks forward Kevin Knox played 28.8 minutes per game as a rookie last season, starting in 57 of 75 games.
This year, he has come off the bench for 17 of 18 games, playing nine fewer minutes per outing than as a rookie.
The New York Post reports the following: “Sometimes they've got to go through [...]
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Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant will miss time due to back spasms
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s excellent rookie season has hit a road block, in the form of back spasms.
The team on Saturday announced that Morant in yesterday’s game against the Jazz aggravated back spasms that started [...]
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Bucks now on 10-game winning streak
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The Milwaukee Bucks on Friday beat the Cavaliers in Cleveland 119-10 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
As usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks, shooting 14 of 26 for 33 points and 12 [...]
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Bulls guard/forward Chandler Hutchison shoulder injury update
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An MRi performed yesterday confirms that Chicago Bulls guard/forward Chandler Hutchison has a right shoulder contusion.
The injury occurred this past Tuesday in the team’s road game against the Warriors.
The team says Hutchison will be re-evaluated [...]
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Dion Waiters` Heat suspension is ending
The Miami Heat haven’t been pleased with the attitude of guard Dion Waiters this season, and in early November gave him a 10-game suspension.
According to the Miami Herald, “Waiters, who has yet to play or even appear on the bench since the regular season began, was also suspended by the Heat for the first game [...]
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Struggling Suns close to getting Aron Baynes back in action
The Suns were an early-season surprise, but have racked up more losses than wins lately and are now 8-9 for the season.
But there’s reason to think they could change direction soon.
Per the Arizona Republic, “Suns center Aron Baynes is listed as probable for Friday’s game against the Mavericks after missing five games with a hip [...]
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A note on Suns center Deandre Ayton
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After a strong start to the new NBA season, the Phoenix Suns have a modest record of 8-8. They’ve been playing without second-year center Deandre Ayton, who has been serving a 25-game suspension for testing positive [...]
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Kemba Walker set to return for Celtics
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The Celtics are close to getting guard Kemba Walker (neck sprain) back in action. The team today listed him as “probable” for tomorrow’s home game in Boston against the Brooklyn Nets.
At 12-4, the Celtics are tied [...]
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Glenn Robinson III has nice opportunity on Warriors
The Warriors are 3-15, which is currently the worst record in the NBA. They have multiple NBA All-Stars on their roster who are spending more time injured on the bench than healthy on the court. The result is an opportunity for supporting cast players to rise up and lead.
Glenn Robinson III, who already had an [...]
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Stats and notes on Luka Doncic triple-doubles
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Mavericks second-year guard/forward Luka Doncic, who doesn't turn 21 until 2/28/20, already owns the record for the most triple-doubles by a player before his 21st birthday in NBA history (15). He recorded eight as a rookie [...]
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Justise Winslow recovering slowly from concussion
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It’s been a great start to the new season for the Miami Heat. Through Sunday’s games they are 11-4, which ties them for the second best record in the Eastern conference.
Leading the team has been an [...]
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Spencer Dinwiddie and Luka Doncic named NBA Players of the Week
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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic were named East and West NBA Players of the Week for gamesplayed from Monday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov 24, 2019.
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Sixers now 11-5 after four straight wins
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The Sixers got off to a somewhat modest start this season, but after four straight wins they are 11-5 and playing closer a the level expected of them entering the season.
In particular, their offense, barely [...]
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Gordon Hayward still expected to return for Celtics in late December
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There is some news on Celtics forward Gordon Hayward, though it does not indicate any sort of change in the timing of his eventual return from injury.
According to the Boston Herald, “nothing's changed with his timeline [...]
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Rajon Rondo fined by NBA for incidents in Lakers vs Thunder game
The NBA on Saturday announced that they have fined Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo $35,000 for the following reasons:
- Making unsportsmanlike physical contact with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder
- Verbal abuse of a game official
- Failing to leave the court in a timely manner upon his ejection.
Rondo received a Flagrant Foul 2 and [...]
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Kemba Walker injury update: Celtics guard quickly released from hospital
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Playing on the road in Denver, the Celtics lost Kemba Walker to injury, and also lost 96-92 to the Nuggets.
Walker was taken off the court on a stretcher, taken to a hospital, diagnosed with concussion-like [...]
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Hornets reveal new cool gray City Edition uniforms
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The Charlotte Hornets today revealed their new “City Edition” uniforms. The color is “cool gray,” which is an interesting term because lots of people still don’t know if it’s the actual proper name [...]
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Bol Bol quickly blocking shots in the G League
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Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol is signed to a two-way contract, which means he’ll be spending most of the 2019-20 season playing in the G League. The Nuggets, of course, get to decide whether [...]
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Blake Griffin must play better, says Blake Griffin
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The Detroit Pistons are 4-10, which ties them for the second worst record in the Eastern conference through yesterday’s games. They are on a five-game losing streak.
It’s still early in the season, and rattling off [...]
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The Inside Hoops blog is back. Redesign coming soon.
Hello,
Good news: Inside Hoops is undergoing some positive changes and expansion over the next month or two. Just getting bigger and better, and making our look slicker as well.
The RSS feed of our blog might change, and of course we will alert you if it does, but the section will be live once again, starting [...]
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 Players react to LeBron passing Jordan
Moments after LeBron James moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list, Magic Johnson and players around the league began tweeting tributes to The King ...
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About Last Night: LaVine lights it up
His team is not destined for the playoffs. His career scoring as a fifth-year player is not nearing the top of any list -- except for Wednesday night's top performers.
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NBA.com Terms of Use
We have revised the NBA.com Terms of Use, which apply to your use of the NBA's digital platforms, including NBA websites, apps (e.g., mobile apps, tablet apps) and online content offerings. Some of the key changes are summarized below, but please take the time to read the full Terms of Use. You accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use when you use the NBA's digital platforms, including, without limitation, when you view or access videos or other content.
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Milestone baskets in LeBron's career
Now in his 16th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has no shortage of career accolades. From Kia MVPs (four) to Finals MVPs (four as well) and NBA titles (three) to All-Star appearances (15) and All-NBA nods (14), James has the resume that proves he's worthy of inclusion when the conversation shifts to the best NBA player ever.
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NBA and Alibaba Expand China Partnership
BEIJING -- NBA China and Alibaba Group today announced an expansion of their partnership that will bring NBA content to Alibaba���s platforms for the first time, along with an enhanced online shopping experience for consumers in China.
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Paul George (shoulder) returns vs. Wolves
Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George has missed the team's last three games due to a sore right shoulder, but will be back in the mix tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves (8 ET, NBA League Pass).
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LeBron says he won't sit out games down stretch
With Monday night's home loss, the Los Angeles Lakers' fading playoff hopes got a little more dim. The 113-105 loss to the crosstown LA Clippers dropped the Lakers to 30-34, putting them 5 1/2 games behind the No. 8-seeded San Antonio Spurs.
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About Last Night: Rising Suns
It was little more than a week ago that the lowly Phoenix Suns found themselves floundering through the worst stretch in team history, an 18-game losing streak in which they absorbed defeats of (among others) 34, 27, 37, 28 and 27 points.
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Clippers happily deliver another blow to Lakers' playoff hopes
LOS ANGELES ��� They never got a call or an email or even a text, and certainly not a meeting last summer. When LeBron James chose Los Angeles as the place to re-root his family and build his side hustle in entertainment and yes, contend for NBA championships, he never bothered to explain why he chose one L.A. team over the other.
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Q&A: Consistent, stable Pacers maintain their ways under Pritchard
Kevin Pritchard and Donnie Walsh were walking out of Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night after Indiana���s 122-115 victory against Minnesota. Its record went to 41-22, no small feat considering All-Star guard Victor Oladipo���s season ended on Jan. 23 with a ruptured right quadriceps tendon.
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Bucks sign Bledsoe to contract extension
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Eric Bledsoe to a contract extension. Currently in his second season with the Bucks, Bledsoe is averaging 15.9 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting a career-high 49.2 percent from the field. He was originally acquired by Milwaukee last season in a trade with Phoenix on Nov. 7, 2017, and has since averaged 17.0 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 132 games (all starts) with the Bucks.
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About Last Night: Pistons' playoff thrust
With Sunday's 112-107 overtime victory against Toronto -- their ninth win in 11 games and fifth straight at home -- Detroit has reached .500 for the first time since Dec. 26 and claimed the Eastern Conference's No. 6 seed in one fell swoop. (Here's where we acknowledge Kawhi Leonard was rested, dropping the Raptors to 13-5 without their star forward.)
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Pistons' Pachulia fined for incident
NEW YORK ��� Detroit Pistons center Zaza Pachulia has been fined $25,000 for confronting and verbally abusing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner upon his ejection, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
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About Last Night: How Harris fits in Philly
When Tobias Harris was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA world moved past the shock of the newly established "Big 4" with questions shifting immediately to how they would fit:
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Lonzo Ball (ankle) needs more recovery time
The Los Angeles Lakers defense has taken a notable hit since second-year guard Lonzo Ball went down with an ankle sprain and bone bruise against the Rockets on January 19. It's been 14 games as of Thursday, and it looks like the count will continue, leaving the defense without a crucial piece during the stretch run.
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Nowitzki may be open to another season in NBA
In arena after arena this season, Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki has been showered with fond farewells and gifts in this, his 21st NBA season. However, Nowitzki never officially ruled out a return for season No. 22 and seems to be pondering that notion of late.
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Marvin Bagley III exits game vs. Bucks, scheduled for MRI
Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III had finally begun to break through, averaging 23.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over his last five games prior to Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, but might be out for a stretch following a painful-looking knee injury.
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The Pelicans' peculiar situation reaches a pivot point
LOS ANGELES -- They represent a city that takes pride in being quirky and mysterious and wonderfully peculiar, although none of these traits quite make sense for basketball. The New Orleans Pelicans are different than most NBA teams right now, that���s for sure, and not for all the right reasons.
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Bucks, Kings collaborate to address social injustice
Nearly a year after police fatally shot an unarmed black man in Sacramento and a series of protests ensued in California���s capital, the Kings and Milwaukee Bucks collaborated on a daylong summit Wednesday to address social injustice and encourage engagement and thoughtful discussions to try to bring about change.
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