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After a wild week of NBA Cup and regular-season action, Friday night’s slate brings just five games heading…
First-time NBA All-Stars: Who’s a lock? Who’s on the bubble? Here are 10 names to watch
What an NBA season we’ve been treated to so far! With the NBA Cup past us — congrats…
Hawks to sit Trae Young vs. Spurs in second of back-to-back
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Anthony Davis Traded to Celtics? Future HOFer Linked to Bold Move Amid NBA Rumors
Could the Boston Celtics make a surprise trade for future Hall of Famer Anthony Davis? One notable NBA…
The Most Incredible Diamonds Worn By Players
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New Lakers Trade Proposal To Acquire Gifted Two-Way Wing
The Los Angeles Lakers flexed their offensive firepower with a 145-136 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday…
The Bounce: What happened to the Cavs? Plus, Giannis speaks!
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Best passing center ever? Nikola Jokić now has the NBA record to back that up
DENVER — Nikola Jokić now stands alone among centers. The Denver Nuggets superstar broke the NBA record Thursday…
Kia MVP Ladder: Jalen Brunson’s run in Emirates NBA Cup gives him a boost
In a total team effort, the Knicks topped the Spurs in the Championship to snag the 2025 Emirates…
How Nikola Jokic Made NBA History, Broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Record in Nuggets’ Win
In helping the Denver Nuggets win their sixth straight game on Thursday night with a 126-115 victory over…
NBA Trade Board 2025-26: Anthony Davis, Trae Young and other potential movers
NBA trade season is here. As of Monday, most players in the league are eligible to be traded…
NBA MVP straw poll: Where 100 league insiders see the race headed
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