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Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young, adding frontcourt depth for playoff chase
The Phoenix Suns signed forward Thaddeus Young on Tuesday, giving the team another veteran presence as they scramble for playoff position in the crowded Western Conference race.
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Nets turn to Kevin Ollie as they seek to salvage their season, make playoffs
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Steve Kerr’s son finding his way in coaching not far from where his dad leads NBA stars
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Mike Conley agrees to 2-year contract extension with Timberwolves, AP source says
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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton thrives in the spotlight of a busy NBA All-Star weekend
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Today in Sports - Michael Jordan becomes first 40-year-old in NBA history to score 40 or more points
Today in Sports, February 21 - Michael Jordan becomes first 40-year-old in NBA history to score 40 or more points
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The NBA’s scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that’s a good thing
Defense wasn’t really played in the All-Star Game, which explains why the Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points and the game saw nearly 400 points combined on Sunday night.
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Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break
The Brooklyn Nets have fired Jacque Vaughn after ending a disappointing first half of the season with a 50-point loss in Boston in their final game before the All-Star break.
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NBA All-Star weekend takeaways: Lots of points, lots of winners in Indy
NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis had plenty of winners. There was Damian Lillard, a 3-point shootout winner Saturday and the All-Star Game MVP on Sunday — a two-trophy weekend the likes of which only Michael Jordan pulled off previously.
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Damian Lillard sweeps All-Star weekend by adding MVP Award to 3-point title
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard earned a new title — NBA All-Star Game MVP — after scoring 39 points and making 11 3-pointers in the Eastern Conference’s 211-186 record-breaking win over the Western Conference.
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Points records fall at the All-Star Game, with the East beating the West 211-186
The NBA wanted more competition. It got more points instead — more than ever before. And once again, the All-Star Game was all offense.
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LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key
LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Today in Sports - Anthony Davis scores 52 points, breaks NBA All-Star Game record that stood 55 yrs
Today in Sports, February 19 - Anthony Davis scores 52 points, breaks NBA All-Star Game record that stood 55 yrs
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Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point shootout at All-Star weekend
Stephen Curry was on a roll — and it was barely enough to beat Sabrina Ionescu. And fittingly, he won by three.
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Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen Brown
Mac McClung has won his second straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille O’Neal’s hands and leaping over him to draw five perfect scores on his final attempt.
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Silver says the NBA’s 65-game policy for awards is leading to players playing more
In Adam Silver’s eyes, the NBA’s new 65-game policy is working. The commissioner, in his annual All-Star weekend news conference, said Saturday night he believes the league’s rules, which mandate players must generally play in at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards, have had their in
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Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks to basketball clinic, meets All-Stars, takes in HBCU game
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff was in the first row on Saturday. The husband of Vice President Kamala Harris was courtside for the HBCU Classic at the NBA’s All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, taking in a college game between Virginia Union and Winston-Salem State.
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Winston-Salem State tops Virginia Union in NBA HBCU Classic
Ketron Shaw scored 15 and Jaylen Alston had 14 points and 11 rebounds to pace Winston-Salem State to a 64-47 victory Saturday in NBA HBCU Classic.
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Haliburton, Davis say they’ll commit to USA Basketball for Paris Games if asked
Tyrese Haliburton played a ton of basketball last summer as part of the team that USA Basketball sent to the Philippines for the World Cup.
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The NBA is hoping for a little more competitiveness in this year’s All-Star Game
Last season’s All-Star Game played out in a way that the NBA hopes to never experience again. Nobody was interested in defense and almost nobody was watching the game, at least according to the abysmal television ratings.
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Miami’s Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid
A new honor is awaiting Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time.
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Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers’ All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win
Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a 26-13 victory in the championship game.
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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024
Vince Carter is one step from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter was among the Hall of Fame finalists announced Friday at All-Star weekend.
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NBA champion, ‘Survivor’ contestant Scot Pollard is feeling great after heart transplant, wife says
NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard is “awake and feeling great” a day after a heart transplant, according to his wife.
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Clippers coach Tyronn Lue fined $35,000 for saying officials at Golden State were ‘cheating’
Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing game officials and questioning their integrity.
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Delon Wright agrees to buyout with Wizards, intends to join Heat, AP source says
Delon Wright has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and, once he clears waivers, intends to sign with the Miami Heat, a person with knowledge of the move said Friday.
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NBA talks about the role of AI at annual All-Star weekend tech summit
The NBA has used artificial intelligence for some time. It helps the league generate highlights in real time, gives referees assistance when determining if goaltending occurred, translates play-by-play into multiple languages and even powers the league’s app.
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Timberwolves jump out to a 30-point lead over Blazers and finish with a 128-91 victory
Anthony Edwards had 34 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 30-point lead after the most lopsided first quarter in the NBA this season, handing the Portland Trail Blazers a sixth straight loss with a 128-91 rout on Thursday night.
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Thompson scores 35 points in first appearance as a reserve since 2012, leads Warriors over Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season to knock down seven 3-pointers and score a season-high 35 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 140-137 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
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Warriors ride Thompson’s big game off the bench to 140-137 victory over Jazz
Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season to knock down seven 3-pointers and score a season-high 35 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 140-137 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
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Ziaire Williams, GG Jackson score 27 points apiece as Grizzlies hang on for 113-110 win over Bucks
Ziaire Williams and GG Jackson scored 27 points apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 113-110 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in the last game for both teams before the All-Star break.
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Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points
Klay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldn’t be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012.
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NBA fines Clippers’ Tucker $75,000 for publicly expressing desire to be traded last week
Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker was fined $75,000 by the NBA for publicly expressing a desire to be traded before last week’s deadline.
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All-Star weekend arrives in Indianapolis, a 1st-time event for some, a 21st-time event for LeBron
Welcome back, LeBron James. Welcome for the first time, Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey.
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Today in Sports - Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points
Today in Sports, February 16 - Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points
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