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LeBron to miss Heat game because of illness

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Wednesday, 04 January 2023 16:31

LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James will miss the Lakers' game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday because of an illness, the team announced.The illness is not COVID-19 related, the team clarified.James will have to put his hot play of late on pause. The 20-year veteran is coming off consecutive 40-point efforts since his 38th birthday, becoming the first player since…

NBA Power Rankings: Where has LeBron's scoring spree sent the Lakers?

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Wednesday, 04 January 2023 04:51

It's officially 2023, and time is ticking for the Los Angeles Lakers to get in position to make the playoffs -- though LeBron James is doing everything he can to give them a chance.As James closes in on the NBA's all-time scoring record, he has helped the Lakers win three of their past four games in a stretch that includes…

Giannis, striving for game to be 'boring,' drops 55

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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 20:03

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to produce with so much consistency that it causes boredom.That's the only respect in which the two-time MVP has fallen shortly lately.Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points with a series of thrilling dunks and drives as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington 123-113 on Tuesday night, snapping the Wizards' five-game winning streak. The spectacular…

Cavs issued PED tests a day after Mitchell's 71

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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 16:12

A day after a historic 71-point game from All-Star Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers were issued tests for performance-enhancing drugs Tuesday afternoon, the team confirmed to ESPN.Players are typically subject to four random tests for PEDs during the season and two during the offseason, according to the collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association.In a…

Zion out at least 3 weeks with hamstring strain

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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 16:12

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday evening.The team said Williamson will be reevaluated in three weeks.Williamson was injured late in the third quarter Monday night in a loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. After gathering a rebound off a miss from Joel Embiid, Williamson pushed the ball up…

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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 14:23

Hornets' Oubre set for hand surgery on Thursday

Tuesday, 03 January 2023 14:23

Sources: Pistons' Bagley injures hand; return TBD

Tuesday, 03 January 2023 00:03

Clips' George tweaks hamstring again; status TBD

Tuesday, 03 January 2023 00:03

'Super impressive' Lebron scores 43 in Lakers' win

Tuesday, 03 January 2023 00:03

Zion exits Pels' loss early with hamstring strain

Tuesday, 03 January 2023 00:03

Klay drops 54 as Looney wins it at buzzer in 2OT

Tuesday, 03 January 2023 00:03

Cavs' Mitchell nets 71, most since Kobe, in OT win

Sunday, 01 January 2023 22:13

Brown: Bent rim in C's-Nuggets 'handled poorly'

Sunday, 01 January 2023 17:02

Celts' Mazzulla returns to bench after eye injury

Sunday, 01 January 2023 15:36

Giannis out vs. Wizards with left knee soreness

Saturday, 31 December 2022 22:19

Herro the hero as running buzzer-beater KOs Jazz

Saturday, 31 December 2022 22:19

KD: Nets' hurdle-filled '22 'brought us together'

Saturday, 31 December 2022 22:19