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Simmons out another week, Thomas improving

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023 13:13

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his lower back, while Cam Thomas is improving from an ankle injury that has forced the Brooklyn Nets ' leading scorer to miss the last five games.The Nets said Wednesday that Simmons has improved after treatment and has begun light individual court…

Holiday: Bucks trade tip 'would've been cool'

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023 13:13

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- Jrue Holiday said he doesn't have a chip on his shoulder as the Celtics guard enters his first matchup with the Bucks but noted that a heads-up in September from Milwaukee that he was going to be traded would have been appreciated."No," Holiday said matter-of-factly Wednesday morning when asked whether he held a grudge toward the…

Pacers outlast Hawks as teams total 309 points

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023 21:33

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsATLANTA -- Tyrese Haliburton scored 37 points with 16 assists, Buddy Hield hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 157-152 on Tuesday night to clinch a spot in the NBA in-season tournament quarterfinals.It marked just the seventh regulation game in league history to feature both teams scoring at least…

Lakers finish 4-0 in group play, roll into quarters

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023 21:33

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- The Lakers are one step closer to Las Vegas.The Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 131-99 on Tuesday to win their group and advance to the quarterfinals in the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament.It appears the in-season tournament came at the perfect time for Lakers. Just 3-5 on the season and riding a three-game losing streak when…

Prosecutors dismiss charge against Morant friend

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023 15:12

EmailPrintMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Prosecutors will not pursue an assault charge against a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player's home last year, court records showed Tuesday.A misdemeanor charge of assault against Davonte Pack has been dismissed, according to Shelby County court records.Pack, whom Morant has referred to…

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023 06:20

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Monday, 20 November 2023 17:45

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Monday, 20 November 2023 17:45

Donovan: LaVine's snub of PR staffer addressed

Monday, 20 November 2023 17:45

Nuggets' Jokic, Malone ejected against Pistons

Monday, 20 November 2023 13:57

Knicks seek over $10M in damages from Raptors

Monday, 20 November 2023 05:00

Jeremy Sochan isn't a point guard, but the Spurs are making him one

Monday, 20 November 2023 00:23

LeBron proceeds to 'remind folks' with 37 in win

Sunday, 19 November 2023 22:20

USC's James does pregame warmups for 1st time

Saturday, 18 November 2023 23:36

Holmgren's big 3 keys career night, propels OKC

Saturday, 18 November 2023 16:09