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Dec 21, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) shoots on Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
Kelly Olynyk logged 27 points, six assists and four steals and the short-handed Utah Jazz put the host Detroit Pistons…
Dec 20, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
Mired in their fourth three-game skid this season, the Houston Rockets have suddenly lost the same defensive identity that yielded…
Dec 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives the ball around Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will miss Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with a strained left calf. It is…
Basketball Hall of Fame: Bill Laimbeer nominee
2023-12-21
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame nominees came out on Thursday and several NBA, WNBA and college basketball folks were…
Dec 20, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives with the ball on a fast break as Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
With key players returning on either side, the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat are riding high entering Friday night’s…
Pistons: Can Detroit get a win?
2023-12-21
The Detroit Pistons have been slumping all season and haven't won a game in more than a month. Could that…
LeBron James will miss game against Minnesota
2023-12-21
LeBron James won't play in Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timbersolves, the team announced.
Dec 20, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the net against Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby (3) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
In their first month as reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets struggled to attain road wins, while away victories are…
Dec 20, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves due to…
Dec 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with fans after leaving the game in the closing seconds of a victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
Joel Embiid continues to trend on a path to a second consecutive Most Valuable Player award as the Philadelphia 76ers…
Zion Williamson contract: Williamson reacts to not getting a foul call
2023-12-21
Reports have surfaced that the contract for Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans isn't guaranteed after next season. Why…
Dec 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) talks to his bench during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
Pelicans star center Zion Williamson isn’t guaranteed to remain in New Orleans for the duration of his contract, The Athletic…
NBA five things: Joel Embiid
2023-12-21
Five things to know about the NBA today, looking back at great moments from Wednesday and ahead to big Thursday…
New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson
2023-12-21
The New York Knicks have provided an unfortunate injury update relating to start defensive-minded center Mitchell Robinson.
Dec 20, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2023-12-21
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they oppose the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday…