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Will Trae Young make the All-Star team?

The second-year guard for the Atlanta Hawks is putting up gaudy offensive numbers. How he stacks up with an NBA legend in his prime might make you think differently about whether or not he should make the All-Star team.

Leandro Fernández

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Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

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Which teams should trade for Dedmon?

Dedmon has confirmed that he would like to be traded from the Kings. Which teams make the most sense for the 30-year-old centre?

Scott Rafferty

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#WeirdNBA – Unexpected players lead upsets

The Atlanta Hawks stunned the Magic in Orlando without Trae Young and the Washington Wizards pulled off an upset over the Miami Heat without Bradley Beal. With their biggest stars out, who were the unsung heroes that stepped up to earn unpredictable victories?

Kyle Irving

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Monday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Saturday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

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How long is Trae Young out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Hawks guard

Here's everything we know about Trae Young's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

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Friday's scores: SGA powers OKC to win in Charlotte

With six games on the schedule, there were a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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Trae Young to miss Bulls game with right ankle sprain

Young had also sprained his right ankle once earlier this season which forced him to miss one game.

Yash Matange

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Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

With no games on Christmas Eve, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into this Monday night slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double in win at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

NBA.com Staff

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Dinwiddie adds to All-Star case

The Nets are now 12-6 this season in games Spencer Dinwiddie has started at point guard. His averages in those games? 26.1 points, 7.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

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Thursday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

Four games on Thursday were headlined by the Bucks defeating the Lakers and the Rockets snapping the Clippers' home winning streak.

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Tuesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

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Barrett scores career-high 27 PTS in win over Hawks

RJ Barrett joins Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Olynyk and Dillon Brooks as the only Canadians with multiple 25+ point games in their rookie season.

Benyam Kidane

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After the 98 draft, Carter proved he was more than just a dunker

Carter was defined by his ability to jump through the roof, but showed he had much more in his arsenal throughout his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

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LeBron and AD lead Lakers to 7th-straight win

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 59 points as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh win in a row, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-96

Benyam Kidane

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Recap of Sunday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's NBA League Pass guide

Will James Harden break 50 points again for the fifth time this season? Can the Pacers continue their strong play? What will Most Improved Player of the Year candidate Devonte' Graham have in store for us tonight?

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Carter becomes 5th player ever to play 1500 games

Carter joins Robert Parish (1,611 games), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560), Dirk Nowitzki (1,522) and John Stockton (1,504) as the only players to reach the mark.

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

A matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers headlined a today's four-game slate in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

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Five candidates who could leapfrog Ja Morant in Rookie of the Year race

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is listed as "week-to-week" while dealing with the residual effects of a hard fall.

Dan Bernstein

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

Six games across the Association tonight, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden erupts for 60 points in three quarters

James Harden was unstoppable against the Hawks, scoring 60 points in just three quarters of action in the Rockets' 158-111 win.

Benyam Kidane

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Rockets' Mike D'Antoni explains why he pulled James Harden on cusp of career high

James Harden piled up 60 points in just 31 minutes, finishing two points shy of setting a new career high before Mike D'Antoni pulled his star for the fourth quarter.

Dejan Kalinic

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James Harden and five other players we could see going after Kobe's 81

James Harden put up 60 in three quarters Saturday night, but he isn't the only one who could conceivably test Kobe Bryant's modern scoring mark.

Tom Gatto

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Saturday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Young ties career-high with 49 points, but Hawks fall in OT to Pacers

Trae Young's full offensive arsenal was on display in Indianapolis as he poured in an equal career-high 49 points, but the Pacers were able to get the win in overtime.

Kane Pitman

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A full recap from Friday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

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When will teams debut new uniforms?

NBA teams are unveiling their "City" uniforms for the 2019-20 season. When will they first take the floor in them? Check out what we've seen so far plus details on when each team is scheduled to wear them.

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Wednesday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

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Siakam shines in comeback win over Hawks

Siakam scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half to lead the Raptors in a comeback win over the Hawks. Toronto also got 25 points out of Fred VanVleet and 20 points out of Norman Powell.

Scott Rafferty

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Saturday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Saturday

NBA.com Staff

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Siakam leads Raptors to big comeback win in Atlanta

The 25-year-old topped 30 points for the sixth time this season.

Rudi Schuller

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Raptors hold off Hawks for 11th win of the season

The Raptors made it three straight wins on Saturday night as they used a big second half to earn a victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. If you missed any of the action, check below for live score updates, stats, highlights and news from throughout the night.

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Can Raptors keep it rolling against Hawks?

The Hawks enter Saturday on a five-game losing streak, with all but one of those losses being decided by double figures. Will that streak continue or can Trae Young lead Atlanta to a win over the defending champions?

Scott Rafferty

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Friday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Friday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

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Ibaka doubtful vs. Hawks

The Raptors have been without Ibaka since their win over the Pelicans on Nov. 8. He was averaging 14.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game prior to his injury.

Scott Rafferty

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Recap of Wednesday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden is the new MVP favourite

James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Carlan Gay

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LeBron, Lakers dominate Hawks in 21-point win

The Lakers continue to rack up the wins. This was their 11th in the last 12 games as they continue to match their best start since the 2010-11 season.

Yash Matange

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Sunday's scores: Murray drops 39 pts, Fultz enjoys career night

It was a busy Monday across six games in the NBA, headlined by Jamal Murray's 39 points in three quarters, while Markelle Fultz recorded a career-high for the Magic and the Kings ended the Celtics' win streak at 10 games. We've got you covered with all the scores, highlights, news and stats from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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PG impresses again, Clippers cruise past Hawks

Paul George continued his sparkling return from double shoulder surgery as the Clippers blew out the Atlanta Hawks at the Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

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Saturday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Saturday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

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Kawhi (knee) out vs. Hawks

Kawhi Leonard will miss his second consecutive game with a left knee contusion, putting his debut alongside Paul George on hold another day.

Kyle Irving

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Full recap of Thursday's NBA slate

There were six games on tap for Thursday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

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Young's season-high 42 points leads Hawks past Nuggets

Young is the first player in Hawks franchise history to record 30 points and 10 assists in three straight games.

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Mock Draft 2020: Knicks pick star guard at No. 1; LaMelo Ball lands with Hawks

The 2019-20 college basketball season is here, and with it comes nearly a year of speculation regarding the 2020 NBA Draft.

Chris Stone

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Sunday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Game-winner, career-high headline Friday's action

Friday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

NBA.com Staff

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Young dazzles but Kings bench shine in win

Trae Young finished with a 30-point, 12-assist double-double but it wasn't enough as the Kings' bench rallied in the fourth quarter to ensure they finished the road trip with a win.

Yash Matange

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Lowry gets ratings bump in NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's NBA action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Young's monster second half lifts Hawks over Spurs

A week after a nasty ankle injury, Young erupted for a big second half to help Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Not only did performance from Atlanta's 21-year-old rising star solicit "MVP" chants from his home crowd, it showed that he can become an All-Star sooner rather than later.

Gilbert McGregor

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Tuesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

NBA.com Staff

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Hawks get Trae Young back from injury but lose John Collins to major suspension

The good news for the Hawks: Trae Young is set to return to the starting lineup. The bad news: John Collins could be away from the team for quite some time.

Jordan Greer

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John Collins suspended 25 games

Collins has been suspended without pay for 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2 (GHRP-2).

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Takeaways: Undrafted rookie Nunn dazzles in Heat win

Kendrick Nunn, who was with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G-League last season, has begun the season on fire, leading all rookies with an average of 22.4 points per game.

Yash Matange

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The Warriors are doomed, Trae Young is the golden point god and more NBA first week overreactions

The 2019-20 NBA season is one week old, and that means we have all of the information we need to make ridiculous assertions that will surely be proven correct over a larger sample size.

Jordan Greer

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Young could miss up to 2 weeks

Young already had X-rays and will undergo further testing, though the team is reportedly "optimistic" the injury isn’t serious.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Jimmy Butler made his debut for the Miami Heat, the Mavs handed the Nuggets their first loss of the season and Anthony Davis exploded for 40 points and 20 rebounds in the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Heat ease past Hawks in Butler's return

It's early days but the Heat, with yet another win, remain among the top teams in the East standings.

Yash Matange

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Hawks' Trae Young suffers ankle injury vs. Heat

Trae Young was helped to the locker room by Hawks trainers midway through the second quarter.

Benyam Kidane

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1st week takeaways from around the NBA

How good is Trae Young? Is Karl Anthony-Towns the league's MVP? Is it over for the Warriors dynasty? Takeaways from a chaotic first week.

Carlan Gay

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Young (ankle) ruled out vs. Heat

Young had to be helped off the court after tallying five points, two assists, and two rebounds in 11 minutes.

Ameer Tyree

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Embiid powers 76ers past Hawks

Joel Embiid buried the game-winning free throws with 5.3 seconds remaining to help the 76ers seal a 105-103 win to remain unbeaten (3-0) this season.

Benyam Kidane

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76ers beat surprising Hawks

Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the 76ers (3-0) remain the last unbeaten team in the East.

Arthur Weinstein

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

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DeRozan, Young hit clutch last-second shots to win

Trae Young had another massive game which was capped off by a dagger 3-pointer in the final seconds to defeat the Magic. DeMar DeRozan attacked the lane with the game on the line, finishing at the rim to pick up a win over the Wizards.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Saturday night's action

Opening week continued with Saturday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

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Westbrook passes Magic

Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.

Thomas Lott

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Bucks win opener; Clips own GSW

The Bucks and Clippers both made statements Thursday.

Thomas Lott

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Thursday's recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

Three big games around the Association today, with the Hawks, Bucks and Clippers all picking up wins. If you missed any of the action, we had you covered right here with one-stop shop for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Oct. 24: Showdown advice for Bucks vs. Rockets, Warriors vs. Clippers

Bucks vs. Rockets means season debuts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, while DraftKings NBA DFS also sees the season debut of Stephen Curry in Warriors vs. the Clippers. Both games have Showdown contests, and we have advice and picks.

Billy Heyen

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Top 10 most overpaid NBA players: Hornets, Timberwolves stuck staring at bad contracts

Let's take a look at the 10 NBA players who will rack up the big bucks this season but may not produce the stats to back up their paychecks.

Kyle Irving

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Why the Hawks will make the playoffs this season

Atlanta has quickly built a team that is primed to make a big leap in the upcoming season. By late April, this Hawks team has the potential to give a top team in the Eastern Conference fits.

Gilbert McGregor

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Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

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Recap of Wednesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Wednesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

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Recap of Monday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Monday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

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Zion Williamson soars for multiple highlight dunks in preseason win

The Pelicans' prized rookie Zion Williamson showed off a trio of superb dunks in a blowout win over the Hawks on Monday night.

Eli Boettger

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Hawks build near-future title contender through 2019 Draft

The 2019 NBA Draft will always be remembered as Zion Williamson's draft, but if the Atlanta Hawks' young core develops into a championship contender, look no further than this draft night as an explanation of how everything came to fruition.

Kyle Irving

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Which team has the best young core?

Is it the Pelicans, Kings or Hawks? What about the Bulls, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Suns? Let us make the case for each team before you cast your vote.

NBA.com Staff

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Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

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Can the Hawks become a playoff team?

What if Trae Young and John Collins make All-Star leaps? What if De'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish make All-Rookie debuts? What if Kevin Huerter evolves into one of the NBA's elite shooters? The young and talented Hawks have a bright future and perhaps the league's most exciting young core, but how high can they soar in 2019-20?

Gilbert McGregor

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Best of the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

The majority of the NBA's top draft picks gathered in New Jersey for the annual NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. Take a look at some of the best photos as the league's future stars donned their team's uniforms for the first time.

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How the world has changed since Vince Carter's NBA debut

As much as Vince Carter doesn't appear to age, the world around him has changed drastically since he entered the NBA as a youngster out of North Carolina.

Jordan Greer

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Report: Hawks re-sign Carter for final season

Vince Carter has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Hawks for what is expected to be his final season, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

Kyle Irving

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Carter agrees to a deal with Hawks

The 42-year-old wing was a free agent this offseason and now fills one of the last two roster spots for the Hawks.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Report: Trae Young set to train with Kobe

In the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year voting, Young finished second behind Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic.

Yash Matange

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Divisional Rankings: Can the Heat dethrone the Magic?

Although it wasn't the prettiest of races, the fight for the Southeast Division went down to the last few games of the season in 2018-19. Will the Magic still run the division, or will Jimmy Butler and the Heat take over?

Kyle Irving

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

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Jabari Parker signs with Hawks

The deal is for two years and worth $13 million, with a player option on the second year.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Warriors trade Jones to Hawks

The Hawks also will receive a second-round pick from the Warriors.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Report: Griz trade Parsons to the Hawks

Memphis is moving on from Chandler Parsons after three seasons with the Grizzlies.

Carlan Gay

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Trail Blazers acquire Kent Bazemore

Bazemore averaged 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 67 games for Atlanta last season.

E.Jay Zarett

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Who will be the next Pascal Siakam?

Pascal Siakam is the favourite to win Most Improved Player at the NBA Awards. Who will be the next young star to break through on a winning team?

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Blazers trade Turner for Bazemore

The trade doesn't impact either team's cap sheet much, as Bazemore ($19.3 million) and Turner ($18.6 million) will make almost the same in the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Draft 2019: The biggest steals and worst reaches from a wild night of picks

Why wait for five years to learn which NBA Draft picks will turn out to be bargains and which will be busts? We’ve got that list for you right now.

Mike DeCourcy

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Major takeaways from a busy draft night

After the first three picks went according to plan, madness broke out starting with the fourth overall pick that began with a draft-day blockbuster between the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks. Here's a look into the biggest storylines surrounding an action-packed first round.

Micah Adams

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Why the Hawks could rise to the top

If this year's crop of prospects develop as well as other recent picks have for the Hawks, they could very well be the team to beat soon.

Ameer Tyree

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Hawks trade up to No. 4 pick

Atlanta is sending four picks to the Pelicans in exchange for the No. 4 selection in Thursday's draft, according to an ESPN report.

Ameer Tyree

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Hawks may move up to get Hunter

The Hawks are interested in moving up in the NBA Draft, and according to ESPN, they could move up to get De'Andre Hunter.

Thomas Lott

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Teams with most at stake in draft

Will the Pelicans make another big trade? Will the Knicks take RJ Barrett with the third pick? What will the Hawks do with their pair of top-10 picks? Do the Celtics feel pressure to make a major move?

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Nets trade Crabbe to Hawks, free cap space

The Nets have parted ways with the six-year veteran and the No. 17 pick in this year's draft in a move that clears over $18 million in cap space with the 2019 free agency period looming.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Irving 'is serious' about going to Nets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Kyrie Irving 'is serious' about going to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 Free Agency

Kyle Irving

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Young reveals pitch to free agents

"A lot of players in the league know if you come play with me, I'm going to make sure I get you the ball,” Young said Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Doncic, Young top NBA All-Rookie

The All-Rookie first team was a mirror of the top five picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the first time that had happened since the 1984 draft.

Bob Hille

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Doncic, Young headline All-Rookie First Team

Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marvin Bagley III Also Earn Spots on NBA All-Rookie First Team

NBA.com Staff

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At least 4 teams could trade picks

The 76ers, Nets, Hawks and Celtics may be "looking to unload" picks on the trade market, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

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NBA Draft rumors: What happens at No. 2? Ja Morant, surprise pick or trade all on table

Make no mistake, teams like the Suns, Bulls and Grizzlies will weep for joy if they can pick Ja Morant. But despite his obvious talent level, plenty of teams will be reluctant to take him at the 2019 NBA Draft.

Sean Deveney

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NBA Draft lottery 2019: Zion Williamson's best (and worst) possible landing spots

Where should basketball fans want Duke star Zion Williamson to land? Ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, here are the fun spots from a basketball perspective, fun spots from a spectacle perspective and less fun spots from every perspective.

Chris Stone

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Wilkins on Carter's impact in Canada: 'He brought an excitement that is very rare'

Dominique Wilkins believes Vince Carter was the perfect person to help build basketball interest in Canada.

Carlan Gay

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Vince Carter: "I'm coming back."

The former Raptors All-Star would become the first player in NBA history to play 22 seasons. He turns 43 next January.

Micah Adams

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Every 40-yr old player in NBA history

Vince Carter is one of 28 players to appear in an NBA game after turning 40. Here's a complete breakdown of all 28.

Leandro Fernández

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Vince Carter to play 22nd season

"I would like to. We’ll see what happens," Carter said Tuesday on his "Winging It" podcast when asked if he will play for the Hawks.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Who will be named Rookie of the Year this season?

Will it be Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton or someone else?

NBA.com Staff

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Best rookie playoff games by active players

There's no question about who is at No. 1, but there isn't much separating performances two through five.

Scott Rafferty

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Who is the Rookie of the Year?

Now that the regular season is over with, it's time to fill out the Rookie of the Year ballot, and Luka Doncic or Trae Young being No. 1 wasn't the only tough decision that had to be made.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Wednesday's action: Pistons seek playoff-clinching win over Knicks

On the final night of the 2018-19 NBA season 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

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How Wade, other legends performed in last career game in Toronto

Dwyane Wade will play a regular season game in Toronto for the final time on Sunday. Here's how some of the league's legends have performed in their final trip to the Air Canada Centre/Scotiabank Arena.

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday's action: Jazz's win streak snapped

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's results alter East playoff picture

The Hornets, Magic and Celtics all picked up huge wins on Friday while the Pistons and Heat dropped close contests.

Kyle Irving

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Friday's action: Caruso shines for Lakers

There's a jam-packed slate this Friday night with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: Kemba comes up clutch in Hornets win

There are 12 game to look forward to on Wednesday, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Young scores 33, Hawks edge Sixers

The Atlanta Hawks picked up their second win over the 76ers in as many weeks thanks to another big night from Trae Young.

Benyam Kidane

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Young and Doncic back on top, but who's No. 1?

With just over a week to go before the playoffs begin, the Rookie of the Year favourites occupy the top-two spots in the Rookie Ladder. Which one of them is No. 1?

Scott Rafferty

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Tuesday's action: DeRozan scores 29 points in win over Hawks

There are four games ahead on tonight's slate. Check here for scores and all of the best highlights from the action.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's action: Warriors destroy Hornets

There are seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Trae Young sinks OT game-winner vs. the Bucks

Rookie of the Year candidate Trae Young grabbed a loose ball and nailed the tough last-second shot to lead the Hawks to an overtime win over the NBA's top team, the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Friday's action: Lillard drops 36 on Hawks

There are six games to look forward to on Friday night. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

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Tuesday's action: Another big game for Young

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

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League Pass team of the week: Blazers

Portland looks to remain in the top half of the Western Conference standings after winning six of its last seven games.

Gilbert McGregor

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Young comes up clutch against 76ers

Trae Young finished with 32 points and 11 assists, knocking down the game-winning shot as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 129-127.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's action: Towns' monster double-double

There are eight games to look forward to on Saturday, including the Warriors hosting Rookie of the Year favourite Luka Doncic. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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A newcomer at No. 1

Luka Doncic and Trae Young have dominated the rookie conversation this season, but Collin Sexton moves ahead of the Rookie of the Year favourites in this week's ladder following the best stretch of games of his young career.

Scott Rafferty

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Thursday's action: Jokic leads Nuggets over Wizards

With six games on the schedule, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Warriors big win over the Pacers. Catch up on all the night's scores and highlights right here.

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Harden's crossover causes stir, Bazemore responds

Harden's ball-handling was on full display Tuesday night as he dazzled the State Farm Arena crowd with the highlight of the night en route to his 49th 30-point game of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Harden becomes first player to score 30-plus vs. every team in a season

As the Rockets swept the season series with the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden continued to rack up the scoring records.

Yash Matange

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Tuesday's action: Pacers lose 3rd straight

With six games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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Sunday's action: Wade scores 17 in big win

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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Saturday's action: Millsap hits game-winner

There were eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Check below for scores and highlights.

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Trae Young can't close gap on Luka Doncic in Rookie of the Year race

Even when factoring in Trae Young's late surge, he is still well behind Luka Doncic in the Rookie of the Year race.

Jordan Greer

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Young and Collins forming lethal combination in Atlanta

The pair put on a show against the Memphis Grizzlies today, combining for 49 points in the 132-111 win.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's action: CJ Miles drains eight 3s

There were six NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday night, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

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Do the Hawks have the next Klay Thompson?

Kevin Huerter compares well to Klay Thompson as a rookie, but there is one way the Hawks rookie differentiates himself from the Warriors star.

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday's action: Booker, Suns stun Warriors at ORACLE

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the live scores and top highlights, right here.

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Saturday's action: Giannis dominates in Bucks win

There were six NBA games on Saturday, headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Boston Celtics. Here are the scores and highlights from each game.

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ROY moment: Young records first career triple-double

Young did so in impressive fashion, becoming only the fifth rookie in Basketball Reference's database to get a triple-double in less than 30 minutes of action.

Scott Rafferty

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Vince Carter isn't ready for retirement

Currently in his 21st season, Vince Carter has no plans of stepping away from the NBA and is ready to go around again next season.

James McKern

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Wednesday's action: Booker scores 41, Suns win 3rd straight

With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

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Rookie Ladder: Did Trae Young maintain the top spot?

Trae Young hasn't only been the best rookie over the last couple of weeks. He's been one of the best players in the entire Eastern Conference.

Scott Rafferty

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Young says he and Doncic can be Magic and Bird

Luka Doncic and Trae Young have already developed a strong rivalry during their rookie season and it doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon.

Benyam Kidane

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Carter, Wade re-write another page in NBA history

In the same game and the same quarter, Vince Carter passed Reggie Miller for 20th on the NBA all-time scoring list and Dwyane Wade passed Michael Jordan for most blocks all-time by a guard.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's action: Pelicans comeback vs. Jazz

There was seven games of NBA action highlighted by Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

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Trae Young making ROY case

The Atlanta Hawks point guard has been on fire of late, but is that enough to challenge Luka Doncic?

Benyam Kidane

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Sunday's action: Clippers helped playoff chances

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

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Takeaways from a 4OT classic

Trae Young and Zach LaVine put on a show as the Hawks and Bulls played out one of the games of the year. The final score of 168-161 marked it as the third-highest scoring game in NBA history.

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Four stats from the epic four-OT, 329-point game between Bulls, Hawks

The Bulls and Hawks produced several eye-popping numbers in their four-overtime game Friday, the third-highest scoring game in NBA history.

Jacob Janower

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Friday's action: Kemba leads Hornets to big win

There were seven games of NBA action on Friday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

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How does Trae Young compare to Stephen Curry?

There are a lot of similarities in their games, but Stephen Curry is right in saying that Trae Young is his own player.

Scott Rafferty

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League Pass team of the week: Rockets

The Rockets' four-game schedule highlights a busy week of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

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West Playoff Race: Lakers and Spurs pick up key wins

The Los Angeles Lakers keep their playoff hopes alive, with a much-needed 123-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Wednesday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

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Thursday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

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5 stats to know from Harden's historic streak

41.1 points per game. A historic usage rate. A boatload of step back 3-pointers. Those are just some of the things we'll remember from James Harden's streak.

Scott Rafferty

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Young scores career-high, Harden streak snapped

Trae Young notched a career-high with 36 points on the same night that James Harden's 30-plus-point streak came to an end.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's action: Warriors defeat Hornets

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

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Four trends worthy of your attention

Also included: Brook Lopez's rim protection and Marcus Smart's greatly improved 3-point shooting.

Scott Rafferty

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Saturday's action: Russell scores 40, Nets edge Hornets

A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets

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Friday's action: Markkanen leads Bulls over Magic

There were nine games of NBA action on Friday, headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Maker stuns Hawks with clutch 3-pointer

With 17.1 seconds remaining, Thon Maker came up with the big bucket to give the Pistons a 125-122 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

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Rookie Ladder: Trae Young takes No. 1 spot

For the first time this season, Luka Doncic isn't No. 1 in our Rookie Ladder, which ranks the best first-year players over the most recent two-week period.

Scott Rafferty

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Thursday's action: Knicks snap losing streak

Only three games on deck on Thursday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

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Tuesday's action: Young leads Hawks over Lakers

We've got five games on deck on Tuesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the 76ers and Celtics. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

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Lin 'hyped' to join Raptors

"Everyone who knows me knows how big my dreams are and that I have so much left to give to the game," Lin wrote. "Hyped to join the Raptors!!"

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday's action: Bagley drops career high in win over Suns

We've got five games on deck on Monday, headlined by LeBron James and the Lakers visiting Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

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Saturday's action: Kemba scores 37 in win

There was plenty of NBA action on Saturday and we had you covered with highlights, scores and more from each game.

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4 takeaways from Siakam, VanVleet's career nights

Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet both had career nights in the Raptors' 119-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

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Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet dominate as 9-man Raptors claim victory on trade deadline day

Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet combined for 63 points as the undermanned Toronto Raptors won their 40th game of the season on Thursday.

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Kawhi out vs. Hawks

Kawhi Leonard will miss his 15th game this season with a sore left knee.

Carlan Gay

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Game Preview: Raptors vs. Hawks

Could this be the last time Vince Carter plays against the Toronto Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

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What time is the NBA trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top targets

Rampant rumors and speculation will be flying around as the 2019 NBA trade deadline approaches. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade buzz.

Jordan Greer

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Anunoby, SGA headline World Team for Rising Stars Challenge

The Rising Stars Challenge will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benyam Kidane

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Marvin Bagley III makes his long-awaited debut

Marvin Bagley III has been on fire lightly, scoring double figures in six straight games and recording a double-double in each of his last three games. He joins Luka Doncic and Trae Young in this week's Rookie Ladder.

Scott Rafferty

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Monday's action: Pacers edge Pelicans

There is six games of NBA action with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest

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Saturday's action: Trae Young, John Collins go off

It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Saturday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.

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Friday's action: Nuggets defeat Rockets

Friday's five game slate included some marquee matchups like Kyrie Irving at the Garden and two of the best teams in the West going head to head.

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Wednesday's action: Towns hits game-winner in OT

With eight games around the NBA on Wednesday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

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League Pass Game of the Night: Hawks vs. Kings

In the first meeting between the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings this season, De'Aaron Fox recorded his first career triple-double to lead the Kings to a 146-115 win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Monday's action: Celtics get past Nets

Monday's slate features five games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

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League Pass team of the week

The Hawks, who are one of the most exciting young teams in the league, take the floor four times this week.

Gilbert McGregor

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Saturdays recap: McCollum stars for Blazers

We have just five games but no shortage of action on this NBA Saturday night. We have you covered with box scores and all the best highlights from today's games.

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Wednesday's action: Griffin drops 37 points on Pelicans

Wednesday's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the night, follow along below.

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