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- KD defends LaMelo Ball's new Lamborghini: 'You don't have to struggle...to be a good basketball player' (September 1, 2017, 2:10 AM ET)
- NBA punishes Lakers for tampering but has history of letting players slide (September 1, 2017, 1:35 AM ET)
- Kings' Randolph faces marijuana charge in L.A. (August 31, 2017, 9:00 PM ET)
- Curry nets 3s to raise $118K for storm victims (August 31, 2017, 8:19 PM ET)
- Sources: Pels' Jackson needs 2nd foot surgery (August 31, 2017, 8:15 PM ET)
- Trade grades: Who wins Bulls-Pels Pondexter deal? (August 31, 2017, 7:24 PM ET)
- After delay, Celtics to unveil Irving, Hayward (August 31, 2017, 7:16 PM ET)
- Lakers hit with $500K tampering fine by NBA (August 31, 2017, 4:21 PM ET)
- Dez Bryant gets sneakers and headphones as preseason gift from LeBron James (August 31, 2017, 3:12 PM ET)
- Kyrie to Cavs fans: 'No ulterior reasons' for exit (August 31, 2017, 3:08 PM ET)
- Gilbert: Will 'never' move Cavs from Cleveland (August 31, 2017, 2:50 PM ET)
- Lowe: Why the Kyrie Irving trade makes sense for Boston (August 31, 2017, 11:41 AM ET)
- Bulls' Payne to have surgery for fractured foot (August 31, 2017, 11:27 AM ET)
- Cavs get 2nd-rounder to seal Kyrie-Isaiah deal (August 31, 2017, 11:05 AM ET)
- The four-year rebuild that has transformed the Boston Celtics (August 31, 2017, 10:36 AM ET)
- Magic SG Simmons details escape from Harvey (August 31, 2017, 9:27 AM ET)
- With Kyrie Irving era now ended, Cavs grasp renewed options (August 31, 2017, 4:35 AM ET)
- Why Vegas and ESPN projections differ on these eight NBA teams (August 31, 2017, 2:55 AM ET)
- Trade grades: Who wins completed Kyrie-Isaiah blockbuster? (August 31, 2017, 12:50 AM ET)
- Marbury has emotional moment with Beijing fan (August 30, 2017, 11:18 PM ET)
- Isaiah Thomas on health: 'I am not damaged' (August 30, 2017, 11:08 PM ET)
- The Ball family's new reality show to air Aug. 31 (August 30, 2017, 8:52 PM ET)
- Sources: Blazers waive forward Nicholson (August 30, 2017, 4:26 PM ET)
- Evaluating latest NBA personnel news, including Solomon Hill injury (August 30, 2017, 1:13 PM ET)
- Rockets owner reportedly ups aid as help grows (August 30, 2017, 12:56 PM ET)
- New company will let fans rent player jerseys (August 30, 2017, 9:19 AM ET)
- 'Cupcake' wars: Nike, Durant to release shoe (August 30, 2017, 8:44 AM ET)
- Lowe: Why the Kyrie Irving trade makes sense for Boston (August 30, 2017, 8:23 AM ET)
- In aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Clint Capela doing all he can to help (August 30, 2017, 2:16 AM ET)
- How Danny Ainge raised the roof on Celtics' expectations (August 30, 2017, 2:14 AM ET)
- Trail Blazers to keep Olshey through 2021 (August 29, 2017, 8:52 PM ET)
- Georgia probing SG Morrow's traffic complaint (August 29, 2017, 5:44 PM ET)
- Jordan Brand unveils Air Jordan XXXII in Italy (August 29, 2017, 5:24 PM ET)
- Rockets, Astros owners give $4M in Harvey aid (August 29, 2017, 9:47 AM ET)
- Why Celtics shouldn't sweeten the deal amid Cavs stalemate (August 29, 2017, 8:59 AM ET)
- Sports world sends love to Houston as Harvey impacts city (August 28, 2017, 9:29 PM ET)
- Cavaliers nix plans for $140M arena makeover (August 28, 2017, 9:20 PM ET)
- 76ers name Elton Brand GM of G League team (August 28, 2017, 5:52 PM ET)
- Noel stays with Mavericks on 1-year deal (August 28, 2017, 1:54 PM ET)
- Will Brandon Ingram break out or bust in Year 2? (August 28, 2017, 7:58 AM ET)
- 'Best in the league' - Simmons' lofty goal (August 28, 2017, 1:43 AM ET)
- Ginobili returning to Spurs with 2-year deal (August 28, 2017, 1:31 AM ET)
- Kobe Bryant has challenges for John Wall, Giannis Antetokounmpo (August 27, 2017, 6:00 PM ET)
- Pels' Hill out 6-8 months for hamstring surgery (August 27, 2017, 4:18 PM ET)
- Sources: Cavs plan to seek extra Celtics asset (August 27, 2017, 11:16 AM ET)
- What Noel's decision will mean for his free agency next summer (August 26, 2017, 6:38 PM ET)
- Sources: Cavs, C's to talk Thomas trade status (August 26, 2017, 3:06 PM ET)
- Pelton mail: How the Kyrie trade stacks up with superstar deals (August 26, 2017, 12:05 PM ET)
- Sources: Cavs examine Thomas, mull next step (August 26, 2017, 10:49 AM ET)
- NBA draft: 12 prospects to watch from U16 Euros (August 26, 2017, 9:10 AM ET)
- When stars want cars, they call Miami's Alex Vega (August 26, 2017, 9:00 AM ET)
- Suns' Knight has knee surgery, will miss season (August 25, 2017, 11:26 PM ET)
- LeBron goes on rant over fans burning jerseys (August 25, 2017, 11:12 PM ET)
- Stevens: 'Incredible' what Thomas did in Boston (August 25, 2017, 7:52 PM ET)
- Powerful tribute video thanks IT for time with Celtics (August 25, 2017, 6:14 PM ET)
- What Cavaliers questions linger after Kyrie Irving blockbuster? (August 25, 2017, 3:21 PM ET)
- KD applauds Kyrie's 'courage' for wanting trade (August 25, 2017, 12:21 PM ET)
- G League eliminates 4-game, 5-day stretches (August 24, 2017, 9:15 PM ET)
- Irving-Thomas swap shows RPM's fantasy value (August 24, 2017, 6:35 PM ET)
- Waiting on Russell Westbrook to become NBA's highest paid player (August 24, 2017, 3:18 PM ET)
- Tatum happy to stay in Boston, play with Irving (August 24, 2017, 8:06 AM ET)
- Sources: OKC's Winger agrees to Clips' GM job (August 24, 2017, 8:02 AM ET)
- Red Sox farm team to host 'Kyrie Irving Night' (August 24, 2017, 12:55 AM ET)
- LeBron takes high road on Twitter after Kyrie Irving trade (August 23, 2017, 11:30 PM ET)
- Cavaliers say trade with Boston 'just felt right' (August 23, 2017, 11:04 PM ET)
- Schiller named coach of Salt Lake City Stars (August 23, 2017, 7:24 PM ET)
- Lin hangs on to advance in badminton worlds (August 23, 2017, 6:48 PM ET)
- Spurs sign undrafted former UVA G Perrantes (August 23, 2017, 5:23 PM ET)
- How Cavs-Celtics trade will shake up the East chase (August 23, 2017, 4:54 PM ET)
- Call me a terrible GM: I wouldn't have traded Isaiah Thomas (August 23, 2017, 4:04 PM ET)
- Cavs deal Kyrie to Celtics for Isaiah, Nets pick (August 23, 2017, 11:21 AM ET)
- Trade grades: Who wins the Kyrie-Isaiah blockbuster? (August 23, 2017, 10:50 AM ET)
- Vote: Which team won the Celtics-Cavaliers blockbuster? (August 23, 2017, 9:39 AM ET)
- Report: Simmons a full go; Embiid still waiting (August 23, 2017, 2:06 AM ET)
- What the Kyrie trade means for the Cavs, LeBron and Isaiah (August 23, 2017, 1:25 AM ET)
- Big trade alters fantasy values of Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas (August 22, 2017, 11:41 PM ET)
- Total eclipse of a trade: Twitter stunned by Celtics-Cavaliers deal (August 22, 2017, 11:26 PM ET)
- Wiggins, agent split with max contract on table (August 22, 2017, 8:34 PM ET)
- Survey: Rookies like Mavs' Smith to win ROY (August 22, 2017, 2:58 PM ET)
- Mayo says he wants another chance with Bucks (August 22, 2017, 11:52 AM ET)
- Canyon Barry carrying on his father's legacy at the line (August 22, 2017, 9:30 AM ET)
- Mavericks sign former Jazz center Withey (August 21, 2017, 9:36 PM ET)
- Lonzo Ball thanks Jay-Z for buying ZO2s (August 21, 2017, 6:04 PM ET)
- Teams share so many bad eclipse jokes on Twitter (August 21, 2017, 4:46 PM ET)
- Sources: Magic focus of PG-13 tampering probe (August 21, 2017, 1:19 PM ET)
- Up-and-coming international NBA draft prospects to watch (August 21, 2017, 11:53 AM ET)
- Sources: Clips add Cavs exec as assistant GM (August 21, 2017, 11:51 AM ET)
- Heat sign former Celtics forward Jordan Mickey (August 20, 2017, 5:15 PM ET)
- Sources: Clips offer GM job to OKC's Winger (August 20, 2017, 12:22 PM ET)
- NBA denies plotting to keep Giannis from Euros (August 20, 2017, 11:04 AM ET)
- Suns' Derrick Jones Jr. showcases his hops during personal workout (August 20, 2017, 1:19 AM ET)
- With Paul Pierce's number headed to rafters, we remember big games against Cavs (August 19, 2017, 9:45 PM ET)
- Even Manu Ginobili is shocked to see Kawhi Leonard smiling (August 19, 2017, 4:43 PM ET)
- Real recognizes real: LeBron and Serena Williams share more mutual respect on social media (August 19, 2017, 12:41 AM ET)
- Vote: Which NBA player is the best social media follow? (August 19, 2017, 12:01 AM ET)
- Serena Williams channels LeBron James at the gym (August 18, 2017, 3:00 PM ET)
- Westbrook honored by players as '16-17 MVP (August 18, 2017, 1:46 PM ET)
- Woj: Dwight Howard finds the best place for one more chance (August 18, 2017, 12:41 PM ET)
- Teams that will outperform, underperform their forecasts (August 18, 2017, 11:40 AM ET)
- Kyrie-LeBron rift 'regular' for NBA, Durant says (August 18, 2017, 9:15 AM ET)
- James Harden completes #DriveByDunkChallenge (August 17, 2017, 8:07 PM ET)
- Durant: Won't visit White House over Trump (August 17, 2017, 6:52 PM ET)
- Sources: McDaniels agrees to join Raptors (August 17, 2017, 5:41 PM ET)
- How Guo Ailun became Jordan Brand's first Chinese signature star (August 17, 2017, 1:37 PM ET)
- A rookie, a brother and a hail of gunfire (August 17, 2017, 1:05 PM ET)
- More history for Golden State? Forecasting West standings for 2017-18 (August 17, 2017, 11:44 AM ET)
- Picked as worst in the NBA, Bulls are where they want to be (August 17, 2017, 11:43 AM ET)
- 2017 NBA Summer Forecast: ESPN predicts the season (August 17, 2017, 11:27 AM ET)
- Ex-Laker, Notre Dame star Hawkins dies at 80 (August 17, 2017, 10:01 AM ET)
- NBA schedule tweaks put full-court press on protecting marquee games (August 17, 2017, 1:59 AM ET)
- Kevin Durant gets into Twitter debate about Cavs trading LeBron (August 17, 2017, 1:08 AM ET)
- Sources: Westbrook, George work out together (August 16, 2017, 4:00 PM ET)
- Summer Forecast: Eastern Conference standings for 2017-18 (August 16, 2017, 11:01 AM ET)
- LeBron flies in for pickup games with Melo, KD (August 16, 2017, 9:51 AM ET)
- Dwyane Wade reveals LeBron ranks ahead of Durant in 'NBA 2K18' (August 16, 2017, 9:49 AM ET)
- LeBron calls for healing, takes swipe at Trump (August 16, 2017, 8:57 AM ET)
- Pacers sign swingman Wilkins, forward Moore (August 15, 2017, 2:53 PM ET)
- Woj: LeBron's future affects Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving trade scenarios (August 15, 2017, 2:39 PM ET)
- PG-13 visits Indy in Dec. as NBA slate drops (August 15, 2017, 9:10 AM ET)
- Marvin Bagley adds more star power to 2018 NBA draft (August 14, 2017, 11:35 PM ET)
- Mark your calendars! The must-see home game for all 30 NBA teams (August 14, 2017, 9:53 PM ET)
- Got beef? Best NBA matchups feature stars visiting old homes (August 14, 2017, 8:57 PM ET)
- Damian Lillard is face of Portland corn maze -- literally (August 14, 2017, 7:43 PM ET)
- Like father, like son: 12-year-old LeBron Jr. shows he can hang with Hassan Whiteside (August 14, 2017, 4:53 PM ET)
- Is Cleveland's reign in danger? Predicting an East champ for 2017-18 (August 14, 2017, 2:31 PM ET)
- Can anyone stop Golden State? Forecasting a West champ (August 14, 2017, 11:11 AM ET)
- Repeat feat for Golden State? Forecasting the NBA champ (August 14, 2017, 11:11 AM ET)
- Bye, LaVar: Ice Cube wins BIG3 4-point duel (August 14, 2017, 9:57 AM ET)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo's rise could land him big sneaker deal (August 13, 2017, 2:53 AM ET)
- Lonzo Ball tells NBA 2K they'll 'lose a customer' if they don't change graphic (August 12, 2017, 2:51 PM ET)
- Does Zion Williamson's NBA potential match his monster hype? (August 12, 2017, 10:47 AM ET)
- Pelton mail: Holes in Avery Bradley's defensive game? (August 12, 2017, 7:30 AM ET)
- Durant apologizes for comments about India (August 12, 2017, 1:30 AM ET)
- Irving unveils Kyrie 3 'Bruce Lee' shoes inspired by Kobe Bryant (August 11, 2017, 10:16 PM ET)
- NBA 2K ratings: Ball, Fultz, Durant remarkably high (August 11, 2017, 5:07 PM ET)
- Cavaliers, Knicks headed for upheaval in 2017-18 (August 11, 2017, 4:34 PM ET)
- Timberwolves, Sixers primed for turnarounds in 2017-18 (August 11, 2017, 12:06 PM ET)
- Vote: Which team will make the biggest jump in 2017-18? (August 11, 2017, 12:06 PM ET)
- Nike's new NBA looks keep on coming (August 11, 2017, 11:46 AM ET)
- KD: Pay cut critics want money to break up GS (August 11, 2017, 11:29 AM ET)
- Vote: Which newcomer will have the greatest impact on his team in 2017-18? (August 11, 2017, 10:49 AM ET)
- Hornets players visit Quail Hollow (August 11, 2017, 8:32 AM ET)
- Rising NBA draft prospects: Michael Porter, a dark horse No. 1 pick and more (August 11, 2017, 6:48 AM ET)
- Warriors-Cavs tops NBA's Christmas presence (August 11, 2017, 1:07 AM ET)
- Kings' Randolph arrested on felony pot charge (August 10, 2017, 10:46 PM ET)
- Sources: Rockets, Knicks re-engage on Melo (August 10, 2017, 6:19 PM ET)
- No phone? No entry: Heat going mobile-only (August 10, 2017, 6:19 PM ET)
- Harden announced as NBA Live 18 cover athlete (August 10, 2017, 5:44 PM ET)
- SportsNation -- #NBACereals incites Twitter Photoshop war between teams (August 10, 2017, 4:59 PM ET)
- Buyer's remorse? The NBA's worst newcomers for 2017-18 (August 10, 2017, 4:10 PM ET)
- Thunder F Patterson has surgery on left knee (August 10, 2017, 12:57 PM ET)
- Is Chris Paul the NBA's best newcomer? Our top additions of 2017-18 (August 10, 2017, 11:13 AM ET)
- Business trip: Sixers, Celtics to play in London (August 10, 2017, 11:04 AM ET)
- Bucks to ride with Harley-Davidson uni patch (August 10, 2017, 10:24 AM ET)
- Who's left? Rating the best available specialists in NBA free agency (August 10, 2017, 10:01 AM ET)
- JR Smith and Jason Day talk golf, hoops and 'running into' LeBron at a Cavs game (August 10, 2017, 9:03 AM ET)
- Wife wants charge dropped against Willie Reed (August 10, 2017, 12:28 AM ET)
- Hawks sign forward Babbitt to 1-year deal (August 9, 2017, 6:16 PM ET)
- Vote: Who's your pick for 2017-18 NBA MVP? (August 9, 2017, 6:12 PM ET)
- Source: Lawson reaches deal with Shandong (August 9, 2017, 4:00 PM ET)
- Step aside, Russ? Predicting 2018's NBA MVP (August 9, 2017, 3:38 PM ET)
- Nets to play Thunder and Heat in Mexico City (August 9, 2017, 3:15 PM ET)
- Knicks sign journeyman Beasley to 1-year deal (August 9, 2017, 3:05 PM ET)
- Why Steph Curry won't win another MVP (August 9, 2017, 2:04 PM ET)
- Home of Wizards, Capitals gets name change (August 9, 2017, 11:55 AM ET)
- Rating latest free-agency moves: Beasley, Clark and more (August 9, 2017, 10:42 AM ET)
- Nuggets embrace navy in new Nike uniforms (August 8, 2017, 9:05 PM ET)
- Mavs rookie Dennis Smith Jr. joins Currys on Under Armour team (August 8, 2017, 8:20 PM ET)
- Knicks hire Obama in-law Robinson to VP role (August 8, 2017, 5:09 PM ET)
- Grizzlies' McLemore has surgery, out 12 weeks (August 8, 2017, 4:13 PM ET)
- LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court (August 8, 2017, 10:55 AM ET)
- Owner wants meeting before Wiggins gets max (August 8, 2017, 10:43 AM ET)
- Under the radar international draft prospects to watch (August 8, 2017, 8:48 AM ET)
- Ranking best international NBA draft prospects at U18 Euros (August 8, 2017, 7:25 AM ET)
- Curry aims for big off-court impact in Bay Area (August 8, 2017, 1:56 AM ET)
- Damian Lillard knows the power of social media for athletes (August 7, 2017, 8:44 PM ET)
- The Cavs' Nike look misses the mark (August 7, 2017, 6:39 PM ET)
- Ex-Cavs GM: Kyrie's trade ask shows 'courage' (August 7, 2017, 5:01 PM ET)
- Pelton mail: Does Chris Paul's height hurt him in the playoffs? (August 7, 2017, 3:43 PM ET)
- Woj: The inevitable end of the NBA's ruling coaching class (August 7, 2017, 1:02 PM ET)
- Clips' Reed booked in domestic violence case (August 6, 2017, 9:23 PM ET)
- Nuggets mascot Rocky joins in on #DriveByDunkChallenge (August 6, 2017, 8:16 PM ET)
- Team World champions at NBA Africa Game 2017 (August 5, 2017, 1:31 PM ET)
- Rivers loses front-office role with Clippers (August 5, 2017, 10:38 AM ET)
- Curry shoots 74 again at Web.com, misses cut (August 5, 2017, 10:05 AM ET)
- OnScene: Curry impresses, doesn't make the cut (August 5, 2017, 9:25 AM ET)
- Capela on Africa, Sefolosha ... and Neymar (August 5, 2017, 5:59 AM ET)
- All access at NBA Africa Game media day (August 5, 2017, 2:59 AM ET)
- What's wrong with Curry playing golf? Nothing (August 4, 2017, 11:47 PM ET)
- Maxiell to retire as member of Pistons (August 4, 2017, 8:09 PM ET)
- Wall: Commitment to Wiz will remain steadfast (August 4, 2017, 7:17 PM ET)
- Oakley accepts deal to dismiss MSG charges (August 4, 2017, 6:24 PM ET)
- Curry overcomes nerves, cards 74 on Web.com (August 4, 2017, 4:45 PM ET)
- Lakers sign Blue after summer league success (August 4, 2017, 3:36 PM ET)
- NBA rookies who will be better than their draft position (August 4, 2017, 2:59 PM ET)
- How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry (August 4, 2017, 2:20 PM ET)
- Source: Hawks, Babbitt agree on 1-year deal (August 4, 2017, 2:11 PM ET)
- NBA cheat sheet: Lineups, potential moves for all 30 teams (August 4, 2017, 6:54 AM ET)
- Professional golfers impressed with Stephen Curry's debut on the links (August 4, 2017, 12:48 AM ET)
- TD Garden pays $1.65M for lacking fundraisers (August 3, 2017, 7:43 PM ET)
- NBA board approves Pistons' downtown move (August 3, 2017, 6:38 PM ET)
- Timberwolves preview new Target Center bathrooms with hilarious video (August 3, 2017, 3:44 PM ET)
- Olajuwon impressed by NBA's African stars (August 3, 2017, 1:38 PM ET)
- Lowe: Inside the Brooklyn Nets' attempt to rise from the ashes (August 3, 2017, 12:56 PM ET)
- Bucks re-sign restricted free agent guard Tony Snell (August 3, 2017, 12:11 PM ET)
- Projected NBA standings: New playoff contenders, W-L records for all 30 teams (August 3, 2017, 9:49 AM ET)
- Olajuwon's English basketball camp is a dream come true (August 3, 2017, 8:25 AM ET)
- Mavericks sign ex-Colorado State star Clavell (August 3, 2017, 12:06 AM ET)
- Curry says he wasn't mocking LeBron in video (August 2, 2017, 6:27 PM ET)
- Porzingis changes tune: New York is 'now home' (August 2, 2017, 6:21 PM ET)
- Melo at 'peace' but unsure if he'll stay a Knick (August 2, 2017, 5:50 PM ET)
- Referee Dan Crawford retiring after 31 seasons (August 2, 2017, 4:21 PM ET)
- Curry 3,000-1 to win first pro golf tourney (August 2, 2017, 3:51 PM ET)
- Sources: Henderson (hip) may miss season (August 2, 2017, 3:22 PM ET)
- Big3 suspends Iverson one game for no-show (August 2, 2017, 2:34 PM ET)
- East grades: Who did best, worst in NBA draft, trades and free agency? (August 2, 2017, 12:53 PM ET)
- Vote: Who ranks higher for you, Kobe or LeBron? (August 2, 2017, 12:38 PM ET)
- Five beats 3: MJ still ranks Kobe over LeBron (August 2, 2017, 12:29 PM ET)
- Curry's golf goals: Get off 1st tee, make cut (August 2, 2017, 8:22 AM ET)
- Embiid doing non-contact drills, will be ready (August 2, 2017, 8:16 AM ET)
- Mali's Oumar Ballo has a little Shaq and a lot of potential in his game (August 2, 2017, 5:13 AM ET)
- Report: Nuggets hire Booth as assistant GM (August 2, 2017, 12:39 AM ET)
- Rockets ownership stake interests Olajuwon (August 1, 2017, 8:48 PM ET)
- MJ: LaVar couldn't beat me if I was one-legged (August 1, 2017, 8:27 PM ET)
- Hall of Famer Joe Dumars joins sports agency (August 1, 2017, 8:01 PM ET)
- Iverson says he'll 'make up' for BIG3 no-show (August 1, 2017, 6:56 PM ET)
- Fantasy owners beware: NBA superteam stars carry major risk (August 1, 2017, 4:20 PM ET)
- Pacers waive Seraphin as part of overhaul (August 1, 2017, 2:48 PM ET)
- Rockets GM: Could argue for ending awards (August 1, 2017, 11:39 AM ET)
- Sixers unveil jerseys, 'Brotherly Love' slogan (August 1, 2017, 8:35 AM ET)