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RJ Barrett claims he shoots better right-handed, still shoots with his left
“I’ve been told I have a better shooting form with my right.”
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Net development: Kenny Atkinson balancing winning now with an eye toward a KD-Kyrie future
The pressure will only increase for Coach Atkinson next season when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving bring championship expectations.
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NBA Power Rankings: How much noise can Toronto and Dallas make in the playoffs?
Welcome to the eighth installment of the 2019-20 Yahoo Sports NBA Power Rankings.
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Hornets guard Malik Monk suspended for violating NBA's anti-drug program
Malik Monk will not return until he is fully compliant with the NBA's anti-drug program.
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Joel Embiid fined $25,000 for giving the middle finger, using profanity after win against Hawks
Joel Embiid had to know a fine was coming after he flipped off Kevin Huerter during a game.
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The gift Zion Williamson 'blessed' his Pelicans teammates with
On and off the court, Williamson allows his actions to speak louder than words and one of his latest gestures demonstrated just that.
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Kyle Lowry tries to drive past Bucks' George Hill ... by dribbling between his legs
We're still not sure what the Raptors guard was trying to do here.
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LeBron's 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109
LeBron James sees a long, prosperous future ahead of Zion Williamson and the up-tempo New Orleans Pelicans. In the immediate present, James and Anthony Davis are a whole lot closer to basketball's ultimate goal, as they proved in their first meeting with their fellow No. 1 overall draft pick. James
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Doolittle's 19 points lead Oklahoma past No. 22 Texas Tech
Oklahoma provided a much-needed boost to its NCAA Tournament resume with a 65-51 win over No. 22 Texas Tech on Tuesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Kristian Doolittle scored 19 points and Brady Manek added 15 as the Sooners (17-11, 7-8 Big 12) snapped a three-game losing streak. “Guys understand
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Grant scores career-best 29, Nuggets beat Pistons 115-98
Nikola Jokic could hardly recall the last time the Denver Nuggets were at full strength. Jerami Grant scored a career-high 29 points and Jokic had a season-best four steals to help the healed-up Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons 115-98 on Tuesday night. “As long as we keep it like this, we're going
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Antetokounmpo leads Bucks by Raptors in East finals rematch
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took down Toronto, wiping away some of the bad memories from a painful trip north of the border in last year’s playoffs. Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 22 points and the Bucks beat the Raptors 108-97 on Tuesday night
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Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke out with injured quadriceps
Memphis rookie forward Brandon Clarke hurt his right quadriceps and will be re-valuated in two weeks. The Grizzlies updated Clarke's status Tuesday night. Clarke left Monday night's 124-97 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers after playing only three minutes with what was called hip soreness.
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Sabonis scores 21 points to lead Pacers over Hornets, 119-80
Domantas Sabonis and the Indiana Pacers took control early before blowing out the Charlotte Hornets. “We just wanted to come in and set a tone early,” Sabonis said after Indiana’s 119-80 victory on Tuesday night. Sabonis had 21 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists.
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LeBron James says he's a 'wreck,' declines to confirm if he attended Kobe Bryant memorial
LeBron James talked about the emotional toll of Kobe Bryant's death while eluding questions about Monday's memorial.
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76ers' Simmons out at least 2 more weeks with back injury
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss at least two more weeks with nerve issues in his lower back. The Sixers are 36-22 as they head down the stretch without one of their best players. The 23-year-old Simmons averaged 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 54 games.
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Report: Stephen Curry to return to Warriors lineup Sunday
Stephen Curry is reportedly on the verge of a return to the Warriors.
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Report: 76ers' Ben Simmons suffers nerve impingement in lower back
Simmons will be re-evaluated in two weeks, per the report.
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Tom Brady's sleepless nights, Michael Jordan's tears are reminders of the need for vulnerability
Two superstars are showing people that it’s OK, even healthy, to cry as they grapple with tremendous loss.
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Kobe Bryant's communities come together to grieve his loss and close his story
We have all tried to write our own stories in the wake of last month's tragedy. Death unhinges us. This is how we screw ourselves back in.
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Ranking the NBA's buyout signings from least to most impactful on the championship race
The deadline to sign NBA players who have been bought out of the remainder of their contracts is fast approaching, as teams have until March 1 to come to terms in time to make the playoff roster.
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Should Kobe Bryant’s 2003 Colorado trial have a prominent role in his legacy?
After a month of tributes and memorials, the question still remains: How does one reconcile the greatness of Kobe Bryant on the court with the dark stain of 2003 off it?
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Warriors owner Joe Lacob says Kevin Durant's decision to leave 'made no sense'
Joe Lacob isn't mad Kevin Durant left, but Lacob was confused by the decision.
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Clippers snap 3-game skid with 124-97 rout of Grizzlies
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers served notice on Monday night just how dominant they can be with a healthy roster. Leonard scored 25 points in three quarters as the Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 124-97 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies. Montrezl Harrell had 22 points for
