Giannis Antetokounmpo, surging Bucks end 2018 with NBA’s best record

Dynamic offense jump-started the Milwaukee Bucks' season. Tighter defense has propelled them to the best record in the NBA.

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Russell Westbrook: ‘I’m the best rebounder at my position, the best passer at my position, the best defender at my position’

One of three

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Blackhawks GM Bowman looking forward to Caggiula’s addition

Chicago acquired Caggiula and defenseman Jason Garrison in a trade with Edmonton on Sunday.

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Kevin Durant: ‘I just want to make sure I get as much money as I can on my next deal’

Indication of re-signing with Warriors?

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Chandler Parsons says he’s healthy but the Grizzlies won’t play him

Memphis can use a healthy Chandler Parsons. The only questions left are when will he return, and if he does, will he stay healthy?

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Predators storm back against Capitals to snap six-game losing streak

Injuries have really taken their toll on them over the past month-and-a-half.

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Dylan Strome making most of fresh start with Blackhawks

An increased opportunity with the Blackhawks is helping Strome.

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Rask gets into Notre Dame spirit with Winter Classic mask

Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET New Year's Day on NBC.

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Andre Iguodala fined $25k for ‘recklessly’ throwing ball into stands (video)

Warriors forward got ejected for it, too

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The 15 best NHL players of 2018 (PHT Year In Review)

In this week's PHT Power Rankings we complete our 2018 year in review by looking at the best players from the year.

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Lakers give out awful “fedora” to fans at Staples Center (PHOTO)

The hat was actually a trilby and it harkened back to a decade ago when hipsters were ironically donning sartorial styles from decades past.

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Luke Kennard’s shot hangs on rim fooooorrreeevveerr, falls in (video)

Pistons fall to Magic

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NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs. Blackhawks Winter Classic

NBC's coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on New Year's Day.

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Ten biggest NBA stories of 2018

At the top is LeBron James changing the NBA's balance of power.

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Who needs a fresh start in 2019?

Some can't wait for 2018 to come to an end.

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Luke Kennard’s shot hangs on rim fooooorrreeevveerr, falls in (video)

Pistons fall to Magic

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PHT Morning Skate: 10 best games of 2018; Okposo’s slump

Monday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: It wasn’t pretty, but Lakers get first win without LeBron James

Brandon Ingram had his best game of the season.

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Patrick McCaw joins Cavaliers as deadline for Warriors to match passes

One of the oddest holdouts in recent NBA memory is officially over.

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Watch Evan Fournier hit a buzzer beater to beat the Magic (VIDEO)

Even when he's not having a big game, Evan Fournier is still the Orlando Magic's best option at the end of games.

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The Buzzer: Vegas keeps their train back to the top rolling

All Vegas on a one-game night in the NHL on Sunday.

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Switzerland earns two penalty shots on same sequence at WJC

And they miss both.

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Andre Iguodala got ejected for throwing a ball into the stands (VIDEO)

Officials agreed that Iguodala chucking the ball into the stands was a hostile act, and assessed him a technical and an ejection.

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NHLPA comes to defense of Seguin, Benn in statement

NHLPA calls Stars CEO's comments "reckless and insulting."

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Watch the best dribble moves of LeBron James’ career on his 34th birthday

LeBron turned 34 on Sunday, and his bullying, crafty dribble moves deserved recognition.

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Trades: Oilers add two defenders, including McDavid nemesis Brandon Manning

Brandon Manning ended Connor McDavids rookie season and the two players have had some beef since then.

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Frustrated Enes Kanter on coming off bench, “I don’t understand”

Kanter was 0-of-6 shooting on the night and was -30 in 17 minutes of action.

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Magic troll Blake Griffin for using tablet to argue with a referee (PHOTO)

The Magic's social media team put together a little troll of Griffin before their game vs. the Pistons.

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Nuggets waive veteran Nick Young

It's possible that Young ends up as a late-season signing but pending that this could be his final go-around.

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It’s official: John Wall to have surgery on heel, done for season

He can return to basketball activities is 6-8 months.

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Watch Jamal Murray hit 9 threes, score 46 in Nuggets win over Suns

Nikola Jokic added 23 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Denver.

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What slump? Klay Thompson scores 32, tells right hand “I missed you”

Thompson was 4-of-5 from three in the game.

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Sweden beats U.S. 5-4 in OT, spoiling Americans’ comeback

The teams will complete round-robin play Monday, with the Americans facing Finland, and the Swedes playing Kazakhstan.

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The Buzzer: Barzal’s hat trick, Crosby’s on a roll, Blackwood’s shutout

Mathew Barzal scored three goals for the New York Islanders, Sidney Crosby had three more points for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and MacKenzie Blackwood did not give up a goal for the New Jersey Devils.

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Day after CEO criticism, Stars win laugher over Red Wings

It was a quiet night for Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin but the Dallas Stars still rolled.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double helps Bucks turn away Nets 129-115

Giannis Antetokounmpo got turned away early but made the clutch plays late.

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Islanders crush Maple Leafs in first game against Tavares

Mathew Barzal had a natural hat trick in the win.

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Clippers’ Montrezl Harrell to lakers fans: “At the end of the day, y’all gonna have to recognize us”

"At the end of the day, y'all gonna have to recognize us, man. We are going to make you understand who we are."

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Enes Kanter calls out “childish” Giannis Antetokounmpo after ejection

Kanter also wanted Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham fined.

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Reports: John Wall contemplating heel surgery that would end his season

Recovery time would be 6-8 months, stretching into the summer.

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Andrew Wiggins on getting booed: “We’ve got some s*** fans and we’ve got some good fans”

Wiggins was 5-of-12 from the free throw line, which prompted the boos.

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Maple Leafs’ Tavares to face Islanders for first time

It figures to be an emotional night in Toronto Saturday.

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Dwyane Wade said he signed in Cleveland knowing LeBron would head to L.A.

“LeBron... he’s a guy who always plays his cards close to the vest, but I knew his ultimate goal was to be in Los Angeles,”

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Luka Doncic scores 34 challenging Pelicans, Anthony Davis responds with 48 (VIDEO)

Luka Doncic scored a career high, but he's no Anthony Davis.

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LeBron James showed up to a game carrying a glass of wine (VIDEO)

I assume LeBron was drinking an Oregon pinot, as he’s espoused his praise for it before.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Q7ovJz

Blake Griffin argued with a ref about a foul call by using a tablet (VIDEO)

Is this even legal? Who knows.

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Farabee has natural hat trick, U.S. beats Kazakhstan 8-2

After facing the Swedes, the Americans will complete round-robin play against Finland on Monday night.

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Brandon Ingram wants to ‘play my game a little more’ with LeBron James out

LeBron will be out for an undetermined amount of time with a groin injury suffered earlier this week.

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Watch Draymond Green bonk Klay Thompson in the face with a basketball

Why was Green passing the ball with so much force to Thompson? We may never know.

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Andrew Wiggins forgets to put on his jersey to start game (VIDEO)

He might need that.

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The Buzzer: Barzal takes over; Tatar comes up in the clutch

All the best from a short night in the NHL.

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The Kings broadcasting crew calling Bogdan Bogdanovic’s game-winner is incredible (VIDEO)

The Kings beat the Lakers at the buzzer thanks to Bogdan Bogdanovic and Doug Christie and Grant Napear’s reaction was just as good.

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John Wall out Friday night vs. Bulls, will see specialist for bone spurs

Wall has looked off his game all season, this could be the reason.

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Bruins’ Backes suspended three games for illegal check to head

This means he will miss the Winter Classic.

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Check out the Manu Ginobili mural court in Argentina

Playing a pickup game on this court is now on my bucket list.

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Stars’ CEO’s ire should be directed at GM, not Benn, Seguin

The Dallas Stars owner and CEO is furious with their best players, but they are looking in the wrong places for blame.

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James Harden: “Of course I should be in [the MVP] conversation”

The Houston Rockets are back. Well, somewhat (their defense is still pedestrian, even during the recent hot streak). They have won 8-of-9 and pushed back into a playoff position on the back of an elite offense — one carried by James Harden. Harden is averaging 40.5 points a night in the past eight games. That has pushed

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Clint Capela technical for “hanging” on rim has us questioning rule’s enforcement

Capela did not deserve to get T'd up, and if he did then a lot of NBA players should be getting them as well.

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Nathan Oystrick steps down as Humboldt Broncos head coach

Oystrick was hired as Broncos coach in July.

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Miami’s Dion Waiters to practice with G-League team, could return to Heat Sunday

Dion Waiters is about to take a big step toward returning to the Miami Heat.

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Ben Simmons on last season’s Rookie of the Year win: “It wasn’t a f—— race”

"I love being able to come into an arena and hear boos and chants, whatever it is, see signs and come in here and win by 20."

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Bruins can’t catch a break with injuries

They have been without four of their top players for most of the season.

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In wake of LeBron’s comments on Anthony Davis, NBA sends memo to teams on tampering

Does the league really want to stop tampering?

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Report: Lakers’ Rajon Rondo to have surgery on hand, again, be out another four weeks

He just got back three games ago from a fractured hand.

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Cavaliers reportedly sign Warriors’ restricted free agent Patrick McCaw to offer sheet

McCaw made it clear he wants out of the Bay Area but the Warriors can match any offer.

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LeBron James’ consecutive games streak ends at 156

LeBron James was held out of the Lakers' game against the Sacramento, ending his consecutive games played streak at 156.

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Backes to have hearing for hit on Devils’ Coleman

The Devils forward was able to stay in the game.

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Will Domi have to answer for preseason sucker punch on Ekblad?

The Panthers defenseman said: "scores will be settled at a later date".

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Watch Bogdan Bogdanovic’s game-winning three lift Kings past Lakers

This was a punch-to-the-gut loss for the Lakers.

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PHT Morning Skate: Colliton’s road to Chicago; Kreider revisits health scare

Friday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Warriors try to flip the switch, Damian Lillard turns it back off

This is what the regular season Warriors do, just play well for a stretch, but Thursday that was not enough.

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Watch Kevin Durant force overtime, Damian Lillard hit game winner there for Portland

Damian Lillard is clutch.

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The Buzzer: Kucherov takes over scoring lead; Khudobin stops 49 shots

Nikita Kucherov is now the NHL's leading scorer after another huge game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Anton Khudobin stopped a bunch of shots, and Johnny Gaudreau kept rolling for the Calgary Flames.

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Lightning keep rolling with wild win over Flyers

It probably wasn’t exactly how the Tampa Bay Lightning had it drawn up, but they were able to win their fourth game in a row on Thursday night with a wild 6-5 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The win also extended their current streak to 13 games in a row with at least one

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Report: Teams have pitched rule change of not counting missed heaves

NBA should change rule

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Claude Giroux scores insane goal for Flyers (Video)

This is one of the best goals of the season.

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Oakland native Damian Lillard understands city residents unhappy with Warriors move

"It’s one of those things where success comes and you’re going to up and move."

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Magic’s Terrence Ross fined $25k for throwing ball into stands (video)

Losing to the Suns quite frustrating

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Klay Thompson is tired of talking about his shooting slump

"Unless it's Reggie Miller or Ray Allen, I don't know who I'm supposed to listen to."

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WATCH LIVE: Flyers visit Lightning on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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He promised: LeBron James is the AP’s male athlete of 2018

LeBron James went to the NBA Finals for the eighth consecutive year. He changed addresses again, leaving his Cleveland home for the second time to join the Los Angeles Lakers in the biggest move of free agency over the summer. He remained arguably the dominant player in the basketball, adding even more glitz on a legacy that reached epic status long ago.

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Penguins lock up Jake Guentzel with five-year, $30M extension

Guentzel would have been an RFA this summer.

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LaVar Ball doesn’t want Lakers to get Anthony Davis: ‘They’ve got enough people’

Does Davis want these problems?

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Kevin Durant: ‘People hate the fact that I play for the Warriors, and people hate the fact that I’m so damn good at basketball’

What will he do about it?

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Kevin Garnett: Anthony Davis should leave Pelicans now

Garnett: 'He has been in New Orleans long enough'

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Martin Brodeur on new role with Devils, Hall of Fame (PHT Q&A)

Brodeur rejoined the Devils as executive VP of business development in August.

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David Fizdale compares slipping in ice, dog poop and pee to Knicks season: ‘We’re gonna get up together’ (video)

Inspiring?

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Report: Anthony Davis expected to sign series of short-term contracts

Sign he's leaving Pelicans

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Justin Anderson stuffs Victor Oladipo dunk (video)

Pacers beat Hawks, though

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Lightning heavy home favorites vs. Flyers on Thursday

The Flyers are 2-7 in their last nine away games against Atlantic Division foes

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Suns and Magic combine to shoot 0-for-14 down the stretch (video)

Phoenix wins

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The best goals of 2018 (PHT Year in Review)

Who made the list?

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USA Hockey’s deal with top women help them play for career

Post-graduate hockey players can make about $70,000 a year and about $130,000 annually in Olympic years.

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NHL on NBCSN: Flyers try to keep ‘rolling’ vs red-hot Lightning

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Matthews, MacKinnon, McDavid, Ovechkin voted 2019 NHL All-Star Game captains

The 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend will be held Jan. 25-26 in San Jose.

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With Nets and Hornets tied in final seconds, Malik Monk commits game-losing turnover (video)

Joe Harris converts game-winner

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NHL primes pump for future talent with transfer fees

Rasmus Dahlin signing with the Sabres earned Sweden more than $250,000 to put back into development.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Ah6Nyo

Three Things to Know: Derrick Rose hears MVP chants in return to Chicago

Derrick Rose is still loved in Chicago.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Q2zWCh

PHT Morning Skate: WJC players to watch; Tavares’ impact with Leafs

Thursday's collection of links.

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Steve Kerr on Warriors: “We’re maybe the most scrutinized team in the history of the league”

"We're right there with the Bulls teams that I played on."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ESv9T6

Kawhi Leonard scores 30, Danny Green hits game-winning three, Raptors beat Heat

Danny Green's 3-pointer with 22.7 seconds left put Toronto ahead for good.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ERKGm8

U.S. rallies to beat Slovakia in world junior opener

The Americans will face Kazakhstan on Friday night.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2SrFhFy

Derrick Rose returns to Chicago, hits ridiculous behind-the-backboard runner

Rose is putting on a show in his old stomping grounds.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2rViZQz

Hassan Whiteside goes coast-to-coast for poster slam on Serge Ibaka

Whiteside showed off some skills.

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Wild’s Dumba out at least 3 months after surgery

He leads NHL defensemen with 12 goals and has 22 points overall in 32 games.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2ERkOa2

Robin Lopez may be biggest name on buyout market, Warriors reportedly interested

The Bulls would like to trade Robin Lopez, but at $14.4 million that's unlikely. That puts a buyout and the Warriors in play.

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Watch Russell Westbrook accidentally knocks over anthem singer at Rockets game

Russell Westbrook, always trying to draw contact and look for the foul.

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Joel Embiid again frustrated with fourth quarter use: “I felt I could’ve done more”

"I feel like I wasn’t in the right situations. I felt like I could’ve done more."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2GHmhkQ

NBA Power Rankings: Giannis Antetokounmpo muscles Bucks into top spot

The Warriors showed on Christmas just how much they care about the regular season, while the Bucks keep on winning.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2AfWOJw

LeBron’s MRI “clean,” is day-to-day but likely misses a few games

He likely will miss a few games but not an extended period of time.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2CBWHtz

76ers center Joel Embiid: ‘I don’t like shooting 3s’

What does that mean for Philadelphia?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2SlDCRD

The best, most jaw-dropping saves of 2018 (PHT Year in Review)

A look back at the best legal thievery from the past year.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo misses dunk/passes to open teammate for 3-pointer (video)

Bucks beat Knicks

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Agent: Markelle Fultz expects to play again this season

76ers GM Elton Brand said he was unsure

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2T9ThDz

Three Things to Know: LeBron’s injury apparently not serious. Warriors weren’t serious either.

The Warriors are in their midseason form. Which means they are disinterested and waiting for the playoffs.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2BEA8CI

Rudy Gobert dominates, Jazz pull away for comfortable 117-96 win against Trail Blazers

Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 14 rebounds, and seven blocks.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EQ4CFR

Lakers more than just survive LeBron James injury, blow out Warriors

Weird result

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QSXDT2

LeBron James leaves game with strained groin, seen mouthing ‘I heard a pop’

James was diagnosed with a strained left groin vs. the Warriors.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2AeEu3C

Kyrie Irving scorches 76ers for 40 points in Celtics win

Boston star came up clutch (video)

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EPsfhY

LeBron James once again playing Christmas game at home of defending NBA champ

This time, it's Lakers at Warriors

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2LG6hi1

James Harden scores 41, most points on Christmas in eight years

Rockets beat Thunder

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Brett Brown: 76ers have NBA’s best starting lineup

Philadelphia face Celtics in Christmas matchup

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2AdYALq

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks, in their first Christmas game in 41 years, over Knicks

2018 NBA Christmas schedule starts with rout

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2AigLiT

Austin Rivers downplays tension with Chris Paul, jokes: ‘If we ever play in L.A., me and CP know all the tunnels’

Rockets signed Rivers in advance of Christmas matchup with Thunder

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EQeL5c

Bucks-Knicks one of most-lopsided Christmas matchups in NBA history

Will New York pull big upset?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Rft2OV

Looking back at 2018’s top hockey moments (PHT Year In Review)

Looking back at all of the top hockey moments from the past year.

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LeBron James on recruiting: ‘People didn’t wanna come to Cleveland,’ easier in Miami and Los Angeles

Kevin Durant didn't tell the whole story

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2T7KuC8

Victor Oladipo gifts Most Improved Player car to domestic-violence survivor

Pacers star gets an early jump on giving season

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2rSYTqj

Report: Grizzlies to make Chandler Parsons ‘healthy-inactive’ for foreseeable future

Memphis' medical staff reportedly expected him to return

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2GGdoYJ

Bucks get Mirza Teletovic’s salary excluded from salary cap, luxury tax

Milwaukee could use the breathing room next season

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2SoMUfW

Report: Mavericks exploring trading Dennis Smith Jr.

The Luka Doncic Effect

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2V9LGGR

PBT Extra: LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry, Warriors headlines five NBA Christmas games

What should you be looking for on Christmas Day? 

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2rUvBaW

Report: NBA not fining LeBron James for ‘Jewish-money’ post

Right, though somewhat inconsistent, call

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2BGcV3b

Raptors still very good, still not playing on Christmas

Annual tradition

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EMmbqh

PHT Power Rankings: No one is close to Lightning right now

The Tampa Bay Lightning stay in the top spot in this week's PHT Power Rankings and there really is not another team close to them at the moment.

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Russell Westbrook air-balls free throw (video)

Thunder fall to Timberwolves

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2AdmTcq

Laugh and cringe at best bloopers of 2018 (PHT Year in Review)

Yes, Gritty is involved.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2GAR4Qc

Avery Bradley tied Clippers-Warriors with ridiculous putback dunk (video)

Of course, Stephen Curry broke that tie

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2SiPzrr

Luka Doncic forced overtime in Portland with a ridiculous leaning three (VIDEO)

And the legend of Luka Doncic grows. Dallas was down three with 0.6 seconds left in the game — enough time for a catch-and-shoot — and the ball under their own basket. Rather than run a screen for him to come off, Doncic was on the wing, pushed off a little on Moe Harkless to

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2rQZ4Ci

LeBron James apologizes for “Jewish money” lyrics quote on Instagram

LeBron was quick to admit he didn't get the context of a lyric he shared.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QQtKCI

Five things to watch when NBA takes over Christmas Day

The NBA has delivered some winning Christmas presents to fans for the holiday this year.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Ly1kaP

Stephen Curry hits game-winning layup to beat Clippers (VIDEO)

Steph Curry made a layup with 0.5 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2EHHUie

Kawhi Leonard will start playing in back-to-backs in January

Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Leonard will start playing in more games in the new year as the star returns from a nagging quad injury.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2V5KWT8

Harrison Barnes says he disagrees with Mark Cuban’s view on AAU, Slovenian basketball

Cuban made comments in a feature about Luka Doncic that Mavericks wing Harrison Barnes took issue with.

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The Buzzer: Bob continues heater; Aho stars on Whalers Night

All the best from the last night of NHL action before the Christmas break.

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Joel Embiid might have competition for ‘Trust the Process’ trademark

CNBC host Marcus Lemonis says he already has a trademark on the phrase "Trust the Process".

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Josh Jackson steals inbound pass, yams all over Markieff Morris (VIDEO)

This play is a flash Suns fans would like to see more of in the future.

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Whalers Night brings back fond memories; beautiful threads

Green was the theme on Sunday night.

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Wizards’ Thomas Bryant has perfect night, goes 14-of-14 from the field for 31 points (VIDEO)

Bryant became just the fifth player to have a 14-for-14 game or better.

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LeBron James on supposed tampering with Anthony Davis: ‘I play by the rules’

LeBron added that people can't control what he says, and that he would like to play with other star players as well.

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Report: Lakers C JaVale McGee was hospitalized for pneumonia this week

McGee was discharged on Saturday after spending three days in the hospital. He will miss the Lakers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

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NHL suspends Sharks’ Karlsson two games for illegal check to head

This is the first suspension of Karlsson's NHL career.

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Reports: Rockets to sign Austin Rivers

The Rivers saga has been sort of odd, but the Rockets actually make sense as a landing spot for him.

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Predators’ Hartman fined $1K for spearing Bruins’ Wagner

The money goes to the players' emergency assistance fund.

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Watch Paul George drop 43 on Jazz in 107-106 Thunder win

George has scored 86 points over his last two games.

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Ben Simmons gets technical after taking courtside seat to protest call (VIDEO)

"My legs were tired."

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Report: Young Knicks were told not to go out with Joakim Noah

Noah said he was 'too lit to play in New York City'

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QK72fq

Longtime Sabres announcer taken from press box on stretcher

The 76-year-old Jeanneret has done play-by-play for Sabres radio and television broadcasts since 1971.

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Bradley Beal’s triple-double leads Wizards to 149-146 3OT win vs Suns

Bradley Beal had 40 points and his first career triple-double to lift the Washington Wizards over the Phoenix Suns 149-146 in triple-overtime Saturday night.

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The Buzzer: Kucherov’s five point night; Bergeron, Kovalchuk with big returns

Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning to continue to dominate, Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrice Bergeron made big impacts in their return to the lineup, and there were four different shutouts around the NHL on Saturday night.

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76ers’ GM unsure if Markelle Fultz will return this season

Sixers GM Elton Brand said it was "to be determined" if Fultz will play again this season.

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Nets’ coach Kenny Atkinson fined $25,000 for outburst, ejection vs. Minnesota

Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined $25,000 for verbally abusing game officials and failing to leave the court quickly enough after he was ejected.

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Karlsson could face suspension as Sharks lose in OT to Kings

He was not penalized for this second period hit on Austin Wagner of the Los Angeles Kings.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ejected for arguing call vs. Clippers

Jokic earned a technical, but an ejection?

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Knicks brass reportedly realizing 2019 may not be their summer, thinking longer term

Are the 9-25 Knicks a draw?

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Reaves, Carrier play Santa, elf to spread Christmas cheer

Vegas starts Christmas early for some lucky kids.

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Patrice Bergeron grabs three points in return to lineup

Bergeron returns in style after 16-game hiatus.

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WATCH LIVE: Sharks host Kings on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Lauri Markkanen crushed Nikola Vucevic with poster dunk (then got ridiculous technical)

The referees were handing out technicals like Christmas candy in this game for some reason.

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Celtics’ players, coaches have team meeting following loss to Bucks

“I think everyone can see that we’ve had some inconsistencies regarding our play. I think it was the time to address it.”

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NHL on NBCSN: Kovalchuk expected back as Kings visit Sharks

Pacific Division battle features two teams at opposite ends of the standings.

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Anthony Davis: “I’d take legacy over money”

Anthony Davis cannot be a free agent until the summer of 2020. Yet the buzz about where he will play his basketball in the future has reached a fever pitch at the end of 2018 because the NBA has become as much about trades, player movement, and what happens off the court as what does

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LeBron James rips NFL owners saying they have “slave mentality”

"In the NFL they got a bunch of old white men owning teams and they got that slave mentality."

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Pelicans’ Gentry defends LeBron James on tampering charge

New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry made it clear Friday that Anthony Davis will not be traded anywhere.

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LeBron James gets triple-double, Lakers top Pelicans 112-104

LeBron James had 22 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 30, Bucks beat Celtics 120-107

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Khris Middleton had 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Boston Celtics 120-107 on Friday night.

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The Buzzer: Hall the hero for Devils; Blackhawks win third straight

All the best from a light night of NHL action.

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Devils’ Vatanen with one of the saves of the year

Big save leads to big goal for Devils.

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Report: Anthony Davis’ free agent decision not about supermax money

The money ALWAYS matters, but does it matter more than winning?

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Wilson scores 10th as Capitals edge Sabres for second time in a week

Wilson scores 10th of the season in win.

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Did LeBron James tamper saying he would like to play with Anthony Davis?

This week, LeBron James said it would be “incredible” to play with Anthony Davis. If Lakers’ president Magic Johnson had said that exact same thing, the NBA league office would have slapped Los Angeles with a massive tampering fine before he finished the sentence. But if a player says it, the league looks the other way. Is

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Kristaps Porzingis “healing well,” will be re-evaluated mid-February

Last month, Knicks’ coach David Fizdale said Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t at the point in his recovery from a torn ACL that he was running yet, to which Porzingis responded by posting a video on Instagram of himself sprinting. Porzingis has been working hard on his recovery, and Friday the Knicks released this update: Kristaps Porzinigis

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How much time will Chris Paul miss? Rockets reportedly optimistic it’s only 2-3 weeks.

Houston will lean more on Michael Carter-Williams and Brandon Knight, options that should make Rockets' fans nervous.

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WATCH LIVE: Capitals host Sabres on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Watch DeMarcus Cousins dunk all over Kevin Durant in practice

Durant probably thinks Cousins could return to action right now.

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Report: Young Knicks were told not to go out with Joakim Noah

Noah said he was 'too lit to play in New York City'

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QJuNV2

IIHF introduces incredibly strict late hit rule

The "finish your checks" crowd will not like this rule at all.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2LurtY4

Bucks’ Ersan Ilyasova out indefinitely after surgery on nose fractured in practice

Ilyasova has taken 43 percent of his shots from three this season, hitting 35.9 percent of them.

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Rumor: Kawhi Leonard holds grudge over Kevin Durant system-player remark

What does that mean for 2019 free agency?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2VaaJKa

Bad news for Wild as Dumba set to miss ‘significant time’

He's leading all NHL defenders in goals and having the best season of his career.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2BzMv2J

PBT Extra: Anthony Davis trade rumors fly around but there is no action. Yet.

Wait until July.

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Watch all four episodes of ‘Desert Gold,’ NBC Sports’ digital series about the Golden Knights

The digital series chronicles Vegas' run during the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs and provides an in-depth look at the relationship between the team and the city.

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PHT Time Machine: Remembering the Nassau Coliseum Santa brawl

This is one of the great sports promotions gone awry.

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The Bucks’ $67 million question

Milwaukee has four starters entering free agency – Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe, Brook Lopez and Malcolm Brogdon. How many will the Bucks keep?

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Likely No. 1 pick Zion Williamson said sure, he’d play for the Knicks, and that became a thing

"If they draft me, I would love to play for the Knicks. I don’t really care where I go."

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NHL on NBCSN: Capitals, Sabres look to rebound following defeats

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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New G-League President: Every team will have an affiliate by 2022

Right now, all but three NBA teams have G-League affiliates.

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Carter Hart giving Flyers much-needed boost in goal

Can he keep this up?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2T1KnYT

Doc Rivers says he hopes Clippers someday retire DeAndre Jordan’s number

Doc Rivers: "I think DJ, in my opinion, will qualify [to have his number retired] when he's done. For sure."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2LuImBV

PHT Morning Skate: Barkov no longer underrated; Nylander needs some luck

Friday's collection of links.

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Luka Doncic dropped career-high 32 on Clippers (VIDEO)

I'm not sure what the ceiling is for Doncic but we need to remember what we're seeing now is the floor.

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Three Things to Know: Chris Paul goes down with hamstring injury, then Rockets fall down

Mike D'Antoni said after the game Chris Paul will be out "a while."

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Down goes Doc — Clippers’ coach falls on court trying to protest non-call

"The first thing I thought was 'oh my god, I just tore my ACL for the second time, and this time I'm coaching.'"

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The Buzzer: Rust continues dominance; Ehlers clutch once again

All the best from a busy night in the NHL.

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This play where John Wall just stood in one spot was super weird (VIDEO)

Did Wall lose the ability to take even a single step for 20 seconds?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2LuIJMX

Blackhawks’ Murphy suffers gruesome injury after elbow to face

Murphy gushing blood after getting elbowed in the face.

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Report: Knicks have expressed interest in Jabari Parker trade

Should the Knicks be looking to trade for the benched Parker?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2R6axfK

Chris Paul strains left hamstring, leaves game vs. Heat (VIDEO)

Houston guard Chris Paul left the Rockets' game in Miami on Thursday night with a strained left hamstring.

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Buddy Hield says he’s actually one year older than his listed age

Hield says he's actually 26, not 25, but that the Sacramento Kings already knew his correct age.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Gz3ND4

Billy Crystal to do color commentary on Clippers broadcast vs. Lakers in January

Lawler is already one of the best play-by-play men in the NBA, and adding Crystal will make that broadcast a must-watch come January.

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Scott Hartnell raises stakes in his own ceremonial puck drop

Hartnell opens wallet for puck drop.

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Going global: Kings, Pacers to play first ever NBA games in India next preseason

The Kings are owned by Indian-American Vivek Ranadive and he has pushed for this to happen.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2QGOnRZ

Bulls cannot get healthy: Now Bobby Portis to miss 2-4 weeks due to sprained ankle

Zach LaVine is already out with a sprained ankle.

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Tough road ahead for Predators

Can Nashville thrive amid injuries and away games?

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Report: Celtics’ Aron Baynes out a month with broken hand

At least Boston has solid center depth

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Warriors will reportedly match any offer for RFA Patrick McCaw, which sounds like possible CBA violation

Did Golden State leak this?

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Domi’s been electric since trade, but don’t give up on Galchenyuk

More on Domi's hot start and Galchenyuk's struggles.

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr: ‘We’re not moving the ball’, Kevin Durant: ‘We pass the ball too much’

Loss to Jazz exposes holes in Golden State's cohesion

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Report: Nets could be buyer on trade market

Brooklyn progressing up East standings more quickly than expected

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Klingberg return could be boost Stars need to make playoffs

Dallas gets its Norris-level, 25-minute defenseman back on Thursday.

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Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry: ‘We’re not trading Anthony Davis’

Most forceful denial yet

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Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck: We also had name confusion with team involved in Brooks non-trade

Wizards, Suns or Grizzlies?

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LeBron James gives son heartwarming pep talk (video)

Will put a smile on your face

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Ex-Senators executive pleads guilty to harassing driver

Lee was charged with making lewd comments and rubbing the shoulders of the driver while attending the NHL's pre-draft scouting combine in May.

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PBT Podcast: Best (and worst) under-the-radar player pick-ups last summer

Danny Green as a throw-in when Leonard was traded to Toronto? Brook Lopez in Milwaukee?

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Maple Leafs among NHL teams facing cap crunches next year

The question becomes how teams retain their young stars while keeping enough money aside to fill the remainder of their roster.

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Bulls: Zach LaVine to miss 2-4 weeks with left ankle sprain

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will miss two to four weeks with a sprained left ankle, the team said Wednesday.

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Matthews, Marner showcase talents during performance of ‘The Nutcracker’

The two stars showed off their talents at the ballet.

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PHT Morning Skate: Sens’ arena issues; J.J. Watt wants NHL in Houston

Thursday's collection of links.

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Pistons star Blake Griffin restrained in confrontation with Minnesota fan, who gets ejected (video)

Detroit beats Timberwolves

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Three Things to Know: Rockets drain record 26 threes, have turned season around… kinda

If the goal was to make the playoffs, then the Rockets look to be on track. Was that the goal?

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Suns executive James Jones: Focus has shifted to NBA players, not draft

Um…

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The Buzzer: Huge games for Kris Letang, Avalanche top line

Kris Letang, Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon were the three most dominant players around the NHL on Wednesday night.

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Pettersson’s goal line save helps Penguins top Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins' newest defender made the save of the night in their win over the Washington Capitals.

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Rockets break single-game 3-pointers record (video)

Houston hits 26 3s against Wizards

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Cavaliers coach Larry Drew ejected from loss to Hornets (video)

Kemba Walker got away with hacking Collin Sexton

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Penguins’ Oleksiak injured in fight with Capitals’ Wilson

There is definitely some carryover from their postseason matchup a season ago.

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Kyrie Irving: Response to Stephen Curry’s moon-landing claim put him ‘on this false platform of a thing where you’re not even a human being anymore’ (video)

Conspiracy bros

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Milwaukee police officer who mocked Sterling Brown’s arrest loses job

Bucks guard suing police department

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WATCH LIVE: Capitals, Penguins meet on Wednesday Night Hockey

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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LeBron James on Lakers adding Carmelo Anthony: ‘There are some things that need to be worked out on both sides. But I’ve always wanted to play along with Melo’

LeBron: 'I've always wanted to play along with Melo'

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Oilers’ Khaira suspended two games for cross-check to head

Blues' defenseman Vince Dunn was fined for his part in the exchange.

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Dennis Schroder and Raymond Felton suspended for Thunder-Bulls fight

Robin Lopez, Jerami Grant and Kris Dunn fined

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Pacioretty’s nightmare first Vegas season continues with IR stint

Injuries strike right as Pacioretty was heating up.

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Pacers hope to start new winning streak in showdown with Raptors

The Pacers just had a seven-game winning streak snapped.

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Another report echoing Pelicans have zero interest in trading Anthony Davis right now

Nothing drives the NBA like trade rumors, and Davis is by far the biggest fish out there, the rumors will not die.

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Erik Karlsson is back to being Erik Karlsson

And the Sharks are on a roll.

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NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets back on top, Celtics, Pacers climbing fast

Golden State is healthy and lurking at No. 2, but the Nuggets are hot.

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Sabres waive Berglund to terminate contract, cap hit

Buffalo looks to save millions in ending an unusual situation.

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Heat’s Goran Dragic out two months following knee surgery

He has missed 12 of the last 14 games with knee soreness.

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Capitals home favorites on NHL odds hosting rival Penguins

Coverage of Penguins-Capitals begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Report: Rockets’ primary trade target is Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Constructing a trade that works for the Rockets and Lakers is not easy and will involve a third team.

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How has Galchenyuk fit in with Coyotes?

Can he catch up to Max Domi?

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Fan runs on court after Laker loss, LeBron stops to take selfie with her

Classy move LeBron.

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Wednesday Night Hockey: Alex Ovechkin’s stunning numbers

Coverage of Penguins-Capitals begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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PHT Morning Skate: Plan to get Flyers on track; 15 impressive youngsters

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: D’Angelo Russell serves his revenge cold hearted against Lakers

Another takeaway: The Lakers missed JaVale McGee.

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Report: Bucks will do everything they can to keep Khris Middleton

The smart thing for the Bucks to do would be to re-sign Middleton if they can and keep this core together.

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The Buzzer: Hart wins in debut, Bishop leaves, returns in shutout

Goalies rule a busy night in the NHL.

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Tempers flare, penalty parade ensues between Lightning, Canucks

Hockey game morphs into all-out war in second period.

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Larry Nance has buzzer-beating tip-in to beat Pacers (VIDEO)

Nance helped the Cavaliers win their eighth game of the season.

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Blackhawks put in complete performance in 2-1 win against Predators

Blackhawks log best game in a while, get win to show for it.

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LeBron James on Anthony Davis joining Lakers: ‘That would be incredible’

What counts as collusion these days in the NBA? What counts as tampering?

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Stars’ Bishop returns to game after taking shoulder to the head

Hathaway gets goalie interference penalty on play.

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NBA refs admit they missed James Harden’s shuffle-step travel

Harden took multiple steps before getting off a jumper against Utah, but refs didn't call it a travel on the floor.

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Watch LeBron James get blocked at the rim by Jarrett Allen

LeBron's no slouch but at age 34 there are other players on the floor that have a bit more bounce than The King.

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Atlanta’s Kent Bazemore fined $10,000 for bouncing ball into stands

It wasn't intentional. 

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WATCH LIVE: Predators visit Blackhawks on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Bucks, 76ers, other teams practicing with “4 point line” to improve spacing instincts

It's all a way to reinforce the importance of spacing.

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Don’t forget, Boston reportedly “hawking” Anthony Davis, too

Boston GM Danny Ainge has had his eye on Davis for a long time.

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Not so fast: Austin Rivers reportedly will not sign in Memphis, other teams interested

There is not a huge demand for Rivers' services, but some team in need of depth will role the dice.

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Capitals face conundrum with Burakovsky

Healthy scratches and trade rumors mean bad times for Burakovsky.

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Raptors coach Nick Nurse fined $15k for criticizing refs on behalf of Kawhi Leonard

Leonard: 'When you've got your coach seeing the same thing you're feeling, it's great'

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Blackhawks dealt another blow with Crawford’s concussion

Crawford also missed most of last year and the start of this season because of a concussion.

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Dave Joerger: Luka Doncic praise not veiled shot at Kings’ front office or Marvin Bagley, who’s the next Kevin Durant

Sacramento coach also calls De'Aaron Fox the next Russell Westbrook

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Report: Austin Rivers signing with Grizzlies

Suns waiving guard after trade with Wizards

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Trading Jeff Carter would be difficult for Kings

When a player's contract becomes an unofficial no-trade clause (and more).

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Nets once thought they were trading for No. 2 overall pick, would have gotten Bulls’ second first-rounder

Fun story

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Flyers’ Carter Hart to make historic NHL debut vs. Red Wings

The Flyers will make some history on Tuesday night.

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Report: Trevor Ariza ‘checked out mentally’ with Suns

Phoenix traded Ariza to Wizards

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Devin Booker calls out Enes Kanter’s defense after Suns beat Knicks

History between those two

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NHL on NBCSN: Age not getting in the way of Pekka Rinne

Predators vs. Blackhawks coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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James Harden on double-stepback uncalled travel: ‘What do you want me to say? Tell on myself?’ (video)

Rockets beat Jazz

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PHT Morning Skate: Hakstol firing fallout; Leafs prepared for offer sheets

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Rockets beat Jazz behind Harden’s 47, has Houston turned it around?

If making the playoffs was the goal in Houston they are close to turning it around, but the target was always much higher.

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Report: Suns to waive Austin Rivers, who becomes unrestricted free agent

Why didn't the Suns try to trade him to take on another team's bad/dead contract if they got a pick or other asset?

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The Buzzer: Josi’s island; Bob robs Vegas

A rundown of Monday's NHL games.

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Bulls’ Kris Dunn shoves Russell Westbrook, scuffle breaks out (VIDEO)

There's more stuff to break down here than the Zapruder film. 

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Should Ian Cole be suspended for kneeing Brock Nelson?

Injuries put damper on Islanders beating Avalanche.

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James Harden scores 47, including sinking dagger into Jazz (VIDEO)

Utah and Houston met in a battle of the disappointing early season Western teams — predicted by most to finish 2/3 in the West, they came into the night 10th and 13th — and in the tight West these kinds of games matter. So James Harden turned it up a notch. The reigning MVP looked

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Pacioretty injured in Golden Knights’ shutout loss

Rough Monday for Vegas.

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Unlikely fight: Bobby Ryan vs. Kyle Turris

Former teammates drop the gloves.

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Taj Gibson helps defend drive with one shoe on, one shoe in his hand (VIDEO)

And it worked.

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Thunder reportedly pick up final option year on coach Billy Donovan’s contract

The picked up season is the fifth one of a five-year contract he signed when he arrived in OKC.

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Murderous Menendez brothers apparently on Mark Jackson basketball card

Photo was taken between murders and arrest

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Rumor: Executives expect Lakers to include Brandon Ingram in trade for next star

This is not imminent. Not even close, we're talking next summer most likely, if anything happens at all.

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Knicks’ owner James Dolan says he doesn’t want to sell Knicks, won’t rule it out either

Five billion dollars is a lot of money. Enough money to have James Dolan keeping the door open to something he doesn’t want to do — sell the New York Knicks. While Forbes estimated the Knicks’ value at $3.6 billion, there have been rumors of some possible interest at more than $5 billion. That is

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Ken Hitchcock not happy with ‘tug of war’ hockey being played against McDavid

He called it a disservice to a player like McDavid.

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Lakers assign Rajon Rondo to G-League South Bay Lakers for rehab

Rondo will not play in the G-League, this is just to get some practice in.

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Kawhi Leonard says he doesn’t even recognize Clippers president Lawrence Frank

Frank has 'scouted' a lot of Raptors games this season

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What should Flyers do after cleaning house?

With a new GM and an interim coach nobody really knows where the Flyers will go from here.

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Steven Adams restrained by referee from confrontation with Nuggets fan (video)

Thunder star Russell Westbrook also yells at fan

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Kings coach Dave Joerger on Luka Doncic: ‘Perhaps there was an idea that there was a ceiling on him. I don’t see it, unfortunately for us’

Implicit diss of Kings' front office?

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Stumbling Flyers fire head coach Dave Hakstol

The Flyers fired their coach and called up their prized goaltending prospect on Monday.

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PHT Power Rankings: NHL’s most dominant performances so far

In this week's PHT Power Rankings we look at the Colorado Avalanche top line, the Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom duo, the best defense pairings in the NHL and several more dominant performances.

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Report: Knicks owner James Dolan used to play guitar on team flights after losses

Dolan denies

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Ahead on Nets fastbreak, Rodions Kurucs whips pass… farther ahead (video)

Brooklyn beats Hawks

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Daniel Sprong making most of opportunity with Anaheim Ducks

Sprong faces his old team Monday night in Pittsburgh.

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Wizards, Suns, Grizzlies blame each other for failed Brooks trade

Memphis general manager Chris Wallace: 'We never discussed Dillon as part of this trade with Washington -- which was the only team we spoke with concerning this proposed deal'

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Russell Westbrook and Jamal Murray scuffle (video)

Then, Raptors coach Nick Nurse rips officiating of Kawhi Leonard following loss to Nuggets

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PHT Morning Skate: The issues in St. Louis; Schneider’s struggles

Monday's collection of links.

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Indiana hires WNBA’s Kelly Krauskopf, she’s first female assistant general manager in NBA

She was the executive who led the WNBA Indiana Fever to the 2012 title.

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Three Things to Know: When good John Wall shows up and hustles, the Wizards can impress

Also, as LeBron goes so go the Lakers.

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The Buzzer: Bruins can’t handle Eichel; Jets beat Bolts

Milestones, highlights, and more from Sunday's NHL games.

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John Wall scores 40, dishes 14 assists as Wizards drub Lakers

The Wizards emphatically ended a four-game losing streak, going up by as many as 18 in the first quarter and 27 in the third.

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Paul George asked Billy Donovan not to run plays for him last year

Donovan designed plays to get George ball where he's most successful, but that kind of careful planning didn't fit how George likes to play.

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Report: Sixers want first rounder, have shot down multiple trades for Markelle Fultz

The Sixers apparently remain hopeful of keeping Fultz and getting him back on the floor.

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Will Flyers’ disastrous road trip spell end for Hakstol?

Plenty of blowouts, plenty of questions about Hakstol and Quenneville.

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Uh oh: Crawford leaves Blackhawks game after hard collision

Not a great sign, considering his injury history.

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What was Klay Thompson trying to say during this interview? (VIDEO)

The Warriors guard gave an incoherent answer during an in-game interview that left people scratching their heads.

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Raptors, Nuggets to face off in game between conference leaders

Sunday night's marquee matchup in the NBA features the top teams in the Eastern and Western Conference.

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Jabari Parker says he doesn’t expect benching to be permanent

It seems Parker's more likely to be traded than he is to be reinserted into the Chicago lineup, but he's holding out hope.

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Stephen Curry talked with astronaut Scott Kelly on Instagram Live about moon landing comments

Kelly and Curry talked about the harmfulness of conspiracy theories in modern culture.

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Ilya Sorokin submits save of the year candidate at Channel One Cup

Sorokin is a 2014 draft pick of the Islanders.

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Winners, losers of (eventual) trade of Trevor Ariza to Washington

The biggest winner may be the one team who got out of this deal before it happened: Memphis.

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LeBron James, Lonzo Ball both drop triple-doubles on Hornets (VIDEO)

The last teammates to do this were Vince Carter and Jason Kidd as New Jersey Nets back on April 7, 2007. 

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Pistons end Boston’s 8-game run, beat Celtics 113-104

The Pistons took control with a 13-0 run in the third quarter.

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The Buzzer: Barkov gets first-career hat trick; MacKinnon and Co. dominate

All the highlights from a night filled with free hockey.

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Pacers’ Myles Turner fined $15,000 for flipping bird at Sixers fans

Myles Turner had to know this was coming.

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Panthers’ Weegar gets misconduct penalty after abuse of officials

Weegar loses it, clips linesman with stick.

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Why are Lakers saving their young core? Reportedly to chase Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis is the target at the top of the Lakers' wish list.

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Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk involved in fan altercation

Mascot throws down fan, lands punches in an altercation.

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Despite fast start in Toronto, Kawhi Leonard reportedly still eyeing return to Los Angeles

Nobody knows what Leonard will do next summer, or even what he's thinking. So the speculation continues.

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Why didn’t Lakers trade for Trevor Ariza? Suns owner reportedly blocked it.

Sarver is likely still stung by buying out Tyson Chandler, then watching him go help the Lakers' defense.

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Flames, Wild continue bad blood with three early fights

Most of this was a carryover from their most recent meeting.

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Penguins ready to welcome back Matt Murray, but Kris Letang’s status is in doubt

Matt Murray is expected to return on Saturday night but Kris Letang could be sidelined.

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Kings’ rookie Marvin Bagley III out 10-14 days with left knee bone bruise

The No. 2 pick fell awkwardly going up for a rebound.

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Obscure penalty call against Tarasenko continued Blues’ weird rules week

Fortunately for the Blues the penalty did not cost them the game.

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Kings troll Stephen Curry with moon landing video during player introductions

Curry gave the Kings and "A for effort" with the video.

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Reports: Suns trade Trevor Ariza to Wizards for Austin Rivers, Kelly Oubre (no third team)

Brooks who? Turns out the Suns and Wizards didn't need a third team after all.

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Sabres suspend Patrik Berglund indefinitely for failing to report to team

He has not played in the Buffalo Sabres past two games or practiced in more than a week.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo matches career high with 44 against Cavaliers (VIDEO)

Giannis Antetokounmpo played as if he had a point to prove.

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Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union aiding student seeking reinstatement to school

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are backing an effort to help an expelled student and family friend get back into high school.

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The Buzzer: Ovechkin, Aho dazzle in duel; Scheifele on fire

Highlights from a busy Friday night in the NHL.

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Report: Wizards-Suns-Grizzlies Trevor Ariza-Kelly Oubre trade falls apart due to Brooks confusion

Memphis thought it was dealing MarShon, but Phoenix thought it was getting Dillon

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Ovechkin’s second hat trick in as many nights inspires epic comeback

Ovechkin pushes point streak to 13 games in win.

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Is part of Markelle Fultz’s problem a too-tight, family-dominated inner circle?

There needs to be context with this story. A lot of context. First, whatever is going on with Markelle Fultz, it cannot be traced to just one thing. It’s never that clean and simple. His agent and lawyer Raymond Brothers is trying to pitch his issues are all physical when clearly there are mental aspects

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Watch the video: How many times was James Harden fouled by the Lakers?

The NBA referees think he was fouled more than you do.

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No, the Heat are not going to tank, you can stop asking

That's not the way Pat Riley sees the world.

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Report: Suns owner Robert Sarver overruled draft-night trade for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Sarver wanted Mikal Bridges instead

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David West: “I would say Kevin Durant is back with the Warriors next season”

Kevin Durant doesn't know what Kevin Durant is going to do next summer.

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How should Rangers approach the trade deadline?

Should they move Zuccarello, Hayes, even ... (gasp) Lundqvist?

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Report: Bulls talking Jabari Parker trade

Chicago reportedly dropped him from regular rotation

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Former Knicks center Joakim Noah: ‘I’m too lit to play in New York City’

Noah now with Grizzlies

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Anthony Davis doing it all for Pelicans

Superstar has stepped up as a passer

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Golden Knights are red-hot, but have some issues

Different levels of concern for Pacioretty and Fleury.

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Jimmy Butler may miss 76ers-Pacers

Victor Oladipo back for red-hot Pacers, but Butler dealing with groin strain ahead of big matchup

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Lakers defend Rockets with hands behind their backs (video)

The James Harden Effect

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Roundtable: Naming Seattle’s NHL team; GMs on the hot seat

What should the Seattle NHL team be called?

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Five veterans that could be on the move

Will one of these players be on the move before next week's roster freeze.

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Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope looking for Lakers to trade him

Suns, Rockets mentioned as possibilities

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Suns owner Robert Sarver apparently didn’t threaten to move team to Seattle or Las Vegas

Sarver: 'First and foremost, the Phoenix Suns are not leaving Phoenix'

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PHT Morning Skate: Golden Knights turnaround; How Hitchcock changed Oilers

Friday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Who’s your MVP? James Harden drops 50-point triple-double on Lakers

It was vintage Harden, right down to frustrating the Lakers by drawing foul calls.

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Report: Jabari Parker is ‘no longer expected to see regular minutes’ in Bulls’ rotation

Parker is Chicago's highest paid player but he won't be playing regularly for one of the worst teams in the NBA.

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The Buzzer: Big nights for McDavid, Vasilevskiy

Recapping Thursday's NHL action.

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Report: Lakers unwilling to give up youth in exchange for Trevor Ariza

Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, and Brandon Ingram are unavailable in a deal with Ariza as currently constructed.

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Where Connor McDavid ranks after racing past 300 points

Not yet 22, he reached 301 points in 240 games.

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Phoenix woman roasts Suns owner Robert Sarver at city council meeting, calls him “so tight he squeaks” (VIDEO)

It was a hilarious moment and the city council eventually decided to delay a vote on the public funding for the renovations Sarver wants.

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Did Svechnikov make big gains in Hurricanes’ loss?

Brind'Amour sees two-goal night as "coming-out party."

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Lightning ride Vasilevskiy’s spectacular return to beat Maple Leafs

Tampa Bay extends winning streak to eight games following battle of the elites.

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Ex-Sacramento Kings executive to plead guilty to siphoning $13.4 million from the team

Kings expected to recoup stolen money

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Report: Dirk Nowitzki will make season debut Thursday against Suns

The veteran forward has been nursing a return from ankle surgery all season long.

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Rumor: Pistons among teams considering Markelle Fultz trade

A trade between the teams is not simple to complete because the Pistons are flirting with the luxury tax line.

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Pacers fans epically bad at tic-tac-toe (video)

Are they from Portland or something?

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Spencer Dinwiddie signs three-year, $34 million extension to stay with Nets

Dinwiddie makes $1.6 million this season, his largest NBA payday. This signing is huge for a guy who worked hard on his game.

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Raptors’ Jonas Valanciunas undergoes surgery on dislocated thumb, out a month

It was clear it was bad when it happened. Not because of the violence of the play by Draymond Green — no foul was called, and the hand is part of the ball by rule in these cases — but because of Jonas Valanciunas‘ reaction. The man was in a lot of pain. With 8 minutes

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Hornets owner Michael Jordan: Smacking Malik Monk was ‘tap of endearment’

Jordan playfully scolded guard for technical foul

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NHL’s top two teams meet as Lightning, Maple Leafs face off

As far as mid-December regular season games go this is as exciting as it gets.

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LeBron James on consideration given to signing with Rockets: ‘Not much’

Rockets have been fading since May

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2018 NBA playoff teams get new alternate jerseys (photos)

Bucks have best one

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Report: Pelicans, Pistons, Kings NBA’s most active buyers in trade market

New Orleans must impress Anthony Davis this season before offering super-max contract extension

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Bradley Beal foils Celtics’ foul-up-three plan, forces OT (video)

Wizards star puts back his own missed free throw

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Vasilevskiy back for Lightning after Domingue’s solid stretch of play

Domingue helped Tampa to a 11-3-0 record as Vasilevskiy recovered.

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Report: Knicks undrafted rookie Allonzo Trier will have higher salary than 20 of 30 2018 first-round picks

New York waive Ron Baker to sign Trier to standard contract

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Sorry, Seattle: NHL GMs learned from Vegas expansion draft

NHL teams face another expansion draft in 2021, when Seattle enters the league.

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Hornets owner Michael Jordan playfully slaps Malik Monk for premature-celebration technical foul (video)

Charlotte still beats Pistons

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PHT Morning Skate: 2018 U.S. Hockey HOF class inducted; Weezer at Winter Classic

Thursday's collection of links.

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Watch Warriors be given SI’s Sports Person of the Year tonight on the NBC Sports Network

The Warriors are a team, not a person, but they deserve this honor as a group.

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Three Things to Know: Kyrie Irving would like to remind you he is clutch

John Wall defended Kyrie Irving well late, but good offense beats good defense.

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The Buzzer: Crawford leads Blackhawks out of slump

Highlights from a light night in the NHL.

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Phoenix council postpones vote on Suns arena renovation

Suns owner Robert Sarver reportedly threatened to move franchise to Seattle or Las Vegas if not given enough public funding

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Final minute of Celtics-Wizards featured five-possession, 10-point, no-stoppage stretch (video)

Kyrie Irving hits two highlight 3-pointers

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Blackhawks finally end their losing streak, again

Chicago scores first; ends awful skid.

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Jeremy Lamb hits game-winner despite Bismack Biyombo, others Hornets prematurely running on court to celebrate (video)

Charlotte beats Pistons after technical foul

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Suns’ T.J. Warren fined $15k for inappropriate language toward official following ejection (video)

What did he say in little time?

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Pacers star Victor Oladipo returns from 11-game absence

Oladipo playing against Bucks

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WATCH LIVE: Blackhawks host Penguins on Wednesday Night Hockey

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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NBA promotes Bulls’ Mexico game with video of their bus bottoming out

Metaphoric

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Hitchcock Oilers are double-edged sword for McDavid, NHL fans

Could a short-term fix delay bigger, needed changes?

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Stephen Curry on moon-landing conspiracy: ‘Obviously, I was joking’

Warriors star says he was 'silently protesting how stupid it was' people thought he believed what he said he believed

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Suns owner threatens to move team if city does not spend $150 million on arena upgrades

Robert Saver told City Council members he would take the team to Seattle or Las Vegas.

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Kawhi Leonard is returning to his vintage form, which means ignoring all the talk around him

"I don’t buy into reading media, don’t have no social media, so just focus on what’s in front of me."

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Report: Rockets interested in Kentavious​ Caldwell-Pope​ in possible three-team trade

To make this trade would would require a fourth team to take on Bradon Knight's contract, which makes it a longshot.

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Nylander already showing flashes of brilliance for Maple Leafs

Easily worth the wait, and the growing pains.

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NBA Power Rankings: Bucks move into top spot, finally healthy Warriors climbing fast

The Bucks win over the Raptors vaulted them into the top spot.

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Despite rough start, Celtics’ Jaylen Brown is convinced he’s an NBA starter

"It's been a challenge. It's going to continue to be a challenge."

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Penguins heavy NHL odds favorite against beleaguered Blackhawks on Wednesday

The Blackhawks have surrendered the first goal in 11 consecutive games.

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Rangers’ Shattenkirk out 2-4 weeks with shoulder injury

Shattenkirk left in the second period of Monday night's game in Tampa.

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Bruins’ David Backes takes skate to face, returns

Backes returned and won the faceoff to start the second period.

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Which teams are likely to make moves before Holiday Freeze?

They have until Dec. 19 to pull the trigger on a deal.

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PBT Podcast: Zion Williamson and the rest, an early NBA Draft breakdown

Zion Williamson will go No. 1, but will Duke's Cam Reddish go before R.J. Barrett?

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Wednesday Night Hockey: Murray close to returning to Penguins’ net

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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PHT Morning Skate: Ference rips Oilers; Barkov’s incredible penalty differential

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Gregg Popovich passes Pat Riley, now fourth on the all-time coaching wins list

Popovich's place on the all-time wins list just adds to a Hall of Fame legacy.

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Three Things to Know: If the Clippers were trying to impress Kawhi Leonard it went poorly

Playing without Leonard, Toronto looked like a team much closer to the NBA's elite than Los Angeles.

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The Buzzer: Skinner ends Sabres’ skid, Ovi’s hat trick, Oilers win again

Jeff Skinner with another game-winning goal for the Buffalo Sabres, Alex Ovechkin is still not slowing down, and the Edmonton Oilers continued their strong player under new coach Ken Hitchcock.

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Glass smacking fan in Colorado accidentally shatters penalty box glass

It appeared that a fan smacked the glass following a fight between Matt Calvert and Matt Benning.

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Stephen Curry was just using his moon landing comments to promo his new shoe

Curry made outlandish comments just hours before he unveiled the Under Armour Curry 6.

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‘Embarrassing’ first period pushes Blackhawks’ losing streak to eight

This is already their second eight-game losing streak of the season.

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Rumor: Suns not interested in Markelle Fultz

he future doesn't seem bright for Fultz and the Sixers, but for now we’ll just have to wait.

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Alex Ovechkin isn’t slowing down

He has never scored more goals at this point in the season.

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Kevin Durant on legacy of current Warriors stars: ‘We’ll probably all get statues’

If he leaves, do you really think Golden State would give Durant a statue?

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Blues goal disallowed on season’s weirdest play

This is by far the strangest play of the NHL season.

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Rudy Gobert says if officials don’t start protecting him from fouls ‘it’s gonna get ugly’

The Frenchman has already been fined for his comments and he doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon.

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Shareef Abdur-Rahim to take over as president of the G-League

Shareef Abdur-Rahim has worked as the NBA's vice president of basketball operations in recent years.

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Anthony Davis hears your cheers, reiterates he wants to win in New Orleans

All Davis has ever said is he wants to win in New Orleans. 

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WATCH LIVE: Capitals host Red Wings on NBCSN

Ovechkin and the Caps try to take care of business against Detroit.

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Jimmy Butler says he shot only once while leading Timberwolves’ third-stringers to practice win over starters

76ers star has complete game

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Which defenseman should Hurricanes trade?

Pondering "premier" choices like Faulk and Hamilton.

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NASA offers Stephen Curry tour or lunar labs after claim we didn’t land on the moon

Rockets GM Daryl Morey poked fun at Curry for this one.

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Kevin Durant on Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan: ‘How do you not say they’re by far better than anybody who’s played the game?’

What about LeBron James?

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Zach LaVine on meeting with Bulls coach Jim Boylen: ‘This is a business. This isn’t a dictatorship’

Boylen says LaVine pitched leadership committee

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Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson out 2-4 weeks

Thompson was having resurgent season

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Ducks’ injury problems could derail hot streak

Add Ryan Miller and Rickard Rakell to a troubling list for Anaheim.

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Magic suspended Mohamed Bamba for being late to walk-through

Rookie missed blowout loss to Mavericks

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Lonzo Ball bypasses open layup for no-look backward bounce pass, leaves Luke Walton staring into abyss (video)

Lakers beat Heat, anyway

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Where do the ‘fragile’ Blues go from here?

A coaching change hasn't made an impact.

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Report: LeBron James never seriously considered Knicks last summer, was referring only to arena

Lakers star turned heads with post-game remark to Dwyane Wade

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NHL on NBCSN: Will Blashill be part of Red Wings’ future?

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Kings player after beating Bulls: ‘Uh-oh, another 2 1/2-hour practice for them tomorrow’

Everyone has Jim Boylen jokes

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PHT Morning Skate: Unique pucks for Winter Classic; Caps’ Cup beer

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Did Knicks have shot at LeBron James last summer? Mic picks up interesting line

"It was either here or The Garden. That's it." 

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Three Things to Know: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade’s friendship changed the NBA

LeBron and Wade came into this game 15-15 in head-to-head duels, but LeBron gets those bragging rights.

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LeBron’s Lakers edge Wade’s Heat in final meeting

LOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers survived Dwyane Wade‘s 15-point performance in the second half of the superstars’ probable final on-court meeting for a 108-105 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night. The game appropriately ended with James guarding Wade, who missed a difficult 3-point attempt in the waning

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The Buzzer: Stamkos gets 700th point with hat trick; Howard sensational in win

Stamkos

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Marcus Morris scores 31, leads depleted Celtics past Pelicans 113-100

Marcus Morris hit three 3-pointers to start the second half.

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Lakers fans give Dwyane Wade standing ovation, check out L.A. tribute video

Classy move by the Lakers and their fans.

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Isles’ Clutterbuck injured after punch from Pens’ Letang

Strange passage of play sees Clutterbuck forced from game.

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Pacers’ Myles Turner shuts down Bradley Beal at the rim (VIDEO)

Myles Turner owned the paint in the first half — the Pacers’ center had five blocked shots in the first 24 minutes. The big shut down was on Bradley Beal, this is how a big man recovers and goes after it. NOT IN OUR HOUSE. pic.twitter.com/JftOkSugyl — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 11, 2018 FIVE blocked

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Report: Houston kicking tires on J.R. Smith trade with Cavaliers

The Rockets need wing help.

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Lakers’ Rajon Rondo has fluid drained from hand slowing his recovery from surgery

The Lakers have gone 8-4 without Rondo.

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Report: Bulls execs John Paxson and Gar Forman backing Jim Boylen

Boylen: 'My job…is to try to push our guys to a place they can’t take themselves. That’s pushing them outside their comfort zone. That’s what my job is. That’s what the Reinsdorfs are paying me for'

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Bulls coach Jim Boylen: “It’s going to be rough for a while”

Boylen says the Bulls need to trust him, but trust is earned.

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Avs’ duo of MacKinnon, Rantanen chasing rare feat

The duo is in some pretty exclusive company with their performance this season.

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Warriors named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of Year

The three-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors are the fourth team to be honored as Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year .

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Report: Jim Boylen to Bulls: I learned from Gregg Popovich. Bulls to Boylen: You’re no Gregg Popovich

Plenty of acrimony in Chicago

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Rumor: LeBron James suggested Cavaliers trade Kyrie Irving to Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard

Does LeBron want Lakers to trade for Lillard?

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PHT Power Rankings: Blackhawks hit bottom

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently the worst team in the NHL and that may not change for a while.

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Report: Knicks have held no internal discussions about trading for John Wall

Does this really reflect better on New York?

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Nuggets sign Nick Young

Denver is hurting

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Stephen Curry: I don’t believe we went to the moon

Joking or nah?

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Koskinen has Oilers thinking playoffs again

The 30-year-old has been unbeatable at home.

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John Collins slaps kid in face while giving high-fives (video)

Celebrating Hawks' win over Nuggets

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PHT Morning Skate: NHL’s broken playoff format; Can Matthews score 50?

Monday's collection of links.

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Bulls hold players-only meeting morning after franchise-worst 56-point loss to Celtics

It’s hard to see how it’ll improve much in that respect, but perhaps the guys on the team will like each other a little better after today.

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Three Things to Know: New look Bucks remind Raptors East full of threats

The East playoffs, especially the second-round on, are going to be so much fun.

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The Buzzer: Is it too early to give Pettersson the Calder?

Sunday's NHL action, from owned goals to beautiful passing plays.

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Milan Lucic gets in heavyweight fight after thunderous hit

Shades of his more beastly days.

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DeMarcus Cousins is set to start practicing with Warriors’ G-League team

Reports have said that Cousins is slated to return with the team after Christmas, and so this timeline stays with that thinking.

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Nearly 30K stuffed animals fly during Calgary Hitmen’s Teddy Bear Toss night

The AHL's Hershey Bears set the world record last week.

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David West on Draymond Green-Kevin Durant dust-up: ‘I could’ve stopped it’

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant had a blow-up during a game against the Clippers which left Green suspended and Durant miffed.

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Can Coyotes keep playoff hopes alive without Raanta?

Brutal news today as the promising goalie is out indefinitely.

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Report: Lakers trying to add Trevor Ariza via trade

Ariza could be on the move if LA can find a third party to take on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

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Zach Hyman suspended two games for hit on Charlie McAvoy

The league levies that punishment after he was ejected from a Saturday win for Boston.

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Eric Gordon says Rockets are ‘not using some guys the right way’

The Houston Rockets aren't who we thought they were.

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Flyers’ Robert Hagg ejected for checking Kyle Connor from behind

Kyle Connor exited the game after the hit but returned for the start of the third period.

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Watch LeBron James give game-worn shoes to emotional Grizzlies equipment manager

Brian’e Miller is an assistant equipment manager for the Memphis Grizzlies. A longtime LeBron James fan, Miller wears The King’s signature shoes during each workday, a particularly fun pastime when the Los Angeles Lakers come to town as they did on Saturday night. James and Co. took care of the Grizzlies, 111-88, but the shoe

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Maple Leafs’ Zach Hyman to have hearing for late hit on Bruins’ McAvoy

He was ejected for the hit on Saturday night during the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Boston Bruins.

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Devan Dubnyk mired in worst slump since joining Wild

He has never had a nine-game stretch like this since joining the Minnesota Wild.

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Matthew Dellavedova receives standing ovation in return to Cleveland (VIDEO)

Matthew Dellavedova's return to his first NBA home is off to a good start before playing in a game.

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Chris Paul politely tries to get reporter off the court before game starts (VIDEO)

Dallas Mavericks' sideline reporter Dana Larson was where she felt she was supposed to be: On the sidelines.

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John Wall tries to play through bone spur in heel, scores career low 1 point in loss

It's unclear if he's going to miss some time to recover.

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Celtics hand Bulls franchise worst loss, win by 56

It was the Celtics' fifth straight win and was a franchise record margin of victory.

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The Buzzer: Stamkos, Giroux post four-point nights; Holtby blanks Blue Jackets

Captains lead the way; goalies, too.

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If you listen to one song today, it should be “Halleluka” (VIDEO)

This is a work of art.

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Maple Leafs’ Hyman ejected after late hit on Bruins’ McAvoy

McAvoy just missed 20 games with a concussion.

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Luka Doncic takes over with personal 11-0 run to lift Mavericks over Rockets

This night is how a young star starts to become a legend. 

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Red Wing’s Kronwall delivers devastating, questionable hit on Islanders’ Lee

Lee gets Kronwall'd with massive hit.

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LeBron says he wants Rookie of Year after game notes list him as one, Ben Simmons jokes it’s his again

We'll check the rulebook, but we're fairly sure you can't win Rookie of the Year twice.

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Injuries pile up on Denver: Now Gary Harris will miss weeks with hip injury

When Harris and Millsap have been on the court together this season, the Nuggets are +7.3 points per 100 possessions.

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Sabres fall apart against Flyers as losing streak reaches five

They have now lost five games in a row after winning 10 games in a row, making us ask which Buffalo Sabres are the real Buffalo Sabres?

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Ducks sign GM Bob Murray to two-year extension

He has been the Ducks general manager since early in the 2008-09 season and his contract now runs through the end of the 2022 season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo refuses to take part in friendly summer workouts with other stars

“I can’t work out with you in the summer and then play you in a few months."

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Blackhawks prospect gets 13-game KHL ban after brutal headshot, punching official

He attempted to pump up the crowd after it.

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Rookie Wendell Carter Jr. blocks Russell Westbrook dunk attempt (VIDEO)

It was a little tough to tell how good a defender Wendell Carter Jr. was going to be in the NBA because Duke had run a lot of zone his season (and frankly, not terribly well). By the time he got to Summer League, Carter was showing he had some good defensive instincts, and that

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NHL injury roundup: Matt Duchene ‘week-to-week’ with groin injury

Bobby Ryan, Patric Hornqvist, Tom Wilson, and Sean Couturier are also sidelined on Saturday.

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Watch Lauri Markkanen’s game winner, Bulls beat Thunder 114-112

Markkanen's shooting has opened up the Bulls' offense.

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Warriors splash 19 threes, send message with 105-95 win over Bucks

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry each scored 20 points.

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Jimmy Butler says Blake Griffin “trying to be tough” after pair exchange words, are separated

Butler backed up those words scoring 38 points to spark a 117-112 win on the road. 

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