NHL Playoff picture after Sunday: Flames win West; Movement in East

Penguins beat Hurricanes, Blue Jackets stay hot, and much more.

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NBA players respond to death of Nipsey Hussle

Hussle had a big impact on NBA players around the league.

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The Buzzer: Bobrovsky and Blue Jackets are on fire

Big wins and big shutouts on Sunday.

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Dwight Powell has game-sealing dunk as Mavs beat Thunder (VIDEO)

Dwight Powell scored the winning basket on a dunk with 21 seconds left despite playing withou without star rookie Luka Doncic.

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Mantha shows Bruins that Red Wings aren’t exactly tanking

A ridiculous five points for Mantha, including his first NHL hat trick.

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NBA Players’ union will “stand with Kristaps” Porzingis in face of alleged rape

Dallas sources also pushed back hard on the idea they were told there was a rape accusation before they traded for Porzingis.

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Red Wings’ Witkowski delivers big hit, fights Bruins’ Acciari

Violence erupted after Witkowski's hit on Joakim Nordstrom.

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Canadian Women’s Hockey League going out of business

The decision to shutter the six-team Canadian-based league came a week after a record 175,000 TV viewers tuned in to watch the Clarkson Cup championship game.

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Gutsy Coyotes keep playoff hopes alive, leave Wild with low ‘morale’

If Arizona falls short, don't blame Darcy Kuemper.

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D’Angelo Russell says we should have Co-MVP, Co-ROY awards

A Co-MVP award might make everyone happy, or nobody.

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WATCH LIVE: Bruins – Red Wings on NBCSN

The B's visit the Detroit on Sunday night.

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Sixers fans fly to Minneapolis, greet Dario Saric and Robert Covington after game (VIDEO)

It was a crowd of around 300 people — most of whom flew to Minneapolis for the game — that gave the former 76ers players a warm reception.

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Trae Young hits game-winning shot to beat Bucks in OT (VIDEO)

This man has ice in his veins.

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Rangers’ Georgiev impressive in shutout of Flyers

Rangers youth comes full force in win.

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Hawks lose Dewayne Dedmon to season-ending ankle injury

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon will miss the rest of the season with a left ankle injury.

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NHL on NBCSN: Bruins visit Red Wings

Coverage of Bruins-Red Wings begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Kings tie second-longest playoff drought in NBA history

Sacramento finally on the right track, though

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WATCH LIVE: Rangers visit Flyers on NBC

Coverage of Rangers-Flyers begins at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and the NBC Sports app.

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Push for the Playoffs: Hurricanes, Penguins battle for third place in Metro

Calgary and Dallas can clinch on Sunday.

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NBA breaks 3-point record for seventh consecutive season

It's official: In the NBA, this was the year of the 3-pointer. Again.

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Spurs match record by making playoffs 22nd straight year

San Antonio clinches postseason berth with Kings' loss to Rockets

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NHL Playoff picture after Saturday’s games: Islanders clinch playoff spot

The New York Islanders have officially clinched a playoff spot while the Dallas Stars inched closer.

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Heat beat Knicks in Wade’s final Madison Square Garden game

Dion Waiters scored 28 points, Dwyane Wade added 16 in his last game at Madison Square Garden.

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The Buzzer: Blue Jackets’ top line dominates; Hurricanes bring back Storm Surge

The Columbus Blue Jackets' top line was unstoppable, Alex Ovechkin reached the 50-goal mark again, and the Carolina Hurricanes played the classics.

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Sharks finally end losing streak, secure home ice in round one

The San Jose Sharks had lost seven games in a row entering play on Saturday night.

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Watch James Harden put up 50-point triple-double on Sacramento

Harden is not fair.

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Alex Ovechkin scores 50 goals for eighth time in career

Then he scored goal No. 51 just two minutes later.

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Lightning’s Hedman leaves game with ‘upper-body injury’

This is not what the Tampa Bay Lightning want to see late in the regular season.

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Kristaps Porzingis being investigated by New York police for alleged rape

Porzingis' attorney denied the allegations and notified the FBI and NBA of an alleged extortion attempt.

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Report: Auburn’s Chuma Okeke, a bubble first-round pick in upcoming draft, tears ACL

Okeke's late-season play, including in the NCAA Tournament, had him climbing draft boards. 

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Lakers to sit LeBron James for remainder of NBA season

LeBron never seemed fully recovered from the groin injury that sidelined him 17 games starting after Christmas.

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Kyrie Irving, Al Horford out for Celtics vs. Nets Saturday

Both played 35 minutes Friday night and with the playoffs coming up a night off makes sense.

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Coyotes sign Schmaltz to seven-year contract extension

The 23-year-old Schmaltz arrived in the desert in a November trade that sent forward Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini to Chicago.

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Joel Embiid to sit, Jimmy Butler ready to be booed as Philadelphia plays Minnesota

“I don’t care about being loved all the time, it’s no fun that way." —Jimmy Butler

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Oregon freshman center Bol Bol reportedly to declare for NBA Draft

Bol Bol has potential as a rim protector but is a big coming off major foot surgery.

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Kemba Walker now 0-28 head-to-head with LeBron James in career

There are 24 regular season losses plus in 2014 the Miami Heat and LeBron swept the Hornets in the playoffs. 

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John Gibson deserves to be a Vezina candidate, if not the winner

Anaheim's poor season shouldn't hurt Gibson's Vezina chances.

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Rajon Rondo hopes to return to Lakers next season

"As far as long term, maybe not like a six-year deal, but you know, I'm only 33."

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Push for the Playoffs: Blue Jackets’ Bobrovsky surging at the right time

The Blue Jackets' season will come down to these final five games.

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Sharks seek to reverse late-season slide before playoffs

Now with just more than a week left in the regular season, they're struggling just to find a win and to hold on to home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

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Jamal Murray scores 27, leads Nuggets past Thunder 115-105

Denver is tied with Golden State for the best record in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant, Warriors incensed by referees whistles at end of loss to Timberwolves

Tell the Warriors what my junior high school (and high school) coaches told me: If you don’t want the referees to decide a game late, play better earlier so it’s not in their hands. The Warriors didn’t (they had a wretched third quarter for example), and — right or wrong — they were livid after

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The Buzzer: Grubauer’s heroics; Monahan gets back on the board

Blues clinch, Vegas, too, in Friday's NHL action.

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Grubauer extraordinary as Avalanche extend wildcard lead

Landeskog pots assist in return.

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Watch Kyrie Irving’s game winner to beat Pacers, move Celtics up to fourth in East

Boston may well be home for the first round of the playoffs. Probably against the Indiana Pacers — and if Friday night is any indication we are in for a seriously entertaining series. This one came down to the final seconds, but this is why the Celtics wanted Kyrie Irving — the man is a closer

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New report adds Golden State’s Larry Harris to Pelicans’ GM search

Harris was the GM of the Milwaukee Bucks from 2003 until late in the 2007-08 season.

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Knicks’ point guard Frank Ntilikina expected to miss rest of season

Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina is expected to miss the rest of the season with a groin injury, ending a disappointing second year for the former lottery pick.

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Kobe says Kyrie Irving’s next step figuring out “how to get the most out of the pieces around him”

"It’s not about just passing them the ball and saying that’s what makes guys better. That’s not it."

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Quinn Hughes made quite the debut for Canucks

Including an assist that showed a glimpse of his serious skills.

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Jordan Bell describes suspension, last few days as “hectic learning experience”

The story, while on one level not that big a deal, became the talk of the NBA for a few days. And not just among fans, players and staffs joked about it, too. Golden State’s Jordan Bell was suspended for one game by the Warriors for what officially was called “conduct detrimental to the team.”

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Coyotes face huge weekend against Avalanche, Wild

Friday's Arizona - Colorado game is especially important.

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Celtics: Fan verbally abused DeMarcus Cousins, but we couldn’t corroborate racist language

Fan was minor

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LeBron James on Lakers’ roster construction stylistically: [fart noise]

Choosing playmaking over shooting around LeBron a failed plan

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Flames’ once-red-hot top line has been ice cold

Can Gaudreau - Monahan - Lindholm rekindle their magic from earlier this season?

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Mark Cuban: Mavericks have plan to celebrate Dirk Nowitzki at final home game this season

Will Nowitzki retire after this season?

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Rumor: LeBron James didn’t fully engage with young Lakers teammates

It might be important now after they didn't get traded

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Report: Boston fan banned for calling DeMarcus Cousins n-word

Warriors informed of ban after Cousins objected to NBA's handling of player-fan relations

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Crawford, Grabner, Lehner among 2019 Masterton Trophy nominees

The 2019 NHL Awards will be held in Las Vegas this June.

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Donovan Mitchell: I’ll ‘for sure’ compete again in dunk contest

Jazz star won last year, skipped this year's

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Andrew Shaw won’t be suspended for hit on McQuaid

McQuaid did not return to the game.

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Push for the Playoffs: Blues’ turnaround has them eyeing Central title

They can move into second place tonight.

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Tim Duncan when Spurs drafted Manu Ginobili: ‘Who did we just pick?’ (VIDEO)

Duncan had no idea who Ginobili was, but knew he had to trust Gregg Popovich.

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PHT Morning Skate: MacKinnon’s Hart case; Blackhawks’ historically bad PK

Friday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Giannis trying to play through tweaked ankle. Should he?

The Bucks need to make sure the Greek Freek's ankle is right and this is not going to flare up in the playoffs.

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A bunch of Slovenian fans came out to see Luka Doncic in Miami (VIDEO)

This is way cool. Miami needs to get this crowd out every night.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo aggravates ankle, leaves game vs. Clippers (VIDEO)

Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds before aggravating his ankle injury in the fourth quarter.

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The Buzzer: Eberle rallies Islanders, DeBrincat scores 40th, another McDavid highlight

Jordan Eberle helped the New York Islanders rally in Winnipeg, Alex DeBrincat sets a new record for the Chicago Blackhawks, and Connor McDavid scored another completely ridiculous goal for the Edmonton Oilers.

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Joel Embiid scores 39, grabs 13 rebounds to beat Nets

Joel Embiid is raising his game in anticipation of the playoffs.

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Islanders stun Jets with late rally, move one step closer to playoffs

The Winnipeg Jets miss a big opportunity to extend their lead in the Central Division.

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Rockets give fans a ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ themed James Harden shirt

Is this the best we can do?

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Blue Jackets get huge win; Torts calls Shaw hit ‘ridiculously suspendable’

The Columbus Blue Jackets get two huge points and the Montreal Canadiens could be losing a key forward to a suspension.

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Capitals clinch playoff spot, spoil Hurricanes’ final Storm Surge

Things did not go as planned for the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.

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Report: Tye Lue called Luke Walton about Lakers coaching rumors

The Lakers' current rumored candidates aren't much to shake a stick at.

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76ers assistant Billy Lange hired as Saint Joseph’s coach

Lange had been with the Sixers since 2013.

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Utah’s Dante Exum has knee surgery to repair partially torn patellar tendon

Dante Exum just cannot stay healthy.

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Healthier defense would make Byfuglien-sized difference for Jets

The big guy and Josh Morrissey may return soon for Winnipeg.

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Hornets and Bucks set to play NBA’s first regular-season game in Paris

Game scheduled for Jan. 24, 2020

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Lakers’ Josh Hart done for season after knee procedure

Hart should be fully recovered and ready for next season.

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Grubauer’s hot streak makes Avs’ present (and future) much brighter

Also bright: Landeskog could be back soon.

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Despite reforming, Tim Hardaway believes anti-gay comments still keep him from Hall of Fame

Evaluating Hardaway not so simple

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PBT Podcast: What’s next for the Portland Trail Blazers?

Where does the Jusuf Nurkic injury leave Damian Lillard and Portland heading into these playoffs? Long term?

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Watch Grizzlies miss free throw, five jumpers on one possession (video)

Amazing in its own way

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Blue Jackets – Canadiens is absolutely gigantic for both teams

As close to a "must-win" game as you can get in March.

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Hurricanes’ ‘Storm Surge’ celebration is sadly coming to an end

The "bunch of jerks" are ending the post-win tradition after Thursday's game.

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Report: Jordan Bell suspended for charging hotel purchase to Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown

What was Bell's intent?

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Paul George hits shot over backboard while fouled (video)

Thunder beat Pacers

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Q&A: Kendall Coyne Schofield on impact of NHL Skills participation, 2019 Women’s Worlds

The U.S. is looking to win its fifth straight gold at the upcoming Women's Worlds.

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NHL embraces more betting with William Hill partnership

The league previously into entered deals with FanDuel and MGM.

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Jeff Green dunks all over Dragan Bender (video)

Wizards forward turns tables

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Push for the Playoffs: Metropolitan Division still up for grabs

Who will end up claiming the Metro Division this season?

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PHT Morning Skate: Kuemper’s impact with Coyotes; Vasilevskiy’s Vezina case

Thursday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Devin Booker tells fan he’s going for 50, then does it

Booker is the first player in NBA history to lose his first three 50+ point games.

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Kobe Bryant ranks himself ahead of LeBron, Jordan to avoid eating cow tongue

For the record, beef tongue is good eats if prepared properly.

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The Buzzer: Pastrnak crushes Rangers; Barrie sets record, helps Avs to huge win

All the best from an eventful Wednesday in the NHL.

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Avalanche hold on, regain sole possession of final wildcard in West

Barrie gets goal, two assists, sets franchise mark for goals by an Avs defenseman.

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Watch Paul George score 31 vs. former team, lead Thunder past Pacers

The Thunder went on a 24-0 run in the third quarter and never trailed again.

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Stars’ Bishop leaves game with lower-body injury

Bishop leaves game for second time this month with LBI.

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Bulls shutting down Lauri Markkanen for season after incident of “rapid heart rate”

He spent the night in a Toronto hospital after the game on Tuesday night.

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Pastrnak’s five-point night helps Bruins tighten hold on second place

Give David Pastrnak the games back that he missed due to injury and it’s more than likely he’d be challenging the Alex Ovechkin and a couple others for the Rocket Richard. Hell, he might be flirting with a 100-point season, too. Alas, he’ll have to settle for a new career-high in goals after a magical

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WATCH LIVE: Golden Knights visit Avalanche on Wednesday Night Hockey

Coverage begins at 10:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Mike Conley becomes Memphis Grizzlies’ all-time leading scorer (VIDEO)

Mike Conley may go down as the greatest Grizzlies player ever. Now in his 12th season in Memphis, he has been perpetually underrated and consistently impressive, with a career average of 14.9 points per game. With this catch-and-shoot corner three in the second quarter, Conley has 11,687 points in his career, moving him past Marc

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Bucks: Donte DiVincenzo out rest of season

Injuries piling up in Milwaukee

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Lonzo Ball covers up Big Baller Brand tattoo (with some dice)

Suffice to say, the Big Baller Brand is all but officially dead.

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WATCH LIVE: Bruins host Rangers on Wednesday Night Hockey

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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LeBron James out Wednesday night vs. Jazz

Second night of a back-to-back, so he rests.

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Damian Lillard reportedly “interested in locking up” supermax extension with Blazers

Portland would be wise to do this.

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Paul Byron shouldn’t have been expected to fight

There was no legitimate reason that Byron should have been expected to fight on Tuesday.

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Humboldt’s playoff run comes to an end, one year after crash

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League club led the opening-round series 3-1, but lost the final three games.

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DeMarcus Cousins: I knew Pelicans would lose Anthony Davis once they didn’t re-sign me

Did Cousins' departure for Warriors actually serve as Davis' turning point?

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Is there easy fix for Panthers’ continued woes?

They have some of the NHL's best offensive players but nobody to support them defensively.

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Warriors suspend Jordan Bell

Bell will miss Golden State's game against Grizzlies

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LeBron James air-balls free throw (video)

Lakers beat Wizards, though

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Watch Chris Bosh’s full jersey-retirement speech, which was so excellent (video)

Great night for Heat legend

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Lakers bench goes wild for Lance Stephenson crossing over stepping on foot of Jeff Green (video)

I don’t blame the Lakers for this one bit. It wasn’t immediately clear Lance Stephenson stepped on Jeff Green‘s foot. The move initially looked like an awesome crossover. I wish more eliminated teams would show this much enthusiasm rather than miserably tank to the finish. But, yeah. This wasn’t the highlight that warranted that type

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Chris Paul sends D.J. Wilson absolutely flying with crossover (video)

Rockets fall to Bucks

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Kris Humphries retires

Humphries spent 13 years in NBA, best known for marrying Kim Kardashian

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D’Angelo Russell gets ball snatched from his hand in backcourt while not paying attention (video)

Nets fall to Trail Blazers

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Pelicans: Jrue Holiday out rest of season after surgery

What's next for Holiday in New Orleans?

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Report: Lakers considering Tyronn Lue as next coach

Lue coached LeBron James with Cavaliers

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Report: Raptors increasingly confident about re-signing Kawhi Leonard

They should be, but...

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NBA Power Rankings: What injuries? Bucks keep winning, move back into top spot

The Warriors remain No. 2, with the Denver Nuggets right behind them.

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‘He’s speeding up:’ Ovechkin on verge of eighth 50-goal season

The Capitals’ captain is one away from becoming just the third NHL player with eight 50-goal seasons, joining Gretzky and Bossy.

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Predators sign Dante Fabbro to three-year, entry-level deal

Fabbro collected 33 points and 28 assists as a junior at Boston University this season.

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LeBron James air-balls free throw (video)

Lakers beat Wizards, though

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Watch Chris Bosh’s full jersey-retirement speech, which was so excellent (video)

Great night for Heat legend

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Wednesday Night Hockey: Avs collecting points without Landeskog, Rantanen

Coverage begins on NBCSN at 10 p.m. ET.

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Lakers bench goes wild for Lance Stephenson crossing over stepping on foot of Jeff Green (video)

I don’t blame the Lakers for this one bit. It wasn’t immediately clear Lance Stephenson stepped on Jeff Green‘s foot. The move initially looked like an awesome crossover. I wish more eliminated teams would show this much enthusiasm rather than miserably tank to the finish. But, yeah. This wasn’t the highlight that warranted that type

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Wednesday Night Hockey: Coyle looking to find offensive touch with Bruins

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

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Chris Paul sends D.J. Wilson absolutely flying with crossover (video)

Rockets fall to Bucks

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Push for the Playoffs: Golden Knights still pushing for home-ice advantage

"I think as a group, this time of year we just want to be playing our best hockey and starting to peak," said forward Ryan Carpenter.

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PHT Morning Skate: When will Karlsson return?; Coaches under microscope

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: MVP showdown between Harden, Giannis won by Eric Bledsoe

The Bucks proved to be the deeper, better team.

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P.J. Tucker enters arena with James Harden wearing “I’m with the MVP” hoodie (VIDEO)

The two walked into the arena on Tuesday night wearing some special duds to make that opinion known.

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The Buzzer: Bobrovsky does it again; Kuemper comes up huge

Three stars 1. Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets Who are you going to call on when you need a win in for the Blue Jackets? Well, it has to be a man called Bob. Bobrovsky made 26 saves in a 4-0 shutout — his eighth of the season and second in as many starts —

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Watch Jimmer Fredette get a standing ovation from Jazz fans (VIDEO)

Fredette was a -25 in the box score, scoring just six points with one rebound, one assist, and one steal to go with two turnovers.

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Report: Timberwolves interested in Chauncey Billups for front office gig

The Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers have all mulled adding Billups to their front office.

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Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins scores first-period hat trick vs. Kings

Klefbom gets hat trick of assists in five-goal outburst.

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Ovechkin scores 49th as Capitals extend Metropolitan lead

Kuznetsov has a hat trick of assists as Capitals move three points clear of Islanders, Penguins.

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Chris Bosh gets jersey retired by Miami Heat (VIDEO)

We lost the ability to see him play too soon, but it's nice to see that Bosh being honored the way he deserves.

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Panthers’ Weegar knocks out Habs’ Byron with nasty uppercut

Byron knocked out of the game, too.

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Another report Tyronn Lue in position to be next Lakers’ coach

Lue may be the Lakers' best option.

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Ryan Saunders reportedly likely to stay on as Minnesota head coach

GM Scott Layden should not feel as secure.

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Things are rough for the Sharks right now

A six-game losing streak, and negative Erik Karlsson news.

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Report: Knicks talked Kristaps Porzingis for De’Aaron Fox trade with Kings last draft

The Kings bet big on Fox and that has worked out incredibly well for them.

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WATCH LIVE: Capitals host Hurricanes on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Portland’s Jusuf Nurkic undergoes surgery to repair leg, full recovery expected. Eventually.

He's expected to make a full recovery, but there is no timeline for this kind of injury.

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Oilers face much bigger questions than what to do with Hitchcock

With another bad GM, it might not matter who's behind the bench.

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Celtics’ Kyrie Irving to rest against Cavaliers, his former team

Al Horford and Jayson Tatum 'questionable to probable'

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Kris Humphries retires

Humphries spent 13 years in NBA, best known for marrying Kim Kardashian

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D’Angelo Russell gets ball snatched from his hand in backcourt while not paying attention (video)

Nets fall to Trail Blazers

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Jon Cooper signs multi-year extension with Lightning

Cooper has led the Lightning to a 301-157-44 record in seven seasons.

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Pelicans: Jrue Holiday out rest of season after ankle surgery

What's next for Holiday in New Orleans?

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Is Voracek right in saying the Flyers ‘choked?’

Or were they not really good enough to choke?

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Report: Lakers considering Tyronn Lue as next coach

Lue coached LeBron James with Cavaliers

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Islanders’ Ladd out for season with torn ACL

He will be sidelined for at least the next five months.

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Report: Raptors increasingly confident about re-signing Kawhi Leonard

They should be, but...

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NHL on NBCSN: It’s Braden Holtby’s time of year

The Washington Capitals look to take another step toward a playoff spot on Tuesday night when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on NBCSN.

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KHL player scores from own zone in back-to-back playoff games

Henrik Karlsson's going to have nightmares about Maxim Chudinov.

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Suns, Jazz foul each other to get/stop Devin Booker 60-point game (video)

Late drama in Utah's blowout of Phoenix

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Push for the Playoffs: Coyotes’ losing streak putting playoff hopes in danger

The Arizona Coyotes need to snap their five-game losing streak on Tuesday if they have any hope of making the playoffs.

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Three Things to Know: Jusuf Nurkic’s injury devastating, for him and Trail Blazers

Every day in the NBA there is a lot to unpack, so every weekday morning throughout the season we will give you the three things you need to know from the last 24 hours in the NBA. 1) Jusuf Nurkic’s injury devastating, both for him and the Trail Blazers. This was just stomach turning. With

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PHT Morning Skate: Kings’ bizarre handling of Kovalchuk situation

Tuesday’s collection of links.

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Utah’s Rudy Gobert sets single-season record for most dunks at 270

Gobert averaged 3.7 dunks per game.

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NBA family sends its love for Jusuf Nurkic after ugly leg injury

NBA players respect, and feel for, Nurkic.

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The Buzzer: Campbell steals Tkachuk – Doughty show; Four for Tavares

A busy, feisty Monday in the NHL.

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Portland’s Jusuf Nurkic taken off court on stretcher after gruesome leg injury

Portland had looked like a more dangerous playoff threat this season and Nurkic was a big reason.

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Magic shut down 76ers in second half, win 119-98, stay close to playoff berth

A little desperation went a long way for the Orlando Magic.

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Predators clinch spot, deal major blow to Wild’s playoff hopes

All it took was one goal, as Minny couldn't solve Saros.

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David Griffin, Danny Ferry reportedly among candidates for Pelicans GM job

Trajan Langdon and Gersson Rosas are also on the reported list.

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Hats off to Tavares’ fantastic first season in Toronto

Actually a hat trick was not enough -- Tavares scored four goals on Monday.

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Raptors reportedly sign Jodie Meeks for remainder of season, playoffs

He had a 10-day contract with the team back in February.

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Center-ice goal is latest low moment for Devils’ Schneider

Sam Reinhart's 20th goal is one Schneider would like to forget.

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Former Knicks player Cal Ramsey dies at 81

Cal Ramsey, who starred at NYU in the 1950s and went on to play and broadcast for the New York Knicks, died Monday. He was 81.

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WATCH LIVE: Predators visit Wild on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Supreme court won’t referee dispute over Michael Jordan logo, images

The photographer took the photo that was the inspiration for the Jumpman logo.

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Report: Ball family has discussed shutting down Big Baller Brand

The company could be re-formed under a new name, although what Lonzo's role is would be a question.

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Drew Doughty continues beef with Flames’ Tkachuk

The Los Angeles Kings' defender does not seem to care for Matthew Tkachuk.

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Svechnikov making huge impact for Hurricanes

The No. 2 overall pick is having a better rookie season than you may realize.

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Report: Lakers not actually interested in Jason Kidd

Should be sigh of relief for Lakers fans

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Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White House

Players, coaches and staff members took a private tour of the White House and met with Trump in what was a last chance to be around hockey’s sacred trophy as defending champions.

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DeMarcus Cousins: Fans have called me n-word a few times

Once was reportedly in Sacramento

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Parise, Letang key injuries in Monday’s playoff race

Two significant injuries for playoff hopefuls on Monday night.

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Report: Spurs signing Donatas Motiejunas

Good fit, at least

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PHT Power Rankings: Golden Knights emerging as West’s best

They may not have the best record in the Western Conference but there are few teams looking better than them right now.

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Physical therapist: LeBron James should have missed six months

Lakers superstar returned about five weeks after groin injury

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Kyrie Irving on whether returning to Cleveland means something to him: ‘Not at all’

Celtics at Cleveland on Tuesday

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Lakers fan barely moves net while making halfcourt shot (video)

Lakers beat Kings

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Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past/through all the Cavaliers for dunk (video)

Bucks beat Cavaliers

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Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loan

The NHL announced last week that Watson had been returned to available status as he entered the follow-up phase of the league's substance abuse and behavioral health program.

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Schedule helps Lightning keep focus after Presidents’ Trophy

The Lightning clinched the Presidents' Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with nine games left in the regular season.

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Kyrie Irving on whether returning to Cleveland means something to him: ‘Not at all’

Celtics at Cleveland on Tuesday

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Capitals accept differences of opinion on White House visit

Those differences were on public display the last week when two players said they would not join their teammates in visiting President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship.

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Lakers fan barely moves net while making halfcourt shot (video)

Lakers beat Kings

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NHL on NBCSN: Where will Predators finish in Central Division?

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

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Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past/through all the Cavaliers for dunk (video)

Bucks beat Cavaliers

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Push for the Playoffs: Stars look to solidify playoff position

Can they get their offense going?

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PHT Morning Skate: Frozen Four bracket; Vezina candidates

Monday's collection of links.

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Watch the best Trae Young alley-oops of the year (VIDEO)

Young is also a prolific passer, with truly special court vision.

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Three Things to Know: Celtics project confidence after fourth straight loss… should they?

"I never worry about how we'll respond... We have a lot of great guys in this locker room and they are committed to winning."

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The Buzzer: Hurricanes fish for another win celebration

Reeling in Sunday's NHL action.

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Blue Jackets get a very badly needed win

Columbus isn't out of the woods, but they couldn't afford to lose this one.

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De’Aaron Fox’s windmill dunk put the exclamation point on a Kings win (VIDEO)

Should De'Aaron Fox be in the dunk context next season?

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Blackhawks keep slim playoff hopes alive; Grubauer gets Avs a point

Keith slowed MacKinnon, then scored a thrilling OT-winner.

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Kevin Huerter dunked, then stared down Jimmy Butler (VIDEO)

If Butler is the kind of guy who likes "dogs" then perhaps he has a newfound respect for Huerter these days?

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Jeremy Lamb hits 48-foot game-winning shot of the season (VIDEO)

The Hornets are now in 10th place, two games back of the Miami Heat for the eighth seed in the western conference with just nine games to go in the regular season.

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Pau Gasol says Chris Wallace joked about being traded for brother Marc

Perhaps he didn't know why Wallace was joking about the trade at the time, but obviously Gasol knows that it worked out OK for him in any case.

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WATCH LIVE: Blackhawks face Avalanche on NBCSN

Big points on the line in the West playoff races.

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Report: Jason Kidd holding off on Cal job until Lakers decide on Luke Walton

Considering Kidd for the most important head coaching position in the NBA is par for the course for the Lakers.

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Caris LeVert thinks Nets could land Kevin Durant

It appears that players are starting to make their overtures to attract one of the best players in the NBA.

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Capitals extend Metropolitan lead after Flyers win

Capitals lead now three points with Islanders to set to play later on Sunday.

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Derrick Rose has surgery to remove elbow bone chips

The Wolves previously said Rose was unlikely to play again this season

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Surging Avalanche look to keep hold of playoff spot

Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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WATCH LIVE: Capitals host Flyers on NBC

Coverage begins at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and the NBC Sports app.

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Frustrated over Celtics’ collapse, Kyrie Irving questions defensive plan on Kemba Walker

"We should have probably trapped [Walker] more like every other team does in the league but we didn’t."

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Push for the Playoffs: The time is now for the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Arizona Coyotes need a win while the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes are set to duke it out.

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Luka Doncic has triple-double, Mavs hand Warriors worst home loss since 2007

The loss dropped the Warriors out of the top seed in the West.

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Kemba Walker sparks 30-5 Hornets run in fourth to beat Boston 124-117

Kemba Walker scored 18 of his game-high 36 points in the fourth quarter.

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The Buzzer: Moves like Bobby Orr

Recapping a busy Saturday night in the NHL.

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Watch Trae Young hit floater over Jimmy Butler to lift Hawks past 76ers

Philadelphia had its chance. It got the ball with 27.5 seconds left in a tie game in Atlanta, a chance for Jimmy Butler to ice another game and… nothing. The Sixers had a shot clock violation after a scrambled play (watch the video above). That left 3.5 seconds for Trae Young, and that’s all the

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Everything comes up Bruins on Saturday

Boston clinches a playoff spot, Chara has a big day, and there's even quite a fight.

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March Madness is theme of Hurricanes’ latest win celebration

Michael Jordan, Christian Laettner, and ... TVR?

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LeBron James’ playoff streak ends at 13 years

One of the longest streaks in NBA history

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When are you coming to the Knicks: Kevin Durant in 2017: ‘Never’ (video)

Has Warriors star changed his mind?

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Lakers ‘One Shining Moment’ video is hilarious

This season provided plenty of material for jokes

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Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim: ‘NBA has never drafted a player for defense’

Boeheim unconvincingly tries to defend his zone defense

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Watch Boban Marjanovic hit the first three pointer of his career.

Boban Marjanovic was 0-of-6 from three in his career before Saturday night.

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Jets dominate Predators, clinch playoff spot

Connor's hat trick powers Winnipeg to Central's top spot, too.

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GM bashes Blue Jackets for not ‘playing like a team’

"We’re looking like a group of individuals who are pulling in different directions."

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Lakers reached out to Lonzo Ball wondering if Big Baller Brand shoes part of ankle issues

Ball recently severed some ties with BBB over the business manager's handling of his money.

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Another Bucks’ injury: Pau Gasol reportedly out for month with ankle injury

He joins Malcolm Brogdon, Nikola Mirotic are out as well.

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Kobe Bryant on Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I’m not surprised at what he’s doing”

"He just has the mentality of he’s just getting better all the time. He’s just scratching the surface."

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What is Kovalchuk’s future with Kings?

He told the Los Angeles Times he hasn't felt like he has had a chance under new coach Willie Desjardins.

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Blue Jackets’ Bobrovsky has been dealing with upper-body injury

He did not dress on Thursday night for the third time this month.

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Papa John’s turns to Shaq to help revive its image, lagging sales

Besides being a spokesman, O'Neal will also join the company's board of directors and invest in nine of its restaurants.

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Looking at the Lightning’s 2018-19 dominance by the numbers

The 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most dominant teams the NHL has seen.

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LeBron James talks missing playoffs: “It’s not what we signed up for”

For the first time in 13 years, LeBron James will not be in the playoffs. While a few hearty souls predicted the Lakers would fall short of the postseason — shout out to Tim Bontemps of ESPN — the conventional wisdom was the presence of LeBron was enough to lift the Lakers at least into

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Push for the Playoffs: Predators, Jets play for first in Central

The two top teams in the Central Division, the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators, meet on Saturday night, while the Calgary Flames can take a big step toward winning the Pacific Division.

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Celtics reportedly near 10-day contract with big man Greg Monroe

Monroe played in 26 games for Boston last season.

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Bruins sign Zdeno Chara to one-year extension

He will be back for a 22nd season in the NHL.

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Paul George has spoken to Kawhi Leonard about free agency experience

What did they talk about? "That's between us."

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Paul George scores 28 as Thunder beat Raptors 116-109

Paul George scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook had 18 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 116-109 on Friday night.

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James Harden ties career best with 61, Rockets beat Spurs 111-105

James Harden matched his career high with 61 points, including 27 in the first quarter, to lead the Houston to a 111-105 victory.

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LeBron James’ playoff streak ends at 13 years

One of the longest streaks in NBA history

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The Buzzer: Silfverberg plays OT hero; Donato helps Wild

A look at a light Friday night in the NHL.

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Knicks’ fans chant “Free IT” as Isaiah Thomas sits on Nuggets bench

Well played, Knicks fans.

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Lonzo Ball severs ties with co-founder of Big Baller Brand

The co-founder and part owner of BBB served as the business manager and has been a long-time friend of the Ball family.

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Donovan Mitchell turned to James Harden, Kobe Bryant for advice on early season struggles

“Changing my pace and making an effort to get to the free-throw line, that’s something James [Harden] is great at."

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Lightning’s Gourde suspended two games for illegal check to the head

Gourde was given a match penalty for the hit.

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Round 2: Raptors, Thunder meet in Toronto after wild one in OKC

The Toronto Raptors needed overtime to win at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after squandering a 19-point lead.

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Marcus Smart on shoving Joel Embiid, getting ejected: “I’ll do it over again”

Smart has to think about the time and place, not just react emotionally when things get physical.

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Ducks give discouraging update on Eaves, Kesler

Anaheim Ducks general manager and interim head coach Bob Murray gave some very discouraging updates on the status of forwards Ryan Kesler and Patrick Eaves on Friday.

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Truck driver involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash gets 8 years

The Broncos were on their way to a playoff game in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

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When are you coming to the Knicks: Kevin Durant in 2017: ‘Never’ (video)

Has Warriors star changed his mind?

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Lakers ‘One Shining Moment’ video is hilarious

This season provided plenty of material for jokes

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Oilers’ Rieder responds to CEO criticism: ‘It’s disappointing’

He also added that he was "offended" by the comments and could not believe them when he saw them.

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Holtby says he won’t go with Capitals to White House

Holtby is the second player on the Capitals' active roster to decline, joining fellow Canadian Brett Connolly.

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Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim: ‘NBA has never drafted a player for defense’

Boeheim unconvincingly tries to defend his zone defense

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MacKinnon, Grubauer leading Avs’ playoff charge

They have managed to win four of their past six games and climb back into a playoff position entering Friday.

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Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny out indefinitely

Kempny's left leg bent awkwardly as he went down to the ice during tussle with Lightning forward Cedric Paquette.

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Babcock clears air about ‘depth’ comments, talks relationship with Dubas

"There's gonna be a s----storm once in a while."

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Court reverses nearly $1.5M oil-spill award to David West

West was playing for New Orleans in 2010

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James Harden: I want to play in 2019 World Cup

Which stars will join Team USA?

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Frustrated Senators owner talks rebuild, arena future

“The whole objective is that three years out we have a true Stanley Cup contender and that we don’t have the gaps that some teams have and that we stay within the cap.”

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Celtics’ Kyrie Irving says he’ll rest before playoffs: ‘Makes no sense’ to emphasize regular-season games

How much does Boston care about seed?

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Ron Burgundy keeps it classy during LA Kings broadcast

Great Odin's Raven! The legendary anchorman impressed in the booth.

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LaMarcus Aldridge: I keep telling Damian Lillard I’ll return to Trail Blazers

Spurs star has regained fondness for former team

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Push for the Playoffs: Can Wild keep playoff hopes alive?

They're still just one point out of a playoff spot.

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PHT Morning Skate: Oilers need wingers; Isles lack center depth

Friday's collection of links.

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Andre Iguodala says he’s playing better because he’s golfing more

Iguodala said his game on the basketball court is a direct reflection of how much golf he gets to play.

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Three Things to Know: Warriors cranking up defense as playoffs near

With the playoffs starting in a few weeks, the Warriors are starting to focus.

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Ten future NBA players to watch in NCAA Tournament Thursday (including Zion)

We start with the big three from Duke, because you're going to be watching them anyway.

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Kevin Durant helps lead Warriors past Pacers after death of Cliff Dixon

Durant called him his "adopted brother" and thanked Dixon in his MVP acceptance speech back in 2014.

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The Buzzer: Price comes up big, Barbashev too

All the best from Thursday's action in the NHL.

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Hawks stop Jazz win streak at five thanks to Trae Young

Trae Young scored 23 points, including a go-ahead three-point play, and the Hawks beat Utah 117-114 on Thursday night.

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It’s time to push the panic button in Columbus

Blue Jackets a sorry lot in loss to Oilers

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Chris Paul seriously made this Rockets fan’s day (VIDEO)

The kid goes from not being able to control his emotions, and crying, to smiling for the camera in a span of about six seconds.

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Watch Kevin Durant deliver pizza to two young fans at hotel (VIDEO)

If an NBA player came and delivered pizza to me when I was their age, I might be too excited to even eat.

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Report: Tim Hardaway Jr. out for season with stress fracture

News broke on Thursday that Hardaway would be out the rest of the year with a left tibia stress fracture.

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Chris Bosh says Heat “big three” sparked Kevin Durant’s move to Warriors

The Heat are retiring Bosh's number next week.

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Lightning’s Gourde ejected after hit to the head of Hurricanes’ Staal

Staal leaves game but returns for second period.

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Oilers CEO apologizes for comments about Tobias Rieder

Nicholson blamed Rieder for missing playoffs at season ticket holder event.

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One of Kevin Durant’s closest friends, Cliff Dixon, killed in club shooting in Atlanta

Durant called Cliff Dixon his "adopted brother."

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Senators’ Pageau suspended one game for boarding

He will miss Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames.

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Celtics’ Marcus Smart fined $50,000 for shoving Joel Embiid to ground

This is the third time this season Smart has been fined.

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Rumor: Kevin McHale, Jim Paxson early candidates for Suns GM job

Kevin McHale’s terrible reputation as a general manager in Minnesota is overstated, the reality wasn’t as bad. He drafted Kevin Garnett fifth in 1995. He hired Flip Saunders. He drafted O.J. Mayo and traded him for Kevin Love. He drafted Ray Allen… But then traded Allen for Stephon Marbury. He drafted Brandon Roy and traded

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Report: Doc Rivers was advised against joining Lakers because LeBron James doesn’t want to be coached

Did that contribute to Rivers staying with Clippers?

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Carl Hagelin is just what the Capitals needed

He could be the difference for them in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Report: Suns’ Kelly Oubre out for rest of season

Oubre was averaging 20 points per game as a starter lately

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Nick Collison: Thunder should retire Kevin Durant’s number

They probably will

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Bobrovsky out again as Blue Jackets face Oilers

This will be the third game he has not even dressed for the Blue Jackets in the past month.

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Kobe Bryant: I wanted to play for Knicks, because of Madison Square Garden

Bryant spent entire career with Lakers

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Timberwolves shut down Robert Covington, Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague for rest of season

How will this affect Karl-Anthony Towns' pursuit of All-NBA and extra $32 million?

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Report: Suns signing Jimmer Fredette to two-year contract

Fredette returns to NBA after playing in China

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Pageau earns DoPS hearing after boarding Canucks’ Sautner

Pageau received only a minor during the game.

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Karlsson, Panarin and Bobrovsky can close strong and cash in

Karlsson, Panarin and Bobrovsky are a few of the potential UFAs with a chance to close strong and cash in this summer.

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Did Oklahoma City fan yell n-word at Pascal Siakam? (video)

Raptors' Siakam and Fred VanVleet draw attention to video

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Push for the Playoffs: Blue Jackets’ need to take advantage of favorable schedule

Time is running out for the Blue Jackets to turn things around.

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Three Things to Know: Joel Embiid in middle of everything leading Sixers past Celtics

Joel Embiid was unstoppable. Just ask him.

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PHT Morning Skate: Story behind 2020 Winter Classic logo; Hobey Baker nominees

Thursday's collection of links.

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Watch Oklahoma City Thunder retire Nick Collison’s No. 4 jersey

It's the first number the Thunder have retired since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City.

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Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20

It's the third consecutive year the NHL is staging regular-season games in Europe and eighth overall.

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Ten future NBA players to watch in NCAA Tournament Thursday

Ja Morant may put on a show in the first round.

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The Buzzer: Vasilevskiy endures 58 shots, still wins; Hellebuyck gets first shutout

All the best from Wednesday night's NHL action.

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Jets’ Hellebuyck earns first shutout of the season vs. Ducks

Kyle Connor has goal, assist in win.

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Dwyane Wade sinks halfcourt buzzer-beater (video)

Heat beat Spurs

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Canucks’ Pettersson sets franchise rookie record for points

Passes Bure for most points by a Vancouver rookie.

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Jonas Valanciunas hits game-winning free throw, spoils James Harden’s 57-point night (video)

Grizzlies win despite huge Rockets comeback

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Lightning survive barrage, strike down Capitals in overtime

Tampa wins sixth straight, now five back of regular-season wins record.

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WATCH LIVE: Jets visit Ducks on Wednesday Night Hockey

Coverage begins at 10:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Report: Suns exploring signing Jimmer Fredette

Fredette's season in China just ended

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Marcus Smart shoves down Joel Embiid from behind, gets ejected (video)

76ers center lowered shoulder on screen

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Marcus Smart shoves down Joel Embiid from behind, gets ejected (video)

76ers center lowered shoulder on screen

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Before James Harden, how many players scored 30 points against every other team in a season?

Michael Jordan and Larry Bird are Harden's only near-contemporaries

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Bucks avoid luxury-tax exposure as Pelicans reportedly claim Christian Wood off waivers

Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Bucks-Cavaliers, Anthony Davis out for Pelicans-Magic

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Report: Timberwolves fan called Blake Griffin ‘boy’

How often do NBA players face racist taunts?

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Before James Harden, how many players scored 30 points against every other team in a season?

Michael Jordan and Larry Bird are Harden's only near-contemporaries

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WATCH LIVE: Capitals host Lightning on Wednesday Night Hockey

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Bucks avoid luxury-tax exposure as Pelicans reportedly claim Christian Wood off waivers

Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Bucks-Cavaliers, Anthony Davis out for Pelicans-Magic

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C.J. McCollum says “I feel alright” but no timetable for return from unusual knee injury

“The timeline now is just to continue to evaluate after a week, to take it a week at a time, a day at a time and see where I’m at."

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Chinese, Croatian national teams joining NBA Summer League

NBA Summer League is going international this year.

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Perron has been Blues’ overlooked star

He has helped give the St. Louis Blues exactly what they needed after signing with the team in free agency this past summer.

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Injury roundup: Islanders lose Filppula; Stepan close to return for Coyotes

The New York Islanders lost more than their game on Tuesday night, while the Arizona Coyotes could soon get one of their top forwards back for the stretch run of the regular season.

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Bucks’ Nikola Mirotic has sprained left thumb and fracture, reportedly out 2-4 weeks

Mirotic has averaged 11.6 points per game while shooting 35.6 percent from three since coming to the Bucks.

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NBA Power Rankings: Familiar faces from Bay Area back on top

The Bucks slide down to No. 2, and Denver is lurking not far behind.

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Red Wings expected to sign Howard to one-year extension

This keep their current goaltending duo in place for one more season.

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James Harden has now had a 30+ point game vs. every other team this season

Harden also has now has attempted more threes in a season than any player in NBA history.

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McDavid, Marchand, Gritty top 2019 NHLPA Player Poll

Over 500 NHL players voted on topics from best forward to biggest trash talker to best mascot to best hair.

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Wednesday Night Hockey: Jets taking off at right time

Coverage of Jets-Ducks begins at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Wednesday Night Hockey: Nikita Kucherov is a master of deception

Coverage of Lightning-Caps begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Brook Lopez plays the hero, dislodges ball from high above backboard (VIDEO)

Not all heroes wear capes.

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Push for the Playoffs: Caps look to pad lead atop Metropolitan Division

They can move four points ahead of the Islanders with a win tonight.

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PHT Morning Skate: Leafs have problems; Crosby’s Hart Trophy case

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Watch Patrick Beverley drop Bojan Bogdanovic with move, stick dagger in Pacers

The Pacers took the ball out of Lou Williams' hands, Beverley made them pay the price.

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Three Things to Know: D’Angelo Russell’s 27 in fourth sparks Nets 25-point comeback win

Every day in the NBA there is a lot to unpack, so every weekday morning throughout the season we will give you the three things you need to know from the last 24 hours in the NBA. 1) D’Angelo Russell’s 27 in fourth sparks, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s circus shot completes Nets’ 25-point comeback on Kings. Heroes

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Ben Simmons reps ‘Egg Boy’ on shoes (PHOTO)

Gen Z is going to save us.

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The Buzzer: Schwartz helps Blues keep pace; Rinne, Rask pick up shutouts

All the best from a busy night in the NHL.

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Report: Markelle Fultz is moving rehab from L.A. to Orlando

If they can turn him into an NBA player, they could have something special at a relatively low asset cost.

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Oilers’ Lucic ejected after dangerous cross-check to Blues’ Sundqvist

Zack Kassian and Patrick Maroon engage in heavyweight tilt, too.

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Capitals prepare for Lightning test with warm-up win against Devils

Ovechkin held to an assist as journey to 50 continues.

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Report: Doc Rivers agrees to an extension with Clippers

Doc Rivers will be staying with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to multiple reports, Rivers and owner Steve Ballmer have agreed to an extension that will keep Rivers with the Clippers organization “long term”.  Some earlier rumors had Rivers potentially being a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are presumed to have an opening

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Fight involving Bruins’ Chara plays out exactly as one might expect

Chara drops Martin; Martin shadow boxes.

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A fan paid nearly $7,000 to see LeBron and Giannis, then got neither

One fan paid $6,970.50 for courtside seats on StubHub, but LeBron and Antetokounmpo were nowhere to be found.

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Danny Ainge’s assessment of Celtics right now? “Inconsistent”

"I’m not panicking. I feel much better about our team today than I did two weeks ago."

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WATCH LIVE: Devils host Capitals on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Draymond Green on Kevin Durant: “If he go, he go. If he stay, he stay,” focus is on title

"But while he’s here, we’re going to win another championship. It’s just that simple. Nothing else matters.”

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Kobe on Kuzma, Ingram, Ball: “Are the three of them better than Anthony Davis? No!”

"They’re smart and they have to develop. But if you can trade for Anthony Davis... yes!”

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Key players getting healthy for Bruins, Penguins, Blues

One or more of Letang, Pastrnak, and Tarasenko could play as soon as Tuesday.

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Grizzlies: C.J. Miles likely out rest of season

Wing injured foot

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After tough start, JVR is showing why Flyers brought him back

Will Philly be able to carry over this momentum to next season?

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Report: Timberwolves fan called Blake Griffin ‘boy’

How often do NBA players face racist taunts?

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Cup champion Capitals to visit White House

The NBA’s Golden State Warriors and NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles did not visit President Donald Trump after winning championships.

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Predators’ top line is dominant when you look deeper

Quite a season for Johansen, Arvidsson, and Forsberg -- when they've been healthy.

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Bulls coach Jim Boylen left awkwardly waving to nobody after apparently offending Suns coach Igor Kokoskov (video)

Boylen not making friends among fellow coaches

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Sharks’ goaltending is historically bad for Stanley Cup contender

It is almost impossible for a team to be as good as the 2018-19 San Jose Sharks are with goaltending this bad.

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LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Lakers-Bucks

LeBron listed out due to groin, not load management

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Damon Jones details J.R. Smith’s soup throw: ‘It was hot as hell’

Former Cavaliers assistant coach was Smith's target

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NHL on NBCSN: Alex Ovechkin is as dominant as ever

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Players with five straight triple-doubles: Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan… Elfrid Payton

Pelicans guard joins elite company (video)

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Push for the Playoffs: Flyers, Canadiens looking to keep their playoff hopes alive

The Philadelphia Flyers are facing another must-win game on Tuesday night as they cling to their remaining playoff hopes.

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Maurice Harkless pulls himself up by net to block shot with foot after whistle (video)

Trail Blazers beat Pacers

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PHT Morning Skate: Pastrnak on injury; Nashville’s Turris problem

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Nuggets tie Warriors for top seed in West after win

Every day in the NBA there is a lot to unpack, so every weekday morning throughout the season we will give you the three things you need to know from the last 24 hours in the NBA. 1) Denver wins, Warriors lose, Nuggets tie Warriors for the top seed in West after win. We know

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Spurs take down Warriors, extend streak to 9 straight wins

The Warriors fall into a tie with Denver for the No. 1 seed in West

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Raptors’ Kyle Lowry leaves game with injured ankle

Kyle Lowry had returned to the Toronto lineup Monday night after missing two games with a tweaked ankle. Then this happened: Kyle Lowry is down and heading to the locker room after Robinson lands on his right ankle pic.twitter.com/DQwQzlyDKp — The Render (@TheRenderNBA) March 19, 2019 Lowry was in a lot of pain and did

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The Buzzer: Smith, Marchessault lead Shark slaughter; Connor helps Jets extend Central lead

All the best from Monday's action in the NHL.

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Sharks’ Haley tries to pull Golden Knights’ Reaves off bench for fight

It's probably best that Haley didn't anger Reaves.

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Watch Nowitzki pass Wilt Chamberlain for 6th on NBA scoring list

Dirk Nowitzki became the NBA's sixth-leading scorer Monday night with another of his signature long-range jumpers.

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Lightning clinch Presidents’ Trophy for first time in franchise history

Stamkos sets franchise goal mark, too.

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Stephen Curry is hitting ridiculous shots. Again. Including 3/4 court shot to end quarter.

Stephen Curry is a show unto himself.

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Isaiah Thomas gets choked up after tribute video, welcome back from Boston fans

Isaiah Thomas is still loved in Boston.

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Isaiah Thomas not happy to be benched in Denver, still working to find way back

Isaiah Thomas is frustrated and nobody can blame him. Just a couple of seasons back he was fifth in the MVP voting and was lined up for a “back up the Brink’s truck” payday, but he tried to play through a hip injury that eventually required surgery and nobody stepped up with a payday. This

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Predators’ Watson reinstated after indefinite suspension

Watson hasn't played since Jan. 23.

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Celtics, Nuggets look ahead to playoffs, not to past meeting

Jamal Murray scored 48 points in the Nuggets' 115-107 win over the Celtics in Denver on Nov. 5, but that was a long time ago.

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Stone’s arrival has given Golden Knights new top scoring line

Mark Stone has been everything the Vegas Golden Knights could have possibly hoped for since acquiring him in a trade with the Ottawa Senators one month ago.

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Kevin Durant to return to Warriors vs. Spurs Monday, Bogut to make (another) debut

DeMarcus Cousins' MRI came back clean, but with a sore ankle he will sit out

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Will streaky Calgary stay hot or flame out in playoffs?

The Calgary Flames know they're in the playoffs. Now comes the hard part.

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How concerned should Maple Leafs be as playoffs approach?

There are a lot of reasons to be excited about their potential and a lot of reasons to be concerned.

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Report: Former Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg frontrunner at Nebraska

Could he get another NBA job?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes record 11th player with 50-point game this season

James Harden leads NBA with six 50-point games

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Hurricanes in position to end NHL’s longest active playoff drought

The last time they were in the playoffs, the Black Eyed Peas were on top of the charts and The Hangover was about to hit theaters.

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Suns owner Robert Sarver donates to support campaigns of Phoenix politicians who voted for arena deal

Including one councilwoman who flipped vote

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PHT Power Rankings: NHL’s best coaching jobs this season

In this week's PHT Power Rankings we look at the coaches that have done the best job this season, and you might be surprised by some of the names that are (and are not) at the top of the list.

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Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford, potential first-rounder, declares for NBA draft

He'll hire agent, skip NIT

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Luke Kennard flips on-the-run, over-the-shoulder alley-oop pass to Thon Maker (video)

Pistons beat Raptors

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Bruins’ Pastrnak back skating in familiar spot following injury

He missed the last 16 games, but the Bruins managed to accumulate 12 wins during his absence.

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Report: Bucks signing Tim Frazier, waiving Christian Wood

Milwaukee makes move after Malcolm Brogdon injury

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Mike Scott crashes into stands, takes sip of whiskey (VIDEO)

Is there an NBA rule about openly partaking of alcoholic beverages?

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Push for the Playoffs: Coyotes look to continue impressive stretch

They have a difficult road trip coming up.

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Joel Quenneville looking to offseason before deciding on NHL return

The Blackhawks fired Quenneville in November.

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PHT Morning Skate: Kane using hockey as distraction; impact of DeBrincat, Strome

Monday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Giannis Antetokounmpo looks like MVP, 76ers look like playoff threat

Every day in the NBA there is a lot to unpack, so every weekday morning throughout the season we will give you the three things you need to know from the last 24 hours in the NBA. 1) Giannis Antetokounmpo looks like MVP, 76ers get the win and look like playoff force. Here’s the one

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Dwyane Wade switches up jersey swap with NFL’s Ryan Shazier (PHOTO)

Shazier suffered a spine injury in 2017 that left him unable to play ever since.

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The Buzzer: Islanders reclaim top spot in Metro; Flames clinch playoff spot

The New York Islanders are back in first place for now, the Calgary Flames are back in the playoffs, and the Colorado Avalanche still have have something to play for for the rest of the regular season.

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Golden Knights keep rolling with big win over Oilers

The Vegas Golden Knights are starting to play some of their best hockey of the season at just the right time.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has career-high 52 but Joel Embiid gets last laugh (VIDEO)

Joel Embiid had 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers over the Bucks on Sunday.

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LeBron James gets blocked on game-winning shot attempt vs. Knicks (VIDEO)

Space Jam 2 can't get here fast enough for ol' LeBron.

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Watch Lou Williams hit a game winner to beat the Nets

Los Angeles is now just 1.5 games back of the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fifth seed.

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Penguins will be without Malkin on ‘week-to-week’ basis

He was injured in Saturday's game against the St. Louis Blues, apparently when he was cross-checked by Robert Bortuzzo.

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Tony Brothers ejected Nikola Jokic with two quick techs, which Thad Young loved (VIDEO)

Then Jokic made a crucial mistake, which was to take a step toward Brothers.

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Hart, Flyers steal two points with late surge against Penguins

Carter Hart set the stage for the Philadelphia Flyers comeback on Sunday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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WATCH LIVE: Oilers visit Golden Knights on NBCSN

Watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN or on the NBC Sports Live Stream.

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Gordon Hayward enters concussion protocol after getting injured on a screen (VIDEO)

Hayward ran headfirst into a screen by Hawks big man John Collins.

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Russell Westbrook suspended for one game after 16th technical foul

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Russell Westbrook when they take on the Miami Heat on Monday.

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WATCH LIVE: Flyers visit Penguins on NBCSN

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Report: CJ McCollum avoids significant damage, has left knee muscle strain

Kevin Garnett missed the playoffs in 2009 after straining his popliteus muscle in late March of that year.

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Dwyane Wade experienced so much knee pain with Big 3 he almost quit the NBA

Wade was just 29 years old when James and Bosh arrived in 2010, but his body was already starting to break down.

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NHL on NBCSN: Oilers looking to make up ground vs. Golden Knights

Coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Zach LaVine offers to pay Bulls’ coach Jim Boylen’s ejection fine

It's a nice gesture, but league rules stipulate the person fined has to pay the bill.

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NHL on NBCSN: Flyers in desperation mode vs. Penguins

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Russell Westbrook picks up 16th technical, faces one game suspension

Russell Westbrook was having a frustrating night. He was 2-of-16 shooting for 7 points, and like all the Thunder starters he could not slow Golden State’s onslaught. It came to a head with 3:29 left in the second quarter, Westbrook didn’t get the call after getting into the middle of the paint and trying to shoot over

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Push for the Playoffs: Can the Florida Panthers pull off the impossible?

Their hopes are slim, but there's always a chance.

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Watch Paul Millsap’s game-winning floater that lifts Nuggets over Pacers

Nikola Jokic was ejected from the game.

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Stephen Curry drops 33, Warriors dominate Thunder 110-88 without Durant

Klay Thompson scored 23 points and DeMarcus Cousins added 12 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

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Pelicans try to call timeout with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, don’t have one, lose on technical free throw

Insert your own Chris Webber joke here.

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The Buzzer: McDavid, Crawford should’ve given spoiler alerts

Also: the best Lightning season ever (already) and more from Saturday.

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Two wins for Wild: beating Rangers, Zucker somehow avoiding injury

The first: well, yeah. The second: how?

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Portland’s C.J. McCollum leaves game after leg injury

There will be an MRI on Sunday.

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Bruins’ Marchand picked quite the time to do the Conor McGregor strut

After the MMA star dropped the puck, Marchand paid tribute with an OT-winner.

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Saturday was good for Hurricanes, bad for Penguins, ugly for Habs

A lot of losing for teams still jockeying for playoff positions.

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Bucks Malcolm Brogdon out with minor plantar fascia tear, likely misses start of playoffs

If this drags out into the second round of the playoffs it will be a big problem.

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NBA offering 10-minute League Pass streaming through app

Now you can watch some live NBA  hoops on your phone or computer — for just .99¢.

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Lightning’s Sergachev shaken up after hard Tom Wilson hit

No penalty on the play.

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Kyrie Irving, Celtics survive late charge by Hawks in 129-120 win

Kyrie Irving just missed his second straight triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.

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USA draws Czech Republic, Japan, Turkey in World Cup group

Team USA is the favorite entering the World Cup in China this summer.

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Lakers’ Brandon Ingram has surgery on arm, expected to make full recovery for next season

The surgery is to prevent future blood clots.

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Stars’ Nichushkin having historically uneventful (and dull) season

His return to the NHL has produced very little and he is close to making history for it.

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Kevin Durant will not play Saturday night in Oklahoma City

This will be the second game he's missed with a tweaked ankle.

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Andrew Bogut expected to made debut with Warriors next Thursday

After flying halfway across the world the Warriors aren't going to ask Bogut to fly halfway across the country.

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Push for the Playoffs: Wild getting close to must-win territory

If the Minnesota Wild are going to make the playoffs they probably need to start with a win on Saturday against the New York Rangers.

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Bucks become first team in NBA history to trail by 20 at half, win by more than 15

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and finished an assist shy of a triple-double.

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Watch James Harden drop 41 points, 11 assists in win over Suns

James Harden had 41 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Phoenix Suns.

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Double ejection: Clippers’ Doc Rivers, Bulls’ Jim Boylen ejected for arguing calls

Doc Rivers and Jim Boylen were both ejected from the Clippers' game against Chicago on Friday night.

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The Buzzer: Bob posts huge shutout; Tkachuk owns Rangers

All the best from Friday's action in the NHL.

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Embiid has 21 points, 17 rebounds, leads 76ers past Kings

A little rest and a taste of spring did a lot for Jimmy Butler.

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Flyers’ season on life-support after collapse against Leafs

Leafs score five unanswered after Flyers took 5-2 lead.

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Utah’s Dante Exum can’t catch break, done for season with torn patellar tendon

The basketball gods have not been kind to Dante Exum. After playing a full 82 games his rookie season, injuries have limited him to playing in just 37 percent of the possible games since. That includes a torn ACL in his left knee in 2015 and missing time last season with shoulder surgery, not to

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Paul George says he chose Thunder because of comfort level, wanting to see “what if?”

"I loved the situation [in OKC]... That's where I feel comfortable at."

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Draymond Green says over-the-line fan comments happen “Often. A lot. It’s crazy.”

Green says the league fining players who talk back to fans but not cracking down on those fans exacerbated the problem.

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Adding point guard depth, Orlando signs Michael Carter-Williams to 10-day contract

Orlando needed point guard depth.

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A putrid power play might doom Canadiens’ playoff dreams

Is the solution actually less shots from Shea Weber?

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Mike Hoffman just had to have banner mocking his ‘hours’ with Sharks

The Panthers winger took the good-natured trolling in stride.

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Daryl Morey: I want Mike D’Antoni to coach Rockets as long as he wants

Morey just got his contract extension from Houston. D'Antoni next?

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Draisaitl’s season shows Oilers’ hope goes beyond McDavid

Some bright sides for a franchise with a lot of work to do.

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Bucks’ Malcolm Brogdon: Milwaukee ‘extremely segregated’

Brave and important words

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Lakers resting LeBron James against Pistons

LeBron James 10 days ago: 'Unless I’m hurt, I’m not sitting games'

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Kuemper’s outstanding 2019 is driving Coyotes’ playoff push

No goalie has more wins since Jan. 1.

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Report: Jazz permanently ban fan who called Russell Westbrook ‘boy’ last year

What took so long?

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Hockey families get creative in solving time, cost concerns

Many families wrestle with the time and money needed to play youth sports, but those challenges can be even more significant when it comes to hockey, with all of its equipment and rinks that are sometimes far away.

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Report: Kristaps Porzingis’ camp denies he doesn’t want to play with Kevin Durant

Mavericks reportedly expected to pursue Durant this summer

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Laine has rekindled passing ability, and goalies should be very afraid

Laine's flourishing on Winnipeg's top line just in time for the playoffs.

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Should Bruins be worried about recent slump?

"Part of it is, as mentioned, is we haven't started on time so we've put ourselves in a hole so we're playing catch-up every night."

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Thunder become final NBA team to put ad on jersey

Ads reportedly bring in about $160 million in revenue

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In city centers, a determined effort to diversify hockey

The challenge for youth hockey programs trying to add minority players are cultural, socio-economic and logistical.

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After Raptors-Lakers game, LeBron James apparently told Kawhi Leonard they’d be ‘in touch’ (video)

LeBron recruiting?

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Push for the Playoffs: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets square off in huge matchup

"There's a level, a standard, the room expects every night and that's to win," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said

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PHT Morning Skate: Should Bolts chase history?; Malkin’s journey to NHL

Friday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Nikola Jokic’s leaner at buzzer tops Luka Doncic dunk

Luka added to his legend, but Jokic is an All-Star for good reason.

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Watch Kyrie Irving grab a triple-double as Celtics beat Kings (VIDEO)

Kyrie Irving had 31 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics overcome a 17-point first-half deficit.

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Watch Nikola Jokic hit game winner to sink Mavericks (VIDEO)

Luka Doncic thought he had won the game with just 5.8 seconds left but it was The Joker who had the last laugh.

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The Buzzer: Big night for Coyotes — and Kucherov

Recapping Thursday's NHL action.

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Feel better, Patrik Stefan: Tyler Seguin whiffed on empty-netter, too

Well, feel a LITTLE better, at least.

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Wesley Matthews has game-winning tip as Pacers rally to beat Thunder (VIDEO)

Wesley Matthews tipped in a basket with 1.8 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Where Kucherov hitting 115 points fits in recent NHL history

No one has reached this level since 2006-07, and Kucherov has 11 games left to add more.

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Watch James Dolan eject a Knicks fan from a concert (VIDEO)

The fan was holding up a sign saying Dolan should sell the team.

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Jazz looking inward about Westbrook incident as owner e-mails fans

Utah owner Gail Miller reached out to fans and ask them to understand the parameters of attending a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

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Ben Bishop gets hurt right after setting Stars shutout streak record

Kinda feels like the story of his career.

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Scheifele scores after Chara basically lifted his stick out of the rink

Breaking: Zdeno Chara is very strong.

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Raptors rename training facility in partnership with Drake (VIDEO)

As part of their continued branding relationship between Drake and Toronto, the training facility was renamed the OVO Athletic Centre.

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Evander Kane shares awful news of daughter’s passing

The Sharks forward made the heartbreaking announcement on Thursday.

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Detroit comes out with new “Pi Day” uniforms

No, Detroit is not playing tonight nor are they wearing these. This year.

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Grizzlies fan proposes at game by asking, ‘Will you grit and grind with me forever and ever, babe?’ (video)

She said yes!

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NBA asks teams to create, run PSA on “importance of respect and civility in NBA arenas”

The NBA wants fans talking about the push for the playoffs. It is fine with talk about where Kevin Durant/Kyrie Irving/Kawhi Leonard/Jimmy Butler but the league office wishes there was less of it (as do most players). What the league office doesn’t want is talk of rude fan behavior and how players respond to it.

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Report: Mavericks give Rick Carlisle raise and extension

NBA's third-longest-tenured active coach staying in Dallas

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Flyers’ Carter Hart returns for huge game against Capitals

The Philadelphia Flyers standout rookie will be making his first appearance in three weeks.

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Sharks defenseman Radim Simek needs knee ligament surgery

Simek tore his ACL and MCL after a hit in Tuesday night's win against Winnipeg.

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McDavid’s latest 100-point season puts him in rare company

He has now done something that only seven other players in the history of the league have done.

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Report: Mavericks’ top target in free agency will be Kemba Walker

Walker rumored to be leaving Hornets

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Presumptive No. 1 pick Zion Williamson returning to play for Duke after injury

Some called for him to stop playing until NBA draft

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AHL game features flukiest goal you will ever see

You will never see another goal quite like this.

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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: ‘Didn’t Ballz see what we did to my brother?’

So much happening in one sentence

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Kreider fined, not suspended, for elbowing Pettersson

This is the second time this season an opposing player has been disciplined for a play on the star rookie.

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PBT Podcast:Zion Williamson, other future NBA players to watch in NCAA Tournament

Who should NBA fans be watching the next couple of weeks in college basketball?

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Rumor: Lakers owner Jeanie Buss contemplated trading LeBron James because she was upset with Rich Paul

Really?

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Bishop’s shutout streak for Stars enhancing Vezina Trophy case

The Stars goaltender has not allowed a goal in over 200 minutes of play.

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James Dolan says no current Knicks will become centerpiece of team, predicts success in free agency

How do current Knicks, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving feel about that?

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NHL Draft Lottery to be held April 9

Who will win the race for Hughes or Kakko?

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Push for the Playoffs: Lightning continue chasing ’95-96 Red Wings

Can the Lightning make history this season in pursuit of the Stanley Cup?

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Three Things to Know: Boogie’s night too much for Rockets, Warriors win

Cousins bullied the Rockets in the post and showed off his passing skills.

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PHT Morning Skate: Perron taking his time; how Price became a Hab

Thursday's collection of links.

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Hawks had so many sweet highlights in win over Grizzlies (video)

Trae Young, John Collins and Deandre' Bembry shine

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Warriors, without Kevin Durant, snap Rockets’ nine-game win streak

DeMarcus Cousins scores season-high 27

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The Buzzer: Perlini does it again; Rooney steps up for Devils

All the best from Wednesday's NHL action.

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Oilers squander opportunity to gain ground in wildcard race

Devils beat up on Oilers after a disastrous night in Calgary on Tuesday.

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DeMarcus Cousins passes to Stephen Curry, who’s not in game (video)

Warriors still working out kinks

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Rangers’ Kreider ejected after landing spinning elbow on Canucks’ Pettersson

Pettersson had to leave the game but returned.

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Fight: Oilers’ Lucic, Devils’ Gabriel engage in marathon slugfest

Rights and jabs fill extended bout.

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Draymond Green says he’s unbothered by Steve Kerr’s comment

Warriors forward: 'I'm sure there's plenty of times coaches are tired of players, and sometimes players are tired of coaches'

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Blackhawks survive late Leafs assault to win fourth straight

Blackhawks build big lead, nearly watch it collapse.

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WATCH LIVE: Devils – Oilers on Wednesday Night Hockey

Oilers looking for another big two points.

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Rockets convert Danuel House’s two-way deal to standard contract

House in line to spend rest of season with Houston, become restricted free agent with higher qualifying offer this summer

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