Report: Isaiah Thomas targeting first week of January for return to Cavaliers

The Cavaliers take on the Celtics on Jan. 3. Could Thomas be back in time for that matchup?

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DeMarcus Cousins thinks refs are giving him techs off reputation alone

New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins is a fiery personality on the court, often arguing foul calls at length despite no official in NBA history reversing a call directly after player complaint. Crafty veterans — your LeBron Jameses and your Chris Pauls — slowly and pointedly chatter with officials as a means to influence

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James Harden is playing with a bruised right knee

Harden said that he was in some pain but a doctor told him he would be able to play and that he would not make the condition worse.

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Is Alex Ovechkin clutch?

No Stanley Cups, but his game-winning goals and playoff numbers argue that he is.

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Nuggets say Paul Millsap won’t return until after All-Star break

The team doesn't need to rush Millsap back.

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Panthers face ghosts of past mistakes in Golden Knights

This one could be a little bit awkward.

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Predators still on fire with addition of Kyle Turris

His line with Kevin Fiala and Craig Smith has been even better than just about anyone expected.

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