Steve Ballmer: “Difficult” Blake Griffin trade moves Clippers toward modern NBA

"We have to add some pieces obviously, but I think we're building for what I think is the modern NBA." —Steve Ballmer

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Trade: Islanders get Brandon Davidson from Oilers

The New York Islanders need somebody that can defend.

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Lonzo Ball rusty in return, likes playing with Isaiah Thomas

Ball had nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists in 17 minutes.

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Trade deadline status update: Plekanec, Oduya scratched; Karlsson plays

Be sure to visit NBCOlympics.com and NBC Olympic Talk for full hockey coverage from PyeongChang. With the NHL trade deadline now just days away teams are starting to make lineup decisions that will keep potential targets off the ice to protect them from injury. Let’s just take a minute to take a quick trip through the NHL and check

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Nikola Jokic’s third straight triple-double leads Nuggets over Spurs, 122-119

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists before fouling out.

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Canada wins ice hockey bronze against Czech Republic

They were expected to win the gold, but Canada's men's hockey team will leave the Winter Games with a bronze medal.

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U.S. veterans can enjoy hockey gold before deciding futures

Winning the first shootout in an Olympic women's final 3-2 Thursday to snap Canada's golden run is only the latest accomplishment in an amazing year for the team.

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