Trail Blazers next team up to try and slow James Harden

The Portland Trail Blazers' next task is formidable: slow down the Houston Rockets and James Harden.

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Dwyane Wade “humbled” fans voted to “see my old self in the All-Star Game”

It's unlikely he's ultimately voted in but it would be great to see him in one last All-Star Game.

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Islanders’ defense has improved under Trotz, but goalies are the difference

Barry Trotz has helped make a difference for the New York Islanders but not as big as Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss.

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Rockets GM Daryl Morey on trade deadline: “We’re definitely a buyer”

"Hopefully something comes along that we think can help our chances to win the title."

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NHL announces 2019 All-Star game coaches

Jon Cooper, Todd Reirden, Bill Peters, and Paul Maurice will coach the game in San Jose.

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Celtics’ fans give Dirk Nowitizki “super sweet, super emotional” sendoff (but he can’t get bucket)

Nowitzki was 0-of-10 from the floor during the game.

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Enes Kanter will not travel with Knicks to London due to fears he could be killed

"There’s a chance that I can get killed out there. So that’s why I talked to the front office. I’m not going."

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