The Chicago Bulls are at crux. Gar Forman declared the behavior of Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade, calling out teammates, unacceptable.
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Utah Jazz, missing Derrick Favors, can’t keep up with gritty Memphis Grizzlies
The Jazz lost for the third time in four games since their season-best spurt, falling 102-95 Saturday to a Memphis Grizzlies team that simply outmanned them on their own home court. Utah simply didn’t have an answer for the Memphis trio of Zach Randolph , All-Star center Marc Gasol and Mike Conley .
Saturday Heat injury update: Hassan Whiteside returns, Tyler Johnson…
But the news wasn’t all positive for the Heat. Tyler Johnson missed his fifth consecutive game Saturday with a strained left shoulder.
Live updates: Warriors vs. Clippers, Saturday at
Get the latest score and analysis from our live feed on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle. The Warriors return home following a 3-1 road trip and may be without the services of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is listed as questionable with quad soreness.
Should the Lakers trade Lou Williams?
Let’s get this out of the way first, I am quite fond of Lou Williams and I believe he is an amazing player. However, I do not believe Williams should remain a Laker much longer.
Report: Celtics, Magic engaged in talks about Nikola Vucevic trade
… struggled this season in postups (26.1 percent of his shots, but his shooting just 45.1 percent according to Synergy Sports) but he has a versatile offensive game – he can make good cuts and work a little off the ball – that Brad Stevens may be able …
Kevin Hart says Joel Embiid reminds him of a Kevin Hart
So on Friday night, when the 5-4 Philly native sat courtside to take in the 76ers-Rockets matchup, Hart drew a pretty interesting comparison between Joel Embiid. a
Clippers continue to listen to Knicks’ trade offer for Carmelo Anthony
Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony stands on the court during a game against the Mavericks in Dallas on Jan. 25, 2017. The Knicks are still engaged in talks with the Clippers about a possible deal for Carmelo Anthony by getting a third team involved to help facilitate things.
Dwyane Wade had a great response to downplaying Rajon Rondo…
Following Rajon Rondo’s scathing Instagram criticizing Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler’s leadership, the Chicago Bulls did a solid job at diffusing the situation on Friday. The Bulls had a long team meeting on Friday behind closed doors, and afterward, while speaking to reporters, tried their best to put the incident behind them.
Raptors guard DeRozan to miss third straight game with ankle sprain
The team’s leading scorer will be sidelined for a third straight game with a right ankle sprain when the Raptors host the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. “He’s still sore, so we’re going to make sure we exercise caution as far as bringing him back,” Casey said.
Nets visit struggling Cavaliers
Eek! The Brooklyn Nets played the Miami Heat and appeared to have things in hand. However, they couldn’t hold on to their 18 point lead and wound up losing Waiting for the Nets will be the Cleveland Cavaliers .
Matthew Wade named Australian captain for injured Steve Smith as…
You won’t find Ryan Harris, a man who played in a handful of trans-Tasman clashes, talking down the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. As far as the former Australian fast bowler and new assistant coach is concerned, no David Warner or Steve Smith certainly doesn’t translate to a perceived lack of importance from the other side of the ditch.
5 Second Round Prospects
We all know that the Lakers have a top 3 protected draft pick . But it is also known that the Lakers hold another #32 pick in the next draft.
5 Second Round Prospects
We all know that the Lakers have a top 3 protected draft pick . But it is also known that the Lakers hold another #32 pick in the next draft.
Kemba Walker earns Charlotte’s first Eastern Conference All-Star bid since 2010 Updated at
… ohnson (1993, 1995), Alonzo Mourning (1994), Glen Rice (1996, 1997, 1998), Eddie Jones (2000) and Baron Davis (2002). Sports editor Jack Flagler can be reached on Twitter @jflagler. 
Warriors: Over 650 fans scammed with fake tickets
Warriors: Over 650 fans have been scammed with fake tickets in 2016-17 The team is warning fans about the dangers of buying tickets from third-party vendors. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jCf59v Golden State Warriors fans look on during warmups before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Warriors.
Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade dona t hold back on teammates after Bullsa loss
In a season of not-so-great moments with a not-so-great team, Wednesday night may have been the low point. Sitting with a ten-point lead with just over three minutes to go against the Hawks at the United Center, the Bulls completely collapsed.
Toronto Raptors’ defence has slipped, shooting shaky in subpar January
Unless the Raptors fix the poor defence and shaky shooting soon, January is going to end up being a strange month for a club that has grown accustomed to piling up victories. Toronto is 6-8 in January after losing to Memphis on Wednesday.
Another big game from Thomas lifts C’s to victory
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
Final: Lakers squander fourth-quarter lead, lose to Blazers
After having three days to rebound from a 49-point blowout loss in Dallas, the Lakers squandered a fourth-quarter lead, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, 105-98. After trailing by as many as 14 points in the third quarter of a game they had trailed by one at halftime, the Lakers crawled back behind 11 quick points from Lou Williams, who scored a game-high 31. They pulled even at 94 on a 3-pointer by Nick Young with 6:23 left in the game, then Young gave the Lakers the lead with another 3-pointer 42 seconds later.
Rockets 23 mins ago 11:36 p.m.Isaiah Thomas out-duels James Harden to lead Celtics past Rockets
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
NBA Trade News: Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love swap thumbed down by Cavs
… been interested. The 32-year-old all-star forward has made NBA headlines this month following an article on FanRag Sports by Phil Jackson’s confidant, Charley Rosen. The piece took a swipe at Anthony, claiming that Anthony has outlived his …
The Sacramento Kings trolled the struggling Cleveland…
The Sacramento Kings beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 116-112 in overtime, and after the game they unleashed an unusually aggressive attack on social media. It was the sixth loss in eight games for the suddenly struggling Cavaliers.
The race for eighth is on in the West
Karl-Anthony Towns helped the Wolves win their third in a row with 18 points on Tuesday night against Phoenix. Going into this season, there were two schools of thought about the Timberwolves and how they might fare: 1) Their young core would take some time to develop under Tom Thibodeau, and in a competitive Western Conference it would be hard for the Wolves to rack up victories.
One Man Finally Got A Chance To Brush Kevin Durant’s Hair
If we’re being honest, we’ve had questions about Kevin Durant ‘s hair for quite some time. One hilarious Instagram user finally had the chance to brush the Golden State Warriors star’s hairfrom his living room.
Re: Raptors Playbook: Iverson Series Counters
Over at the Raptors Playbook YouTube channel , I am breaking down the X’s & O’s of the Toronto Raptors every Wednesday. This week, we’ll focus on the Toronto Raptors Iverson Series and the counters that stem from it.
Democrats and Republicans join forces at Capitol Classic
While Democrats and Republicans often are at odds at the state Capitol, members of the Senate and House of Delegates from both sides of the aisle fought for the same cause at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Adding to the night’s light-hearted feel, the legislators were joined by former NBA center Ben Wallace, NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler and former VCU Ram and second round NBA draft pick Calvin Duncan.
Are the Utah Jazz contenders or pretenders?
… a key piece of the Jazz team this year, offering veteran leadership to a young team. Photo by: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports The Jazz are being led by some outstanding players from every age-range. George Hill, the veteran point guard acquired via …
Jokic, Nelson help Nuggets beat Jazz 103-93
Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler drives as Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Denver. Utah Jazz guard George Hill, front, drives as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Denver.
Griffin back, Rivers out for Clippers; Embiid out for 76ers
Blake Griffin started for the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time since he had arthroscopic right knee surgery in December. Griffin started at power forward Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Curry honored by high school, college in return to Charlotte
But the two-time NBA MVP shared one on Tuesday, saying he wishes he had tried out for the varsity team as a freshman rather than settle for playing junior varsity. “I went through some doubts about whether I could play on the varsity level at the time,” Curry said before a halftime ceremony at Charlotte Christian High School in which his No.
LeBron James goes off after Pelicans loss: ‘We’re not better than last year’
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Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic: Game Outlook for Tuesday Night in Orlando
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Philadelphia 76ers Dario Saric, The Croation Sensation 2.0
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Jae Crowder, Celtics Tickled By Wizards’ ‘Cute’ Plan…
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Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Isn’t Worried About Recent Struggles
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled in this calendar year, but it seems that their leader LeBron James is not worried about the state of the team. According to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon , the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James still thinks the Cavaliers are one of the NBA’s best teams.
Cavs losing, LeBron pouting
Yes, the Miami Heat did a Buster Douglas on Golden State on Monday, flooring the Warriors in a 105-102 shocker. But the Warriors had won seven straight before that and own the NBA’s best record.
Bucks vs. Rockets Final Score: Milwaukee Shimmies to Offensive Outburst in win, 127-114
A perplexing Bucks season only added to its confusing legacy tonight, snapping a five-game losing streak with an offensive explosion in a 127-114 against Houston. Milwaukee shook up its starting lineup, inserting Miles Plumlee for John Henson , giving Plumlee his first start since November 25th against the Raptors .
Knicks vs. Pacers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
It appeared as though the New York Knicks’ 2016-17 campaign was about to take another disastrous turn Monday until Carmelo Anthony came to the rescue. The Knicks collapsed down the stretch and lost a 98-82 fourth-quarter lead before Anthony’s jumper broke a 103-103 deadlock in the final minute of his team’s 109-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.