Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas
ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations. ...
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Bailey exits Jazz win vs. Pistons with hip strain
Utah's Ace Bailey left Friday night's game against the Pistons in the first half because of a left hip strain and did not return for the second half. ...
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Lakers' Reaves (calf strain) out at least 1 month
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to miss at least a month because of a calf strain, the team announced Friday. ...
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Knueppel limps off with ankle injury; X-rays clean
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night's win over the Magic with a first-half ankle injury and will be reevaluated. ...
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💍 Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods
The New York Knicks center and TV personality have been dating since 2020. ...
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Jokic's 56-point triple-double lifts Nuggets in OT
Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Timberwolves. ...
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Redick rips into Lakers: 'We don't care enough'
Lakers coach JJ Redick lit into his team after a blowout loss to the Rockets, saying it doesn't care enough and that the next practice will be "uncomfortable." ...
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Streaking Dubs in 'good place' after Kerr-Green tiff
The Warriors are "in a good place," according to Steve Kerr, as Golden State weathered a blowup between the coach and Draymond Green in the midst of a 3-0 homestand. ...
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Spurs continue dominance over OKC with 3rd win
The Spurs defeated the Thunder 117-102 for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks. ...
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Bench, Brunson rally Knicks to comeback win
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25, and the Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cavaliers 126-124 and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year. ...
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NBA buzz: Updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders. ...
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Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast. ...
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NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams
From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings. ...
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Reaves (calf) leaves Lakers' Christmas Day loss
Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited their Christmas Day loss to the Rockets because of left calf soreness. ...
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Jokic: Flagg 'really mature' in leading Mavs to win
Cooper Flagg had the best long-range shooting performance of his young career and left an impression on three-time MVP Nikola Jokic with his performance down the stretch Tuesday night. ...
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