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LeBron on election: 'Don't lose a bit of faith'
LeBron James and others in the NBA reacted to Hillary Clinton's loss and the election of Donald Trump as president.
Wizards' Wall fined $25K over run-in with official
The NBA fined Washington Wizards guard John Wall $25,000 on Wednesday for inappropriate interaction with an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after he was ejected.
Bogut: NBA full of 'shallow, two-faced' people
Andrew Bogut says anonymous comments to media questioning his durability typify the kind of fake personalities that permeate the NBA.
Bulls' Wade: Not spoken to Heat's Riley in months
Dwyane Wade, who left the Heat after 13 seasons to sign with the Bulls in the offseason, said he hasn't spoken to Heat president Pat Riley since last season ended.
Ballard, who played 11 NBA seasons, dies at 61
Former NBA player Greg Ballard died Wednesday from prostate cancer at the age of 61.
Mavs' Barnes: Finals loss led to Warriors changes
Harrison Barnes knew his chances of returning to the Warriors were "slim to none" after they blew a 3-1 lead in the Finals, even though Golden State had the right to match any offer he received.
Strobe-light training: From Michael Jordan to Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard is crushing the competition in isolation this season. How? It all goes back to a training regimen pioneered by Michael Jordan.
Gregg Popovich is the NBA's most 'woke' coach
His upbringing in integrated neighborhoods and traveling the world as player and coach opened his eyes.
#NBArank: Karl-Anthony Towns knocking on door to top 10
Karl-Anthony Towns is rising fast in the rankings. Is he ready for the top 10?
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Karl-Anthony Towns is the future of the NBA (1:36)
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'Pure triangle' a rare sight during New York Knicks' early-season offense
How often have the Knicks really been running Phil Jackson's triangle? We break out the game tape to reveal the true shape of New York's offense.
Rambis new voice of struggling Knicks defense
Kurt Rambis will be in charge of a Knicks defense that ranks 30th in the NBA in efficiency.
Wade returns to Miami as a Bull (1:34)
Pressure gauge: How will Cavaliers handle first loss as champs?
After zipping to a 6-0 start, the Cleveland Cavaliers must now bounce back after Tuesday's loss in a lackluster effort against the Atlanta Hawks.
A dream come true for Seth Curry to face Steph (0:33)
Bazemore's stepback dagger sinks Cavs (0:19)
#NBArank: C.J. McCollum rising up in Portland
C.J. McCollum kicked off the season with a 37-point night. Are more big things on the horizon? Follow along as #NBArank enters the top 30.
McCollum takes over first quarter for Blazers (0:44)
How would Kareem's game translate today? (1:18)
Draft rankings: Harry Giles, future NBA superstar?
Who are the best power forwards in the 2017 NBA draft class? Chad Ford lists his top players to watch.
LeBron James, the most reluctant top-10 scorer
LeBron James is delighted that the defining play of his career is a chase-down block of Andre Iguodala. Scoring points has never been James' goal.
LeBron ready for third championship celebration at White House (0:33)
Mavericks hand Lakers first loss at home
Dallas beat Los Angeles at Staples Center, ending the Lakers' three-game winning streak and giving them their first loss at home. It was the Mavericks' second straight win -- both without Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams.
Gasol's last-second shot gives Grizzlies the win (0:51)
Muscala hits the floor hard after nasty jam (0:21)
Hayward climbs fantasy rankings following return
Utah wing Gordon Hayward, back from injury this past week, has shown the ability and production needed to carry fantasy teams. His rise headlines our latest Top 150 rankings.
NBA's most exciting new developments
From the resurgent Lakers to potential challengers for the Cavs, the NBA is full of intriguing new storylines early this season.
Sources: Michele Roberts plans to meet with players to discuss new CBA
Meetings between the players and NBPA president Michele Roberts could mean a new CBA is imminent.
Q&A with Calvin Murphy: Broadcasting his style
Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy, 68, is taking his fashion sense to the next level -- his own line comes out next year.
Donyell Marshall congratulates Curry on breaking record (0:27)
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Stephen Curry's 3-point shooting record
Curry proud of his three-point record (1:07)
Scott: Curry was on a mission vs. Pelicans (1:26)
0 to 13 real quick: Steph Curry nails an NBA-record 13 treys
After going 0-for-10 on 3-pointers in his last game, Stephen Curry took his shooting focus to another level against the Pelicans.
Will the NBA's policy on marijuana change soon? (2:23)
Russillo doesn't see Knicks using offense Jackson wants (1:03)
NBA Lockdown: Curry Goes Off, Harden Stays Hot
Jorge Sedano, Amin Elhassan and Kevin Pelton discuss Steph Curry's record-setting night, James Harden's success under Mike D'Antoni, the Clippers' consistency and more.
The reinvention of Dwyane Wade (1:37)
After a tumultuous summer, Thunder off to their best start ever
Following Russell Westbrook's lead, the Thunder have shown they can survive without Kevin Durant. They might even thrive without KD.
NBA Power Rankings: Cavs keep rolling, and a new No. 2 emerges
Thanks to the first 6-0 start of LeBron James' career, Cleveland continues its rankings reign. But there's a new challenger, and it's not Golden State or San Antonio.
NBA player rankings: Top performances so far
Which player won the week? Who's having the most dominant season so far? We rank the NBA's 10 best.
Gregg Popovich on Tim Duncan: 'We're like in love'
Tim Duncan may have retired, but the longtime Spur still drops by practice occasionally, and his former coach says he's welcome back in any role.
Follow LeBron's points from 0 to 26,946 and beyond
LeBron James has joined the top 10 scorers in NBA history. See who LeBron passed on his journey and how long it could take to catch Kareem.
LeBron: Don't take fun away from the NFL
LeBron James, a longtime NFL fan, says he isn't sure exactly why the league's ratings are struggling this year, but he noted comments from players that the fun of the game is being lost.
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Harrison Barnes is back in Oakland tonight. Should he be in DFS lineups? @JoeKaiserSports' take: bit.ly/2fDu56z (In)
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Lakers forward Julius Randle on president-elect Donald Trump: "We're just at a time where we need a great leader and hopefully he's that. Hopefully he brings our country in the right direction, does right by everybody and makes it a better place for everybody."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Utah PG George Hill (sprained right thumb) is out tonight against the Hornets, the second straight game he has missed. The 5-3 Jazz have played their preferred starting lineup only once due to injuries to Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors and Hill.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Kenny Atkinson says Brook Lopez will play against Knicks. Sean Kilpatrick will start at point guard. Randy Foye is available but will be restricted. Yogi Ferrell will also be available as well.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Jeff Hornacek reiterates that no one in the organization is panicking amid the Knicks' 2-4 start.
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
Despite returning to practice this week, Tony Parker is out for Wednesday's matchup against the Rockets due to knee soreness suffered in the season opener at Golden State.
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
John Wall just fined $25,000 by NBA for "inappropriate interaction with a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner."
Calvin Watkins ESPN Staff Writer
The Wizards John Wall was fined $25,000 on Wednesday for bumping into an official during the Rockets game.
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RIP former Oregon and NBA star Greg Ballard. Taken too young at age 61. pic.twitter.com/NYMNGz8y9D
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Andrew Bogut on returning to Oracle Arena: "It obviously will be a bit emotional. I played with those guys for four years and won a championship and came in second the season after. I think the best part is we did it by building it up. When I first got there, the record was bad and the franchise was in shambles. We kind of went through all that tough [stuff] to get to the better end. That's probably why I was so proud of what we accomplished."
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
With rookie Isaiah Whitehead out due to a concussion and Jeremy Lin sidelined for next few weeks, the Nets signed Yogi Ferrell from their D-League Long Island Nets. The former Indiana standout, who was with the Nets in preseason, is the franchise's first call-up from Long Island and the type of young talent Kenny Atkinson will have to develop to improve team without first-round picks. Might as well see what Ferrell can do. The team waived injured Greivis Vasquez earlier.
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Watching #hardwoodclassics 03 championship. Steve Kerr and J Kidd are Coaches, Byron Scott is an analyst, @officialmutombo is ambassador
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If you're playing NBA DFS tonight, make sure you build around these star small forwards. es.pn/2fT5DRG
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Jeff Hornacek on what needs to change on defense for NYK: "We wanted to be more aggressive on our own man. We were probably switching too much. That's not like we won't ever switch, but we were relying on switchng a lot. We want our guys to guard the guy that has the ball and not expect help."
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What do Kawhi Leonard, Steph Curry & MJ have in common? The secret may lie within this unusual training method. es.pn/2fZWSEC
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
The Nets have waived point guard Greivis Vasquez, who played in just three games this season due to ankle injury. "Greivis did everything we asked of him and more to try to get back on the court at full strength," GM Sean Marks said in a team statement. "The passion, grit and perseverance he has shown since he joined the team have been remarkable." Vasquez signed a one-year, $4.3 million deal with the Nets this past summer.
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
Danny Green (left quad strain) will play in Wednesday's game at the AT&T Center. Green missed the first seven games of the 2016-17 season after suffering the injury during the preseason.
Stephen Curry @StephenCurry30
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Since Phil Jackson took over as the Knicks' president on March 19, 2014, New York has played 185 games and lost 124, the fourth-lowest winning percentage in the NBA. While with the Bulls, Jackson didn't suffer his 124th loss as head coach until his 428th regular-season game. That came in his sixth season and after his teams had won three championships.