Devin Booker and Kawhi Leonard wow sellout crowd in Mexico City
Devin Booker scored 39 and Kawhi Leonard nearly kept pace with 38 as the Suns edged past the Spurs at Arena Ciudad de Mexico.
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Silver: Team in Mexico City possible down road
Commissioner Adam Silver said fans can expect the NBA to play more contests in Mexico and that the league also is exploring the possibility of adding a franchise in Mexico City.
Rose wants Hornacek to demand more on defense
In a conversation after practice on Saturday, Knicks point guard Derrick Rose told coach Jeff Hornacek that he "has to be on us hard about defense every day."
Jazz's Hood hyperextends knee; more tests Sun.
The Utah Jazz said guard Rodney Hood's right knee will be re-evaluated Sunday after it buckled as he tried to leap for a transition layup in Saturday's 114-107 win over the Orlando Magic.
Crowder ($25K), Wall ($15K) fined for incident
The NBA announced Saturday that Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder and Washington Wizards guard John Wall were both fined for their roles in an after-the-buzzer confrontation.
Sources: Hawks looking to sign vet shooter Neal
The Atlanta Hawks worked out Gary Neal this week and are expected to sign him to a 10-day contract in the coming days, sources told ESPN.com.
Cavs GM: Looking to add 'playmaking' via trade
Cavaliers GM David Griffin is looking for a deal to add "playmaking" to help take the pressure off Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.
Oubre dunks all over Henderson in Wizards' win (0:28)
Stauskas' slick crossover sets up Okafor's dunk (0:25)
Recovery act: Jimmy Butler returns with a healthy outcome
After missing two games with a stomach illness, Jimmy Butler returned and scored 28 points in a Bulls victory over the Pelicans.
Shaq says he's not playing in Ice Cube's 3-on-3 league (0:20)
Gregg Popovich flattered NFL, MLB teams model themselves after Spurs
Cubs president Theo Epstein is among the sports executives who are studying how the Spurs have kept a culture of winning for so long.
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Adam Silver thanks the Mexican fans (0:20)
Mexico aims to up its basketball game
Even though the NBA has been visiting Mexico for years, the country has yet to produce much talent for the league. Raul Zarraga, director of NBA Mexico, is on a mission to change that.
Payton has no fear of Gobert on huge finish (0:15)
Hundreds of Sixers fans bus to D.C. to support Joel Embiid
The Process phenomenon invaded Washington on Saturday night, as 350 fans bussed to D.C. to support Embiid and the Sixers.
Isaiah Thomas waves off coach, saves win for Celtics
After Boston blew a double-digit lead, Isaiah Thomas hit a clutch 19-foot jumper to lift the Celtics over the Hawks in Al Horford's return to Atlanta.
Should Isaiah Thomas be starting in the All-Star game above Irving? (1:00)
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Beal on MLK: 'He made sure the whole world knew'
Beal on MLK: 'He made sure the whole world knew'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Irving says society has made tremendous steps due to MLK
Irving says society has made tremendous steps due to MLK
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
George says MLK embodied passion
George says MLK embodied passion
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Cousins on MLK: 'He was determined to make a change'
Cousins on MLK: 'He was determined to make a change'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Conley says MLK accomplished vision of 'one nation'
Conley says MLK accomplished vision of 'one nation'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Dan Quinn recognizes importance of civil rights movement in Atlanta
Dan Quinn recognizes importance of civil rights movement in Atlanta
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Lillard praises Martin Luther King Jr.'s courage
Lillard praises Martin Luther King Jr.'s courage
Kyle Korver finally makes a first impression in Cavs' win over Kings
It took a few games, but Kyle Korver found his rhythm Friday night with four 3-pointers and 18 points for Cleveland. Up next? Golden State.
Russell Westbrook at his worst -- for a triple-double
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook now has 56 career triple-doubles (three shy of Larry Bird for fifth all time), but this wasn't one to write home about.
Westbrook's electrifying first half of the season (0:59)
Grizzlies pull off another comeback against Western power
With a 4-0 record against the Rockets and Warriors, Memphis could be the team no one in the West will want to face come playoff time.
As LeBron brings shoes back, the story of the commercial
When LeBron James made his NBA debut in 2003, Nike went to extraordinary measures to promote not just his shoes, but the game itself.
Triple H endorses Sixers rookie Joel Embiid for All-Star Game
The Process is getting an unlikely boost in his quest to make the All-Star team.
Embiid pays homage to Triple H (0:24)
Embiid throws down over Kidd-Gilchrist in win (0:22)
Grizzlies get best of Harden, Rockets
James Harden records 27 points and nine assists, but Memphis outscores Houston by 18 in the second half en route to a 110-105 win against the Western Conference power team.
Greek Freak strong to the basket for two dunks in win (0:29)
Nike set to re-release original LeBron James sneaker
With LeBron James returning to Sacramento, where he made his NBA debut in 2003, the timing was right to announce a re-release of the popular sneaker he wore as a rookie.
LeBron jokes Shumpert's hot shooting is because of retro shoes (0:34)
Top NBA moments from Friday
Top NBA moments from Friday
Johnson double clutches from long distance to beat the buzzer in win
Johnson double clutches from long distance to beat the buzzer in win
Top NBA moments from Friday
Hardaway dunk gets priceless reaction from young fan
Hardaway dunk gets priceless reaction from young fan
Top NBA moments from Friday
Korver makes presence known with four 3-pointers in win
Korver makes presence known with four 3-pointers in win
Top NBA moments from Friday
Embiid soars to reject Zeller at the rim
Embiid soars to reject Zeller at the rim
Top NBA moments from Friday
Greek Freak at it again, falling after the dunk
Greek Freak at it again, falling after the dunk
Top NBA moments from Friday
Kyrie fends off Collison for bucket and foul
Kyrie fends off Collison for bucket and foul
Top NBA moments from Friday
Kyrie puts it up, LeBron hammers it down
Kyrie puts it up, LeBron hammers it down
Top NBA moments from Friday
Magic open game on 20-3 run
Magic open game on 20-3 run
Top NBA moments from Friday
LeBron livid after no goaltending call, gets tech
LeBron livid after no goaltending call, gets tech
Top NBA moments from Friday
Towns hits layup from preposterous angle
Towns hits layup from preposterous angle
Fantasy basketball forecaster: Jan. 16-22
Prepare for the week ahead in fantasy hoops with matchup previews, schedule analysis and more, including a downloadable projections cheat sheet.
Rose hopes absence doesn't taint Knicks future
A pending free agent, Derrick Rose says he hopes his brief disappearance doesn't stop the Knicks from trying to re-sign him.
Beadle asks fans to think before voting for Zaza Pachulia (0:49)
Marc Stein's picks for NBA All-Star starters
With plenty of tough choices to be made across both conferences, Marc Stein delivers his picks for the NBA All-Star starters.
Can good shot selection carry the Thunder through the playoffs?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are not a good shooting team -- but they take good shots. Is that identity sustainable for OKC in the playoff push and beyond?
Celtics still celebrating Horford signing
Boston credits Al Horford with making the team better, and players aim to repay him with a win against his old team in Atlanta on Friday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Ex-Baylor star Isaiah Austin is getting back on the court
His shot at the NBA draft was lost to Marfan syndrome, but he's about to land in the EuroLeague
Ten things I like and don't like, including the art of C.J. McCollum
Zach Lowe highlights the rim runs of Julius Randle, the skill of Andrew Wiggins, the courage of Dwight Howard and more.
Should Knicks fans be quick to push D-Rose out of New York?
Given the struggles the Knicks have had in attracting free agents, Derrick Rose may still be their best option at point guard moving forward.
Did Phil Jackson's offseason moves make the Knicks worse?
At 17-22, the Knicks have a worse record after 41 games than they had at this juncture last season, when they finished 32-50.
Thomas' son takes to the court for some dribbling (0:30)
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Ringling Bros. announced its shutting down circus. Could have major affect on NBA scheduling. Circus forces many teams to take long trips.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Jazz coach Quin Snyder told the Utah media that Rodney Hood hyperextended his right knee. "Hopefully it's not serious," Snyder said. Hood went down late in the win over the Magic after his knee buckled while trying to leap for a layup in transition.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Jazz SG Rodney Hood clutched his right knee and screamed in agony after going down when attempting a layup.
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Chris Paul and his son after the game. I don't think we can call him "Little Chris" for too much longer.
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
Here's Spurs coach Gregg Popovich discussing the globalization of the NBA. He likes when the league sends the Spurs to other countries:
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Here's Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on what went wrong in his team's loss to Phoenix in Mexico City:
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Today for the third time in Staples Center history the Lakers, Clippers and Kings all played at their home arena on the same day.
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The longest home winning streak in the NBA this season belongs to the Wizards ➡️ 11 and counting pic.twitter.com/DZqDcQbOU2
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Jazz center Rudy Gobert had 12 points and 10 rebounds at halftime. That's the fifth time this season he has had a double-double in one half.
Oubre dunks all over Henderson
Kelly Oubre Jr. gets the steal and makes it count -- driving down the court and finishing with a monster dunk over Gerald Henderson. The Wizards got the best of the 76ers, 109-93.
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Kawhi Leonard on Devin Booker's big night.
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The 76ers' Jahlil Okafor has reached 20 points for the first time this season (in his 29th game). Last season, he reached 20 points 23 times in 53 games.
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Derrick Rose wants more from the Knicks defense, and he let Head Coach Jeff Hornacek know that es.pn/2ixOdt7
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The color of love: Dirk @swish41 opens up on his interracial marriage bit.ly/2jv6hG2
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Devin Booker had quite the showing in Mexico City as part of the NBA Global Games. On Thursday, he tied his career high with 39 points in the Suns' loss to the Mavericks. On Saturday, Booker (whose mother is Mexican-American) again scored 39 -- including 26 in the second half -- as the Suns rallied after being behind through three quarters to beat the Spurs.
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Kawhi just dropped a career high in Mexico City Devin Booker tied his in back-to-back games in Mexico City 🏀 + 🇲🇽… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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What a duel in Mexico City. Devin Booker's second straight 39-point game outweighs Kawhi's career-high 36, as the… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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It would be an @nbadleague call-up if the Hawks go through with the signing of Gary Neal after the ex-Spur recently joined the @TexasLegends
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
ESPN sources say the Hawks worked out Gary Neal this week and are strongly leaning toward signing the veteran shooter to a 10-day contract.
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
A little wave action going on in here.
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76ers center Joel Embiid has had eight consecutive games with at least 20 points despite playing fewer than 30 minutes in each game. That's the longest streak of its kind in the shot-clock era, which began in 1954-55 (source: Elias Sports Bureau).
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After missing 2 games with an illness, Jimmy Buckets was Jimmy Buckets again pic.twitter.com/bb5Bc7Nr0M
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
What advice would Doc Rivers have for the Los Angeles Chargers? "Win." He said there is enough room and fans in L.A. for two NFL teams.
