17 minutes ago | Newsday

Coming off a 14-point game in a loss to the Bucks on Saturday, Claxton scored a career-high 15 points against the 76ers on Monday, including his first NBA three-pointer.
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LeBron James MVP of NBA midway through season

35 minutes ago | Boston Herald

If only the rules allowed for it, LeBron James could become the first professional athlete to win NBA Executive of the Year and MVP honors in the same season. Halfway through...
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Brandon Ingram, Jrue Holiday Lead Pelicans to 126-116 Victory over Grizzlies

2 hours ago | Bleacher Report | 2 articles

The New Orleans Pelicans snapped the Memphis Grizzlies' NBA-best eight-game winning streak by topping them 126-116 at FedEx Forum Monday night. The Pels previously ended the...
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NBA Power Rankings: Few first-half surprises in the league

2 hours ago | Comcast SportsNet

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Spurs vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 20 predictions from advanced computer model

2 hours ago | CBS Sports | 3 articles

The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between the Spurs and Suns.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokoumpo Says There's No 'Team in This League We Cannot Beat'

3 hours ago | Bleacher Report

The Milwaukee Bucks have every reason to be confident with the league's best record (38-6) and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, and the reigning MVP feels similarly...
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Blazers vs. Warriors odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 20 predictions from advanced computer model

3 hours ago | CBS Sports | 3 articles

The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between the Warriors and Blazers.
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Derrick Rose Trade Rumors: Lakers, 76ers, More Interested in Pistons' PG

3 hours ago | Bleacher Report | 2 articles

A number of teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers, are reportedly interested in acquiring Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose prior to February's...
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Chandler Parsons hurt in crash that could threaten career, law firm said

4 hours ago | ABC

A popular player during his time in Houston, the NBA forward suffered traumatic injuries in a car crash, a law firm said.
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Jan. 20 predictions from advanced computer model

4 hours ago | CBS Sports | 3 articles

The SportsLine Projection Model has a pick for the clash between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.
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Paul, Thunder rally for 112-107 win over struggling Rockets

HOUSTON - Chris Paul scored 28 points and Danilo Gallinari added 25 as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat cold-shooting James... Read more ...

Super Bowl tickets 2020: Chiefs vs. 49ers prices skyrocketing

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Derrick Rose trade rumors: Lakers, 76ers, Clippers interested in acquiring...

The former MVP is averaging 18.4 points this season. Read more ...

Chandler Parsons' NBA career might be over after scary car accident

Chandler Parsons' NBA career may be over. A law firm representing the Hawks forward raised the realistic possibility he's done playing after suffering severe injuries in a car... Read more ...

Kadri scores twice, propels Avs past reeling Red Wings 6-3

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Nets' Irving sits out vs 76ers with hamstring tightness

NEW YORK - Nets guard Kyrie Irving is missing Brooklyn's game against Philadelphia because of right hamstring tightness. Read more ...

Danica Patrick thanks Aaron Rodgers for 'amazing' season after Packers loss

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Kansas City Chiefs advance to their first Super Bowl in 50 years

The Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super Bowl in a half-century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 Sunday for the AFC championship. Read more ...

Elliot Benchetrit scolded for asking ball girl to peel banana at Australian Open

A French tennis player was told off by an umpire after asking a ballgirl to peel a banana during an Australian Open qualifying match. Elliot Benchetrit, ranked No. 229 in the... Read more ...

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Amid bad stretch by Nets, center Nic Claxton shows he can play