The former No. 1 pick has led Detroit’s resurgence, but he has loftier goals than getting the Pistons back into the playoffs.
Category: NBA
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SGA reaches 20 pts. in 70th straight, passing MJ
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached 20 points for the 70th straight game, surpassing Michael Jordan for the fourth-longest single-season streak in NBA history.
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How Nikola Jokic quietly became a defensive analytics darling
Nikola Jokic has elevated his IQ to become one of the league’s best defenders.
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Dubs’ Butler, Curry active for Fri. despite injuries
Warriors stars Jimmy Butler (forearm strain) and Stephen Curry (pelvic contusion) are officially active for Friday’s game against Denver.
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Sources: Howard to Basketball HOF on 1st ballot
Dwight Howard, an 8-time NBA All-Star and 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, sources told ESPN.
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Celtics set NBA’s single-season 3-point record
The Celtics broke the NBA record for 3-pointers in a season Friday night against the Suns, connecting on their 1,364 to pass the Warriors’ mark set in 2022-23.
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76ers star Maxey expected to miss rest of season
76ers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury.
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Warriors’ Butler, Curry questionable vs. Nuggets
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is questionable for Friday’s game against the Nuggets a night after suffering a left forearm strain. Stephen Curry (pelvic contusion) is also questionable.
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Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg
Ahead of the Final Four, NBA execs share their comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.
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‘Everybody has to run their own race’: Will Thibs’ strategy doom the minutes-heavy Knicks?
It’s been nearly 40 years since a team this reliant on its starters reached the NBA Finals.