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Bold predictions, players to add and drop after All-Star break
The fantasy basketball experts make bold predictions and highlight players to add and drop after the NBA All-Star break.
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An oral history of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The inside story of the night Vince Carter changed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest forever.
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Strawther in Rising Stars as injury replacement
Nuggets guard Julian Strawther will be part of All-Star Weekend after being selected to the Rising Stars event as an injury replacement for Portland guard Scoot Henderson.
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NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand heading into the All-Star break
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Pistons build team-record 42-point lead over Bulls
The Pistons built a franchise-record 42-point halftime lead Tuesday night en route to a 132-92 romp over the Chicago Bulls.
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Durant becomes 8th in NBA to reach 30,000 points
Kevin Durant, the 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark during a 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a free throw late in the third quarter.
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KD’s current and former teammates on what makes him great
Durant reached 30,000 career points with a pair of free throws in the third quarter vs. the Grizzlies.
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Simmons ready to help Clips play ‘high level’ ball
Ben Simmons opened a new chapter with the Clippers on Tuesday, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Nets last weekend.
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Free agent center Len signs deal with Lakers
Free agent center Alex Len has signed a deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers, providing some much-needed frontcourt depth.