After some league-altering trades, our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings and where all 30 teams stack up heading into the All-Star break.
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- Piastri pips Verstappen to take pole in qualifying
- Brandon Miller testifies he was nearly shot in ’23
- Abhimanyu to lead India A against England A; Karun Nair also named in squad
- Lauren Filer set for return to action in West Indies warm-up fixture
- UAE bowl against Bangladesh as Litton Das era kicks off
- Norris fastest in final practice at Emilia-Romagna
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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.
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Gafford out with knee sprain as Mavs’ depth thins
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford suffered a right knee sprain and will be reevaluated within two weeks, the team announced Tuesday.
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Raps’ Ingram agrees to 3-year, $120M extension
New Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension with the franchise, including a player option.
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Trade deadline fallout: Winners and losers, new roles and more
Our experts break down the fantasy angles of every notable trade deadline deal that went down, including Doncic-Davis and more.
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Hornets lose LaMelo to ankle soreness vs. Nets
LaMelo Ball missed the second half of Charlotte’s 97-89 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night because of right ankle soreness.