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Inside the group chat where Black NBA coaches counsel -- and trash-talk -- each other
On the court, they're rivals. Off the court, they've found support among the only men who truly understand what they're going through: each other.[read more]
Harden brushes off early-season criticism as throwback 32-point effort leads Cavs
After coming into Wednesday night averaging just 15.3 points through 11 games, James Harden turned in a throwback performance with a season-high 32 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 115-107 victory over the Knicks.[read more]
👀 12 players looking to get paid -- and what each might get
Bobby Marks selects a roster full of players with contract decisions that could shape the trade deadline and summer 2027.[read more]
No FT attempts for Brunson in loss 'pretty alarming,' says Brown
Mike Brown wasn't pleased with the free throw disparity in the Knicks' 115-107 loss to the Cavaliers, calling Jalen Brunson's lack of attempts "alarming."[read more]
Bulls ROY candidate Wilson leaves loss with right hand injury
Bulls first-round pick Caleb Wilson injured his right hand in the third quarter quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Spurs and did not finish the game.[read more]
Rockets' Smart ejected for throwing punch at Warriors' Bassey
Rockets guard Marcus Smart threw a right hook Wednesday night that grazed the nose of Warriors center Charles Bassey in the third quarter of Houston's win.[read more]
Reaves exits with heel injury as banged-up Lakers win 7th straight
Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited Wednesday's win because of a left heel injury. Initial X-rays came back negative and he will undergo further evaluation.[read more]
Zion calls out Pels after latest blowout loss: 'Have to look yourself in mirror'
Zion Williamson called for accountability after the Pelicans lost their fourth straight game, saying the team needed to look itself in the mirror.[read more]
76ers Embiid (foot), LeBron (back) questionable vs. Raptors
76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Raptors with right foot plantar fascia management. LeBron James is out with lower back/sciatica management.[read more]
Warriors' Curry has oblique abdominal tear, to miss at least two weeks
Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks with an oblique abdominal tear, but sources told ESPN that the Warriors are bracing for him to be out closer to a month.[read more]