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NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.[read more]
Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.[read more]
Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night's game against the Mavs were "not objective."[read more]
Hawks' Young back from knee injury, nets 8 in loss
Trae Young returned to the Atlanta Hawks' lineup Thursday after missing 22 games because of a sprained right MCL and had eight points and 10 assists in a 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.[read more]
'Locked in' Giannis says agent talk out of his hands
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was "locked in" on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can't control reports about his future with the Bucks.[read more]
Doncic carries Lakers with 45-point triple-double
Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.[read more]
👀 Why Clippers sent a franchise legend home
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.[read more]
Knicks' Brunson, Towns make All-NBA Cup team
The Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team along with Luka Doncic, De'Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.[read more]
Garnett rejoins Timberwolves as team ambassador
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role as team ambassador, involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts, and content development.[read more]
Nacua's brother arrested over theft of Laker's car
The brother of Rams star Puka Nacua was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.[read more]