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🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.[read more]
Sources: Warriors ink Santos to 3-yr., $15M deal
The Warriors signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Jokic angrily confronts Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."[read more]
Spoelstra: KD in '28 Games would be 'incredible'
Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.[read more]
Pels' Williamson 'tweaks' ankle in win over Jazz
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson "tweaked his ankle" and was forced to leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.[read more]
Curry, still rehabbing knee, out 'little longer'
Warriors star Stephen Curry has yet to advance to court work in his rehab from persistent right knee issues, acknowledging he'll be out a "little longer."[read more]
Kerr walks back comments on Porzingis' diagnosis
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday night due to general illness.[read more]
76ers' Embiid (oblique) to miss at least 3 games
Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers said Saturday.[read more]
Betting buzz: Kon Knueppel overtakes Cooper Flagg as NBA Rookie of the Year favorite
Kon Knueppel's hot play has shaken up the Rookie of the Year odds, as the Hornets' star passes Cooper Flagg as the favorite.[read more]
NBA Power Rankings: Will the Wolves rise? Where all 30 teams land after All-Star break
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.[read more]