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Sources: Rookies Buzelis, Castle in dunk contest
Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle have committed to two of the four spots in the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN on Monday.[read more]
Warriors drubbed in worst home loss of Kerr era
After suffering the worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, a 125-85 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Monday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry told reporters he'd like to see if the Golden State Warriors "can keep ourselves afloat until we get some guys back."[read more]
Hawks' Risacher (adductor) out at least 1 week
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 draft, will sit out at least another week due to a strained left adductor, the team said Tuesday.[read more]
Shooter's touch: Wemby-designed courts debut
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama unveiled a gift of sorts to his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, a pair of outdoor courts that were built to the specifications that he wanted and sketched out himself.[read more]
Herro (groin) misses 1st game, Blazers beat Heat
Dealing with some groin tightness, guard Tyler Herro, who turned 25 on Monday and is averaging a team-best 24 points this season, was sidelined for the Miami Heat as they fell 116-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center.[read more]
Suns load up, add 3 first-round picks from Jazz
The Suns -- among the preferred trade destinations for Heat star Jimmy Butler -- traded their 2031 first-rounder to the Jazz for three first-rounders.[read more]
'We really a AAU team': Pistons experience Buc-ee's gas station in stop en route to Atlanta
The southern snowstorm prompted the Pistons to take a detour that included a stop at the famous Buc-ee's gas station.[read more]
The NBA's iron man has a new identity in New York
This version of Mikal Bridges looks nothing like the one Brooklyn traded away, but his revamped role could be the key to New York ascending in the East.[read more]
The Warriors want to win and maximize Curry, but not at the risk of their future
During an up-and-down season, the Warriors feel they have what it takes to regain title-level momentum.[read more]
Waiver wire pickups: Henderson highlights top options
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.[read more]