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    As 76ers’ title hopes rise, Ben Simmons finds his voice

    After missing the 2020 playoffs with a knee injury, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is seeking recognition and his first title.

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    It’s a Russell Westbrook takeover for Wizards, who rally to beat Pelicans in OT

    On a night when Bradley Beal failed to make a single three-pointer, Russell Westbrook put the Wizards on his shoulders to spark a third straight win.

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    Dwyane Wade purchases ownership stake in Utah Jazz

    Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has joined the Utah Jazz ownership group.

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    The Wizards make it four straight wins by routing the last-place Pistons

    Bradley Beal had 37 points and Russell Westbrook logged his 25th triple-double to give Washington six wins in its past seven games.

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    After another successful Western Conference trip, the Wizards are one game out of a play-in spot

    Washington, which is finally healthy, is closing in on Chicago for the 10th seed.

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    Wizards continue to thrive against West’s best, snap Utah’s home winning streak at 24

    Bradley Beal, supposedly on a minutes restriction, scores 34 points in 37 minutes and Russell Westbrook adds another triple-double to lead Washington to 125-121 win on the road over the team with the NBA's best record.

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    Michael Jordan to present Kobe Bryant at posthumous Hall of Fame induction

    Michael Jordan will present Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at his posthumous Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction next month.

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    Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge announces retirement, citing irregular heartbeat

    The seven-time all-star's heart condition caused him to miss games periodically during his career. Another heart scare led Aldridge to announce his retirement on Thursday.

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    Anthony Edwards didn’t know who Alex Rodriguez was. So A-Rod introduced himself.

    Anthony Edwards and Alex Rodriguez ended up exchanging pleasantries online and will have many more chances to do so in person, assuming the former MLB star becomes a co-owner of the NBA team.

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    Karl-Anthony Towns sits out game one year after his mother died of covid-19

    The Timberwolves star intended to skip Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets before it was pushed to Tuesday after the killing of Daunte Wright.

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    Jamal Murray tears his left ACL, dealing a big blow to the Nuggets’ title hopes

    The fifth-year Denver guard was a standout during last year’s postseason bubble, and his loss is a severe blow to the team’s postseason hopes.

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    Five role players who can help their team win an NBA title

    With the postseason on the horizon, here are five players worth circling as X-factors for teams with title aspirations.

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    After striking out on Mets purchase, A-Rod and partner finalizing deal for NBA, WNBA teams

    Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Marc Lore reportedly would not move the NBA and WNBA teams.

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    More talent. Fewer questions. Kevin Durant’s Nets are worthy title favorites.

    With Durant back healthy and an upgraded roster around him, the Brooklyn Nets have answered many of their early-season questions and emerged as the odds-on title favorites.

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    The best NBA fits for Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs

    Gonzaga fell just short of a perfect season, but buzzer-beating sensation Jalen Suggs can look forward to landing high in the 2021 NBA draft.

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    The Bucks bet big on Jrue Holiday, for better and worse

    Jrue Holiday signed a four-year extension worth up to $160 million to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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    Chris Paul and the Suns are surging. How long will the magic last?

    Chris Paul has transformed the Phoenix Suns during a dream season, but playoff questions linger.

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    Jazz players feared ‘this might really be the end’ after their plane hit birds

    The plane quickly returned to Salt Lake City, where players boarded another plane and uneventfully flew to Memphis.

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    What NBA front offices are saying about Evan Mobley as a top draft prospect

    Will USC star Evan Mobley blossom into the next Anthony Davis, or will he follow in a growing line of lottery-pick big men whose selections have inspired second-guessing?

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    Karl-Anthony Towns played before his father for the first time since his mother died of covid

    “Me and my dad got emotional before the game,” the Timberwolves star said.

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    Let the tanking begin: The NBA’s bottom-dwellers have plenty of incentive to lose

    Despite anti-tanking measures, there are other incentives at work that should fuel a robust rush to the bottom.

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    The NBA’s trade deadline has come and gone. Who won and who lost?

    The Miami Heat loaded up, the Orlando Magic blew it up, the Brooklyn Nets breathed a sigh of relief and the Los Angeles Lakers' path got more difficult. Here are the winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline.

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    NBA trade deadline: Nikola Vucevic, Victor Oladipo headed to new teams as Kyle Lowry stays put

    Nikola Vucevic, an all-star center, is headed from Orlando to Chicago, while Victor Oladipo is on the move to Miami.

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    Tatum has 44, Celtics edge Warriors despite Curry’s 47

    Jayson Tatum scored 44 points to win a shootout with Stephen Curry, who had 47, and Kemba Walker made a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to lead the Boston Celtics to their sixth straight win, 119-114 over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

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    Grizzlies top Bucks 128-115 as they start fast on long trip

    Grayson Allen scored 26 points to lead six Grizzlies in double figures as Memphis defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 128-115

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    Tatum (44) bests Curry (47), Celtics beat Warriors 119-114

    Jayson Tatum scored 44 points to win a shootout with Stephen Curry, who had 47, and Kemba Walker made a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to lead the Boston Celtics to their sixth straight win, 119-114 over the Golden State Warriors

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    Bulls beat Cavs 106-96 to snap five-game skid

    Nikola Vucevic had 25 points, Lauri Markkanen added 16 off the bench, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-96 to snap a five-game losing streak

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    Westbrook’s triple-double, Beal’s 37 lead Wiz over Pistons

    Russell Westbrook had his 25th triple-double of the season, Bradley Beal scored 37 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Detroit Pistons 121-100

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