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NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Ja Morant mocks Kendrick Nunn over NBA Rookie of the Year argument

Morant feels the choice for the award is clear.

Dan Bernstein

Could Bam Adebayo be the Heat's answer to stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs?

Bam Adebayo keyed Miami's win over Milwaukee on Monday.

Jacob Hancock

Aaron Gordon unlikely to return to Slam Dunk Contest; 'I should have two trophies'

The 2020 contest is set to be Magic forward Aaron Gordon's last.

Dejan Kalinic

NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Heat make bold statement

The Heat made a bold statement with their activity ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

Andre Iguodala trade analysis: Heat hand veteran huge contract; Grizzlies cash in on loose parts

Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill are also headed to Miami.

Dan Bernstein

Which East, West players should earn All-Star reserve spots?

There are only seven All-Star spots left in each conference. It's time to fill out the rest of the rosters.

Jordan Greer

Jimmy Butler blows kisses to T.J. Warren, who flips him off in response

Warren was ejected in the third quarter for his role in a back-and-forth with Butler.

Dan Bernstein

NBA Rookie of the Year watch: Clarke joins Morant in award race

At the start of 2020, it's an all-Memphis duo at the top of our NBA Rookie of the Year rankings.

Dan Bernstein

LeBron James: Sporting News NBA Athlete of the Decade

Whether for his off-court exploits or on-court accomplishments, LeBron James is known everywhere, and he had the single biggest impact on his sport of any athlete during the 2010s. There was only one option for Sporting News' NBA Athlete of the Decade.

Jordan Greer

Doncic-less Mavs snap Bucks' 18-game winning streak despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48

No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star (ankle sprain) expected to miss Bucks clash

Luka Doncic suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday that will likely prevent him from facing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Nicholas McGee

LeBron James explains Lakers' turnaround after 'reckless' start vs. Heat: 'My teammates got on my ass'

An honest LeBron James revealed his teammates were on his case at halftime, as he was "thinking about the game too much."

Peter Thompson

Five candidates who could leapfrog Ja Morant in Rookie of the Year race

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is listed as "week-to-week" while dealing with the residual effects of a hard fall.

Dan Bernstein

Heat suspend Dion Waiters for 10 games after incident on team flight

Waiters' actions on a team charter from Phoenix to Los Angeles last week prompted the team to act.

Tom Gatto

Heat's Dion Waiters ingested edible, then suffered panic attack on team flight, report says

The veteran guard was listed as out for Friday's game vs. the Lakers with an illness.

Tom Gatto

NBA trade rumors: Heat might be stuck with Dion Waiters

Dion Waiters has yet to suit up for the Heat through seven games.

Jordan Greer

NBA wrap: Lakers win fifth straight

LeBron James and Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet once again in a 103-96 win over the Spurs as the Lakers won their fifth straight.

Arthur Weinstein

Jimmy Butler knew Joel Embiid would somehow drag him into beef with Karl-Anthony Towns

Heat star Jimmy Butler knew he couldn't avoid the Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns feud.

Jordan Greer

Young could miss up to 2 weeks

Young already had X-rays and will undergo further testing, though the team is reportedly "optimistic" the injury isn’t serious.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Young (ankle) ruled out vs. Heat

Young had to be helped off the court after tallying five points, two assists, and two rebounds in 11 minutes.

Ameer Tyree

Warriors struggle in blowout loss

Golden State will look to get its first win of the season in New Orleans Monday as it hits the road to face the Pelicans.

Ameer Tyree

Westbrook passes Magic

Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.

Thomas Lott

Butler to miss season opener

The Heat's big free-agent acquisition will miss Wednesday's game due to personal reasons.

Drew Nantais

NBA awards predictions 2019-20: Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more

With talent dispersed around the NBA following a chaotic summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo will look to prevent a bevy of challengers from taking the MVP trophy. And that won't be the only race worth watching.

Jordan Greer

Heat suspend Dion Waiters one game

Entering the third year of a four-year, $52 million contract, Waiters has been unhappy about being used off the bench this preseason.

Bob Hille

Westbrook dislocates finger

Westbrook left the court and ran up the tunnel after hurting his hand in Friday's preseason game.

Thomas Lott

Heat extending Erik Spoelstra

Spoelstra's contract was set to expire after this year, but now his time in South Beach is a lock for beyond his 12th season with the team.

Ameer Tyree

Heat still interested in Chris Paul

Paul averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 2018-19 and has played in just 58 games in each of the last two seasons.

Ameer Tyree

Olynyk leaves game with leg injury

Olynyk has been scheduled for X-rays on what appeared to be a knee injury, Canada coach Nick Nurse told reporters.

Ameer Tyree

Carmelo could end up with Heat?

“There’s some traction” between Miami and the 35-year-old forward, Brian Scalabrine said Tuesday on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

E.Jay Zarett

Udonis Haslem returning to heat

Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Heat on a reported one-year deal, marking his 17th season in the league.

Gabrielle McMillen

Udonis Haslem returning to heat

Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Heat on a reported one-year deal, marking his 17th season in the league.

Gabrielle McMillen

Dion Waiters debuts fit physique

Waiters saw the jabs at his physique and said he used it as a motivation tool to get back into shape, despite the comments depressing him.

Gabrielle McMillen

Heat not ‘actively pursuing’ CP3

Oklahoma City acquired Paul, along with two first-round selections and two pick swaps, from the Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

E.Jay Zarett

Thunder, Heat talking Paul trade

Oklahoma City hopes Paul won't "play a game in a Thunder uniform" after the guard was traded from the Rockets late Thursday.

Chelsea Howard

Did Dwyane Wade bring balance to the NBA with all of his jersey swaps?

Dwyane Wade spent his final season swapping jerseys with some of his favorite players, but his collection is already out of date after a wild start to NBA free agency.

Blair Berry

Russell Westbrook trade rumors: Rockets pursuing three-team deal for Thunder guard

The Heat seem to be the favorite to land Russell Westbrook with the Thunder guard now on the trade block, but the Rockets aren't giving up just yet.

Jordan Greer

Heat have inquired about Beal

The Heat “love” Beal, according to the Miami Herald, however, he said Washington has told him he won’t be traded.

E.Jay Zarett

Hassan Whiteside heads to Portland

Moe Harkless and Meyers Leonard are headed to Miami in the reported deal.

Marc Lancaster

Anthony Davis, Dwyane Wade land covers of 'NBA 2K20'

Anthony Davis appears on his second "NBA 2K" cover. It's the first time for recently retired Dwyane Wade, however.

Bryan Wiedey

Butler to Heat; Horford to 76ers

The 76ers inked center Al Horford to a four-year, $109 million deal, his agent, Jason Glushon told ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Jimmy Butler interested in Heat

While the 76ers are also reportedly interested in keeping Butler, he also has been linked to the Lakers and Nets.

Chelsea Howard

Draft: Bol Bol slips to 2nd round

Bol was projected a preseason top-five pick and one of just 20 players invited to the Green Room.

Alexis Mansanarez

Dwyane Wade responds to criticism of supporting son during Miami Pride

The NBA star defended the support he gave his family attending Miami's Pride parade.

Jamila St. Ann

Heat's Waiters, Johnson available

James Johnson and Dion Waiters are “considered available on the trade market,” according to a report from the Miami Herald.

E.Jay Zarett

Wade surprises HS graduates

The recently retired NBA star was a guest speaker Sunday at the school's graduation ceremony.

Alexis Mansanarez

Dwyane Wade is learning the simple life post-NBA: 'He has no idea how much milk costs'

The newly retired Heat star's transition to the real world has been eye-opening.

Jamila St. Ann

Michigan hires Juwan Howard

Howard agreed to a five-year deal after interviewing for the position on Tuesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Wade being recruited by ESPN, TNT

The Heat lost two of their last three games and missed the playoffs in Wade's final season.

Ameer Tyree

Whiteside's ex bilked by Avenatti

Avenatti negotiated a $3M payment to Whiteside's ex-girlfriend but didn't tell her of a payment and pocketed most of the money.

Bob Hille

Wade grateful to 'brotherhood'

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were courtside to witness Dwyane Wade's last hurrah.

Peter Thompson

James and crew at Wade's finale

"Listen, we couldn't miss D-Wade's last game," James said.

Alexis Mansanarez

NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

Wade: Miami forever my home

Retiring great Dwyane Wade declared Miami will be always be his home after he was given an emotional send-off.

Peter Thompson

NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

Heat honor Wade with tribute video

Wade also received a tribute video from another Chicago native, former president Barrack Obama.

Ameer Tyree

Paul Pierce says his career was better than Dwyane Wade's; NBA people say no

The Truth voiced an opinion Friday night. People came with facts to tell him he was wrong.

Tom Gatto

NBA playoffs 2019: Odds, predictions as East, West teams fight for final spots

AccuScore has simulated all of the remaining NBA regular season games and come up with probabilities for each team in the playoff race. Here's the full 2019 NBA playoff picture.

AccuScore

Dwyane Wade's retirement tour stop in Charlotte conjures up memories of 'Purple Shirt Guy'

The infamous "Purple Shirt Guy" was nowhere to be found as Heat legend Dwyane Wade closed the Charlotte chapter of his career.

Thomas Schlarp

Social media reacts to Dwyane Wade's banked game-winner vs. Warriors

Dwyane Wade is in his 15th and final NBA season, but the Heat legend is still hitting huge shots.

Blake Birt

Five NBA buyout candidates who proved small signings make big difference

Most NBA fans would not consider their team adding a veteran past the trade deadline a huge splash, but a closer look at some previous buyout signings prove small moves can make all the difference.

Gilbert McGregor

What's next for Carmelo Anthony? Aging star has limited options

The Rockets agreed to send Carmelo Anthony to the Bulls, but he isn't expected to play in Chicago. Where will the 10-time All-Star forward land?

Jordan Greer

NBA trade deadline targets: 12 players who could be on the move

While there isn't a franchise-changing star like Jimmy Butler available, plenty of role players could be on the move ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

Jordan Greer

NBA trade rumors: Which big men could soon hit open market?

Sporting News spoke with a few NBA executives to get a grip on some of the big men who could be hitting the trade market this winter — and those who probably won’t.

Sean Deveney

LeBron James' seven biggest Lakers games to watch in 2018-19

Mark your calendars for LeBron James' most highly anticipated games of the 2018-2019 season.

Jacob Janower

Former Kings exec involved in $13.4 million money-laundering scheme, report says

Jeffrey David, now with the Heat, is under investigation for allegedly taking money from two Kings sponsors.

Dan Bernstein

Lance Stephenson finally explains why he blew in LeBron James' ear

During the 2014 Eastern Conference finals, Lance Stephenson blew into LeBron James' ear, leaving the Heat star with an incredulous grin. What was Lance thinking?

Jordan Greer

Dwyane Wade shoots down latest rumors on possible return to Heat

Will Dwyane Wade return to the Heat for his 16th NBA season? Wade doesn't have an answer just yet — despite what recent reports may tell you.

Jordan Greer

How largest trade in NBA history helped Heat win first championship

Ahead of the 2005-06 season, the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, New Orleans Hornets and Utah Jazz swapped 13 players. But only one team truly benefited from the deal.

Jordan Greer

NBA trade rumors: Heat, Hassan Whiteside are stuck in broken relationship

The Heat would like to move Hassan Whiteside (and his contract) in a trade, but there's no market for an expensive big man.

Jordan Greer

Each stop in LeBron James' career has added new element to his legacy

LeBron James quickly figured out how to use his status to find exactly what he wanted personally and professionally. So how does Los Angeles make sense as his latest landing spot?

Joe Morgan

NBA trade rumors: Three questions Carmelo Anthony suitors must answer

The Rockets, Lakers and Heat have emerged as suitors with Carmelo Anthony suddenly available, but those teams should be asking a few questions before offering any deal.

Jordan Greer

With LeBron James heading to Lakers, Chris Bosh could seek return in LA, source tells SN

With LeBron James officially signing with the Lakers on Sunday night, one name that arose as a potential teammate should sound familiar: former Heat star and LeBron sidekick Chris Bosh.

Sean Deveney

Tracking LeBron James' free agency options

The 76ers, Celtics and Lakers have a lot to offer LeBron James now that he's an unrestricted free agent.

Scott Rafferty

NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Tom Gatto

NBA players are recruiting LeBron James on social media

Where will LeBron James land this offseason? The four-time NBA MVP will be the most coveted player when he hits free agency.

Heat offseason outlook: How will Miami handle difficult situation with Hassan Whiteside?

After falling to the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, the Heat are stuck with a team for the present and future that figures to produce the same results as this one did.

Sean Deveney

NBA playoffs 2018: With East series tightening up, each team still holds one key weakness

All eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference bracket have been severely let down by some facet of their game. In some case, those facets were actually strengths during the regular season.

Sean Deveney

injury

While Ben Simmons had another strong individual performance in Game 2, a pair of adjustments helped the Heat slow him (and the 76ers) down just enough in the first half to tie the series up.

Scott Rafferty

Joel Embiid expresses frustration on Instagram after 76ers loss

The 76ers lost a tough one, 113-103, to the Heat in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, and star center Joel Embiid was not happy about it.

Kenan Goyette

NBA playoffs 2018: Just seed the teams by record, and nothing else, already

Celtics-Timberwolves, 76ers-Spurs and Cavs-Pelicans could all be first-round series without those pesky little distinctions.

Nick Birdsong

NBA playoffs 2018: 'NBA 2K18' predicts multiple upsets in competitive first round

Injuries and parity have introduced uncertainty to the first round of this year's NBA playoffs. The simulation engine in "NBA 2K18" provides some insight on what to expect.

Bryan Wiedey

LeBron James explains why he'd vote for himself in NBA MVP race

LeBron James says he has been keeping the 44-30 Cavs "afloat" through injuries and roster changes.

Tom Gatto

Dwyane Wade hit with technical foul for poking Kelly Oubre's ear

Dwyane Wade was hit with a technical foul for poking Kelly Oubre Jr. on the ear during the Heat's 129-102 win over the Wizards.

Dwyane Wade surprised Parkland students: 'I’m inspired by all of you'

Dwyane Wade made an appearance at the Florida high school that recently saw 17 of its students killed in a mass shooting.

Jordan Heck

Dwyane Wade's vintage performance flows from wave of emotion

Dwyane Wade learned that one of the victims of the Parkland massacre was buried wearing a Wade jersey. In his first game after the funeral, Wade finished out a Heat win in classic fashion.

Tom Gatto

Parkland shooting victim was buried in Dwyane Wade jersey

Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 people killed in the Majory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on Feb. 14, was buried in a Dwyane Wade jersey.

Former teammate claims LeBron James 'quit' on Heat in 2011 NBA Finals

Eddie House believes his teammate "quit" on the Heat in their 2011 NBA Finals loss to the Mavericks.

Jordan Heck

Dwyane Wade receives warm welcome back in return to Heat

After a year and a half away, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat and made his return Friday night.

Kenan Goyette

Heat aggressive near trade deadline, but don't expect Hassan Whiteside deal, SN sources say

Hassan Whiteside might frustrate Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at times, but a trade involving the Miami big man is a "long shot," league sources tell Sporting News' Sean Deveney.

Sean Deveney

NBA community reacts to shocking deaths of Rasual Butler, wife Leah LaBelle

Former NBA player Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle, died in a car crash early Wednesday morning, according to a TMZ report.

Jordan Greer

Heat vs. Rockets: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

After an impressive victory over the defending champion Warriors, the Rockets are hoping to avoid a letdown against a scrappy Heat team. Here's what you need to know ahead of Monday's matchup.

Jordan Greer

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

Heat's Bam Adebayo could end up being the steal of the 2017 NBA Draft

Although Bam Adebayo doesn’t have the upside of fellow rookies Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum or Donovan Mitchell, there’s no doubt he has a future in the NBA as a starting center.

Scott Rafferty

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

Skylar Rolstad

Heat guard Dion Waiters to undergo season-ending surgery

The Syracuse product reportedly will have an operation to repair his injured left ankle.

Nick Birdsong

Black belt James Johnson, Serge Ibaka trade punches in Heat-Raptors game

Johnson holds a second-degree black belt and has been involved in martial arts since he was about 7.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

The best (and worst) of Nike's new NBA City Edition jerseys

Nike released its City Edition uniforms Wednesday. Which NBA teams have the best new jerseys?

Jordan Greer

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

Skylar Rolstad

What Up With Stat? Warriors' domination, Kyle Lowry's struggles and more early NBA numbers

The Warriors are crushing opponents in the third quarter, Kyle Lowry can't find his way in the Raptors' offense and Dion Waiters is the NBA's best clutch scorer. (Take all of these numbers with a small sample size grain of salt.)

Jordan Greer

Erik Spoelstra takes high road after Ray Allen's comments on end of Heat's 'Big Three' era

Former Heat guard Ray Allen agreed with Dwyane Wade about Miami's "Big Three" era ending like a "bad marriage."

Jordan Greer

James Harden is making history while the Rockets go streaking

The Rockets star also had 10 turnovers to go with his triple-double.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors blow 24-point lead, chance for revenge vs. Grizzlies; eyes turn to Feb. meeting

Memphis stunned Stephen Curry and Co. on the Dubs' home floor, erasing a huge deficit and then prevailing in overtime.

Arthur Weinstein

Lakers' Jordan Clarkson scuffles with Heat's Goran Dragic, both get tossed

Friday night's matchup between the Heat and Lakers almost turned into fight night between guards Jordan Clarkson and Goran Dragic.

Joe Rodgers

Clippers can be dangerous again soon — if they can stay healthy

The Clippers have struggled lately without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, but once they're back, expect Los Angeles to turn from prey to predator again.

Alec Brzezinski

Heat's Justise Winslow to have season-ending surgery on torn labrum

The Heat forward played in just 18 games this season.

Alec Brzezinski

When will Raptors get win against NBA's best?

San Antonio led by as many as 34 points in a 110-82 rout that saw Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry score just six points.

Joe Rodgers

Mike Budenholzer is trying to bring Gregg Popovich flavor to the Hawks

Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer earned his first win over his former boss, Gregg Popovich.

Travis Durkee

Isaiah Thomas' historic night another step forward for Celtics

Thomas became the fifth player in Celtics franchise history to score 50 or more points in a game. The rest of the group includes three Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famer.

Alec Brzezinski

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love working just fine as part of Cavs' 'Big Three'

LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving all posted double-doubles against the Celtics. Cleveland held on for the win.

Alec Brzezinski

James Harden having career year

James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.

Arthur Weinstein

Russell Westbrook showing not even history can stop him

The Boston Celtics kept Russell Westbrook in check for about 16 minutes on Friday night, but the Thunder star took over from there.

Marcus Dinitto

Spurs look to start new defensive streak after allowing Harden 31 in win

James Harden snapped an impressive Spurs defensive streak, but San Antonio got the victory anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

Celtics emerging as a threat in the Eastern Conference, finally

The Celtics are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected might challenge the Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy.

Alec Brzezinski

Rockets break NBA 3-point records in 9th straight win

The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers

Dragic, Whiteside lead Heat to win

Dragic and Whiteside teamed up to outduel John Wall and Bradley Beal in a thrilling showdown.

Alec Brzezinski

Kawhi Leonard continues silent takeover of NBA

Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak puts him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt

Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James passes Elvin Hayes for 9th on NBA's all-time scoring list

James is 94 points behind Moses Malone for eighth place on the list.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavaliers, Warriors still look like class of NBA after marquee matchups become laughers

So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.

Ron Clements

Carmelo Anthony tunes up for showdown with LeBron James by lighting up Heat

The Knicks forward scored 35 points in a 114-103 victory in Miami. Up next: a meeting with James and the Cavaliers in New York on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

Phil Jackson says marijuana use part of NBA culture despite efforts to stop it

The Knicks president admitted to smoking marijuana while recovering from back surgery in 1969.

Ron Clements

Gordon Hayward looking to make serious, loud noise in 2017

After turning in his third straight game of 30-plus points, people may need to start paying attention to the Jazz forward.

Alec Brzezinski

Pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo's name 'Su-per-star'

Giannis Antetokounmpo is terrorizing teams around the NBA, even as announcers and other players struggle to pronounce his name.

Arthur Weinstein

The NBA's next great big man rivalry is here

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

Westbrook on triple-double streak

The Thunder star recorded his eighth triple-double of the season in Monday's 112-103 win over the Knicks.

Alec Brzezinski

Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

Randolph out after death of mother

Zach Randolph will miss Friday's game against the Heat following the death of his mother.

Alec Brzezinski

'Disrespect' made Heat's Udonis Haslem confront heckling Pistons fan

Udonis Haslem had no qualms about getting into a Pistons fan's face during Wednesday's game.

Gabrielle McMillen

Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

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Sixers finally win back-to-back

Joel Embiid and the 76ers did something they haven't done in a long time.

Steven J. Gaither

Celtics different squad with Al Horford on floor

Back from a concussion, Horford came up huge in the final seconds to give the Pistons their first home loss.

Joe Rodgers

After slow start, Timberwolves turning into team everyone expected them to be

Minnesota's 1-5 stumble is a more distant memory after a nationally televised blowout of the 76ers.

Arthur Weinstein

LeBron, Cavaliers zero in on history after rallying past Raptors

No LeBron James-led team has ever started a season 10-1. His Cavaliers have a chance to become the first after a 121-117 win over Toronto.

Brandon Schlager

Pistons improve to 5-0 at home

The star guard is still nursing knee and finger injuries that have kept him out all season.

Alec Brzezinski

Lakers guards a force to be reckoned with in Los Angeles renaissance

D'Angelo Russell, Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson and Nick Young all scored in double figures in Saturday's win against the Pelicans; Anthony Davis, meanwhile, makes history.

Alec Brzezinski

Dwyane Wade moves on after 'weird' return to Miami, Bulls' win over Heat

The Bulls guard had an emotional but fruitful return to American Airlines Arena against the Heat.

Steven J. Gaither

Pat Riley emailed Dwyane Wade prior to Miami return

The Heat president says he hopes Wade got it. Wade says he did but hasn't read it yet.

Steven J. Gaither

Dwyane Wade: 'Nothing but love' for Heat, but wants to 'beat their butt'

Dwyane Wade will return to Miami to face his former franchise, but has no hard feelings.

Jordan Heck

Harden joins company with Jordan

The Rockets star has now recorded 30 points and 10 assists in four straight games.

Alec Brzezinski

Derrick Rose enjoys Chicago return, Knicks look like team with playoff potential

Rose scored 15 points and added 11 assists and seven rebounds. He wasn't the only former Bull who thrived; Joakim Noah had 16 points.

Steven J. Gaither

DeMar DeRozan is playing like Michael Jordan — seriously

The Raptors guard is off to the best scoring start in the past 30 years.

Steven J. Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: Warriors still seeking chemistry, but survive challenge from Suns

The Golden State Warriors are showing that assembling a team of superstars doesn't produce better results right away.

Arthur Weinstein

Could LeBron James take smaller role with Cavs?

Kyrie Irving hit a key 3-pointer to help the Cavaliers beat the Raptors in a repeat of last season's Eastern Conference championship. He could take some of the load off King James.

Alec Brzezinski

Joel Embiid warns Ben Simmons about Donald Trump

As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pontificated on national TV, one 76ers player brought jokes to Twitter.

Brandon Schlager

Chris Bosh lashes out at Heat, vows NBA return

Chris Bosh was not happy with the way things ended with the Miami Heat.

Steven J. Gaither

Pat Riley says Heat weighing options for Chris Bosh with future still uncertain

Given he's medically cleared to play, the team could limit Bosh's workload and restrict his travel for away games to keep him healthy.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Haslem talks Wade leaving Miami

According to Udonis Haslem, Dwyane Wade's situation in Miami "came to a head," which led to him leaving for Chicago.

Gabrielle McMillen

Miami Heat offering $13 Dwyane Wade merchandise as part of day-long celebration

The Heat are offering the discount as part of the day honoring his 13 years with the team.

Marcus Dinitto

NBA free agency rumors: Teams reportedly offering Dwyane Wade $20M per year

As contract talks with the Heat continue to drag, other teams reportedly are helping Wade gain leverage.

Gabrielle McMillen

NBA salary cap jumping to higher-than-expected $94 million, report says

The NBA salary cap will increase by $24 million, according to the Vertical.

Ron Clements

Kyle Lowry's 35 points against Heat send Raptors into East finals

Let's all give a round of applause to Kyle Lowry.

Alec Brzezinski

Raptors-Heat going seven because of course it has to go seven

The Heat live to fight another day.

Steven J. Gaither

Lowry reacts to Biyombo's dunk

Kyle Lowry was more excited about Bismack Biyombo's dunk than anyone else on the Raptors squad.

Gabrielle McMillen

International incident averted as Dwyane Wade promises to change pre-game routine

Dwyane Wade will change his pre-game routine in the wake of criticism from those who thought he was being disrespectful toward Canada.

Marcus Dinitto

Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas to miss rest of series against Heat

Valanciunas' absence should mean more playing time for Bismack Biyombo and Jason Thompson.

Arthur Weinstein

Hassan Whiteside has sprained MCL, status is day to day

The Heat may be without their enforcer in the paint, as Whiteside suffered a sprained MCL and his status for Monday's game is uncertain.

Arthur Weinstein

Fans mad at Dwyane Wade for shooting during Canada's national anthem

The Heat guard is under fire for squeezing in some last-second shooting practice.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Golden State falls to dominant Blazers, Kyle Lowry leads Raptors over Heat

Damian Lillard led Portland to its first postseason win over Golden State while Kyle Lowry redeemed himself to lead Toronto to victory.

Gabrielle McMillen

Heat's Hassan Whiteside suffers knee injury against Raptors, will not return to Game 3

Hassan Whiteside left Game 4 of the Heat-Raptors game after he fell trying to get a rebound.

Gabrielle McMillen

Jonas Valanciunas rescues Raptors in Game 2 against Heat

A late run led by the big man saved the Raptors in Thursday's 96-92 overtime victory against the Heat.

Ron Clements

Heat rule Chris Bosh out for remainder of playoffs

Chris Bosh will not rejoin the Heat on the floor during the playoffs.

Steven J. Gaither

Kyle Lowry immediately goes back to practice after Raptors loss, works 'to pick this s— up'

His shot hasn't quite been there this postseason, so he's working on it at all hours of the night — even after Tuesday's loss.

Jordan Heck

Chris Bosh follows Heat to Toronto while union steps in over playing status

Chris Bosh is in Toronto, but he’s not back in a Heat uniform.

Steven J. Gaither

Heat advance as Goran Dragic goes wild in Game 7 blowout over Hornets

The Heat fought back from the brink of elimination to advance in the NBA playoffs with a Game 7 blowout over the Hornets.

Marcus Dinitto

Heat complained to ‘highest levels' of NBA about ref bias in Hornets series, per report

The Heat and Hornets are growing tired of each other and the officals culminating with Game 7 Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

Dwyane Wade, LeBron James say NBA's ref reports 'pointless,' send a bad message

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade say the NBA's practice of issuing reviews of officials is "sending the wrong message" and should end.

Arthur Weinstein

NBA says Dwyane Wade wasn't fouled late in Game 5 against Hornets

The league confirmed no foul happened when Wade drove the baseline in the final seconds.

Gabrielle McMillen

Hornets' Courtney Lee credits Bible study/massage for game-winner vs. Heat

Courtney Lee was the hero for the Hornets, but his masseuse/spiritual adviser was the real MVP.

Steven J. Gaither

Chris Bosh's wife indicates he's ready to play

Chris Bosh and his wife took to social media to express his desire to play, but the Heat have still ruled him out in the foreseeable future.

Gabrielle McMillen

Which Hassan Whiteside will show up for Heat in pivotal Game 5?

After averaging 19 points in the Heat's two playoff wins, Whiteside managed a total of 21 points in Games 3 and 4.

Steven J. Gaither

Hornets, Trail Blazers have made things interesting

Written off as sweep candidates not long ago, Portland and Charlotte have hope after taking care of business at home.

Steven J. Gaither

Kevin Durant's ejection in Thunder's win could have repercussions

With just 50 seconds left in the game, Kevin Durant was ejected on a Flagrant 2 foul as the Thunder took a 3-1 series lead over the Mavs.

Gabrielle McMillen

Hornets' Nicolas Batum likely out for remainder of series

Hornets forward Nicolas Batum could miss extended time after spraining his ankle Wednesday against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

How each NBA team really feels after Game 1 of their playoff series

We go inside the minds of the NBA's playoff teams after one postseason game.

Steven J. Gaither

Chris Bosh rules himself out of NBA playoffs

Chris Bosh told his Miami Heat teammates after Friday’s practice that he will not play in the NBA Playoffs this season.

Marcus Dinitto

Heat vs. Hornets: NBA playoffs Round 1 schedule, times, TV, prediction

The who, what, where, when and why of the first round matchup between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

Heat emerge from East scramble; NBA playoff matchups set

There were several big games in the NBA outside California on Wednesday night.

Steven J. Gaither

Heat PG Goran Dragic loses tooth, tosses it to bench, keeps playing

The Heat point guard was more worried about the game than his lost tooth.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors beat Spurs for 70th win, clinch top seed in West

The Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference Thursday night while keeping their hopes of setting a single-season record.

Ron Clements

Hassan Whiteside wants DPOY voters to go to Toys 'R' Us

The Heat center's reasoning for being named Defensive Player of the Year is childish and brilliant at the same time.

Steven J. Gaither

Pistons continue to prove Kevin Durant wrong, look like dangerous playoff team

The Pistons, led by a balanced scoring attack, could be a dangerous team in the postseason.

Alec Brzezinski

NBA fines Lakers' Julius Randle $15K for 'obscene gesture'

Lakers forward Julius Randle was excited after nailing a game-winning shot to beat the Heat on Wednesday. A little too excited for the NBA.

Ron Clements

D'Angelo Russell feels hated by Lakers' fanbase

Lakers fans yelled out "snitch" and "traitor" to the young player.

Jordan Heck

Rockets show in loss to Thunder they still can't get out of their own way

Tuesday's loss to OKC is just the latest in what has been a season of disappointments for Houston.

Steven J. Gaither

Cavs' 11-game losing streak in Miami 'concerning,' LeBron says

An 11-game losing streak in Miami has LeBron James worried as he looks to a potential Eastern Conference playoff matchup.

Bob Hille

Warriors seem a little more human after falling to Spurs

With this win, the Spurs have now won 33-straight at home against the Warriors.

Alec Brzezinski

Chris Bosh rejoins Heat on sidelines, return could be near

Chris Bosh appears to be getting closer to returning to action.

Steven J. Gaither

Spurs' defense continues to come up big

The Spurs have held their opponents to 85 points or fewer 20 times this season, double their total from the 2014-15 season.

Alec Brzezinski

Throwback players Elton Brand, Baron Davis show out in debuts

Elton Brand made his season debut with the 76ers on Friday while fellow 1999 draft pick Baron Davis balled in the D-League.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors' bench comes up big as domination of NBA continues

Warriors came from behind Thursday to hand the Thunder their sixth loss in their last eight games.

Alec Brzezinski

J.R. Smith calls out LeBron-less Cavaliers after tepid performance

With LeBron James and Kyle Lowry sitting out for rest, the Cavs and Raptors lost against Eastern Conference teams fighting for playoff spots

Alec Brzezinski

Stephen Curry again shows he's in complete control of the game

Stephen Curry hit a game-winning shot from 32-feet out Saturday against the Thunder.

Alec Brzezinski

Heat stay hot as Hassan Whiteside steps up for ailing Chris Bosh

Hassan Whiteside has filled in for ailing Heat star Chris Bosh in a big way, and had another monster night off the bench Monday.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors still haven't lost back-to-back games this season

The Warriors shrugged off Friday's ugly loss to beat the Clippers on the road Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Damian Lillard has record night in blowout of Warriors

Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.

Steven J. Gaither

NBA trade deadline 2016: Who went where?

Catch up on all the action as NBA teams swindled deals before the Feb. 18 trade deadline.

Travis Durkee

Chris Bosh held out of practice, won't travel with Heat for Hawks game

The team and player are being extra cautious about his calf strain after last year's bout with blood clots.

Steven J. Gaither

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