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Hornets replace Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with Courtney Lee in 3-team trade

Lee, who is in the final year of his contract, is averaging 10.0 points in 29.2 minutes per game this season in Memphis.

Travis Durkee

Heat concerned Chris Bosh's injury more serious than strained calf, reports say

Heat forward Chris Bosh opted to sit out NBA All-Star Weekend because of a strained calf, but his injury may be more serious than that.

Brandon Schlager

Hassan Whiteside suspended for elbow to Boban Marjanovic's head

The Heat center will be suspended one game without pay after he elbowed Marjanovic's head on Tuesday.

Gabrielle McMillen

Clippers' Austin Rivers sidelined indefinitely with broken hand

The back guard, who sustained the injury Wednesday against the Timberwolves, was originally thought to have a bone bruise in the hand.

Bob Hille

Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

Clippers clicking on the court despite issues off it

The Clippers pushed aside their off-court drama in a big way against the Bulls on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Enes Kanter could be key to Thunder becoming true contender

The Thunder needed someone to answer the bell and, Friday night, that someone was Enes Kanter.

Steven J. Gaither

Heat minority owner says 'LeBron screwed us badly'

While speaking on an Israeli radio show, Heat minority owner Raanan Katz had harsh words for the former Miami player.

Ron Clements

Hamstring, back injuries shelve Derrick Rose during another Bulls loss

The Bulls guard left the game in the first half of his team’s 89-84 loss to the Heat with right hamstring and lower back soreness.

Steven J. Gaither

Erik Spoelstra finds David Blatt's firing 'disturbing'

One man who used to coach LeBron James chimes in on the Cavaliers' decision Friday to fire David Blatt.

Steven J. Gaither

Hornets' Kemba Walker is having his best NBA week ever

When Kemba Walker shoots well, the Hornets are a much better team.

Steven J. Gaither

DeMar DeRozan, Raptors flying under the radar

Toronto is quietly gunning for the No. 1 spot in the East.

Steven J. Gaither

Cavs bounce back with ugly, but comfortable, win over Rockets

A red-hot Rockets team attempted to hand the Cavaliers a second Texas loss, but it didn't happen.

Steven J. Gaither

It took pneumonia to end DeAndre Jordan's 360-game ironman streak

The Clippers big man — understanding that "the No. 1 ability is availability" — hadn't been out of his team's lineup since March 23, 2011.

Bob Hille

Heat assistant Keith Smart back after rare cancer diagnosis

The 51-year-old is back with the team after undergoing extensive surgery to remove a form of skin cancer.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors remain NBA's best team despite growing competition

Stephen Curry is heating back up after missing some time with a shin injury.

Alec Brzezinski

Life After LeBron improving for Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh

Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade combined for 58 points to help the Heat win a game in which they trailed by 18 points in the third quarter.

Steven J. Gaither

Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

Bucks stop skid in Indy; Klay Thompson paces Curry-less Warriors

Khris Middleton scored 33 points to help the Bucks end a three-game losing streak.

Arthur Weinstein

Dwyane Wade moves past Shaq into third on Christmas scoring list

The Heat guard isn't just a scorer, though he has 277 points on the holiday, but he's a winner too. He is 10-1 on Christmas in his career.

Bob Hille

Warriors show they still have the grinding formula to own Cavaliers

Draymond Green and Shaun Livingston helped the Warriors grind out a win against a tough Cavs team.

Steven J. Gaither

Kobe Bryant ties season scoring high as Lakers snap weird skid

Kobe Bryant managed one of those performances that allow Lakers fans to reminisce about his youthful vigor. He also looked like a hobbled old man at times.

Brandon Schlager

Bulls continue to struggle following Jimmy Butler's remarks

The Bulls, surrounded by controversy, dropped their third straight game with Monday's loss to the lowly Nets.

Steven J. Gaither

Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

Pistons promote point guard Brandon Jennings from D-League

The Pistons point guard has been sidelined since January, when he suffered a torn left Achilles.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Pistons promote point guard Brandon Jennings from D-League

The Pistons point guard has been sidelined since January, when he suffered a torn left Achilles.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Warriors exact revenge against Bucks, Spurs pass Clippers test

The Warriors and Spurs, arguably the two best teams in the NBA, survived tough tests Friday night.

Travis Durkee

Goran Dragic quickly repairs chipped tooth to avoid ‘Jim Carrey’ look

Dragic may suddenly be more photogenic, but his teammates wish the unique look stuck around a bit longer.

Travis Durkee

Wizards' John Wall gets good news after knee collision causes scare

The two-time All-Star is averaging 28 points per game over the past three games, but his status for Monday's game in Miami is unclear.

Bob Hille

Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James takes game off after criticizing Cavaliers' play

Cavaliers coach David Blatt has decided to rest LeBron James Saturday against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

Anthony Davis outlasts LeBron, shows why he's still an MVP candidate

Anthony Davis is still an MVP-caliber player. He just needs more help from his teammates.

Steven J. Gaither

Dwyane Wade turns back clock, leads Heat past Thunder in thriller

The Heat outlasted the Thunder, in a game that had 38 lead changes, on the strength of Dwyane Wade's fourth-quarter heroics.

Alec Brzezinski

Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

Blake Griffin says Clippers-Warriors isn't a rivalry: 'They're the better team'

The Warriors are just three wins away from the best start in NBA history.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins suspended for elbowing Al Horford in the head

Cousins will miss the Kings’ matchup Thursday night against the Heat.

Travis Durkee

Gerald Green available, but Heat conscious of newfound bench chemistry

In the swingman's six-game absence after a bizarre incident at his condo, Miami has made a big trade and built a strong bench rotation.

Bob Hille

Blake Griffin whines his way to ejection even with Chris Paul already out vs. Suns

Also Thursday night, Stephen Curry continued his torrid pace toward another NBA MVP award.

Alec Brzezinski

Police: Heat's Gerald Green punched man during incident in apartment lobby

The Heat guard was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team after police say he punched a man in his apartment building.

Steven J. Gaither

Metta World Peace defends Michael Jordan (and fake Jordans) in sneaker war

World Peace isn't mad at Michael Jordan for making major cash selling sneakers, but he understand why people wear knockoffs.

Steven J. Gaither

Dwyane Wade: 'There will never be another Kobe'

Dwyane Wade relishes his possible final season as a professional with Kobe Bryant.

Jordan Heck

Heat's Gerald Green reportedly out of hospital

The team offered little in terms of when the 29-year-old swing man might play again after he was admitted for an as-yet-undisclosed reason.

Bob Hille

Dwyane Wade beats halftime buzzer with half-court heave against Timberwolves

The Heat star showed off range we didn't think he had.

Steven J. Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: What is wrong with James Harden?

The Rockets star and self-proclaimed MVP shot 2 of 15 from the field and was 0 for 10 from 3-point range in another blowout to start 0-3.

Brandon Schlager

The Fifth Quarter: Russell Westbrook takes down Magic with late-game heroics

Catch up on all of Friday night's NBA action.

Alec Brzezinski

LeBron James says Kevin Love will be the 'main focus' on Cavs' offense

Kevin Love is about to have a "hell of a season," LeBron James says.

Steven J. Gaither

Heat's Gerald Green fined $25,000 for gun, throat-slash gestures

Gerald Green was handed down a hefty fine by the league for inappropriate gestures during the Heat's game against the Wizards.

Jordan Heck

Wall stayed behind during trip

The Wizards guard stayed back in D.C. for a good cause.

Steven J. Gaither

Hassan Whiteside is working on shooting free throws with his eyes closed

Considering Whiteside shot 50 percent from the free throw line last season, he might want to try something different.

Steven J. Gaither

Dwyane Wade says he still is elite, even as a different player

The Heat star says last season gave him confidence he’s still got some go left in his tank, even if it’s not the high-octane brand.

Steven J. Gaither

Chris Bosh taken off blood thinners, cleared to start training camp

Unlike Kobe Bryant (torn rotator cuff) or Kevin Durant (chronic foot and ankle pain), Bosh’s ailment could have killed him.

Steven J. Gaither

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