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Mitchell, Harden among 4 Cavs out vs. Pistons
All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each missed their second straight game Friday for the Cavs, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.
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Sources: Suns waive Anthony 3 weeks after trade
Cole Anthony was waived Friday by the Suns, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania, after the guard did not appear in any games since he was acquired at the NBA trade deadline.
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Heat say Powell (groin) to miss at least a week
All-Star guard Norman Powell, the Heat’s leading scorer, has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week, the team said Friday.
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Spurs sign Plumlee for remainder of season
Mason Plumlee has signed a deal with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN.
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Why the East race is full of high stakes: ‘Not a lot of honeymoons going on’
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.
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Isaiah Stewart, Ben Wallace and the legacy of Detroit’s enforcer
The intimidation, the electric blocks — and the suspensions — are all part of the Beef Stew experience.
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Hawks plan Magic City night to honor ‘institution’
The Hawks are paying tribute to Magic City, Atlanta’s famed strip club, with a promotional night planned for March 16.
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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.
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Knueppel sets rookie 3-pt. record — in 59 games
Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray’s NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers.
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Gibson, 40, agrees to 2-year deal with Grizzlies
Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his representative Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania.