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Giannis returns for Bucks’ Cup game vs. Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup for the Bucks in their NBA Cup loss to the Knicks on Friday night after missing four games because of a groin strain.
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Court order: Lakers to use usual floor for Cup tilt
The Lakers will play Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court after issues with the Cup-themed surface.
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Sources: Warriors star Curry (quad) to miss week
The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.
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OKC’s Williams off injury report; to debut Friday
Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday.
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‘Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel’: NBA scouts, execs on what’s next in Philly
What is the 76ers’ ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.
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NBA Cup takeaways: Everything to know before Friday’s final night of group play
The 2025 NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here’s everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.
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Celts halt Pistons’ win streak at 13 in frantic finish
Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak.
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Spurs’ Harper (calf) expects to play Wednesday
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper expects to make his return Wednesday at Portland after missing 10 games due to a strained left calf.
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Sources: Knicks’ Shamet out at least four weeks
Knicks guard Landry Shamet will be reevaluated in four weeks as the recovers from a right shoulder sprain, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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How a legendary historian is quietly fueling OKC’s championship rise
As OKC GM Sam Presti formed a Thunder team built for a dynasty, he was inspired by a man who has been working on the same project for more than 50 years.