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It’s always fun when a backup gets handed additional responsibility while a starter is out, and then goes ahead and exceeds all expectations. Here’s NBC Sports Philly on the recent play of Sixers guard Shake Milton: ...

The New York Knicks have officially named former player agent Leon Rose as their new president.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a work out scheduled with J.R. Smith early this week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The team recently freed up a roster spot with the release of Troy Daniels. Smith isn’t the only ...

Through the Clippers' roller coaster of ups and downs this season, Kawhi Leonard has steadily reminded the team to focus on the end goal, and it has resonated with his teammates.

An MRI over the weekend confirmed JJ Redick has a left hamstring strain, putting a damper on New Orleans' chances to sneak past the Grizzlies into the playoffs.

Damian Lillard will make his return to the Portland Trail Blazers’ lineup on Wednesday, per a report from Stadium’s Shams Charania. That return will come in a home game against the Washington Wizards. Lillard has bee...

A bemused LeBron James has a message for anyone critical of his mentorship of the NBA’s young stars: "Anybody that says, 'LeBron, why would he do that while he's playing? He's showing signs of weakness, he's buddy-budd...

Welcome to #MarburyWeek, a celebration of Stephon Marbury ahead of the release of his documentary, “A Kid From Coney Island.” The film, presented by SLAM and RTG Features, hits select theaters on March 10th. COP TICK...

Kemba Walker hasn't played since the All-Star break due to knee soreness, but could return to the Celtics lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets

Otto Porter Jr. will return to the Bulls lineup on Monday after being out since Nov. 6 with a left foot fracture.

Bradley Beal‘s monster scoring nights haven’t often translated into wins for the Wizards this season, so he’s not exactly jazzed about the huge numbers. Beal, 26, says he “could care less” about playing well if...

Russell Westbrook was absolutely dominant in Houston’s 111-110 overtime road win Saturday against the Boston Celtics, finishing with 41 points (on 16/27 shooting), 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. “You can’t go ...

Welcome to #MarburyWeek, a celebration of Stephon Marbury ahead of the release of his documentary, “A Kid From Coney Island.” The film, presented by SLAM and RTG Features, hits select theaters on March 10th. COP TICK...

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a contract buyout with guard Jordan McRae, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The 29-year-old was acquired by the team in a deadline day trade last month. While McRae never saw consiste...

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that they’ve waived guard Troy Daniels. The move gives the team an open roster spot that they can utilize in the future. Daniels played sparingly for the Lakers but saw action in 4...

The Lakers are planning to conduct a workout for free-agent guard Dion Waiters in Los Angeles on Monday, league sources told ESPN, after clearing a roster spot by waiving guard Troy Daniels.

Josh Richardson was ruled out Sunday with a nose bruise, another blow to a Sixers team already missing Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.