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NBA A to Z podcast page
NBA A to Z podcast pageUSA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick, Jeff Zillgitt and Kevin Spain weekly NBA podcast - NBA
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USA TODAY Sports' NBA triple-double tracker
USA TODAY Sports' NBA triple-double trackerDid Russell Westbrook have another triple-double last night? Probably. - NBA
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Week 6 power rankings: Rockets rising, Clippers falling
Week 6 power rankings: Rockets rising, Clippers fallingThe sixth of our weekly power rankings (From Dec. 4 through Dec. 11) - Sam Amick
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NBA season has been full of surprises so far
NBA season has been full of surprises so farFrom Westbrook to Rockets to Jazz, the season has been anything but boring - NBA
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Watch: Inside the Wizards' quarter-season woes
Watch: Inside the Wizards' quarter-season woesUSA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the early struggles facing the Washington Wizards. - NBA
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Watch: LeBron accepts Sportsperson of the Year Award
Watch: LeBron accepts Sportsperson of the Year AwardHe spoke on the influence of Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Jim Brown. - NBA
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Abdul-Jabbar honors those who inspired him
Abdul-Jabbar honors those who inspired himAbdul-Jabbar was one of the leading athlete activists during the civil rights movement. - For The Win
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John Legend to perform at NBA All-Star Game
John Legend to perform at NBA All-Star GameThe game isn't until February, but let's get excited about this one now. - NBA
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LeBron, Marc Gasol named NBA players of the week
LeBron, Marc Gasol named NBA players of the weekJames has earned weekly honors an NBA-record 56 times in his career.
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Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award
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Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP awardKawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record - NBA
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Column: Kobe, Ex-Comish Stern Waked as Only NBA Can
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Column: Kobe, Ex-Comish Stern Waked as Only NBA CanThe NBA All-Star weekend is supposed to be a celebration of the game, but the league's power brokers set aside some time to mourn the recent deaths of Kobe Bryant and Commissioner Emeritus David Stern - NBA
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Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155
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Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155Anthony Davis made a game-ending free throw to give Team LeBron a 157-155 win over Team Giannis in the revamped NBA All-Star Game - NBA
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All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe
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All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring KobeAs expected, this All-Star weekend has been largely about paying tribute to the life of Kobe Bryant - NBA
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Leonard, LeBron, Davis lead Team LeBron over Team Giannis
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Leonard, LeBron, Davis lead Team LeBron over Team GiannisKawhi Leonard scored 30, LeBron James scored 23 and Chicago product Anthony Davis finished with 20 points after hitting the winning free throw to lift Team LeBron to a 157-155 victory over Team Giannis in the NBA All-Star Game - NBA
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The Latest: Miami's Derrick Jones Jr. wins slam dunk contest
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The Latest: Miami's Derrick Jones Jr. wins slam dunk contestMiami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. celebrated his 23rd birthday by winning the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, edging Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a memorable showdown that required two tiebreaker jams. Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield... - NBA
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Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star Saturday
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Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star SaturdayAaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest - NBA
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Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars
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Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA starsGiannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa - NBA
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Silver: NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020
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Silver: NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020The NBA and USA Basketball are still considering playing in China later this year, though the complexities of both the political rift caused by a tweet last fall and the ongoing health concerns in the world’s most populous country are making those...
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Bryant casts shadow as NBA's best meet in All-Star Game
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Bryant casts shadow as NBA's best meet in All-Star GameKobe Bryant always seemed to be in top form when he stepped onto the court for the NBA All-Star Game - NBA
Trail Blazers' Lillard using break to treat groin injury
Trail Blazers' Lillard using break to treat groin injuryPortland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is grateful for the All-Star break - NBA
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All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students
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All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings studentsThe NBA-backed Basketball Africa League has announced the 12 teams, one from 12 African nations, that will compete in the inaugural season of the league - NBA
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Lakers' Davis back in hometown for All-Star Game
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Lakers' Davis back in hometown for All-Star GameAnthony Davis has played in All-Star Games before, but nothing like this one - NBA
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Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge
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Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars ChallengeMiles Bridges scored 20 points and took MVP honors, Eric Paschall added 23 more and the U.S. beat the World 151-131 in the Rising Stars Challenge - NBA
Common named MVP, Team Wilbon wins All-Star Celebrity Game
Common named MVP, Team Wilbon wins All-Star Celebrity GameRapper and actor Common had 10 points and four steals to earn the Most Valuable Player honors in the All-Star Celebrity Game as Team Wilbon beat Team Stephen A, 62-47 - NBA
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Jordan, Wilkins reflect on memorable '88 dunk contest battle
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Jordan, Wilkins reflect on memorable '88 dunk contest battleMichael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest - NBA
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Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
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Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of FameKobe Bryant was one of eight finalists announced as candidates for enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, a decision that came as absolutely no surprise in his first year of eligibility - NBA
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The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event
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The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares eventFormer President Barack Obama — a huge basketball fan, officially the game’s First Fan during his eight years in office — made an unannounced appearance at an NBA Cares event during All-Star weekend in his hometown of Chicago with several of the...
