Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not play against the Warriors on Friday, nor will he accompany the team on its upcoming three-game trip.
NBA sees 84% jump in Christmas ratings, best numbers in 5 years despite NFL competition
The NBA had a very good Christmas, at least by recent standards.
Miami’s Larrañaga Leaves College Sports ‘Exhausted,’ Like Many Peers
Jim Larrañaga could handle—and repeatedly thrived—in the old college sports system, where athletes could only get paid under-the-table, even if that meant the Feds might subpoena his text messages. But the 75-year-old University of Miami head men’s basketball coach acknowledged this week that he didn’t have what it takes—at least not at this point in …
Miami’s Pat Riley: ‘We are not trading Jimmy Butler’
Riley hopes to quiet the discussion around the Heat, although Butler moving on from Miami in a sign-and-trade next summer could happen.
Hornets vs. Wizards Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for December 26
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NBA Christmas Day Recap: Wemby’s ‘I’m here’ moment, LeBron-Steph rivalry is legendary | The Kevin O’Connor Show
The NBA's five-game lineup on Christmas Day delivered against a crowded sports landscape in which the NFL (and Beyoncé) tried to make waves of their own on the Wednesday holiday. Kevin O'Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh to break down all five games from the Christmas day slate.
Rockets vs. Pelicans Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends, and Best bets for December 26
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Heat president Riley shares direct response to Butler trade rumors
Miami Heat president Pat Riley clarified his position on the Jimmy Butler trade rumors.
Heat president Pat Riley says Miami will not trade Jimmy Butler
In a statement, Riley shot down the "rumors" that Butler wanted a trade out of Miami.
Schroder admits challenge of fitting with Steph, Draymond on Warriors
Dennis Schröder admitted in a recent interview with Andscape's Marc Spears that it's been a challenge to fit alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors.
Bulls at Hawks Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for December 26
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Jim Larranaga stepping down at Miami, Bill Courtney to take over
Jim Larranaga is stepping down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately, according to a report.
Watch Klay Thompson pass Reggie Miller for fifth all-time in made 3-pointers
“I loved Reggie Miller growing up... He’s always inspired me to shoot the ball and be a killer."
Heat vs. Magic Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for December 26
Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Game Preview
Luka Doncic leaves game, could miss ‘extended’ time with strained calf
If he misses 10 more games — which is very possible — he would fall short of playing 65 games, be ineligible for MVP, other NBA awards.