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NBA commissioner confirms All-Star Game amid player opposition

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NBA commissioner confirms All-Star Game amid player opposition

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league still plans to hold its annual All-Star game this year in Atlanta, even though some of the world's best players are opposed to holding the game amid COVID-19.

Harden's Nets beat Lakers, LeBron reaches 35,000 points

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Harden's Nets beat Lakers, LeBron reaches 35,000 points

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- James Harden and Kyrie Irving led the Brooklyn Nets to an 11-point win over a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers lineup in the first matchup of the season between the All-Star filled teams.

4 Spurs players test positive for COVID-19, NBA postpones games

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4 Spurs players test positive for COVID-19, NBA postpones games

Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The San Antonio Spurs have postponed their next three games because four players from the team tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA announced Tuesday.

Marcus Morris leads undermanned Clippers over Heat

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Marcus Morris leads undermanned Clippers over Heat

Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Marcus Morris Sr. scored a game-high 32 points to lead an undermanned Los Angeles Clippers team to a victory over the Miami Heat.

Lou Williams leads shorthanded Clippers over Cavaliers

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Lou Williams leads shorthanded Clippers over Cavaliers

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Veteran guard Lou Williams stepped up from his typical role off the bench and scored a game-high 30 points to lead the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers to a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nuggets blow out Lakers, Anthony Davis injured

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Nuggets blow out Lakers, Anthony Davis injured

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Lakers might have lost more than a game after a 122-105 setback to the Denver Nuggets. Forward Anthony Davis aggravated an Achilles injury during the loss.

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns returns from COVID-19 absence

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns returns from COVID-19 absence

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the court for the first time since January to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

NBA opposes Mavericks stance, says all teams will play national anthem

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NBA opposes Mavericks stance, says all teams will play national anthem

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- NBA teams will continue play the national anthem before games, in accordance with policy, the league said Wednesday. The directive came a day after the Dallas Mavericks announced they no longer would play the song.

LeBron James records triple-double, Lakers beat Thunder in OT

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LeBron James records triple-double, Lakers beat Thunder in OT

Feb. 9 (UPI) -- LeBron James logged his third triple-double of the season and helped the Los Angeles Lakers rally for their fifth consecutive win, a seven-point, overtime triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Pistons officially trade former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to Knicks

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Pistons officially trade former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to Knicks

Feb. 8 (UPI) -- The Detroit Pistons officially traded veteran point guard Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks on Monday, reuniting the former NBA MVP with head coach Tom Thibodeau.

LeBron James logs triple-double, Lakers beat Nuggets

NBA // 4 weeks ago

LeBron James logs triple-double, Lakers beat Nuggets

Feb. 5 (UPI) -- LeBron James recorded a 27-point, 10-rebound and 10-assist triple-double performance to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets Thursday night.

Kings' De'Aaron Fox on NBA staging All-Star Game: 'I think it's stupid'

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Kings' De'Aaron Fox on NBA staging All-Star Game: 'I think it's stupid'

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox believes the NBA's plan to have an All-Star Game this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic is "stupid."

Nets' Kevin Durant leads Lakers' LeBron James in early All-Star voting

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Nets' Kevin Durant leads Lakers' LeBron James in early All-Star voting

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James topped the first round of fan voting for this year's NBA All-Star Game.

Wizards' Bradley Beal breaks Michael Jordan record, continues scoring spree

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Wizards' Bradley Beal breaks Michael Jordan record, continues scoring spree

MIAMI, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Bradley Beal broke one of Michael Jordan's records, continued his scoring spree and helped the Washington Wizards earn just their fifth win in a game that served as a metaphor for the team's inconsistent 2020-21 season.

Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges team up for behind-the-back, windmill dunk

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Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges team up for behind-the-back, windmill dunk

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- LaMelo Ball skipped a no-look, behind-the-back pass to Miles Bridges before the Charlotte Hornets forward smashed in a windmill dunk for one of the best finishes of the NBA season in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Raptors' Fred VanVleet scorches Magic with franchise-record 54 points

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Raptors' Fred VanVleet scorches Magic with franchise-record 54 points

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Fifth-year shooting guard Fred VanVleet erupted for a franchise-record 54 points Tuesday night to lead the Toronto Raptors to a decisive victory over the Orlando Magic.

Four Hawks fans ejected after heated interaction with LeBron James

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Four Hawks fans ejected after heated interaction with LeBron James

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Four fans were ejected after they had a heated courtside interaction with LeBron James during a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta.

Westbrook, Beal come up big for Wizards in late comeback vs. Nets

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Westbrook, Beal come up big for Wizards in late comeback vs. Nets

Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook combined for 78 points and hit clutch shots down the stretch to fuel the Washington Wizards to a comeback win over the favored Brooklyn Nets in a high-scoring thriller Sunday night.

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart out at least two weeks with calf injury

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Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart out at least two weeks with calf injury

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Boston Celtics announced Sunday that veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss at least two weeks because of a left calf injury.

Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George cleared to return vs. Magic

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Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George cleared to return vs. Magic

Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have cleared the NBA's health and safety protocols and are available to play Friday night against the Orlando Magic.

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