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Lead NBA writer/managing editor at http://NBCSports.com Husband, father, hoops junkie, wanna be foodie.
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LeBron James reportedly undecided on if this will be his final NBA season

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LeBron James reportedly undecided on if this will be his final NBA season
James has only been back on the court for two games this season, but already the talk is if there will be a 24th season for him.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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'Who is No. 12?'

The NBA is discovering Jake LaRavia, who has found a comfort zone with the Lakers.

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'Who is No. 12?' NBA is discovering Jake LaRavia, who has found a comfort zone with Lakers
LaRavia's jack-of-all-trades game has fit well next to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Rough guy to lose going up against Zubac.
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Deandre Ayton (right knee contusion) is listed as out for the Lakers' home game against the Clippers tomorrow.
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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NBA power rankings 2025-26: Thunder remain on top, Pistons jump to second, Lakers enter top five

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NBA power rankings 2025-26: Thunder remain on top, Pistons jump to second, Lakers enter top five
A lot of focus on the NBA Cup this week, including the big game between the Clippers and Lakers on NBC and Peacock.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon reportedly out at least 4-6 weeks with Grade 2 right hamstring strain

That's two starters out for an extended period for the Nuggets, who also are without Christian Braun (sprained ankle).

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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon reportedly out at least 4-6 weeks with Grade 2 right hamstring strain
It was evident how much Denver missed the glue that is Gordon's game in Saturday night's loss to the Kings.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Ja Morant and Klay Thompson have a beef, exchange words after Grizzlies win

Neither was done talking after people separated them postgame.

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Ja Morant and Klay Thompson have a beef, exchange words after Grizzlies win
Morant and Thompson had words postgame and were separated, but neither was done talking.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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YES!!!!

Havey Barnes, I suddenly don't remember any misses from you this game.
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Kawhi Leonard expected to return to struggling Clippers Sunday vs. Cavaliers.

He will have missed 10 games at that point with a sprained ankle and foot. Leonard averaged 24.4 points and 5.7 rebounds a game in the six games he played before his injury.

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Kawhi Leonard expected to return to struggling Clippers Sunday vs. Cavaliers
Leonard will have missed 10 games with an ankle/foot sprain, returing in time for a key NBA Cup game Tuesday on NBC and Peacock.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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So many missed opportunities for Newcastle. Soooooo frustrating.

No way this will come back to bite us.
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Chris Paul to retire after this season, his 21st in NBA

Next stop: Hall of Fame.

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Chris Paul to retire after this season, his 21st in NBA
Paul is a future Hall of Famer, an 11-time All-NBA player, but at age 40 has been picking up DNPs with the Clippers this season.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Where things stand with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, more

Here's a roundup of the latest trade rumors and notes.

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NBA Trade Rumors 2025-26: Where things stand with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, more
While there are no big-name deals even close to happening, there is still simmering trade talk around the league.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Kings' center Domantas Sabonis is out at least 3-4 weeks with a torn meniscus

Just the Kings' luck that on the day Keegan Murray is set to make his season debut, this news comes down.

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Kings' center Domantas Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks with torn meniscus
Sabonis going out comes on the same day the Kings are expected to get Keegan Murray back in the rotation.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Injuries to NBA star players are up this season. Steve Kerr says the pace and spacing of the modern game are to blame. Other coaches agree with him.

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Injuries to NBA star players are up this season. Steve Kerr says pace, spacing of modern game to blame.
Players are running more than ever in game, being asked to make more explosive moves, and that has consequences.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Deni Avdija is so good.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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I loved this from Jon Krawczynski at the Athletic, a big-picture view of what Nico Harrison and Patrick Dumont got wrong in Dallas.

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November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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An update on Anthony Davis and the trade rumors: Davis must get healthy to garner serious offers from Bulls, Raptors, others

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Anthony Davis trade rumors: Davis must get healthy to garner serious offers from Bulls, Raptors, others
Davis is out at least another week with a strained calf. He's going to have to return and play for a couple of months to spark offers.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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LeBron James makes life easy for Lakers, puts up 12-assist double-double in return, sparking win vs. Jazz

LeBron made history by playing in his 23rd season, and he passed Reggie Miller for sixth on the NBA all-time regular-season 3-pointers made list.

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LeBron James makes life easy for Lakers, puts up 12-assist double-double in return, sparking win vs. Jazz
LeBron made history by playing in his 23rd season, and he passed Reggie Miller for sixth on the NBA all-time regular-season 3-pointers made list.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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After Keyonte George had 23 points in the first half and couldn't seem to miss, the Lakers have held him to 6 in the second half. Utah is also 3-of-18 from beyond the arc as a team in the second half. The result is the Jazz have just 36 second-half points (after 71 in the first half).
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Bill Kennedy - Master of the dramatic arts
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Fun fact: there are 82 players on rosters right now that were born AFTER LeBron James made his NBA debut on Oct 29, 2003.
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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It's official: LeBron James to make season debut for Lakers Tuesday vs. Jazz

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It's official: LeBron James to make season debut for Lakers Tuesday vs. Jazz
The second LeBron steps on the court he will set another NBA record as the first player to play 23 seasons in the league.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly to miss 1-2 weeks with a 'low-grade' groin strain

The Bucks have a -13 net rating when Antetokounmpo is off the court this season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly to miss 1-2 weeks with 'low grade' groin strain
Antetokounmpo had to leave Monday night's game against the Suns after injuring his groin in the second quarter.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Avengers will not reassmble: Stephen Curry says he is 'highly doubtful' for Los Angeles Olympics, LeBron says he is out and will be watching from Cabo.

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Avengers will not reassmble: Stephen Curry says he is 'highly doubtful' for Los Angeles Olympics, LeBron out
The USA will turn to its younger generation of stars to take on what will be the best international field it has ever faced.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Fun thought via @talkhoops.bsky.social: Oklahoma City could have two lottery picks this season. They own the Clippers' first-round pick (PG13 trade). OKC also owns Utah's, but the Jazz pick is top 8 protected, so it depends on how much Lauri Markkanen lifts this team up the rest of the way.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM