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No shutting down Giannis if healthy, Doc says

MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers reiterated on Friday that the Bucks have no plans to shut…

Mavs leave no doubt teen Flagg their future

DALLAS—Cooper Flagg was in the midst of an unprecedented run for an NBA teenager when…

Towns bears ‘battle scars’ of NY win over Denver

NEW YORK—Karl-Anthony Towns had a bandage over his right eye covering the stitches he needed…

LeBron says All-star streak farthest from his mind

NEW YORK—For two decades, LeBron James being an All-Star was almost a certainty. This season,…

Surging Clippers make fan eat his words—literally

The date was Dec. 20. It was the day everything changed for the Los Angeles…

Luka returns to Dallas and beats the Mavericks again

DALLAS—Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before a quick U-turn by the…

Antetokounmpo expects extended absence

MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his…

Warriors prepare for life minus injured Butler 

SAN FRANCISCO—Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are still coming to terms with how…

Free fall continues for NBA Cup kings Knicks

NEW YORK—As boos rained down while his team walked off the court after trailing Dallas…

Durant moves past ‘idol’ Nowitzki on NBA ladder

HOUSTON—Kevin Durant knew on Sunday exactly how close he was to surpassing his idol, Dirk…