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More than dozen stars express desire to play for U.S. in Olympics More than dozen stars express desire to play for U.S. in Olympics

More than a dozen NBA players said they are interested in playing in Paris for the Olympics this summer, including Kevin Durant and LeBron James.

The NBA's referee whisperers The NBA's referee whisperers

Across the NBA, consultants are teaching players and coaches how to see the game through the eyes of referees to gain an edge on their opponents.

Orlando Magic: Injured Jonathan Isaac won't return this season Orlando Magic: Injured Jonathan Isaac won't return this season

Jonathan Isaac’s return to the Orlando Magic won’t happen this season.

The magical day Kobe Bryant became Lord of the Rings at Rucker Park The magical day Kobe Bryant became Lord of the Rings at Rucker Park

In 2002, Kobe Bryant's surprise arrival at Harlem's legendary court caused a stir. This is the oral history of what happened when the Lakers great put his streetball cred on the line.

Lou Williams says Clippers 'didn't know' position on ending season Lou Williams says Clippers 'didn't know' position on ending season

Lou Williams says players were overwhelmed last week and the Clippers really didn't know their position on ending the season.

Boston Celtics say Gordon Hayward's rehab 'going OK' Boston Celtics say Gordon Hayward's rehab 'going OK'

The Celtics say they expect Gordon Hayward to return to the bubble soon, but he won't return to court for a while.

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis available for Game 2 Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis available for Game 2

Mavs big man Kristaps Porzingis will play in Game 2 vs. the Clippers.

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble

When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trail Blazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on his other passion: music.

Rockets guard James Harden says mask not a political statement Rockets guard James Harden says mask not a political statement

Rockets star James Harden says the "Thin Blue Line" mask he wore Thursday was not meant as a political statement.

Houston Rockets' Bruno Caboclo unintentionally breaks quarantine Houston Rockets' Bruno Caboclo unintentionally breaks quarantine

Rockets forward Bruno Caboclo will be quarantined eight more days after inadvertently breaking protocol, the NBA announced on Monday.

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