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It’s time for Tom Izzo to stop deflecting and start talking – via theundefeated.com

January 30 02:28 PM

This may be the most difficult column I’ve ever written. Which is saying something since I’ve tackled some of my most personal and difficult issues including my…

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John Wall to undergo knee procedure, expected to miss six weeks and NBA All-Star Game – via washingtonpost.com

January 30 10:33 AM

John Wall’s knee issues have led to a procedure to clean up the bothersome area, according to The Post’s Candace Buckner.

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James Harden’s night in a word: matchless – via houstonchronicle.com

January 31 12:35 AM

James Harden stood in front of his locker – Tuesday night’s game ball sitting behind him, next to the shoes he’d worn in the best performance of his career.
It also happened to be one of the best in NBA history.
60 points.
11 assists.
10 rebounds.
Harden had played 46 minutes and led the Rockets to a 114-107 home win over the Magic.
“I could still keep playing,” he said, smiling through his signature beard. “I feel fine.”
The Rockets were short-handed on Tuesday, but it didn’t matter …

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“In and out and we got the win:” Spurs survive last-second push to nip Nuggets – via expressnews.com

January 31 12:48 AM

The Spurs nearly blew Tuesday’s game against Denver, but didn’t. This counts as good news during a tough January.

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Pelinka’s New Job: When Preparation Meets Humanity – via nba.com

January 29 04:17 PM

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Blake Griffin trade is the rare blockbuster deal that might not help either team – via sports.yahoo.com

January 30 11:08 AM

DETROIT – Who won the Blake Griffin deal? Depends on what you think about Blake Griffin.

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Cavaliers lose a game and an All-Star in 125-114 defeat to Pistons – via cleveland.com

January 30 10:39 PM

Kevin Love broke a bone in his hand and the Cavs lost to a bad team.

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This Heat player could replace injured Wizards guard John Wall on All-Star squad – via miamiherald.com

January 30 12:53 PM

The Heat, which owns the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference at 29-21 heading into Wednesday’s game in Cleveland (29-19), is the only team in the East among the top eight seeds which qualify for the playoffs without an All-Star representative.

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Denver’s Jefferson credits Spurs for his longevity – via expressnews.com

January 30 09:59 PM

Though not exactly beloved in San Antonio, Richard Jefferson says the lessons he learned here have served him well

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Kevin Love suffers broken bone in left hand against Detroit Pistons – via cleveland.com

January 30 09:16 PM

DETROIT — Kevin Love suffered a broken bone in his left hand during the first quarter of the Cavaliers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. According to a news release, the injury is a non-displaced fracture of the…

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The simple message Heat president Riley and fellow teammates have for James Johnson – via miamiherald.com

January 30 04:39 PM

Miami Heat forward James Johnson is adjusting to his new role as a starter and trying to recapture last season’s magic.

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Rockets’ Trevor Ariza unsure how long he’ll be sidelined – via chron.com

January 30 07:16 PM

Trevor Ariza said he intends to travel with the Rockets on a four-game road trip to San Antonio, Cleveland, Brooklyn and Miami.

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Jerry West and the Clippers are making their LeBron James play against the odds – via sports.yahoo.com

January 30 11:56 AM

As the smoke clears on the Los Angeles Clippers’ trade of Blake Griffin, Jerry West’s plan becomes clear.

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LeBron James “not expected to consider” Clippers in free agency – via nba.nbcsports.com

January 30 05:25 PM

Does this surprise anyone?

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