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The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues
Read full article: The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continuesKevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadline.
The trade deadline in the NBA has come and gone. Time for the dust to settle
Read full article: The trade deadline in the NBA has come and gone. Time for the dust to settleThe final numbers from trade-deadline time: no fewer than eight current and past All-Stars, some of them recent All-NBA selections, some among the leagueโs highest scorers and even three Olympic gold medalists, all of them headed to new homes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaos
Read full article: The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaosThe list of NBA players who might get traded before the 3 p.m. Eastern deadline on Thursday is a long one, according to Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Phoenix Suns acquire three first-round picks from Utah Jazz in exchange for 2031 first-round pick
Read full article: Phoenix Suns acquire three first-round picks from Utah Jazz in exchange for 2031 first-round pickThe Phoenix Suns have acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick.
The Suns and their Big 3 are struggling. There aren't many easy solutions to their problems
Read full article: The Suns and their Big 3 are struggling. There aren't many easy solutions to their problemsThe Phoenix Suns currently employ one of the best scorers in NBA history, a four-time All-Star, a three-time All-Star, a coach who has won a championship and several veteran, accomplished role players.
Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter
Read full article: Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starterBradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns.
Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
Read full article: Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slateKevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 night in the nightcap to the NBAโs Christmas slate of games.
Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win
Read full article: Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 winJulius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Reports: Mike Budenholzer agrees to become next head coach of Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
Read full article: Reports: Mike Budenholzer agrees to become next head coach of Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank VogelMike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
Read full article: Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's futureMat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is itโs a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season.
The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
Read full article: The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff winsThe Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
Read full article: Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injuryAnthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series leadAnthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Read full article: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
Read full article: Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 holePhoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
Read full article: No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseasonThe Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when theyโll have their top player back on the floor.
Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards
Read full article: Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first round of the playoffs.
Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season
Read full article: Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best seasonThe Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career.
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the NetsKevin Durant scored 33 points in his return to Brooklyn, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 136-120 victory over the Nets on Wednesday night.
Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, beating Suns 133-131
Read full article: Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, beating Suns 133-131Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Bookerโs 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday.
Suns guard Bradley Beal out at least two weeks with a sprained right ankle
Read full article: Suns guard Bradley Beal out at least two weeks with a sprained right anklePhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is out for at least the next two weeks because of a sprained right ankle suffered against the New York Knicks last Friday.
Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122
Read full article: Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 50 points while hitting all nine of his 3-point attempts, Julius Randle added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 139-122.
Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars
Read full article: Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-StarsPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday nightโs game against the New York Knicks and wonโt return, according to the team.
There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot
Read full article: There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lotAt stake over the next week in the NBA is a chance to be the first team to win the leagueโs inaugural in-Season tournament.
Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injury
Read full article: Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injuryPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be out for at least the next three weeks as he continues to recover from a low back strain that has kept him out for the majority of the season.
LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
Read full article: LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skidLeBron James scored 32 points, DโAngelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
Read full article: Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of statsNBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.
Giannis Antetokounmpo indicates on social media that he's agreed to contract extension with Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo indicates on social media that he's agreed to contract extension with BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo has indicated on social media that he has agreed to a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for title
Read full article: NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for titleDamian Lillard went to Milwaukee, Bradley Beal went to Phoenix, Jrue Holiday ended up in Boston and Chris Paul ended up with Golden State.
Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'
Read full article: Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'Bradley Beal was drafted on his 19th birthday and spent his entire 20s with the Washington Wizards, where he scored a lot of points, enjoyed a little team success, but also suffered through plenty of painful losses.
Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards, source tells AP
Read full article: Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards, source tells APChris Paulโs pursuit of an NBA championship is taking him to the Golden State Warriors, after they agreed to the framework of a trade on Thursday that will send Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Giannis triple-double helps Bucks outlast Wizards 117-111
Read full article: Giannis triple-double helps Bucks outlast Wizards 117-111Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points, had a season-high 13 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fourth triple-double of the season as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the Washington Wizards 117-111.
Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in Tokyo
Read full article: Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in TokyoJames Wiseman, who missed last season rehabilitating a right meniscal tear, scored 20 points on Friday as the defending champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 96-87 to open the NBA preseason.
James passes Malone, but Lakers blow lead in loss to Wizards
Read full article: James passes Malone, but Lakers blow lead in loss to WizardsLeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBAโs career scoring list, but it was part of another loss for his Los Angeles Lakers when the Washington Wizards rallied from a 16-point deficit to win 127-119.
Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout Wizards
Read full article: Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout WizardsDeandre Ayton had 20 points and 16 rebounds in an efficient 24 minutes and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns rebounded from a streak-ending loss to beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 95-80 on Saturday night.
Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95
Read full article: Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95Ja Morant scored 34 points, his sixth straight game of at least 30 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead in a 115-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Kennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun Wizards
Read full article: Kennard scores 7 in final 9 seconds as Clippers stun WizardsLuke Kennard scored seven points inside the final 9 seconds, including a go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point first-half deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 116-115.
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols
Read full article: Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocolsThe NBA postponed Golden State's game with Denver on Thursday, the same day that Philadelphiaโs Doc Rivers and Denverโs Michael Malone entered the NBAโs health and safety protocols.
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US-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols
Read full article: US-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocolsThe United Statesโ menโs basketball exhibition game against Australia scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been canceled because of health and safety protocols.
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Bradley Beal to miss Tokyo Olympics after being placed under health and safety protocols
Read full article: Bradley Beal to miss Tokyo Olympics after being placed under health and safety protocolsUSA Basketball is looking to replace Bradley Beal on the Olympic men's basketball roster after he and Jerami Grant entered healthy and safety protocols.
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AP source: Beal in protocols, Tokyo Olympics status in doubt
Read full article: AP source: Beal in protocols, Tokyo Olympics status in doubtA person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. Olympic guard Bradley Beal has entered the health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus, which raises the possibility that he might miss the Tokyo Games.
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Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round
Read full article: Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd roundSeth Curry scored 30 points, Tobias Harris had 28 and the Philadelphia 76ers finished off the Washington Wizards in five games with a 129-112 victory Wednesday night.
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Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114
Read full article: Embiid leaves with sore knee, 76ers lose to Wizards 122-114Philadelphia center Joel Embiid left in the first quarter with a sore right knee and the 76ers lost Game 4 of their playoff series against the Washington Wizards 122-114.
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Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben Simmons
Read full article: Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben SimmonsDoc Rivers canโt fathom criticism of Ben Simmons, especially after the three-time All-Star became just the sixth player in NBA history to have at least 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a playoff game.
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Harris scores 37, leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1
Read full article: Harris scores 37, leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1Tobias Harris scored 37 points and Joel Embiid had 30 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-118 victory over the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
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Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seed
Read full article: Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seedRussell Westbrook nearly had a triple-double and Bradley Beal scored 25 points in just 29 minutes to help the Washington Wizards reach the NBA playoffs as the Eastern Conferenceโs No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Indiana Pacers 142-115 in the play-in round.
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As regular season ends, NBA's play-in games take shape
Read full article: As regular season ends, NBA's play-in games take shapeThe NBAโs new play-in tournament begins Tuesday night, and it took until the 146th and final day of this compressed season to determine who is going where for the playoffs.
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Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot
Read full article: Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spotRussell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week and Washington beat Cleveland 120-105 to clinch a spot in the East play-in tournament.
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Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to Hawks
Read full article: Westbrook breaks Robinson's record as Wizards fall to HawksRussell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertsonโs 47-year-old NBA record for triple-doubles and missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer as the Washington Wizards lost 125-124 to the Atlanta Hawks.
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Westbrook ties Robertson's record, Wizards beat Pacers
Read full article: Westbrook ties Robertson's record, Wizards beat PacersRussell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertsonโs NBA record for triple-doubles with 181, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, and made two free throws with a second left to give Washington a 133-132 overtime victory over Indiana on Saturday night.
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Westbrook has 21 boards, 24 assists; Wizards blast Pacers
Read full article: Westbrook has 21 boards, 24 assists; Wizards blast PacersRussell Westbrook had the third game in NBA history with 20-plus rebounds and 20-plus assists, and the surging Washington Wizards moved closer to Indiana in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
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Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past Warriors
Read full article: Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past WarriorsStephen Curry had his first rough night in a month, and Bradley Beal rallied Washington in the fourth quarter for its season-best sixth straight victory, 118-114 over the Golden State Warriors.
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Embiid exits with apparent leg injury, 76ers beat Wizards
Read full article: Embiid exits with apparent leg injury, 76ers beat WizardsPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks past Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON โ On pace for their best season and first conference championship in two decades, the Philadelphia 76ers are suddenly โprayingโ for the health of their best player. Joel Embiid scored 23 points but departed midway through the third quarter following an apparent leg injury in the 76ers' 127-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. โWe're just praying that he'll be OK and be healthy tomorrow.โFollowing a dunk for his last points, Embiid landed awkwardly on his left leg, his knee joint appearing to bend slightly forward. Furkan Korkmaz added 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Sixers completed a three-game season sweep of the Wizards.
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Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts instead
Read full article: Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts insteadPhiladelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dunk s the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. The NBA was providing private flights for all players to and from the All-Star Game. A number of players โ All-Star captain LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers among them โ openly wondered in recent weeks why the game was being played. AdโI don't want to say we didn't have a choice, but it's in our CBA and our CBA says there has to be an All-Star Game every year," Beal said. โThere's a lot of language in there that can kind of get ugly if we didn't necessarily come down and go through with the All-Star Game.
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Lillard's late 3 gives Blazers 108-106 win over Warriors
Read full article: Lillard's late 3 gives Blazers 108-106 win over WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots a 3-point basket over Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)PORTLAND, Ore. โ Played tough by the Warriors all game, Damian Lillard needed to make something happen. Lillard hit a deep 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left to give the Portland Trail Blazers a hard-fought 108-106 victory over Golden State on Wednesday night. His 3-pointer gave Golden State a 101-96 lead with 3:57 remaining. He took a charge from Green, which prompted an unsuccessful challenge by Golden State, and Portland won its second straight after a four-game losing streak.
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Wizards win 5th straight, hold off Lakers 127-124 in OT
Read full article: Wizards win 5th straight, hold off Lakers 127-124 in OTLos Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell, left, grabs a loose ball away from Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. Russell Westbrook scored six of his 32 points in overtime for the Wizards, who rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second half. The 36-year-old James played over 43 minutes during the Lakers' fourth overtime game in 17 days, all of them at home against teams with losing records. ... Former Lakers C Moe Wagner had six points, and former Lakers swingman Isaac Bonga didn't play. UP NEXTWizards: At the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
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Wizards to rest scoring leader Beal for 1st time this season
Read full article: Wizards to rest scoring leader Beal for 1st time this seasonWashington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON โ NBA scoring leader Bradley Beal will be held out of a game for rest for the first time this season, sitting out Washington's matchup with the New York Knicks on Friday. Beal is averaging 32.8 points and 35.3 minutes per game for Washington (6-16), which is among the league's worst teams. The only previous game Beal missed this season was a loss to the Miami Heat on Jan. 9 because of the league's COVID-19 protocols. Washington's other starting guard, Russell Westbrook โ who was acquired in a trade with Houston before the season โ has missed seven games this season for rest or because of injury.
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Westbrook, Beal hit late 3s, Wizards stun Nets 149-146
Read full article: Westbrook, Beal hit late 3s, Wizards stun Nets 149-146(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON โ Wizards coach Scott Brooks envisioned something like this when Washington acquired Russell Westbrook from Houston for John Wall and a draft pick. Bradley Beal and Westbrook hit 3-pointers in a wild 3.8-second sequence in the final seconds to help the Wizards stun Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets 149-146 on Sunday night. Westbrook had 41 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and NBA scoring leader Beal had 37 points. In the fourth quarter, Beal had 22 points and Westbrook had 15. โRussell willed this game,โ Brooks said about Westbrook, who has only played in 10 of 16 games due to a quad injury.
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Wizards return to court, Grizzlies see 6th game postponed
Read full article: Wizards return to court, Grizzlies see 6th game postponedWashington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)The Washington Wizards are finally back. The Grizzlies wonโt play until at least Saturday, after the NBA called off yet another game -- the 20th since Jan. 10 and the 21st postponement this season. Those were called off late last week and now, the Grizzliesโ home game against Chicago that was scheduled for Wednesday is off as well. In all, 23 teams have seen at least one game called off so far this season.
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NBA giving Wizards more time to prepare after virus layoff
Read full article: NBA giving Wizards more time to prepare after virus layoffThe earliest Washington will play now is Sunday in San Antonio โ 13 days after the Wizards' most recent game. The Wizards didn't expect to have more than eight available on Friday because of a combination of the virus and injuries. Players, the NBA reminded Wednesday, may elbow-bump and fist-bump, but hugs and handshakes are not permitted. Memphis had its game at Minnesota last Friday called off after Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19. Towns and Ricky Rubio were among the Timberwolves still sidelined by the league's virus protocols Wednesday for a game against Orlando.
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Harden says 'crazy' Rockets situation can't be fixed
Read full article: Harden says 'crazy' Rockets situation can't be fixedHouston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and coach Stephen Silas, right, react after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)HOUSTON โ James Harden publicly acknowledged his discord with the Houston Rockets for the first time Tuesday night following back-to-back blowout losses to the Los Angeles Lakers. Heโs averaged at least 25 points per game in each of his eight full seasons with the Rockets. The Rockets are 3-6 and looked completely overmatched in their last two games against the reigning champions. Wall was asked how he and Harden have worked together on the court so far after Tuesday's game.