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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus on Jan. 1, 2025.

LeBron James Couldn’t Get Enough of Ohio State’s Rose Bowl Dominance

And he certainly had a funny way of showing it.

Brigid Kennedy
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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus on Jan. 1, 2025.

LeBron James Couldn’t Get Enough of Ohio State’s Rose Bowl Dominance

And he certainly had a funny way of showing it.

Brigid Kennedy
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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tormented the Timberwolves on Tuesday with a 40-point performance.

Anthony Edwards Proclaims Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP After 'Unguardable' Performance

The Thunder star put on a show in the victory over Edwards and the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Mike McDaniel
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is a great prop target on Wednesday.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Josh Hart, Nikola Vucevic and More)

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on New Year’s Day, including a pick for Josh Hart.

Peter Dewey
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The Suns and Grizzlies had a little pushing and shoving on New Year’s Eve.

Cam Spencer Seemed to Enjoy Getting Shoved by Devin Booker

Devin Booker and Cam Spencer got into it during the Suns - Grizzlies game.

Stephen Douglas
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HEADLINES

LeBron James prepares to catch an alley-oop pass from his son Bronny before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2024.

LeBron James, Son Bronny Connect on Sweet Alley-Oop in Lakers Warmups

Tim Capurso
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Jalen Green, Terry Rozier and Amen Thompson involved in an on-court altercation during Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets.

NBA Announces Multiple Fines, Suspensions Related to Heat-Rockets Brawl

Karl Rasmussen
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Davion Mitchell defends Jaylen Brown during the Raptors' 125–71 loss to the Celtics on Dec. 31, 2024.

Raptors Make Unfortunate Franchise History in 54-Point Blowout Loss to Celtics

Patrick Andres
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter at Chase Center on December 25, 2024.

LeBron James Set to Make Unprecedented NBA History vs. Cavaliers

Tim Capurso
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Miami Heat forward Butler dribbles in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

Jimmy Butler Offered Cryptic Answers When Asked About Possible Heat Trade

Blake Silverman
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Golden State Warriors guard Curry reacts during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center.

Steph Curry Used Funny Gen Z Word to Describe Warriors' Middling Play

Blake Silverman
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Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook Joins Elite Company in NBA History With Perfect Triple-Double

Liam McKeone
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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is an elite prop target tonight.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Victor Wembanyama, Timberwolves vs. Thunder, More)

Peter Dewey
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith meets with the media after being acquired via a trade with the Brooklyn Nets.

Dorian Finney-Smith Took Dig at Nets When Explaining Why He's Excited to Be a Laker

Karl Rasmussen
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Los Angeles Lakers rookies Bronny James, Quincy Olivari, Dalton Knecht and Armel Traore sing "Happy Birthday" to LeBron James.

Bronny James, Lakers Rookies Sing 'Happy Birthday' to LeBron at Practice

Karl Rasmussen
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LeBron James

LeBron James Gives Surprisingly Candid But Optimistic Quote on Lakers' Championship Hopes

Liam McKeone
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after dunking against the Golden State Warriors.

LeBron James Boldly Assesses How Long He Could Play in NBA, 'If I Wanted to'

Karl Rasmussen
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts to a play.

LeBron James Strongly Reiterates Desire to End Career With Lakers

Madison Williams
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles the ball.

LeBron James Admits He Never Expected to Play Until Age 40 in NBA

Madison Williams
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Dec 25, 2024.

LeBron James Finally Talks Donning Opponent's Glasses in Viral Meme From 2021 Season

Brigid Kennedy
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FEATURED

LeBron James celebrates during a Los Angeles Lakers game in 2018.

LeBron James Turns 40: Greatest Moments in Legendary Career

Chris Mannix, Liam McKeone
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid passes the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown.

Sixers Outlast Celtics in Needed Victory for Season Starting to Turn Around

Chris Mannix
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LeBron James has played on Christmas Day more than any player in NBA history, but his 2010 performance with the Heat stands out.

Five Best NBA Christmas Day Performances From Wilt Chamberlain to LeBron James

Liam McKeone
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Brown and the Celtics finally broke through to win the NBA Finals after years of falling short in the playoffs.

Jaylen Brown Reached the NBA Mountaintop in 2024. Now, He's Thinking Bigger.

Chris Mannix
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the NBA Cup on Tuesday.

Bucks Make Statement in Rolling to NBA Cup Title

Chris Mannix
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo posted five consecutive 30-point games heading into the NBA Cup Final against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA Cup Final Preview: Three Big Questions That Will Decide Bucks-Thunder

Liam McKeone
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Lillard, left, scored 11 of the Bucks' final 13 points in their 114–109 win over the Magic.

NBA Cup Quarterfinals Takeaways: Bucks’ Stars Shine, Thunder Defense Suffocates 

Liam McKeone
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The Heat are reportedly considering trading Butler despite sitting at fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Breaking Down Four Potential Jimmy Butler Trade Destinations 

Liam McKeone
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Flagg is the top NBA draft prospect a month into the college basketball season.

NBA Draft Big Board: Three Blue Devils in Top 10, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey Near Top

Kevin Sweeney
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has struggled with his three-point shot in recent games.

NBA Mailbag: How Concerning Is LeBron James’s Decline?

Chris Mannix
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Flagg, who was in Las Vegas on Tuesday for Duke’s showdown with the top-ranked Jayhawks, has largely lived up to expectations for the Blue Devils.

Cooper Flagg Shows Athleticism and Maturity in Spotlight As NBA Draft Projected Top Pick

Chris Mannix
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after a basket. The defending champs are humming in the early going.

Ten NBA Trends At the 2024–25 Season Quarter Mark

Liam McKeone
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Davis and James have the Lakers in a good spot for now, but the team‘s defense is concerning.

The Lakers Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable 

Chris Mannix
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The entertaining Griffin would be an excellent hire for Amazon’s NBA coverage.

All-Mailbag Traina Thoughts: NBA on Amazon, Sports Betting Programming and More

Jimmy Traina
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Charles Barkley says Warner Bros. Discovery still hasn't told him about ESPN licensing deal for the fan-favorite studio show.

Charles Barkley Found Out About ESPN’s ‘Inside the NBA’ Deal From the Internet

Jimmy Traina
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Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Key Mavericks Role Player Suffered Injury In Recent Loss to Rockets

Kade Kimble
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Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives with the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Mavericks Drop Third Straight, Lose to Rockets 110-99

Austin Veazey
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