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LeBron James Rejects Title Talk After 119-110 Lakers Thunder Loss
LeBron James scored 22 points but declared the Lakers are not a championship team following a 119-110 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Stephen Curry Ruled Out of NBA All-Star Game with Right Knee Ailment
The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game as the guard manages a persistent right knee issue.
Timberwolves Secure 138-116 Win Over Hawks Amid Naz Reid Ejection
A fourth-quarter altercation between Naz Reid and Mouhamed Gueye resulted in double ejections during Minnesota's dominant 22-point victory over Atlanta.
Four Ejected After Pistons-Hornets Brawl During Third Quarter in Charlotte
A physical altercation during Monday's NBA game led to the ejections of Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabate with Detroit leading 70-62.
Johnny Furphy Suffers Torn ACL in 122-104 Loss; Pacers Forward Out for Season
Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy is expected to miss the remainder of the season after tearing his right ACL during a 122-104 loss at Toronto.
Warriors Star Jimmy Butler Undergoes Successful Surgery on Torn Right ACL
Golden State Warriors standout Jimmy Butler underwent a successful surgical procedure on Monday morning to repair a torn right ACL.
Jayson Tatum Assigned to G League Practice Amid 34-19 Celtics Season
Jayson Tatum recovery progressed Monday as he joined Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams for practice at the Auerbach Center following his May Achilles tear.
NBA Investigation Leonard: Clippers Trade Harden and Zubac for Garland, Mathurin
Despite an ongoing NBA investigation Leonard is involved in regarding a $28 million endorsement, the LA Clippers traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac to acquire Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin.
Luka Doncic Sidelined Against Thunder Due to Mild Left Hamstring Strain
The NBA's leading scorer will miss Monday's matchup against Oklahoma City, marking his ninth absence of the season as the Lakers navigate a critical home stretch.