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Jan 20, 2026
The start of Tuesday night's Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
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Jan 20, 2026
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler's contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.
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Jan 20, 2026
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling "pretty good" and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.
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Jan 20, 2026
Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a "severely sprained ankle," coach Ime Udoka said.
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Jan 20, 2026
The meme of Jimmy Butler dressed as an army general first went viral during the 2018-19 season.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
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Jan 20, 2026
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
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Jan 20, 2026
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around.
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Jan 20, 2026
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler III's season-ending injury shaking things up in Golden State.
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Jan 20, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers guard's kicks will debut sometime in 2026.
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Jan 20, 2026
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
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Jan 20, 2026
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
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Jan 20, 2026
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
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Jan 20, 2026
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Butler had to be helped from the Warriors' win against the Heat after landing awkwardly.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Butler left the Warriors' win Monday night against the Heat after landing awkwardly and grabbing his right knee in pain.
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Jan 20, 2026
Warriors wing Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL against the Heat on Monday, his agent told ESPN.
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Jan 20, 2026
The Pistons stretched their lead in the East to a season-high 5½ games with a 104-103 win over the Celtics on Monday.
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Jan 20, 2026
VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud, a dunk that capped the highlight reel of the short NBA career for the No. 3 pick out of Baylor.
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Jan 20, 2026
Jimmy Butler left the Warriors' win Monday night against the Heat after landing awkwardly and grabbing his right knee in pain.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Heat's Andrew Wiggins received a warm welcome in his return to Golden State on Monday, nearly a year after he was traded.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Knicks have gone from NBA Cup champions to not even being able to rule out the play-in tournament thanks to a January freefall that saw them lose for the ninth time in 11 games with their 114-97 defeat to the Mavericks.
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Jan 19, 2026
Cooper Flagg had 18 in his first pro game at Madison Square Garden and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the New York Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
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Jan 19, 2026
For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-time starters along with Giannis and Jalen Brunson.
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Jan 19, 2026
The NBA will resume having referees wear headsets with earpieces and microphones Tuesday, with the test scheduled to continue through games of Feb. 12.
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Jan 19, 2026
The 2026 NBA All-Star starters are set! Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.
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Jan 19, 2026
Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher will miss at least another week for the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from injuries.
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Jan 19, 2026
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Jan 19, 2026
Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in "a couple of weeks," the team said Monday.
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Jan 19, 2026
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Jan 19, 2026
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
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Jan 19, 2026
Deandre Ayton became the first Lakers player since at least 1977-78 to finish a game with 25 points on 100% shooting with zero turnovers.
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Jan 18, 2026
Kevin Durant moved into sixth all time on the NBA's career scoring list, passing Dirk Nowitzki, someone the Rockets forward said he has "idolized."
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Jan 18, 2026
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has a Grade 1 sprain of his right big toe and will be reevaluated in seven to 10 days, the team announced Sunday.
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Jan 18, 2026
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and ruled out of Monday's road game against the Cavaliers.
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Jan 18, 2026
Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.
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Jan 18, 2026
Ja Morant, who returned for the Grizzlies on Sunday from a calf injury, says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for Memphis.
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Jan 18, 2026
Updated rankings for points leagues, with Trae Young on the move.
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Jan 18, 2026
Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards.
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Jan 17, 2026
Thunder guard Jalen Williams left midway through the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Heat because of soreness in his right thigh.
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Jan 17, 2026
The jersey Stephen Curry wore in the championship-clinching Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals has been sold privately for $2.45 million.
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Jan 17, 2026
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Trae Young on the move.
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Jan 17, 2026
There's a "good chance" that Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will return from a calf injury to play against the Magic in London, coach Tuomas Iisalo said.
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Jan 17, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.
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Jan 17, 2026
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas was critical of the NBA's proposed league on the continent, saying the plans have been "a little bit of a broken record of 'we will announce later.'"
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Jan 17, 2026
Kings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis returned on Friday night against the Wizards after a 27-game absence because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.
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Jan 16, 2026
Kings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis returned on Friday night against the Wizards after a 27-game absence because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.
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Jan 16, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Kings are expected to get Domantas Sabonis back Friday after a 27-game absence.
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Jan 16, 2026
Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.
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Jan 16, 2026
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
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Jan 16, 2026
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, and explains whether they should be added or cut from your roster.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
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Jan 16, 2026
Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson showed up to Thursday's shootaround with new looks.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?
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Jan 16, 2026
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
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Jan 16, 2026
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Warriors kept their focus on the court, saying the talk of Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand was "not a distraction" in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
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Jan 15, 2026
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson missed Thursday night's 126-113 loss at the Warriors because of a sprained right ankle.
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Jan 15, 2026
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Thursday night's blowout win over the Jazz with a left ankle sprain.
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Jan 15, 2026
The Grizzlies and Magic crossed the Atlantic to play regular-season games in Berlin and London.
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Jan 15, 2026
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and forward Keldon Johnson showed up to shoot around on Thursday with bald heads.
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Jan 15, 2026
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and forward Keldon Johnson showed up to shootaround on Thursday with bald heads.
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Jan 15, 2026
Devin Booker, who played through an ankle injury Tuesday in a loss to Miami, will miss Thursday night's game against the Pistons.
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Jan 15, 2026
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been ruled out of Thursday night's game at the Golden State Warriors due to a sprained right ankle.
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Jan 15, 2026
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for Thursday night's home game against the Utah Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
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Jan 15, 2026
Adam Silver reaffirmed Thursday that the league, in partnership with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans to bring a new league to Europe but stopped short of making any formal announcements regarding timelines or which teams may commit.
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Jan 15, 2026
The NBA hopes Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can play Sunday after the star missed Thursday's start of a two-game NBA Europe series against the Magic with a right calf issue.
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Jan 15, 2026
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's home game against the Utah Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
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Jan 15, 2026
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources tell ESPN.
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Jan 15, 2026
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt -- and why their roster status is precarious.
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Jan 15, 2026
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
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Jan 15, 2026
With the NBA trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt -- and why their roster status is precarious.
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Jan 15, 2026
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Kon Knueppel, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and more.
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Jan 15, 2026
James Harden voiced his belief that the Clippers can climb from an early-season hole into playoff contention and dismissed the idea that the struggles would drive him away.
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Jan 15, 2026
Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points off the bench in the first quarter of a 128-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, the most by an NBA reserve in the opening period in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).
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Jan 15, 2026
Cooper Flagg twisted his left ankle for the second consecutive game Wednesday night and was ruled out.
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Jan 15, 2026
Knicks star Jalen Brunson played just five minutes Wednesday against the Kings before an ankle injury in the first quarter ended his night early.
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Jan 15, 2026
New Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the mid-February All-Star break, coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday.
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Jan 14, 2026
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers because of a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back bruise).
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Jan 14, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the big favorites to repeat as champions, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic the two leaders in the MVP race.
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Jan 14, 2026
New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 14, 2026
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
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Jan 14, 2026
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
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Jan 14, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic crossed the Atlantic this week to play regular-season games in Berlin and London.
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Jan 14, 2026
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Michael Porter Jr.'s high usage and heavy trade interest to Dyson Daniels' 3-point struggles and more.
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Jan 14, 2026
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Michael Porter Jr.'s high usage and heavy trade interest to Dyson Daniels' 3-point struggles and more.
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Jan 14, 2026
Johnson's numbers should get even better following the Trae Young deal.
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Jan 14, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7, the team announced Wednesday.
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Jan 14, 2026
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
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Jan 14, 2026
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.
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Jan 14, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic crossed the Atlantic this week to play regular-season games in Berlin and London.
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Jan 14, 2026
Ja Morant says he has to "live with it" over the possibility of the Grizzlies seeking to trade him. He also told reporters he will "hopefully" play in a pair of games in Europe this week.
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Jan 14, 2026
The 2025-26 regular season is almost halfway over. Where do all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings?
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Jan 14, 2026
Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.
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Jan 14, 2026
LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.
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Jan 14, 2026
After a second opinion with a specialist, Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery to his injured hand and will be reevaluated in six weeks.
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Jan 14, 2026
Still smarting after a loss to the Spurs on Christmas Day, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder responded with authority Tuesday night, as the defending NBA champions authored a 119-98 home victory over San Antonio.
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Jan 14, 2026
Trail Blazers reserve center Yang Hansen walked off the court on his own after a scary collision and head injury midway through the fourth quarter against the Warriors on Tuesday night.
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