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		<h1 class="entry-title">Rockets owner Leslie Alexander says he&#8217;s increasing Hurricane Harvey-relief donation to $10&nbsp;million</h1>
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		<p>Rockets owner Leslie Alexander <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/08/28/gerald-green-looks-for-boat-chris-paul-and-rockets-owner-donate-money-to-help-houston-flood-victims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a> <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">$4 million</span> $10 million to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.</p>
<p>Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has told <a href="https://twitter.com/SylvesterTurner">@SylvesterTurner</a> he will up his donation from the $4 million he announced to $10 million.</p>
<p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/902567632129277957">August 29, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Well done, Leslie.</p>
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		<p><strong>LOS ANGELES (AP)—</strong> When <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/927/lebron-james" target="_blank">LeBron James</a> stepped on the court wearing mismatched sneakers in the nation&#8217;s capital, it wasn&#8217;t a fashion statement by the NBA&#8217;s most popular athlete. The message was clearly emblazed in gold on the back of his kicks, one white and one black: Equality.</p>
<p>Sneaker enthusiasts around the world eagerly await NBA All-Star weekend when new and limited editions of the latest shoes make their debut, but the month leading up to the highly anticipated shoepalooza is often used to make a social statement.</p>
<p>Starting with Martin Luther King Day and coinciding with Black History Month, players and companies honor the past and create dialogue about the future through footwear.</p>
<p>&#8220;I just think it&#8217;s more of a paying homage to people that paved the way before me,&#8221; Warriors forward <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1358/kevin-durant" target="_blank">Kevin Durant</a> said. &#8220;It&#8217;s much more than just shoes. It&#8217;s more so of a memorial more than anything.&#8221;</p>
<p>Nike, which started building Black History Month campaigns in 2005, has created an entire theme around equality.</p>
<p><a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1820/kyrie-irving" target="_blank">Kyrie Irving</a>&#8216;s fourth signature shoe has the word repeated over and over in black over a white body with a red and green outsole. There are multiple Air Force 1 models with &#8220;equality&#8221; on the body, and the Jordan line has been involved from a flyknit Air Jordan 1 to player-only editions of the Air Jordan 32.</p>
<p>Jonathan Johnson-Griffin, the global senior creative director of Nike Basketball and Olympics, says they also wanted to celebrate the Pan-African flag, leading to a red, black and green motif featured on several models that didn&#8217;t specifically include the word &#8220;equality.&#8221; He believes the messages are especially pertinent during divisive times epitomized by the violent demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia.</p>
<p>&#8220;Equality is the north star that we want to celebrate in sport,&#8221; Johnson-Griffin said. &#8220;We feel like people feel a lot more equalized in sport than sometimes they do outside of sport. We want to celebrate the many chapters of that idea and many different dimensions of how we can celebrate equality. And BHM is a really iconic one.</p>
<p>&#8220;When you see LeBron making a statement around equality, that&#8217;s a big invitation to everyone to come celebrate who they are.&#8221;</p>
<p>Nike isn&#8217;t the only apparel company celebrating Black History Month. Last year, Adidas honored Arthur Ashe on the <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1597/james-harden" target="_blank">James Harden</a>, <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1957/damian-lillard" target="_blank">Damian Lillard</a> and <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1476/derrick-rose" target="_blank">Derrick Rose</a> models. A 2018 collection wasn&#8217;t created, but Lillard&#8217;s &#8220;Dame 4&#8221; has an edition that honors the Harlem Renaissance with nods to the Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom.</p>
<p>&#8220;When I can have something like the Black History shoe that&#8217;s close to home, close to my heart,&#8221; Lillard said, &#8220;it&#8217;s always good to be able to tell that story through the shoe.&#8221;</p>
<p>Players across the league have been seen wearing a variety of custom shoes in the last month touching on the theme. Utah Jazz rookie <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/2804/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank">Donovan Mitchell</a> wore a pair of Dame 4s with &#8220;I HAVE A DREAM&#8221; on the side and a closed fist on the toe box on MLK Day. <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1509/russell-westbrook" target="_blank">Russell Westbrook</a> recently wore his first signature performance shoe featuring a red, black and green colorway.</p>
<p>The movement is about more than just selling shoes. The Nike Equality campaign encourages people to get involved in youth organizations such MENTOR and Peace Players.</p>
<p>James, who has been extremely outspoken about social causes and injustices, knows he and many other players can spread those messages through footwear.</p>
<p>&#8220;You want the narrative to be sharp because you want to inspire people through that narrative,&#8221; Johnson-Griffin said. &#8220;It&#8217;s almost like when you curate an amazing museum exhibit. The narrative that you create should be a very meaningful and impactful one. We want to give people an opportunity to be part of that narrative.</p>
<p>&#8220;The BHM line is about inspiring, making an impact on sport and changing the world. &#8230; We want to celebrate people that are doing it and want to inspire people to do more of it.&#8221;</p>
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		<p>Looks like <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/2778/lonzo-ball" target="_blank">Lonzo Ball</a> will not be part of All-Star weekend in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Ball has been out with what the team has called a sprained MCL in his knee for the past 13 games, and he has played in just five games total since Christmas. While he practiced with the team on Tuesday and reportedly looked good, the Lakers are not bringing him back until after the All-Star break.</p>
<p>Which means while he is picked for Team USA in the Friday night Rising Stars challenge for All-Star weekend, he almost certainly will be sitting this one out.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Walton said it’s not his decision about whether Lonzo Ball would play in the Rising Stars game on Friday, but since the Lakers are holding him out of the two prior games (Wednesday and Thursday night), safe to assume he won’t play on Friday.</p>
<p>&mdash; Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/963508740363247616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2018</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Ball is a big part of the Lakers&#8217; future, they are not going to the playoffs this season, there is zero reason to push his return and risk any further injury. This is the right play.</p>
<p>The league will pick his replacement.</p>
<p>It just sucks, because watching Ball&#8217;s passes in the defense-free zone that is the Rising Stars game would have been a blast.</p>
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		<p><a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/927/lebron-james" target="_blank">LeBron James</a> has a strong opinion about a <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/06/escaping-shadow-of-lebron-james-tweet-shabazz-napier-seizing-opportunity-with-trail-blazers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">point guard in the draft</a>.</p>
<p>This time, it&#8217;s Oklahoma freshman Trae Young.</p>
<p>LeBron, <a href="https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/cavs/cavaliers-notebook-lebron-james-said-theres-no-doubt-oklahoma-star-trae-young-should-turn-pro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">via Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>“What decision? That ain’t no decision,” James said before Tuesday’s shootaround as the Cavs prepared to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. “That’s like saying ‘Am I waking up this morning … brushing my teeth?’ Ain’t no decision, he better go pro.”</p>
<p>Asked the biggest adjustment Young will have to make, James said, “How much money he’s going to spend monthly and how much he’s going to save monthly. That’s the only adjustment he’s got to worry about.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Young will almost certainly be a lottery pick. He should go pro. It&#8217;s too much guaranteed money to pass up.</p>
<p>How high Young goes within the lottery is still an open question, though. Opinion is mixed on his unique skill set. It&#8217;ll depend how the draft order shakes out.</p>
<p>Young is an incredible long-range shooter, off the dribble or spotting up. He&#8217;s also a dynamic passer who excels at pushing the pace. His line – 29.5 points and 9.4 assists per game – doesn&#8217;t look like it belongs in college basketball.</p>
<p>But he&#8217;s also just 6-foot-2, leaving major questions about his defense and how his interior offense will translate. Young draws a lot of fouls for the Sooners. That might not be sustainable in the NBA.</p>
<p>So, Young might face a bigger adjustment than LeBron anticipates. But Young should go to the NBA to find out.</p>
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		<p><a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/2777/markelle-fultz" target="_blank">Markelle Fultz</a>&#8216;s jumper is a <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/09/76ers-president-bryan-colangelo-markelle-fultz-might-miss-rest-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mysterious problem</a>.</p>
<p>But that might not be the only issue for the 76ers&#8217; No. 1 pick.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoelEmbiid</a> joined the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FastBreak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FastBreak</a> Postgame Show to talk <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sixers</a> win over the Knicks, Markelle Fultz and burner accounts!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TTP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TTP</a> <a href="https://t.co/PdPsbytUA7">pic.twitter.com/PdPsbytUA7</a></p>
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<p>76ers center Embiid:</p>
<blockquote><p>I don&#8217;t exactly know what the origin of the problems are. I&#8217;m still trying to figure that out. But I don&#8217;t feel like a lot of people around him have had his back. Especially he&#8217;s only 19 years old, and that can be hard. The people around you that are supposed to support you that aren&#8217;t supporting you, it&#8217;s hard.</p></blockquote>
<p>Philadelphia guard <a class="nameLink" href="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1264/jj-redick" target="_blank">J.J. Redick</a> <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/09/j-j-redick-defends-markelle-fultz-the-kids-f-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has Fultz&#8217;s back</a>. Embiid – who knows about being sidelined to start his pro career – says he does,too.</p>
<p>Is Embiid talking about people inside or outside the 76ers organization? Everyone seems vested in <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/10/25/76ers-sitting-markelle-fultz-question-whether-his-reworked-jumper-caused-shoulder-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">assigning</a> <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/10/26/markelle-fultzs-trainer-shot-didnt-change-until-after-shoulder-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blame</a> for Fultz&#8217;s issues. The 76ers keep <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/01/14/brett-brown-on-markelle-fultz-i-think-what-he-needs-to-be-is-able-to-shoot-a-basketball/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">saying ominous things</a> about Fultz&#8217;s status and letting the media <a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/01/25/markelle-fultzs-free-throws-look-particularly-clunky-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watch him shoot</a>. It&#8217;s less established how people in Fultz&#8217;s camp are supporting him.</p>
<p>But Embiid&#8217;s comments certainly cast suspicion on both sides.</p>
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						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="837015" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/lebron-james-trae-young-better-go-pro/trae-young/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg" data-orig-size="4800,2700" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Oklahoma guard Trae Young during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1517368570&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;AP2018&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Trae Young&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Trae Young" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18032695614220.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">LeBron James: Trae Young &#8216;better go&nbsp;pro&#8217;</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518556500000">February 13, 2018 4:15 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/joel-embiid-on-markelle-fultz-i-dont-feel-like-a-lot-of-people-around-him-have-had-his-back/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-837010">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg?w=200&amp;h=112&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="825207" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/09/27/for-one-stretch-of-sixers-practice-they-cannot-buy-a-bucket/philadelphia-76ers-media-day-13/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg" data-orig-size="555,312" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25:  Ben Simmons #25, Joel Embiid #21 and Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for the camera during the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Abbie Parr\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1506347845&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2017 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Philadelphia 76ers Media Day&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Philadelphia 76ers Media Day" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/853820350-e1518552531509.jpg?w=555" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Joel Embiid on Markelle Fultz: &#8216;I don&#8217;t feel like a lot of people around him have had his&nbsp;back&#8217;</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518552900000">February 13, 2018 3:15 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/report-bucks-offered-jabari-parker-contract-extension-worth-18-million-annually/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-837005">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="837008" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/report-bucks-offered-jabari-parker-contract-extension-worth-18-million-annually/jabari-parker-5/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg" data-orig-size="3283,1848" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Jabari Parker, de los Bucks de Milwaukee, ingresa en la cancha para participar en su primer encuentro tras sufrir una lesi\u00f3n grave de rodilla el a\u00f1o pasado. Los Bucks vencieron a los Knicks de Nueva York el viernes 2 de febrero de 2018 (AP Foto\/Tom Lynn)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1517624543&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;5000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Jabari Parker&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Jabari Parker" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034139679253-e1518549347974.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Report: Bucks offered Jabari Parker contract extension worth $18 million&nbsp;annually</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518549370000">February 13, 2018 2:16 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/report-knicks-kristaps-porzingis-expected-to-miss-at-least-10-months/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-837001">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836263" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/06/kristaps-porzingis-suffers-torn-acl-in-left-knee/kristaps-porzingis-8/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg" data-orig-size="1816,1023" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis clutches his knee after a fall during the first half of the team&#039;s NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo\/Mary Altaffer)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1517966219&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Kristaps Porzingis&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Kristaps Porzingis" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18038110339428-e1517976185653.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Report: Knicks&#8217; Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss at least 10&nbsp;months</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518545580000">February 13, 2018 1:13 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/suns-tie-single-season-record-for-losses-by-more-than-40/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836997">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg?w=200&amp;h=112&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836993" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/joel-embiid-screams-and-points-at-michael-beasley-whom-robert-covington-dunked-on-video/kevin-durant-josh-jackson-alex-len/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg" data-orig-size="3771,2121" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Golden State Warriors&#039; Kevin Durant, center, dunks next to Phoenix Suns&#039; Josh Jackson (20) and Alex Len (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo\/Marcio Jose Sanchez)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518499054&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Kevin Durant, Josh Jackson, Alex Len&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Kevin Durant, Josh Jackson, Alex Len" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044222603341-e1518538284712.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Suns tie single-season record for losses by more than&nbsp;40</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518542007000">February 13, 2018 12:13 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/joel-embiid-screams-and-points-at-michael-beasley-whom-robert-covington-dunked-on-video/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836990">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg?w=200&amp;h=112&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836992" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/joel-embiid-screams-and-points-at-michael-beasley-whom-robert-covington-dunked-on-video/michael-beasley-joel-embiid/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg" data-orig-size="3229,1816" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Philadelphia 76ers&#039; Robert Covington (33) dunks the ball over New York Knicks&#039; Michael Beasley (8) as Joel Embiid reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb 12, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 108-92. (AP Photo\/Michael Perez)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518490356&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Michael Beasley, Joel Embiid&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Michael Beasley, Joel Embiid" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044109744442-e1518538267104.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Joel Embiid screams and points at Michael Beasley, whom Robert Covington dunked on&nbsp;(video)</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518538260000">February 13, 2018 11:11 am EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/suns-forward-jared-dudley-on-warriors-coaching-it-shows-a-lack-of-respect/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836984">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836987" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/suns-forward-jared-dudley-on-warriors-coaching-it-shows-a-lack-of-respect/jazz-suns-basketball-3/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg" data-orig-size="4800,2700" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley pauses on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Phoenix. The Jazz defeated the Suns 129-97. (AP Photo\/Ross D. Franklin)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1517628994&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Jazz Suns Basketball&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Jazz Suns Basketball" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18034254131701.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Suns forward Jared Dudley on Warriors&#8217; coaching: &#8216;It shows a lack of&nbsp;respect&#8217;</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518534000000">February 13, 2018 10:00 am EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/sixers-t-j-mcconnell-racks-up-triple-double-coming-off-bench/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836981">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836982" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/sixers-t-j-mcconnell-racks-up-triple-double-coming-off-bench/t-j-mcconnell-robert-covington/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg" data-orig-size="4709,2656" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Philadelphia 76ers&#039; T.J. McConnell (12) is doused with water by Robert Covington and Joel Embiid at the end of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb 12, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 108-92. (AP Photo\/Michael Perez)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518488887&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;34&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;T.J. McConnell, Robert Covington&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="T.J. McConnell, Robert Covington" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044100522901-e1518527562766.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Sixers&#8217; T.J. McConnell racks up triple-double coming off&nbsp;bench</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518530123000">February 13, 2018 8:55 am EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/three-things-to-know-steve-kerr-turns-time-out-coaching-over-to-players-for-night/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836978">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836979" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/13/three-things-to-know-steve-kerr-turns-time-out-coaching-over-to-players-for-night/draymond-green-17/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg" data-orig-size="4053,2283" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Golden State Warriors&#039; Draymond Green, right, calls a play from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo\/Marcio Jose Sanchez)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518496623&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Draymond Green&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Draymond Green" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18044213677122-e1518525286307.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Three Things to Know: Steve Kerr turns time-out coaching over to players for&nbsp;night</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518525972000">February 13, 2018 7:46 am EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Jazz rally in 4th quarter, edge Spurs for 10th straight&nbsp;win</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518502847000">February 13, 2018 1:20 am EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/zach-lavine-with-game-winning-steal-dunk-as-bulls-beat-magic/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836956">
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						<span class="item-headline">Zach LaVine with game-winning steal, dunk as Bulls beat&nbsp;Magic</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518494267000">February 12, 2018 10:57 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/kobe-bryant-on-anthem-protests-i-would-have-participated/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836954">
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						<span class="item-headline">Kobe Bryant on anthem protests: &#8216;I would have participated&#8217;</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518489489000">February 12, 2018 9:38 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/former-no-1-pick-greg-oden-to-attempt-to-play-in-big3/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836947">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg?w=200&amp;h=112&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836952" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/former-no-1-pick-greg-oden-to-attempt-to-play-in-big3/body-at-espys/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg" data-orig-size="701,396" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images for ESPN&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 11:  NBA player Greg Oden at BODY at ESPYS at Avalon on July 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by John Sciulli\/Getty Images for ESPN)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1499813893&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2017 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;120&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;BODY at ESPYS&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="BODY at ESPYS" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/813087554-e1518481338645.jpg?w=701" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden to attempt to play in&nbsp;Big3</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518483923000">February 12, 2018 8:05 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/marco-belinelli-officially-joins-sixers-could-play-monday-night/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836948">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836357" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/07/report-hawks-told-marco-belinelli-theyre-on-track-to-trade-him/cleveland-cavaliers-v-atlanta-hawks-15/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,576" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 30:  Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena on November 30, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1512077003&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2017 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Cavaliers v Atlanta Hawks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Cleveland Cavaliers v Atlanta Hawks" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Marco Belinelli officially joins Sixers, could play Monday&nbsp;night</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518481012000">February 12, 2018 7:16 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/report-wizards-seriously-considering-bringing-in-ty-lawson/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836944">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="806326" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/03/01/tuesday-ty-lawson-asked-fans-for-bomb-taco-spot-wednesday-may-sit-with-gastroenteritis/sacramento-kings-v-new-york-knicks-8/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg" data-orig-size="3368,1901" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 04:  Ty Lawson #10 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden on December 4, 2016 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1480884060&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2016 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sacramento Kings v New York Knicks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Sacramento Kings v New York Knicks" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/627737982-e1488416099308.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Report: Wizards &#8216;seriously considering&#8217; bringing in Ty&nbsp;Lawson</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518478265000">February 12, 2018 6:31 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Will Barton: Troy Daniels fought me because I dissed Suns on&nbsp;podcast</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518473700000">February 12, 2018 5:15 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">LaVar Ball: Lonzo Ball won&#8217;t re-sign with Lakers unless they sign&nbsp;LiAngelo</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518470100000">February 12, 2018 4:15 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Bobby Portis tells Jodie Meeks to shut up as they debate flagrant&nbsp;foul</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518466500000">February 12, 2018 3:15 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Nick Gilbert, son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, undergoing brain&nbsp;surgery</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518462900000">February 12, 2018 2:15 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">DeAndre Jordan at center of multiple&nbsp;battles</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518459289000">February 12, 2018 1:14 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Boston Police Department honors Red Auerbach for Black History&nbsp;Month</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518454980000">February 12, 2018 12:03 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">J.R. Smith dunks on, stares down Aron Baynes&nbsp;(video)</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518451398000">February 12, 2018 11:03 am EST</span>
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						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836901" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/12/blake-griffin-throws-ball-off-back-of-dennis-schroders-head-video/detroit-pistons-v-atlanta-hawks-13/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,576" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 11:  Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons walks off the court after their 118-115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518372683&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/917097778-e1518447512976.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Blake Griffin throws ball off back of Dennis Schroder&#8217;s head&nbsp;(video)</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518447641000">February 12, 2018 10:00 am EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Victor Oladipo warmed up for the dunk contest by showing off vs.&nbsp;Knicks</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518443756000">February 12, 2018 8:55 am EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Three Things to Know: It’s just one game, but new-look Cavaliers&nbsp;impress</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518440409000">February 12, 2018 8:00 am EST</span>
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						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518399078000">February 11, 2018 8:31 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518393622000">February 11, 2018 7:00 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-headline">Bobby Portis ejected after Flagrant 2 on Tomas Satoransky&nbsp;(VIDEO)</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518379222000">February 11, 2018 3:00 pm EST</span>
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						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg?w=200&amp;h=112&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836827" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/11/watch-anthony-davis-drop-44-in-double-ot-win-against-nets/anthony-davis-23/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg" data-orig-size="3339,1881" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;New Orleans Pelicans&#039; Anthony Davis drives to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo\/Adam Hunger)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1518307080&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Anthony Davis&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Anthony Davis" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ap_18042008286012-e1518356579617.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Watch Anthony Davis drop 44 in double OT win against&nbsp;Nets</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518361266000">February 11, 2018 10:01 am EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/11/watch-isaiah-thomas-score-22-in-lakers-debut-mavericks-still-win/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836806">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836821" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/11/watch-isaiah-thomas-score-22-in-lakers-debut-mavericks-still-win/los-angeles-lakers-v-dallas-mavericks-25/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg" data-orig-size="1016,573" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 10: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as the Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 130-123. (Photo by Ron Jenkins\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2018 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/916771766-e1518333746755.jpg?w=1016" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Watch Isaiah Thomas score 22 in Lakers debut, Mavericks still&nbsp;win</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518353293000">February 11, 2018 7:48 am EST</span>
					</a>
									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/11/reports-marco-belinelli-waived-by-hawks-will-sign-with-sixers/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836817">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836357" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/07/report-hawks-told-marco-belinelli-theyre-on-track-to-trade-him/cleveland-cavaliers-v-atlanta-hawks-15/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,576" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 30:  Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena on November 30, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1512077003&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2017 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Cavaliers v Atlanta Hawks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Cleveland Cavaliers v Atlanta Hawks" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/883391172-e1518050922977.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Reports: Marco Belinelli waived by Hawks, will sign with&nbsp;Sixers</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518331670000">February 11, 2018 1:47 am EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/10/from-knicks-to-pelicans-forbes-values-every-nba-team-at-at-least-1-billion/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836397">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg?w=200&amp;h=112&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836543" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/10/from-knicks-to-pelicans-forbes-values-every-nba-team-at-at-least-1-billion/new-york-knicks-press-conference-7/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1687" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: James Dolan, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, answers questions during the press conference to introduce Phil Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1395149721&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2014 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;175&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;New York Knicks Press Conference&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="New York Knicks Press Conference" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/479367607-e1518127821727.jpg?w=1024" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">From Knicks to Pelicans, Forbes values every NBA team at at least $1&nbsp;billion</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518321600000">February 10, 2018 11:00 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/10/isaiah-thomas-on-trade-to-lakers-it-was-a-surprise/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836794">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="836795" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/10/isaiah-thomas-on-trade-to-lakers-it-was-a-surprise/cleveland-cavaliers-media-day-30/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg" data-orig-size="962,542" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 25, 2017 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2017 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/854160390-e1518314197291.jpg?w=962" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">Isaiah Thomas on trade to Lakers: &#8216;It was a&nbsp;surprise&#8217;</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518314225000">February 10, 2018 8:57 pm EST</span>
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									<a href="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/02/10/as-expected-jazz-waive-derrick-rose/" class="story-explorer-item" id="headline-836788">
						<span class="item-thumbnail"><img width="128" height="72" src="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-story-explorer-thumbnail size-story-explorer-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg?w=128&amp;h=72&amp;crop=1 128w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg?w=256&amp;h=144&amp;crop=1 256w, https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg?w=200&amp;h=113&amp;crop=1 200w" sizes="(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px" data-attachment-id="828318" data-permalink="http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/11/05/report-derrick-rose-to-remain-on-minutes-limit-all-season/cleveland-cavaliers-v-washington-wizards-17/" data-orig-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg" data-orig-size="1003,565" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 3: Derrick Rose #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr\/Getty Images)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1509737052&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2017 Getty Images&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;350&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg?w=320" data-large-file="https://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/869976364-e1509882940969.jpg?w=1003" /></span>
						<span class="item-headline">As expected, Jazz waive Derrick&nbsp;Rose</span>
						<span class="item-timestamp" data-timestamp="1518307246000">February 10, 2018 7:00 pm EST</span>
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