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Why the Knicks (!) are secretly to blame for the Mavericks trading for Kyrie Irving

Looking for a team to blame? Here you go.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

LeBron’s Record-Breaking Moment Will Be Fit for a King. Kareem’s? It Was, Um, Cute.

James needs just 36 points to eclipse Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, a moment that will come soon—and with considerably more pomp and circumstance than in 1984.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6, 2023

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (2/6)

The Celtics have struggled to put away teams with organizational goals of securing the best possible lottery odds -- will they tonight?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

Gene Collier: Some records are not made to be broken

Long forgotten and deservedly so, a virtually meaningless and dislocated basketball game just happened to be the one in which Wilt Chamberlain's career NBA scoring record fell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Tristan Thompson, Kendrick Perkins share Kevin Garnett trash talk tales

When it comes to trash talk, there may have been no more brutal than what came from Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Kevin Garnett.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

LeBron James sends cryptic tweet after Kyrie Irving LA Lakers reunion falls through

LA Lakers star LeBron James posted a cryptic message on social media after news broke that Kyrie Irving would be moving from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

On this day: Larry Bird wins ’88 3-point contest; Kris Humphries born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Legend won the 1988 AT&T Shootout, and former Boston big Kris Humphries was born.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

Gary Washburn on Seattle hoops scene, Boston Celtics ties

There is a strong connection between the vibrant Seattle hoops scene and the storied franchise that is the Boston Celtics.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

Injury Report: Steph Curry suffered partial ligament tears, contusion in lower left leg

A timeline is still being established on Steph Curry's injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

A look at the Lakers’ recent efforts to trade for Kyrie Irving

The Lakers reportedly made a real effort to acquire Kyrie Irving, but a couple of issues got in their way.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023