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With Jalen Johnson peaking, Hawks look for more vs. 76ers
Jalen Johnson’s fifth NBA season is turning into his best one yet. Johnson hopes to lead the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth win in five games Sunday when they visit…
Hawks PG Trae Young (knee) to be re-evaluated in two weeks
Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is progressing from his right knee injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team said Saturday. Young sprained the MCL in…
Rookie Cooper Flagg to lead Mavs against veteran Clippers
Two skidding teams coming off losses will meet Saturday night when the Dallas Mavericks visit the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif. The Mavericks welcomed back Anthony Davis from a…
Collin Gillespie emerging as force for Suns with Nuggets next
The Phoenix Suns won for losing Friday. The Denver Nuggets, not so much. The Suns and Nuggets will meet in the resumption of regular-season play Saturday in Phoenix in different…
Bucks, Nets forced to regroup after challenging losses
A pair of teams coming off tough NBA Cup losses on Friday will face off in Milwaukee on Saturday night as the Bucks meet the Brooklyn Nets. In addition to…
Heat’s Norman Powell, Tyler Herro continue learning experience vs. Pistons
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has a pleasant dilemma — finding enough minutes for all of his productive players. The Heat carry a six-game winning streak into their home game…
Bulls try to improve defense against injury-plagued Pacers
Isaac Okoro’s absence has resulted in myriad issues for the Chicago Bulls, who are allowing teams to score at an alarmingly high rate. With Okoro expected to miss his fourth…
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