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Morant on Westbrook: 'He's highly disrespected'
Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant, who played against Russell Westbrook for the first time Wednesday, says he thinks the Rockets guard is "highly disrespected," adding, "People take his play for granted."[read more]
Villanova honors Lowry during win over St. John's
Villanova honored former star Kyle Lowry at halftime of its win over St. John's Wednesday night. Lowry played from 2004 to 2006, when the Wildcats made their first two NCAA tournament trips of coach Jay Wright's young tenure.[read more]
Before the scarf became The Scarf, it was a mound of fabric delivered to a Toronto tailor
The legend of Serge Ibaka's larger-than-life fashion statement started on FaceTime -- and ended with one of the biggest viral moments of the season for the soaring Raptors.[read more]
Pascal Siakam loves the work as much as the game
How has the Raptors forward improved on being the NBA's Most Improved Player? By embracing the work most people never see.[read more]
Embiid to have MRI Thurs. after shoulder sprain
With Ben Simmons already sidelined, 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid exited Wednesday night's game against Cleveland with a sprain of his left shoulder.[read more]
LeBron out vs. Warriors Thurs. with sore groin
LeBron James, coming off a 40-point night against the Pelicans, will sit out the Lakers' game against the Warriors on Thursday because of a sore groin.[read more]
Bulls' LaVine says rant wasn't directed at Boylen
Bulls point guard Zach LaVine says he was yelling at a Oklahoma City's Dennis Schroder late in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder and not, as some surmised, directing his words at coach Jim Boylen.[read more]
Hornets' Monk suspended indefinitely by NBA
The NBA has suspended Hornets guard Malik Monk indefinitely for violating the league's anti-drug program.[read more]
The intersection of emotion at Kobe Bryant's memorial
On Feb. 24, thousands gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others who died in a helicopter crash. These were the moments in the margins of the spotlight.[read more]