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Cavs have not held ‘credible’ trade talks involving Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen

AP When a season starts to wobble, the noise always follows. Trade rumors pick up, rival teams start sniffing around, and big names inevitably find their way into conversations. That’s been the case with the Cavaliers. But for now, at least, one name is notably absent from anything resembling real traction. That would be Darius

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Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to prioritize contract extension wherever he lands

Imagn Anthony Davis plans to pursue a contract extension with the Mavericks this offseason, provided he’s not traded, NBA sources told Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal. If Dallas ultimately moves him, Davis and agent Rich Paul would seek an extension with whatever team acquires him, according to the report. Davis is eligible for a four-year, $275

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NBA Notes: Blazers, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Heat, Bam Adebayo

Getty Trail Blazers Injuries have gone from inconvenience to identity in Portland. The Blazers entered the season hoping to stay in the play-in picture, but availability has never stabilized. Jrue Holiday has missed nearly six weeks with a right calf strain that was initially projected as a 1-2 week absence. Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle

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Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., schedule

Getty Karl-Anthony Towns knows the math, and he knows the problem. The Knicks big man leads the league in charges by a wide margin, and it has already cost him stretches of games. Early foul trouble has pulled him out of rhythm and, at times, out of the game plan entirely. Towns said he is

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After punches were thrown, Suns' Mark Williams, Pelicans' Jose Alvarado were ejected

Que the suspensions from the league office. New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado and Phoenix’s Mark Williams were ejected in the third quarter Saturday night. Everything started with the 6’0″ Alvarado trying to get around a screen from the 7’1″ Williams, which led to a little pushing, then quickly escalated into punches being thrown. After review both

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Kevin McCullar Jr. latest Knicks youngster to shine with extended opportunity

The Knicks were playing shorthanded again on Saturday.  Landry Shamet and Miles McBride are progressing well but remain out, and now Josh Hart has joined them after suffering an ankle injury during the Christmas win over the Cavs.   Hart is still being evaluated, but he’s expected to be out for New York’s entire road

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Nets extend winning streak to three with 123-107 win over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets, who had six players score in double figures. Brooklyn (10-19) has

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