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Bad losses on a poor team with terrible costly salaries and an unworkable relationship with Knicks President of Basketball Operations Phil Jackson meant Anthony’s time in the Big Apple came to a sad end. When the 2003 third overall pick forced his way from Denver Nuggets to the Knicks, few …

DETROIT — Before Detroit’s matchup with Cleveland, Pistons coach Dwane Casey stressed the importance of a good start. “When the bell rings, we’ve got to be ready to run and play fast, and play together,” Casey said. “I’ve had it before and somehow, there’s some reason we get off to …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NBA’s new scoring leader was determined his latest big night wouldn’t go to waste. Kemba Walker scored 43 points, giving him 103 in his last two games, and the Charlotte Hornets battled back to beat the Boston Celtics 117-112 on Monday night. Walker followed up his …

A 5-11 record is not the only thing on the Washington Wizards’ list of concerns. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the team fined point guard John Wall for screaming at head coach Scott Brooks during practice. “After Wall and his teammates had been challenged to raise intensity in that …

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook on Sunday announced the birth of twin girls Skye and Jordyn.  Westbrook, who had missed the Thunder’s past five games because of a sprained left ankle, missed Saturday’s 110-100 win over the Phoenix Suns with what the team listed as “personal reasons.” Westbrook, who was a full participant in …

SAN ANTONIO — Finally faced with “the real NBA,” the Golden State Warriors are playing short-handed and having a hard time. LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs fended off a late rally to beat Golden State 104-92 on Sunday night, extending the Warriors’ …

MIAMI — There was a time when LeBron James getting pestered by Lance Stephenson would have worked out wonderfully for the Miami Heat. Sunday was not one of those times. The scenario: It was late in the game, the outcome was decided, and Stephenson — James’ former rival, now his …

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger’s job reportedly may be in jeopardy because of a difference in philosophy between him and the front office. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, those within the front office are unhappy that Joerger is favoring playing veteran players over the team’s young prospects. …

DALLAS — Luka Doncic gave the Dallas Mavericks a glimpse of an exciting future — and extended a bad week for the Golden State Warriors. The rookie scored 24 points, including a short jumper that put Dallas in front for good, and the Mavericks beat the Warriors 112-109 on Saturday …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JJ Redick jokingly bet new 76ers teammate Jimmy Butler on the bench that he wouldn’t call “game” on the final shot. Butler responded with “bet.” Butler, in his third game with his new team, drained a 3-pointer as time expired in overtime and Philadelphia overcame an NBA …