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James Harden Does Whatever He Wants Against The Lakers; LeBron Loses A Battle With A Future Star

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

If you were busy trying to breakdown Mike D’Antoni‘s gameplan, which consisted of the coach determining subs by using “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe,” you might’ve missed out on James Harden. He was only the best player on the floor by a mile in Housto…

Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard attempted to downplay the severity of his shoulder injury Tuesday, claiming that his labrum is not torn -- contrary to what the team had announced a day earlier.

Arash Markazi, ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers forward Grant Hill went through a full practice for the first time in nearly three months Tuesday and will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com

While things are getting dicey in Los Angeles because the Lakers will rely on D-League call-ups and 10-day contracts to get them through the next few weeks, it’s the opposite in Utah. It has been all season. Before the year began, I noted that Utah’s …

CNNSI.com

Report: Grizzlies, Suns talk potential deal for Gay

ESPN.com, ESPN.com

Our panel breaks down the Lakers' uncertain future.

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

When the Milwaukee Bucks take the court to face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, they'll do so without Scott Skiles on the bench for the first time in four-plus seasons. The notoriously hard-nosed defensive coach and the team he's led since 2008 reach…

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Cousins puts up 10 points as Kings fall to Grizz 113-81

CNNSI.com

Talent-wise, few compare with DeMarcus Cousins. But his behavior is starting to overshadow his skill. He sat down with Chris Mannix to discuss his reputation, Sacramento and more.