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The restart of the 2019-20 NBA season had social justice as a crucial element. NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced the formation of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, an organization that will lead the NBA family’s collective efforts to advance equality and social justice.  …

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This season, Luka Doncic with 27.8 points per game (ppg) and Trae Young with 26.7 ppg rank fifth and tenth in scoring, respectively. Hawks (11-12) at Mavericks (11-14) 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN • Luka Doncic (23.4) and Trae Young (20.3) rank second and third, respectively, in drives per game. Doncic leads all players in scoring …

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Lately, Cousins has been performing well in fantasy. He has the potential to deliver great value in tonight’s HOU-NYK game. See below for a breakdown of value plays for tonight’s slate of games on Fan Duel by FantasyPros. Rudy Gobert (UTA) $8,600: While this isn’t the best matchup on paper, Gobert excels at a thing Miami …

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Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, with a 10-10 record, are currently 9th in the West standings. Each week during the season, NBA.com writer John Schuhmann surveys the league to compile stats and notes for his in-depth Power Rankings. Before the next rankings drop on Monday, here are some of the storylines he’s keeping an eye …

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Reports on Thursday suggested that Gordon Hayward decided to opt out of his contract with the Celtics. Keep up on all the latest news, reports and more as the offseason rolls along. Here are some key moves to know today: Reports: Thunder, Warriors finalizing Oubre trade Celtics’ Hayward reportedly opts out Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon …

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It has been reported that Gordon Hayward chose to opt out of his contract with the Celtics on Thursday. Keep up on all the latest news, reports and more as the offseason rolls along. Here are some key moves to know today: Reports: Thunder, Warriors finalizing Oubre trade Celtics’ Hayward reportedly opts out Reports: Hawks …

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Reports on Thursday suggested that Gordon Hayward opted out of his contract with the Celtics. Keep up on all the latest news, reports and more as the offseason rolls along. Here are some key moves to know today: Reports: Thunder, Warriors finalizing Oubre trade Celtics’ Hayward reportedly opts out Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons …

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The Mavs have been victorious in 6 out of their previous 8 games. Mavericks (15-15) at Sixers (21-11) 7 p.m. ET, TNT • Joel Embiid scores 9.7 of his 29.8 points per game on post-ups, nearly four points more than any other player in the league. Nikola Jokic ranks second at 6.0 ppg; the 3.7 …

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Out of their last 8 games, the Mavs have been victorious in 6. Mavericks (15-15) at Sixers (21-11) 7 p.m. ET, TNT • Joel Embiid scores 9.7 of his 29.8 points per game on post-ups, nearly four points more than any other player in the league. Nikola Jokic ranks second at 6.0 ppg; the 3.7 …

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This season, Kevin Durant is the leading scorer and shot blocker for the Nets. As the Brooklyn Nets embark on a crucial road trip, forward Kevin Durant will rejoin the team. Durant was back at practice on Friday after missing the Nets’ last three games for coronavirus health and safety protocols. Brooklyn went 1-2 during …

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