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Austin Rivers: NBA players can use money from season to support Black Lives Matter

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers made the case on Instagram that NBA players earning their salaries would be able to financially aid the cause while continuing to devote time and energy to the movement. LA Clippers guard Lou Williams expressed concern on Twitter that fans watching games could distract from the movement and reduce participation […]

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant says Russell Westbrook’s play taken for granted

HOUSTON — Rookie of the Year front-runner Ja Morant appreciates point guards who combine extreme aggressiveness and extraordinary athleticism, which is why his favorite player as a kid was Russell Westbrook. In fact, Morant argues that Westbrook should have more fans. “I still feel like he’s highly disrespected,” Morant told ESPN on Wednesday before playing […]

Fantasy 30: Kristaps Porzingis hurt, Suns stand pat

To help, I’ve done the work for you and compiled a look at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 30 teams around the league. Atlanta Hawks: Newly acquired big man Clint Capela is an exciting addition to the Hawks’ frontcourt, but it could be a little while before he dons a Hawks jersey. […]

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant earns Rockets’ raves with 26-point night

Morant, 20, led the surprising, surging Grizzlies to their sixth consecutive win, a 121-110 victory over the Houston Rockets. He had 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting with eight assists and became the first rookie in NBA history with at least 25 points and eight assists in a game in which he shot better than 90% […]

Rockets’ James Harden misses first game of season with sprained toe

“He probably could [play], but given the circumstances it’s better that he doesn’t,” coach Mike D’Antoni said before the game. “He’s banged up a little bit.” With Russell Westbrook also out (rest), the Rockets started Austin Rivers and Eric Gordon against the New Orleans Pelicans, losing 127-112. Harden played 39 minutes in Saturday’s game against […]

Rockets’ protest of James Harden missed dunk denied

At issue was a James Harden breakaway dunk with 7:50 remaining that would have given the Rockets a 104-89 lead. The ball whipped through the net and back over the rim before bouncing off, and the officiating crew mistakenly ruled that Harden missed the dunk and denied Houston coach Mike D’Antoni’s attempt to challenge the […]

James Harden vs. double-teams: Who’s winning?

“After that game, I said never again will one player beat us,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone told ESPN. “It definitely worked,” Malone said. “Will it work next time? We’ll see.” Since that game, Harden has been doubled earlier in possessions and more aggressively than perhaps any player ever over any extended stretch. The LA Clippers […]