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LeBron at Clinton rally in Ohio: Vote does matter
Akron native LeBron James joined Hillary Clinton at a campaign event in Cleveland on Sunday, where he pushed Ohioans to support her at the polls.
Stephenson to undergo surgery for groin injury
The Pelicans announced Saturday night that Lance Stephenson will undergo surgery for a groin injury. The expectation is he will miss "weeks, not days," a source told ESPN's Justin Verrier.
Motorcade forces Cavs players to Uber to game
Election season in the swing state of Pennsylvania got the best of a few of the Cavaliers on Saturday, when a motorcade believed to be Joe Biden's delayed their arrival to their game.
Pacers' George tossed for kicking ball into stands
The Pacers' Paul George was ejected after he kicked a ball into the stands and it hit a fan in the face late in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Bulls.
LeBron passes Olajuwon for 10th on scoring list
LeBron James passed Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' game against the 76ers on Saturday.
Howard: No ill will toward former mate Harden
The Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard said Saturday he doesn't have any problems with James Harden, who said the day before that he, too, has "no beef" with his former Houston Rockets teammate.
Gobert posterizes Porzingis with mesmerizing one-handed dunk (0:16)
Cousins stays with it and throws down massive jam (0:22)
Derrick Rose: 'Defense is everything with this team'
The Knicks say they'll figure out how to defend the pick-and-roll in due time. If not, they'll have trouble stopping a play used a lot in today's NBA.
NBA draft rankings: Small forward All-Stars, including potential No. 1 pick
Who are the top small forwards to watch? Chad Ford's list features future NBA All-Stars and his top-ranked college player.
Lowry connects with Siakam on two alley-oops (0:28)
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Greek Freak blocks shot emphatically (0:22)
Spurs welcome four-day rest after 24-point shellacking at home
In their seventh game in the season's first 12 nights, the Spurs fell to the Clippers for their second home defeat after just one such loss in '15-16.
Sixers to review Embiid's minutes plan in 6 weeks
Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown said his plan is to keep center Joel Embiid's court time around 24 minutes per game until Christmas and then reassess.
#NBArank: Where do Dwight, Dirk fall?
Our countdown of the best ballers in the NBA enters the Top 50. See which stars are on the rise.
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Conley drains 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer (0:17)
Westbrook, Durant may still fuel each other to greatness (1:06)
Pop sports a 'vote for Pedro' shirt
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suggests an unlikely third-party candidate for the 2016 presidential election.
Paul George gets ejected for kicking ball into the stands (0:34)
Top fantasy basketball waiver-wire pickups
Guard Jrue Holiday, expected back with the Pelicans later this month, is available in more than half of ESPN leagues and is among the players to prioritize on the waiver wire this week.
Frye drains a 3 to put Cavs up for good (0:30)
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Embiid's block on LeBron not called for goaltending
Embiid's block on LeBron not called for goaltending
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Greek Freak takes steal in for rock the cradle slam
Greek Freak takes steal in for rock the cradle slam
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
CP3, DeAndre bring Lob City back
CP3, DeAndre bring Lob City back
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Love takes a hard hit, no foul called
Love takes a hard hit, no foul called
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Love hails a lob to LeBron and makes magic happen
Love hails a lob to LeBron and makes magic happen
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Hezonja goes coast-to-coast for massive slam
Hezonja goes coast-to-coast for massive slam
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Magic mascot dunks from top of a ladder
Magic mascot dunks from top of a ladder
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Westbrook throws the hammer down in transition
Westbrook throws the hammer down in transition
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Myles Turner, Robin Lopez exchange blocks on each other
Myles Turner, Robin Lopez exchange blocks on each other
Saturday's top plays on the hardwood
Drummond punishes the rim with this alley-oop jam
Drummond punishes the rim with this alley-oop jam
Ray Allen was the most interesting man in the NBA
On and off the court, Ray Allen's colorful career and personality made an impression on those around him, including a former teammate who calls him 'the Barack Obama of the NBA.'
Rockets lack sense of urgency in loss to Hawks
It's too early in the season for the Rockets to come out flat, but that's what Houston did in a loss to the Hawks and former teammate Dwight Howard.
Intense sequence of events for Dwight Howard (0:45)
Alvin Gentry, Pelicans turn to self-reflection as losses mount
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said he asks himself what he could have done differently after each loss. He has had to ask himself that a lot at 0-6.
Thunder fan hits half-court shot for $20k (0:52)
Dwight Howard taught young Rockets lessons
Dwight Howard's time in Houston was a mixed bag, but Rockets players speak glowingly about the Atlanta big man.
Rockets' Harden on D. Howard: 'Yeah, we're cool'
Houston Rockets' guard James Harden says he has no issues with former teammate and current Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard, whom he'll face Saturday night.
Isaiah Thomas sneaks into train station to see his ad campaign
As Isaiah Thomas' celebrity status rises in Boston, a new ad campaign provides a pinch-me moment for the 5-foot-9 Celtics guard.
Parsons 'ready to rock,' make debut for Grizzlies
Chandler Parsons, who has been recovering after having knee surgery in March, will make his Grizzlies debut Sunday.
Steph Curry can't hit a 3; Warriors can't solve Lakers yet again
The Lakers beating the Warriors is becoming a routine occurrence, but Golden State's issues in Friday night's fall show a more troubling trend.
Curry should adjust game more efficiently (1:13)
Will change in Lakerland lead them out of the West cellar?
A new approach was necessary after the worst three-year stretch in Lakers' history.
Life is good for Derrick Rose, Knicks in return to Chicago
Derrick Rose returned to Chicago for the first time as a visitor on Friday night. It was a winning trip for the point guard and his new Knicks team.
Rose blooms in return to Chicago (1:18)
Noah: Bulls made right choice to break up core
New York Knicks center Joakim Noah says the Chicago Bulls made the right decision when they broke up the core of the team in the offseason.
Rose, Noah get best of former Bulls teammates in reunion game
Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah returned to the United Center looking much like their old selves, and the Knicks rolled past a disorganized Bulls squad.
76ers coach sees Simmons as point guard
Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown has big plans for Ben Simmons once the No. 1 draft pick recovers from injury, revealing he intends to groom the Australian as a point guard.
Sources: Grizzlies' Parsons to debut Tuesday
Chandler Parsons is expected to debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday with his knee good to go, sources told ESPN.
The latest on Motiejunas, Brook Lopez and more
Will the Rockets work out a deal with Donatas Motiejunas? Is Brook Lopez on the block?
Randolph and Allen still walking tall in Memphis
The Grizzlies made some big moves in the offseason. How do the founding fathers of Grit 'n' Grind, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, fit into the team's future?
LeBron, Cavs 'excited' to visit before Obama exit
LeBron James and the Cavaliers are "excited" to be making a visit to the White House before President Barack Obama leaves office.
Drama-free Cavaliers keeping eye on Warriors
After improving to 5-0 on Thursday night, Cleveland's reigning champions enjoyed watching the Thunder-Warriors theater from afar.
Full list of 2017 NBA title odds
The Golden State Warriors are priced at 4/5 to win the NBA title, per the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.
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Harrison Barnes dropped 34 on the Bucks tonight, the 2nd time this season he's put up 30. He did that once in 307… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Nuggets 123, Celtics 107: Emmanuel Mudiay scored 24 first-quarter points, Denver put up 77 before the intermission, and the Celtics did all they could to save face in a perfunctory second half. Fans at TD Garden booed the team at halftime and again near the final buzzer. Isaiah Thomas scored 30 points for Boston; Mudiay had 30 for Denver.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Winless teams remaining: 76ers and Pelicans
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Mavs finally got their first win of the season, 86-75 over the Bucks in OT. Harrison Barnes scored a career-high 34 points. J.J. Barea scored 5 of his 21 points in OT. Undrafted rookie Dorian Finney-Smith played stifling defense on Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo (11 points, 4-12 FG, 2 assists, 5 turnovers).
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
For the second time in a five-game span, Harrison Barnes has a career high. He has 32 points after his driving left-handed layup tied the score with 13 seconds remaining against the Bucks.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
Damian Lillard has shown he is not afraid to pull the trigger from way downtown this season. es.pn/2eN53ju
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Loud boos rain down at TD Garden after the Boston Celtics give up 77-first half points to the visiting Denver Nuggets. Nuggets shot 64.4 percent overall including 50 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Boston Celtics rookie Demetrius Jackson, the 45th pick in June's draft, made his NBA debut in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. With Denver dominating, Brad Stevens started throwing darts, including working in the backup point guard.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Mavs honored longtime team internist J.R. "Pepe" Zambrano, who died in June, by wearing "JRZ" patches on their jerseys and pins for coaches and support staff. Bucks coach Jason Kidd, a former Dallas point guard, is also wearing a pin.
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
One route for the Pels is waiving Lance Stephenson now that he needs groin surgery but sources say New Orleans still exploring its options.
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
The Pels would have to waive someone to create a roster spot to sign Goodwin but yet to make a final decision on how to do so, sources say.
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
Former Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin has emerged a likely potential signee for the New Orleans Pelicans, according to league sources.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Nuggets' G Emmanuel Mudiay has 24 points tonight...through the first quarter.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay scored 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting in the first quarter while singlehandedly exceeding Boston's offensive output. Celtics flat on both ends and Mudiay making them pay. Nuggets shot 68 percent overall and lead 42-23.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Boston Celtics guard Jae Crowder, sidelined by an ankle injury, said he'll watch Sunday's game vs. the Nuggets from the bench. "It's tough just watching. They want me to sit back here in the back tonight, but I can't. I just gotta go out there and sit on the bench. I gotta be there. I gotta just talk, be there with the guys."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder on his ankle sprain: "I'm encouraged now to get back, I'm in good spirits right now." Says he won't rush back like the end of last season, but remains a week or two away from game action.
Rachel Nichols @Rachel__Nichols
LeBron James, JR Smith campaigning with Hillary Clinton in Ohio today. pic.twitter.com/Ja1eGptbwV
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Chandler Parsons looked like a guy who hadn't played a game in 7 months in his Memphis debut: 0 points, 0-8 FG, 3 rebounds, 2 turnovers in 22 minutes in the Grizzlies' loss to the Trail Blazers.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Al Horford (concussion), Kelly Olynyk (shoulder), and Jae Crowder (ankle) remain out for Boston tonight vs. Nuggets. Horford and Olynyk could be back by Wednesday in Washington. Rookie Jaylen Brown remains in the starting lineup after making first start vs. Cavs on Thursday.
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
George Hill didn't score 20 points in back-to-back games even once last season. He's averaging 20.4 PPG in a lights-out start as a Jazzman.
J.A. Adande @jadande
I will NEED the exit poll data on how many people voted for Hillary because of J.R. Smith's endorsement twitter.com/deadspin/statu…
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Deron Williams (calf) is out tonight against the Bucks, Rick Carlisle told reporters. The Mavs are missing Dirk Nowitzki (Achilles) and Williams, their two leading scorers from last season.
Chris Haynes ESPN.com
Steve Kerr said Klay Thompson is "in a little bit of a funk." But he stressed that Thompson's low offensive numbers aren't something he's concerned by. He said it took Thompson time to get it going last season.
Chris Haynes ESPN.com
Draymond Green on notion Warriors had figured it out prior to losing to Lakers: "There's never a point in a season where you just overcome something. You'll always have moments where you feel like you take a step back and that's just a part of an 82-game season. It'll happen again, and it'll happen again after that. It's not the last time."