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Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks will be suspended one game without pay following his 16th technical foul this season last Friday against the Denver Nuggets.  Per NBA’s statement, the suspension will take place during the Grizzlies’ upcoming match against the L.A. Clippers on Sunday. Brooks was already…

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Kazakhstan secured their second tournament win by beating Syria 86-70 in Damascus. In contrast, the hosts faced their third defeat. Robert Pan was the standout for Kazakhstan, amassing 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 three-pointers. Shaim Kuanov contributed 18 points and 4 assists. Despite Brandon Peterson’s…

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter Mikal Bridges scored 30 points and seven rebounds, helping the Brooklyn Nets move closer to clinching a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference by holding off the Utah Jazz 111-110 on Sunday. “I just look at has Mikal been able to improve as a player? Yes. On…

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter Charlotte Hornets power forward PJ Washington feels confident about the team’s roster this season and beyond (agreed to a 3-year, $48 million contract in late August). (via Charlotte Hornets): Roderick Boone: “What’s it like knowing now that you’re going to be here long-term at least with LaMelo…

The Suns rocked the NBA by trading for Kevin Durant before the trade deadline. His addition next to Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton makes Phoenix one of the best teams in the league, at least on paper. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas that the Suns are now the…

The Nuggets are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in the history of the franchise after taking a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers. Jamal Murray, who has been unstoppable in this series, torched Los Angeles in the first half…