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James Harden led the Los Angeles Clippers (18-12) to a 113-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (7-21) on Tuesday night, ending the Clippers’ two-game losing streak. Harden showcased his scoring prowess, delivering 29 points with a dominant first-half performance, setting the tone for the Clippers’ comeback. Despite missing Kawhi Leonard…

Photo: SI Pacers/X Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner thinks that rookie Ben Sheppard has already set the tone that he’s a polished young player (averaging 11.7 PPG/3.7 RPG/2.7 APG/39.4% FG/36.0% 3-PT in three preseason games). (via Indiana Pacers): “Ben Sheppard’s obviously the big surprise I would say. I thought he…

Grant Williams, now with the Dallas Mavericks, reflects on his transition from the Boston Celtics and the experience of playing alongside superstar Luka Doncic. Teaming up with Doncic, who averages 9.4 assists in addition to 34.5 points per game, has simplified Williams’ role on the court. Williams humorously describes his…

The Chicago Bulls have disclosed that small forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined for the next 8-10 weeks following a sprained foot, as revealed by an MRI examination. The injury occurred on Saturday, prompting the specified timeline for his recovery. To facilitate healing, Craig is slated to undergo a four-week…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter The Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is confident Dubs are title contenders with the current roster. “I think anytime you go into an offseason, you try to make adjustments and changes to get yourself back up into that level,” Dunleavy told reporters Monday….

The Grizzlies opened the 2023-24 season with four straight losses, a surprising turn of events for one of the top teams from the previous season. Newcomer Marcus Smart, who was traded to the Grizzlies this offseason, recently shared his perspective on Memphis’ challenging start. “You can’t get too high; can’t…