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The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.  

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The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.  

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Warriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not allowed him to return to the court.  

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The NBA has a tanking problem, but there’s a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.  

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a “losing behavior done by losers” and “much worse than any prop bet scandal.”  

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Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team’s injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash.  

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How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here’s everything Bobby Marks is watching.  

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