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The Warriors’ Gary Payton II will be out at least a week because of a mild left calf strain, the team said Thursday.  

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Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will miss the next two games following the death of his grandmother.  

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The Heat have no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley said Thursday.  

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The NBA’s Christmas Day slate featured five classics, with epic performances from the league’s biggest stars — something the NBA desperately needed.  

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Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues around their superstars.  

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The Warriors, who held a players-only meeting before their Christmas Day showdown with the Lakers, continue to look for a way to turn things around after another loss.  

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LeBron James and Steph Curry looked as dominant as ever Wednesday as the Lakers prevailed for a thrilling win over the Warriors.  

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Philadelphia’s Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned around the 76ers’ season and renewed their championship aspirations.  

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Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points — the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden — to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks as the Spurs narrowly lost.  

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