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2020 Schedule
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1d

Rockets' Tucker withdraws from Team USA camp

P.J. Tucker said he twisted his left ankle twice during Team USA practices, and the Rockets forward thought it best to withdraw from consideration for the World Cup roster.

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2d

Morey: 'Factual' Harden a better scorer than MJ

Rockets GM Daryl Morey has always championed his players, and he has gone to a new extreme in praising James Harden, saying his star guard is a better scorer than Michael Jordan.

Cain: It's absurd to think Harden is a better scorer than MJ (1:28)
Jalen is hyped for Russ' return to OKC, Lakers-Clippers on Christmas (1:52)
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15d

Sources: Clips vs. Lakers tops Christmas games

The Clippers and Lakers will play at Staples Center on Dec. 25, sources told ESPN. Other Christmas Day games include Bucks at 76ers and Celtics at Raptors, sources said.

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16d

After doubts, Melo confident he wants to play

Carmelo Anthony, after doubting himself following his release from the Rockets after 10 games last season, said he's "in the gym every single day" and wants to play in the NBA.

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Christmas Day games set for 2019-2020 NBA season include Clippers-Lakers, Pelicans at Nuggets, Celtics at Raptors, Bucks at 76ers (Malika Andrews) and Rockets at Warriors (Tim MacMahon).

Carmelo: Leaving Rockets was 'deeper than basketball' (1:42)
Melo: Wasn't my choice to step away but had to (0:47)
Melo: Never said anything about a farewell tour (1:04)
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22dRoyce Young

Westbrook: Ready to sacrifice for Rockets, title

After spending his first 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook officially embarked on his new chapter Friday. "I only care about one team," he said, "and that's the Houston Rockets."

Westbrook isn't worried about sharing the ball with Harden (0:51)
Ohm: Westbrook-Harden duo will work in regular season (0:42)
Westbrook wants people to know he is a nice guy (0:53)
Westbrook praises OKC for taking him in (0:36)
Morey: Adding two MVPs has worked out well in the NBA (0:42)
Young baller scores Harden's stepback on Harden (0:17)
26d

The Woj Pod: Beal's Contract, Wall's Injury, WSH future

New Washington Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard joins The Woj Pod to discuss the future of Bradley Beal and John Wall, changing the way the franchise does business, mining the international talent pool, the influence of Mike D'Antoni on his career, working for Tark at UNLV and much more.

James Harden breaks camper's ankles, throws it down (0:20)
Harden: I'm working on a new move that looks like a travel (0:47)
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29d

Harden: New move will look like a travel; it's not

James Harden says as part of his offseason efforts toward innovation, he will be working on another move this summer beyond his step-back jumper from two years ago and his side step-back jumper he introduced last season.

MacMahon: 'Smart move' by Harden passing on World Cup (1:15)
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30dBrian Windhorst

Harden passes on World Cup to focus on Rockets

James Harden told Team USA coach Gregg Popovich that he will not play with the U.S. national team this summer and instead will use the extra time to adapt to playing with new teammate Russell Westbrook.

31d

The Hoop Collective: Kemba's Fit, CP3's Future, Kawhi

Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon talk about how the Hornets and Kemba Walker parted ways (2:20), how the Thunder will move forward with Chris Paul (18:50), if Kawhi Leonard really makes his teammates better (33:46) and some of the hidden details behind the Leonard/Paul George move (37:35).

Team Stats

Points Per Game113.911th
Rebounds Per Game42.128th
Assists Per Game21.228th
Points Allowed109.121st

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