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Cade Cunningham has double-double in return as Pistons rout Bucks

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Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from a collapsed lung as the Pistons routed the Bucks on Wednesday night.

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Steph, LeBron won't play in regular season as Warriors rest Curry

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The Warriors ruled out Stephen Curry for Thursday night's game against the Lakers, meaning there will be zero matchups between Curry and LeBron James this regular season.

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Mavs, Rockets to play in China next preseason

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The NBA is going back to China next season, with the Mavericks and Rockets scheduled to play two preseason games in October at the gambling hub of Macao.

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Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry's jersey

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Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.

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UNC's Caleb Wilson out remainder of season after thumb surgery

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North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during Thursday's practice, the school announced Friday.

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76ers' Joel Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis

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Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is undergoing surgery Thursday afternoon in Houston.

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Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

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Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.

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Basketball NewsThursday, Apr 9, 2026

Cade Cunningham has double-double in return as Pistons rout Bucks

Steph, LeBron won't play in regular season as Warriors rest Curry

Mavs, Rockets to play in China next preseason

Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry's jersey

UNC's Caleb Wilson out remainder of season after thumb surgery

76ers' Joel Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis

Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

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