Basketball

DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks with the groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut , while the Mavericks said Thursday their star forward is making good progress in his recovery.

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major health-related hit for the Spurs this season.

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league's anti-drug program.

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed 7-foot-2 center Moses Brown to a 10-day contract, adding an option to a depleted frontcourt missing injured star Anthony Davis and others.

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday.

TORONTO — The WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo officially introduced Monica Wright Rogers as its first general manager. The Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise, made the announcement Thursday after hiring Wright Rogers, 36, in January.

Miami Heat (25-28, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (17-38, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (34-21, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams.

Charlotte Hornets (14-39, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (36-19, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m.

New Orleans Pelicans (13-42, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (30-26, eighth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m.