Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the B

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ten players from Australia’s Tokyo 2020 bronze medal-winning side have been named in an extended 22-man squad for the Paris Olympics, including Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Josh Green, Dante Exuma and Jock Landale.

ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star point guard Trae Young returned as a starter for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing 23 games with a torn ligament in his left pinkie.

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Collier is leaving Southern California after one season to enter the NBA draft. The Trojans announced his decision Wednesday on their X page. “Congratulations Zay and good luck in your next chapter!” the post read.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 45 in his second straight 40-point game, and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 128-117 on Tuesday night.

PHOENIX (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his first triple-double of the season and 199th of his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers built a 31-point lead in the first quarter before holding on late for a 105-92

Memphis Grizzlies (27-52, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (46-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -18.

Orlando Magic (46-33, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (48-31, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Bucks -1.5; over/under is 216.

San Antonio Spurs (20-59, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (54-25, third in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -15.