Basketball

Pistons add Fontecchio from Jazz, deal Morris to Timberwolves before trade deadline, AP source says

DETROIT (AP) — The rebuilding Detroit Pistons have dealt Monte Morris to the contending Minnesota Timberwolves and acquired Simone Fontecchio from the Utah Jazz , according to a person familiar with the deals on the eve of the NBA trade deadline.

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Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens, pair of 2nd-round picks

BOSTON (AP) — The NBA-leading Boston Celtics added some depth at center on Wednesday, acquiring big man Xavier Tillman from the Grizzlies in exchange for forward Lamar Stevens and two future second-round draft picks.

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NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery. His availability this summer for the U.S. Olympic team is just as murky. U.S.

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Heat forward Haywood Highsmith involved in car crash, not with team Wednesday

MIAMI (AP) — Haywood Highsmith of the Miami Heat was away from the team Wednesday, one day after he was involved in a car crash where others were injured, the team said. The incident happened after Miami's game against Orlando on Tuesday night.

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The Spurs held practice at a Miami Beach school. And kids there got a huge surprise

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jacob Assaraf lost a bet, so he had to go through classes at Hebrew Academy on Wednesday wearing a suit instead of more casual attire. Turns out, that wasn't the most unusual part of his day.

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Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas.

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San Antonio faces Miami on 4-game losing streak

San Antonio Spurs (10-40, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (27-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -7.5; over/under is 223.

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Los Angeles plays Denver, aims for 4th straight win

Denver Nuggets (35-16, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (27-25, ninth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m.

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Phoenix puts home win streak on the line against Utah

Utah Jazz (26-26, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (30-21, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts Utah aiming to continue its four-game home winning streak.

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Brunson and the Knicks take on Doncic and the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks (28-23, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (33-18, fourth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -3.5; over/under is 38.

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