Basketball

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Los Angeles' national television matchup with the East-leading Celtics on Thursday night due to “active” injuries coach Darvin Ham said the team has been managing throug

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Julius Randle out through All-Star break, to have dislocated shoulder evaluated in 2-3 weeks

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle will miss at least two weeks with his dislocated right shoulder, knocking the New York Knicks forward out at least through the All-Star break.

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NBA hands out $75,000 fine to 76ers and $25,000 fine to Pelicans for injury reporting violations

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were handed a $75,000 fine for failing to include Joel Embiid on their injury report “in an accurate and timely manner” before their Saturday game at Denver.

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Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol's No. 33 jersey later this season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol’s No. 33 jersey during their April 6 game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Damian Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by an appreciative Portland crowd when he was introduced for Milwaukee's game against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

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Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard's former team took a bit of the shine off his gala homecoming. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.

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Sengun and the Rockets take on Barnes and the Raptors

Toronto Raptors (17-30, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (22-25, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets host the Toronto Raptors in non-conference play.

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Cleveland visits Memphis following Mitchell's 45-point outing

Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 219.

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Young and Atlanta take on Phoenix in non-conference play

Phoenix Suns (28-20, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (20-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns visit the Atlanta Hawks in a non-conference matchup.

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Cunningham and Detroit take on the Clippers in non-conference play

Los Angeles Clippers (31-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (6-41, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Detroit Pistons in a non-conference matchup.

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