Basketball

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler got his first triple-double in more than two years. And as always, personal stats didn't matter much to him.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.