Basketball

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State sophomore guard Terquavion Smith says he's entering the NBA draft. Smith announced his decision in a social-media post , saying he was eager to pursue “a lifelong dream of mine.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke freshman Dariq Whitehead is entering the NBA draft. The 6-foot-7 wing announced his decision Wednesday. He averaged 8.3 points and shot a team-best 42.4% from 3-point range in 28 games.

HOUSTON (AP) — It wasn’t so much that social media was criticizing his son. That happens sometimes — especially after a loss like THAT.

Los Angeles Clippers (40-36, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (48-27, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Grizzlies -4.

Detroit Pistons (16-59, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-39, 10th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

New Orleans Pelicans (38-38, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (51-24, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Miami Heat (40-36, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (43-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Andrew Wiggins will return this season after the veteran forward missed his 20th straight game because of a family matter.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green yelled at the other bench, his own team and even his coach, and this time those intense emotions absolutely made the difference. Steve Kerr loved it. “We need his fire,” Golden State's coach said.

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray sank three free throws with 2:14 remaining to give Atlanta the lead and added a fall-away jumper with less than a minute left to lead the Hawks to a 120-118 win over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night