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Irving returns to Mavericks' lineup against Clippers, Doncic misses 2nd consecutive game

Irving returns to Mavericks' lineup against Clippers, Doncic misses 2nd consecutive game

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving will return to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing one game with a sore shoulder, but Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive game because of a left heel contus
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Jordan Clarkson, Ron Holland II and Paul Reed fined after altercation in Jazz-Pistons game

Jordan Clarkson, Ron Holland II and Paul Reed fined after altercation in Jazz-Pistons game

NEW YORK (AP) — Utah's Jordan Clarkson was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons .
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Jimmy Butler to miss Heat's game against Magic with illness

Jimmy Butler to miss Heat's game against Magic with illness

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Saturday night’s game at the Orlando Magic with an illness, the team announced late Saturday afternoon.
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Bronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scare

Bronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scare

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The final buzzer sounded Saturday, the South Bay Lakers had won a game and Bronny James seemed completely at ease. Big smile. Handshakes with everyone. Even did a little dance step as he got to the bench.
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Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker is out at least two games with left groin soreness

Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker is out at least two games with left groin soreness

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss at least the next two games with left groin soreness in the latest blow to the team's starting lineup.
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NBA fines Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla $35,000 for postgame comments toward officials

NBA fines Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla $35,000 for postgame comments toward officials

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Mazzulla's Christmas greetings were costly.
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Embiid’s career has yielded an MVP — and so many more DNPs — with a biography littered by the kind of devastating injuries that can, in time, heal.
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Washington faces Milwaukee on 10-game road skid

Washington Wizards (4-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (14-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -12.5; over/under is 226.
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Cleveland plays Philadelphia, seeks 6th straight home win

Philadelphia 76ers (9-16, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (24-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12; over/under is 218.
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Magic take on the Heat on 3-game slide

Miami Heat (13-12, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (17-12, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -2.5; over/under is 208.
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