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Memphis Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins, franchise's winningest coach

Memphis Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins, franchise's winningest coach

The Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins, their winningest coach, on Friday with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason. Still sitting at No.
Stephen Curry returns from 2-game absence to the Warriors' lineup against the Pelicans

Stephen Curry returns from 2-game absence to the Warriors' lineup against the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stephen Curry is back in Golden State's lineup for the Warriors' road game Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry, who has averaged 24.
Antetokounmpo available to play Friday against Knicks after missing one game with foot sprain

Antetokounmpo available to play Friday against Knicks after missing one game with foot sprain

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to action Friday after missing one game with a sprained left foot.
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two procedures

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two procedures

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball won't play again this season and will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle as well as a minor procedure on his right wrist.
Memphis Grizzlies part ways with coach Taylor Jenkins, franchise's winningest coach

Memphis Grizzlies part ways with coach Taylor Jenkins, franchise's winningest coach

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with their winningest coach, Taylor Jenkins, with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.
Cade Cunningham to miss 3rd straight Pistons game with bruised calf, sitting out against Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham to miss 3rd straight Pistons game with bruised calf, sitting out against Cavaliers

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is missing a third straight game with a bruised calf.

Why Serena Williams joining the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo as a part-owner is so important for women’s sports

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Philadelphia takes on Miami, aims to break 6-game skid

Miami Heat (32-41, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (23-50, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia enters the matchup with Miami after losing six games in a row.

Bulls face the Mavericks on 4-game win streak

Dallas Mavericks (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (33-40, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago aims to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Bulls take on Dallas.

Utah takes on Denver, aims to end 4-game slide

Utah Jazz (16-58, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (46-28, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -17.5; over/under is 238.