Points league rankings: Who steps up after Jimmy Butler’s injury?
Updated rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury shaking things up.
Dubs don’t envision Butler trade despite ACL tear
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler’s contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.
Bucks’ Porter (oblique) won’t play ‘anytime soon’
Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday’s game against the Thunder with a strained oblique and “won’t be able to play anytime soon,” coach Doc Rivers said.
Spurs-Rockets delayed after rim bent in pregame
The start of Tuesday night’s Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.
Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
Rockets’ Adams out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a “severely sprained ankle,” coach Ime Udoka said.
NBA Futures: Nuggets close the gap on Thunder for title, Cunningham surging for MVP
The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race.
Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night’s 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it’s on them to turn things around.
Bulls hopeful Giddey (hamstring) returns Thu.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling “pretty good” and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.
Suns’ Green (hamstring) scores 12 in return
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.
