‘Appreciative’ Butler returns to Miami, Dubs fall

Forward Jimmy Butler returned to Kaseya Center in Miami on Monday night, for the first time since being traded to the Golden State Warriors, but the Heat stole the show in the end, cruising to a 112-86 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 19,897 fans.

Hart, KAT make triple-double history for Knicks

Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each logged triple-doubles in a 128-113 victory over the Mavericks on Tuesday night, marking the first time in Knicks history that two teammates accomplished that feat in the same game.

NBA will continue exploratory talks with FIBA

The NBA’s ongoing exploration of expanding its role in European basketball will continue this week at the league’s Board of Governors meeting in New York, as Commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this year would be the case.

Warriors opt to sit Curry; eye Friday for return

Coach Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry felt something toward the end of his individual workout Monday, and it was decided that it was best to give the point guard more time to recover from a pelvic contusion he suffered last Thursday.

Celtics star Tatum exits with left ankle sprain

Celtics star Jayson Tatum left Monday’s game with a left ankle sprain after taking a hard foul. He told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne his ankle was “just sore” but that the team would be cautious.