NBA Basketball

Hawks' Young avoids ACL injury, but MRI to follow

Trae Young was ruled out of the Hawks' game at Brooklyn with a right knee sprain after teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his leg late in the first quarter Wednesday.

AD leaves Mavs' win vs. Pacers with sore leg

Star power forward/center Anthony Davis came up gingerly after scoring in the first quarter and was ruled out at halftime with left lower leg soreness.

Sources: Rozier, Billups won't be paid on leave

Heat guard Terry Rozier will not be paid while on leave of absence because of his arrest on federal charges related to a gambling scheme. Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups also will not be paid while on leave, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Mavs' Williams sorry for arrest, being 'distraction'

Mavericks guard Brandon Williams, who was arrested Saturday after less than 2 ounces of marijuana were found in his luggage, apologized Wednesday for being a distraction.

Jordan: Load management never should happen

Michael Jordan didn't hold back on load management in the NBA, saying on NBC: "It shouldn't be needed, first and foremost."

Jackson: 'Busted' Melo pairing forced Knicks exit

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson discussed his failed relationship with former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony in a new book, saying the "busted" relationship led to his departure as team president in 2017.

Warriors' Kerr says Kuminga to start going forward

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Jonathan Kuminga has earned a permanent place in the starting lineup given his performance to start the season.

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