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Michael Malone, who has coached the Nuggets across seven seasons and ranks third in franchise history with 309 wins, has reached a multiyear contract extension with the team.

The Warriors, mired in a three-game losing streak, rested Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Otto Porter Jr. against the Heat on Wednesday night.

Zion Williamson, who continues to recover from a fractured right foot, played some one-on-one Wednesday — a day after posting a five-second clip of a left-handed slam.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr., a projected second-round pick, will declare for the NBA draft, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

Memphis’ rebuild following the Grit n’ Grind era was supposed to take time. But as is the case with Ja Morant and his teammates, these Grizzlies like to move fast.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers traded Josh Hart and Larry Nance, Jr., for each other in CJ McCollum deal at the deadline. The longtime friends decided to swap houses.

Memphis’ rebuild following the Grit n’ Grind era was supposed to take time. But as is the case with Ja Morant and his teammates, these Grizzlies like to move fast.

Zion Williamson, who hasn’t been cleared by the Pelicans to do much on-court work as he recovers from a fractured right foot, posted a 5-second clip Tuesday night of a left-handed slam.

Mayor Eric Adams said New York City’s pro sports teams will have to wait their turn to see any loosening of COVID-19 vaccination mandates.