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Joe Ingles entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Tuesday, the first Utah Jazz player to be added to that list this season. The Jazz had been the only team yet to have a […]

Kyrie Irving hasn’t played this season, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t continued a collaboration with Nets owners Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai — a bond all hope will pay dividends beyond the court.

Desmond Bane said of Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant: “People debate whether or not he should be an All-Star, but I think we should be debating whether he’s the best point guard in the league.”

There is optimism that Warriors guard Klay Thompson will make his return from a two-year layoff with significant injuries on Sunday against the Cavaliers, sources told ESPN.

Heat forward Jimmy Butler injured his right ankle against the Warriors and exited in the third quarter.

Nets coach Steve Nash said the organization is “hopeful” that Kyrie Irving could make his season debut Wednesday at the Indiana Pacers, “but no determinations have been made yet.”

Quin Snyder endorsed Draymond Green for MVP consideration, and the appreciative Warriors forward agreed with the Jazz coach about the way he impacts winning.

Bulls guard Javonte Green will miss two to four weeks with a strained groin, coach Billy Donovan said Monday. Forward Tyler Cook will also be out a few weeks with a “pretty significant” ankle sprain.

Trading Rajon Rondo to the Cavaliers gave the Lakers roster flexibility, coach Frank Vogel explained Monday, while noting that the team will miss his basketball I.Q.