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The Timberwolves have fired coach Ryan Saunders after a 7-24 start to the season, the team announced Sunday.

The Cavs made just eight of their 35 three-point attempts, while the Thunder shot 46.4% from beyond the arc.

With his eighth triple-double of the season, the former MVP proved he’s turning his season around for the Wizards.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James defended his teammates after Saturday night’s loss to the Heat, saying he is the one who needs to adjust while Anthony Davis is sidelined.

Warriors forward Draymond Green made “a terrible mistake” when he drew two technical fouls and was tossed late Saturday in a 102-100 loss to the Hornets, coach Steve Kerr said.

Stephen Curry was scratched Saturday night in Charlotte, with the Warriors saying not long after tipoff that the guard was “not feeling well.”

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder tested negative for the coronavirus, but he will miss three more games while completing a seven-day quarantine, sources told ESPN.

Kevin Durant will miss his fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers as he continues to get treatment on a strained left hamstring.

Joel Embiid stuffed the stat sheet Friday — a career-high 50 points to go with 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks — continuing his MVP push and wowing teammates. “It just feels […]