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The Atlanta Hawks became the second NBA team to confirm that players and basketball staff have received initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, joining the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Hornets rookie held his own in his homecoming game versus the Lakers, but L.A. came away with the win.

– Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 42 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 41 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to stun the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on Thursday night.

Here’s what you need to know about the most likely lottery winners, the top prospects and the traded picks at stake.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was “just having fun” when he took a seat on the court after icing Wednesday’s win over the Sixers, but some Philly players took exception.

The Bucks are acquiring Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in a trade to fortify the franchise’s playoff push in the Eastern Conference, sources said.

LA Clippers star Paul George said it was “insane” that the team wasn’t getting calls Wednesday night against the Mavericks despite how frequently it attacked the rim.

Stephen Curry suffered a tailbone contusion during Wednesday night’s win at Houston and did not return. Coach Steve Kerr said he believes his star guard will be fine long term.

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Lakers star Kobe Bryant, revealed on Instagram portions of her lawsuit against the L.A. County Sheriff’s and Fire departments, including names of officers accused of sharing pictures of last year’s […]