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Overcoming another injury that occurred in a workout he called “just an unfortunate series of events,” Klay Thompson is eagerly optimistic about his prospects for a strong return next season to the Golden State Warriors.

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Carmelo Anthony passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 11th on the NBA’s career scoring list.

James Harden had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, passing Larry Bird on the NBA’s all-time scoring list along the way, in Brooklyn’s win over Detroit on Saturday night.

Marc Gasol will miss at least two more games for the Lakers due to the league’s health and safety protocols, coach Frank Vogel said Saturday.

76ers star Joel Embiid’s MRI showed no structural damage to his left knee, just a bone bruise, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.

Anthony Davis has been cleared to enter the next phase of his rehab and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Lakers said Friday.

Cleveland shot just 34.1% overall for the game and missed 25 of 32 from 3-point range.

Joel Embiid will have an MRI after hyperextending his left knee on Friday night against the Wizards, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski