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Conley replaces injured Booker in All-Star Game
Mike Conley becomes a first-time All-Star in his 14th season after NBA commissioner Adam Silver named him as Devin Booker’s replacement.
Sources: Griffin free agent as Pistons OK buyout
Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a buyout, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 31-year-old former All-Star will now become an unrestricted free agent.
LeBron takes Giannis first in draft; Jazz stars last
LeBron James took two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with the first pick of the All-Star Game draft. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert of the league-leading Jazz went last.
Kerr: ‘Very easy’ call to have Curry, Green sit out
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green missed Thursday night’s game against the Suns, with coach Steve Kerr calling it a “brutal back to back.”
Silver to fans: All-Star Weekend a TV-only event
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said fans should think of the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Atlanta as a “television-only event,” and once again discouraged fans from traveling to the game, which is being played without fans […]
Zion out Thursday; still on for ASG, sources say
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson sat out Thursday’s loss to the Miami Heat because of a right toe issue, but sources told ESPN he is still expected to play in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game.
Clips’ George scratched vs. Wiz due to dizziness
LA Clippers star Paul George experienced dizziness during warm-ups and was ruled out just before Thursday’s tipoff against the Washington Wizards.