Basketball

The Pistons’ Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.

Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN’s Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half Thursday night because of right hip soreness.

Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league’s 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels “blessed” one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a “losing behavior done by losers” and “much worse than any prop bet scandal.”

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team’s injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash.