Basketball

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict — and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler’s contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night’s 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it’s on them to turn things around.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling “pretty good” and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.

Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a “severely sprained ankle,” coach Ime Udoka said.

Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.

The start of Tuesday night’s Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.

There is movement across the Western Conference, with a new title contender and a fading one. See the latest title odds.