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Dubs confident oft-injured Porzingis ready to play
The Warriors are unsure when the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis will make his debut but did say the anticipation is the oft-injured big man would be back on the court soon.
Doncic limps off in 1st half; MRI set on hamstring
Lakers star Luka Doncic limped off the court in the second quarter Thursday night against the Sixers and will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring Friday.
Clippers trade Zubac to Pacers, get 2 firsts back
The Clippers are trading center Ivica Zubac to the Pacers in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Indiana’s protected 2026 first-round pick and unprotected 2029 first-round pick.
Sources: Conley, Wolves work on quick reunion
Mike Conley Jr. plans to return to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Conley was traded by Minnesota this week, then traded again and waived, allowing for his return.
‘It’s over. Guys are gone’: What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission — that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere, and a tumultuous era in LA was effectively over.
Bulls aim to exit NBA’s ‘middle’ with busy deadline
After an uncommonly active trade deadline, Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas said the franchise is “not satisfied” with being mediocre in a shift in tone from previous years.
Sources: Thomas free agent after Nets cut him
The Nets released guard Cam Thomas, allowing him to enter free agency and sign with any other team, sources told ESPN.
✍ Trade grades: Which teams have fared best?
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We’re grading every deal.
