Basketball

Hawks All-Star Trae Young starts against Hornets after missing 23 games with finger injury

ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star point guard Trae Young returned as a starter for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing 23 games with a torn ligament in his left pinkie.

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Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

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USC guard Isaiah Collier leaving after 1 season to enter NBA draft in latest departure from program

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Collier is leaving Southern California after one season to enter the NBA draft. The Trojans announced his decision Wednesday on their X page. “Congratulations Zay and good luck in your next chapter!” the post read.

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Brunson scores 45 in second straight 40-point game, Knicks beat Bulls 128-117

CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 45 in his second straight 40-point game, and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 128-117 on Tuesday night.

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Clippers build 31-point lead in first quarter and hold on late to beat Suns 105-92

PHOENIX (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his first triple-double of the season and 199th of his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers built a 31-point lead in the first quarter before holding on late for a 105-92

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Cavaliers face the Grizzlies on 3-game slide

Memphis Grizzlies (27-52, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (46-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -18.