Basketball

Ja Morant’s skyrocketing basketball career is on hold following a series of off-court decisions by the young NBA star involving a gun in a strip club, actions which have temporarily derailed his meteoric rise.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have either of their two 2023 All-Stars available for their game Tuesday night at Orlando. Milwaukee's injury report for the game lists two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday as unavailable.

Memphis Grizzlies (38-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (31-34, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

DENVER (AP) — Sorry, Giannis, the NBA wanted back that rebound . Your fourth triple-double of the season, too. Some might say nice try, others have an issue with what is known as stat padding.

Philadelphia 76ers (42-22, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (34-32, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -1.

Portland Trail Blazers (31-34, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (45-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis Grizzlies (38-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (31-34, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Washington Wizards (30-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-50, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Chicago Bulls (29-36, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (46-19, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers (41-26, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (35-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.