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76ers' Joel Embiid scratched late in New Orleans because of an illness

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Joel Embiid was a late scratch from the lineup for Philadelphia's game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night because of an illness.
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Guard Malachi Flynn making most of more minutes off Raptors' bench

Guard Malachi Flynn making most of more minutes off Raptors' bench

TORONTO — Malachi Flynn raced around both of the courts at the OVO Athletic Centre, arms above his head for the final stretch, to the delight of Dennis Schroder and his other drilling partners at Toronto Raptors practice.
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Thunder guard Josh Giddey being investigated by police on alleged relationship with underage girl

Thunder guard Josh Giddey being investigated by police on alleged relationship with underage girl

The Newport Beach, California, Police Department said Wednesday that its detectives are conducting an investigation into an accusation that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl.
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Mavericks likely will end up in the hands of one of Las Vegas' most powerful families

Mavericks likely will end up in the hands of one of Las Vegas' most powerful families

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Cuban in many ways has been the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise since he bought the club in 2000, so the news that he was selling a majority share to perhaps Las Vegas' most powerful family created a number of questions.
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Sands casino family says they'll buy majority of Mavs from Cuban. AP source says valuation is $3.5B

Sands casino family says they'll buy majority of Mavs from Cuban. AP source says valuation is $3.5B

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino company, it was announced Wednesday. The deal could be completed in the coming weeks.
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Monk's late basket leads the Kings past the Warriors 124-123 to win In-Season Tournament group

Monk's late basket leads the Kings past the Warriors 124-123 to win In-Season Tournament group

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Erasing most of a 24-point deficit assured the Sacramento Kings of advancing in the In-Season Tournament. Malik Monk made sure they did it with a win.
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Houston visits Denver on 6-game road skid

Houston Rockets (8-7, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (12-6, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m.
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Mitchell leads Cleveland against Portland after 40-point showing

Portland Trail Blazers (5-12, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-8, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Thursday, 7 p.m.
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Nets face the Hornets on 3-game win streak

Charlotte Hornets (5-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (9-8, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Charlotte.
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Phoenix plays Toronto on 7-game win streak

Phoenix Suns (11-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (8-10, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -1.5; over/under is 222.
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