Gobert makes money sign at ref, implies betting a problem in NBA - ESPN
CLEVELAND — Rudy Gobert's money gesture toward an official will likely draw the NBA's wrath.
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Lakers rule out LeBron James vs. Bucks because of ankle - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has been downgraded to out for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night because of a sore left ankle, the team announced.
For the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning finally feels real - ESPN
IT WILL NEVER AGAIN be this dark, this early. At least that's what the rotation of the earth promises. It's the darkest day of the year, though it's all a matter of inches, seconds and minutes. Statistically, though, the proclamation is sound. The sun is already threatening its departure at 4:15 p.m. in downtown Minneapolis, hovering above the brown roof of the Target Center, pulling thick grey clouds over itself like a blanket. It would all seem especially doomed if not for the fact that Christmas is also four days away. Anyone who will talk to you here, in the spirit of polite Midwest conversation, will tell you that it's cold, sure. But not really cold. Not yet. The worst is yet to come. For now, the outdoors is buzzing with a kind of general excitement (even though, to be clear, it is still 32 degrees).
Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday - ESPN
Injury news rocked the NBA again on Thursday as it was announced that Karl-Anthony Towns would miss the rest of the regular season due to a torn meniscus in his left knee and that Victor Wembanyama would be out the rest of the week with a sprained ankle. Add in Jalen Johnson's sprained ankle and this has not been a fun week to be a fantasy basketball manager.
Fire chase first win at Columbus since 2013
As reigning MLS Cup champions, the Columbus Crew expect to get every opponent's best shot.
Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson shares positive update nearly 2 weeks after 4-year-old son was struck by SUV
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T-Wolves' Anthony Edwards smashes head on rim during nasty game-winning blocked shot
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Anthony Edwards' 44 points, game-saving block carries Wolves - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards matched his season high with 44 points, made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:11 to go and came up with a spectacular block at the buzzer to give the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves a 113-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.