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76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee

76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has an injured lateral meniscus in his left knee and will miss games at least through the weekend.
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Los Angeles' national television matchup with the East-leading Celtics on Thursday night due to “active” injuries coach Darvin Ham said the team has been managing throug
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Julius Randle out through All-Star break, to have dislocated shoulder evaluated in 2-3 weeks

Julius Randle out through All-Star break, to have dislocated shoulder evaluated in 2-3 weeks

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle will miss at least two weeks with his dislocated right shoulder, knocking the New York Knicks forward out at least through the All-Star break.
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NBA hands out $75,000 fine to 76ers and $25,000 fine to Pelicans for injury reporting violations

NBA hands out $75,000 fine to 76ers and $25,000 fine to Pelicans for injury reporting violations

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers were handed a $75,000 fine for failing to include Joel Embiid on their injury report “in an accurate and timely manner” before their Saturday game at Denver.
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Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol's No. 33 jersey later this season

Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol's No. 33 jersey later this season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Marc Gasol’s No. 33 jersey during their April 6 game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Damian Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

Damian Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by an appreciative Portland crowd when he was introduced for Milwaukee's game against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
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Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard's former team took a bit of the shine off his gala homecoming. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.
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Sengun and the Rockets take on Barnes and the Raptors

Toronto Raptors (17-30, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (22-25, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets host the Toronto Raptors in non-conference play.
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Cleveland visits Memphis following Mitchell's 45-point outing

Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 219.
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Young and Atlanta take on Phoenix in non-conference play

Phoenix Suns (28-20, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (20-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns visit the Atlanta Hawks in a non-conference matchup.
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