Betting buzz: NBA MVP favorite Nikola Jokic off the board after knee injury

Jokic’s knee injury puts him in jeopardy of missing too many games to qualify for the MVP award.

Hornets’ Bridges injures ankle in loss to Bucks

Hornets forward Miles Bridges left the game against the Bucks on Monday with a right ankle injury.

💍 Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods

The New York Knicks center and TV personality have been dating since 2020.

Bamba signs 1-year deal with Raptors, agents say

Mo Bamba, who averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds with the G League’s Salt Lake City Stars this season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, his representatives, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love, told ESPN on Sunday.

Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism

Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he’s merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams suspended for fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams received a one-game suspension for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.

Spurs lose in Wemby’s return to starting lineup

Victor Wembanyama made his first start since Nov. 14, but the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Utah Jazz 127-114 at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, ending the Spurs’ eight-game winning streak.

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams tossed after fight

Suns center Mark Williams and Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.

Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye ‘recalibration’

Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of “recalibration and reconnection” for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.

Sources: Porzingis out vs. OKC but nearing return

Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will not play at Oklahoma City on Monday but is nearing a return and will be listed as day-to-day, sources told ESPN.