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OKC’s Jalen Williams has follow-up wrist procedure
Thunder All-NBA wing Jalen Williams underwent a follow-up procedure on his surgically repaired right wrist to remove a screw that was creating irritation during the final stages of his return-to-play process, the team announced Friday.
Sources: Hawks’ Young (knee sprain) out 4 weeks
Hawks star Trae Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
76ers star Embiid fined $50K for lewd gesture
The NBA has fined Philadelphia center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making what the league determined to be a lewd gesture in Friday’s game.
Doncic in Wilt’s club after another 40-point night
Luka Doncic became just the second player in NBA history to open his season with three straight 40-point games, dropping 44 in a 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.
Ja Morant Suspended One Game Due To Conduct Detrimental To Team
The Memphis Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team on Saturday.
Coach Tuomas Iisalo reportedly challenged Morant’s leadership and effort following the Grizzlies’ loss to the Lakers on Friday night.
Morant responded to Iisalo in a tone deemed “inappropriate.”
Morant expressed his frustration with the Grizzlies’ coaching staff following the loss.
Hornets exercise team options on Miller, Salaun
The Charlotte Hornets exercised team options on guard Brandon Miller and forward Tidjane Salaun on Friday.
Giannis (knee) sits as Rollins leads Bucks to win
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play in Thursday’s 120-110 win over the Warriors.
Sources: NBA, books review most vulnerable bets
The NBA and its partner sportsbook have had ongoing discussions on what types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and what betting limits are appropriate for such bets, sources told ESPN.
Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Walter approved as Lakers’ owner, closes on sale
After getting league approval, sources told ESPN that Mark Walter has closed on the purchase of a majority stake in the Lakers at a record valuation of $10 billion.