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LeBron's manager leading upstart to rival NBA
Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business manager, has been enlisted as an adviser by a group of investors seeking to raise $5 billion to form an international basketball league that would serve as a rival to the NBA, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Suns get 7-footer Richards in trade with Hornets
The Suns added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring center Nick Richards from the Hornets for guard Josh Okogie in a trade that includes multiple draft picks.
Sources: Knicks' Towns has bone chip in thumb
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has a bone chip in his right thumb to go along with the sprain he sustained in Monday's loss, sources confirmed.
LeBron acknowledges fires have taken mental toll
LeBron James on Wednesday addressed the toll taken by the Southern California wildfires and the hope the Lakers want to provide, and found connection with a young fan during a win over the Heat.
Mavs say non-call on apparent goaltend cost them
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said the refs "clearly" missed a goaltending call on Spencer Dinwiddie's layup for the lead in the closing seconds of Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.
Clips trounce Nets by franchise-record 59 points
The Clippers led by as many as 64 points and went on to set a franchise record for largest margin of victory in Wednesday's 126-67 win over the Nets.
OKC's Hartenstein (calf strain) out at least week
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in approximately one week after suffering a left soleus strain.
Mathurin suspended for conduct toward official
Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official.
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