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Bailey, with 10 games in NBA, seeks NCAA return
Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.
Nuggets' Jokic (knee) back after 16-game absence
After missing 16 games with a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee, Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic returned to action Friday night against the Clippers.
One for ages: Flagg nets 49; Knueppel earns win
Kon Knueppel made the critical plays down the stretch, outdueling Cooper Flagg, his former roommate at Duke who led all scorers with 49 points, and helping the Hornets past the Mavericks for their fifth straight win.
Sources: Hayes, Bryant accept slam dunk invites
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to the NBA slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, sources said.
Nuggets to reevaluate Gordon in 4 to 6 weeks
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Thursday.
Okongwu has dental fracture after elbow to face
The Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture, losing at least one tooth, after being elbowed in the face. He will not play vs. the Rockets on Thursday.
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