NBA Basketball

Sources: Nuggets' Jokic set to return vs. Clips

After missing 16 games with a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee, Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to action Friday night against the Clippers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia.

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.

Sources: Giannis preps for Bucks exit amid offers

The Knicks, Heat, Timberwolves and Warriors are among teams making offers for the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the trade deadline, sources told ESPN.

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