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LeBron James on Wednesday addressed the toll taken by the Southern California wildfires and the hope the Lakers want to provide, while finding connection with a young fan during a win over the Heat.
Suns get 7-footer Richards in trade with HornetsThe 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 thumbKnicks 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.
Mavs say non-call on apparent goaltend cost themMavericks 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 pointsThe 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 weekThunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in approximately one week after suffering a left soleus strain.
Warriors' Green misses 3rd in row; Payton returnsWarriors star Draymond Green did not play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves -- the third straight contest he's missed due to injury or illness.
Mathurin suspended for conduct toward officialPacers 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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