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Irving back vs. Nuggets; Lively (ankle) ruled out
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving returned for Tuesday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets, but the team lost center Dereck Lively II to an ankle sprain.
Sources: Butler reiterates trade demand to Heat
Disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler reiterated to team president Pat Riley in a face-to-face meeting last week that he wants to be traded, league sources told ESPN.
Young has season-high 43 as Hawks down Suns
Trae Young and the Hawks snapped the Suns' three-game winning streak Tuesday night.
Curry says Dubs shouldn't make 'desperate' move
Stephen Curry said that while he wants the slumping Warriors to improve, he doesn't want the team to make a "desperate" move that would "deplete the future."
Spurs stars bring smiles to Redick's kids after fire
Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama gave game-worn jerseys to JJ Redick's sons, who lost their entire memorabilia collection in the wildfires that burned down their family home.
Kawhi: 'Taking my time' ramping up since return
Kawhi Leonard, after his third game back with the Clippers since rehabbing his knee, said he's no rush to break free of the minutes restriction he has been playing under.
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