Basketball

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane had surgery Tuesday on his right big toe after initially breaking a bone during a game Nov. 11 against Minnesota.

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler was the last Miami player on the practice floor Tuesday, getting shot after shot after shot into the air.

Preview capsule for the Boston-Miami Eastern Conference finals series that starts Wednesday: No. 2 BOSTON CELTICS (57-25, 8-5) vs. No.

SYDNEY (AP) — Chase Buford is leaving his role as head coach of the Sydney Kings after leading the club to back-to-back titles in Australia’s National Basketball League.

Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -8.5; over/under is 210.

Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, he hasn't lost any money. Any, or all, of that could change any day.

DENVER (AP) — If the Denver Nuggets can continue their dominance at Ball Arena, they'll not only conquer LeBron James and Anthony Davis but they'll also vanquish the ghosts of their horrendous playoff performances against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Preview capsule for the Denver-Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference finals series that starts Tuesday: No. 1 DENVER NUGGETS (53-29, 8-3) vs. No.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trust the Process? Joel Embiid doesn’t even trust his teammates.

Academy Award winner Michael Douglas loves basketball. He’s a big Miami fan, mainly because of his relationship with Heat President Pat Riley. He’s followed the game for decades.