Basketball

Wizards' Morris week-to-week with back problems

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards said Wednesday starting point guard Monte Morris would be week-to-week because of lower back problems. The Wizards also waived center Vernon Carey Jr. Morris has averaged 10.4 points and a career-high 5.

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Irving senses Mavs' urgency in new star pairing with Doncic

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving senses the stress of trying to figure things out with Luka Doncic and the rest of his new Dallas teammates as the Mavericks jostle for playoff positioning in the tightly packed Western Conference.

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David Benner, Indiana Pacers' longtime PR director, dies

David Benner, who spent nearly 30 years as the director of media relations for the Indiana Pacers, died Wednesday after a long illness. Benner’s death was announced by the team, which learned of it from his family. He was 67.

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Toronto Raptors send five players to G-League affiliate during road trip

The Toronto Raptors sent five players to their G-League affiliate on Wednesday Canadian guard Dalano Banton, centre Christian Koloko and swingman Joe Wieskamp were all put on assignment to Raptors 905 in Mississauga, Ont. Guard Jeff Dowtin Jr.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights take on the Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers in NEC Tournament

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (14-15, 7-9 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (17-14, 10-6 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fairleigh Dickinson -8; over/under is 143.

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Brooklyn takes on New York, aims to stop 3-game skid

Brooklyn Nets (34-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (36-27, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -7.