Basketball

Kawhi Leonard returns to Clippers lineup after missing 4 games because of hip injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard was back in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup Monday night for the first time since before Christmas. The Clippers were hosting the Miami Heat to open the new year. Leonard missed four games with a left hip contusion.

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will play against Jazz following 12-game absence

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyrie Irving returned to action for the Dallas Mavericks against the Utah Jazz on Monday night after missing 12 games with a bruised right heel. Irving had been sidelined since injuring his heel against Portland on Dec.

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Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he'd been traded to his hometown Toronto Raptors.

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Randle scores 39, Anunoby has 17 in strong debuts as Knicks beat Timberwolves 112-106

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 39 points, OG Anunoby had 17 in a strong debut with his new team and the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-106 on Monday.

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Former NBA G League player held in woman's killing due in Vegas court after transfer from Sacramento

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA developmental league player accused with his ex-girlfriend of killing a woman whose body was found last month in southern Nevada is due to face a Las Vegas judge on Tuesday following his transfer in custody from a jail i

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Phoenix plays Portland, seeks 4th straight victory

Portland Trail Blazers (9-22, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (17-15, eighth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Monday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -10.5; over/under is 229.