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So long, trade deadline. It’s time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here’s how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we’re watching.  

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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday.  

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The Jazz envision Jaren Jackson Jr. forming a long-term frontcourt partnership with top scorer Lauri Markkanen as Utah aims to transition from lottery team to future playoff contender.  

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Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A’mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.  

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Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss his fourth straight game Thursday against the Mavericks because of a hamstring strain. He hopes to make an appearance in Sunday’s All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.  

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Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) did not play against the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.  

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The NBA has fined the Hawks’ Mouhamed Gueye and Timberwolves’ Naz Reid $35,000 apiece for their roles in a jersey-grabbing tussle Monday.  

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The Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, allowing the 2023 All-Rookie team forward to become a free agent.  

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