Zach LaVine scored 30 points in his return to the United Center on Wednesday night, his first game back in Chicago since he was traded to Sacramento last season. “I love Chicago,” LaVine said. “I just wish I could have won more here.”
Mavericks guard Brandon Williams, who was arrested Saturday after less than 2 ounces of marijuana were found in his luggage, apologized Wednesday for being a distraction.
Star power forward/center Anthony Davis came up gingerly after scoring in the first quarter and was ruled out at halftime with left lower leg soreness.
Trae Young was ruled out of the Hawks’ game at Brooklyn with a right knee sprain after teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his leg late in the first quarter Wednesday.
Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leaves of absence from their teams, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson discussed his failed relationship with former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony in a new book, saying the “busted” relationship led to his departure as team president in 2017.