Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo needed stitches to close a cut near the base of his right pinkie but returned to Monday’s game to finish his fourth triple-double of the season.
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan says the team’s first-round draft pick hasn’t been a part of his conversations with the front office and ownership ahead of next month’s NBA trade deadline.
Joel Embiid was sidelined for the 76ers’ game against the Suns on Monday night due to a left foot sprain. Kyle Lowry was also out for Philadelphia with right hip soreness.
New York Knicks veteran center Karl-Anthony Towns, the four-time NBA All-Star who has been battling a right knee injury, was ruled out Monday night ahead of his team’s matchup with the Orlando Magic.