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Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN’s Shams Charania this week that he fully expects the Suns to sign star Kevin Durant, 36, to a contract extension next offseason, and that he wants the 14-time All-Star, acquired in February 2023, to retire with his club.  

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The Celtics survived a second-half charge from the Cavaliers and rode hot shooting from 3 to a 120-117 win on Tuesday.  

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, who sat out Sunday’s win vs. Oklahoma City with a right knee contusion, returned to the lineup for Tuesday’s game vs. New Orleans.  

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Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was declared out Tuesday against the Grizzlies, the third straight game he’s missed for personal reasons.  

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The have ruled Victor Wembanyama out for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Thunder due to a right knee contusion.  

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Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love died Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81.  

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Topics of the 76ers’ team meeting after Monday’s loss included Joel Embiid’s tardiness, the desire to be coached harder and a call to urgency, sources told ESPN.  

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NBA insiders answer one big question surrounding the league’s top contenders, including what’s at stake for high-profile teams.  

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