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Kenny Smith, a two-time NBA champion and prominent broadcaster, has been appointed head of the NBL Next Stars’ Player Initiatives, North America, the league announced.  

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Knicks forward Julius Randle, who hasn’t played since Jan. 27, will undergo surgery on his right shoulder, ending his season, sources told ESPN.  

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Michael Jordan, a 5-foot-4 wine sommelier, is leading the NBA’s new wine partnership.  

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Pelicans forward Zion Williamson sat out the final 7:24 of Wednesday night’s loss to the Magic with a finger injury on his left hand, the extent of which was unknown.  

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Detroit point guard Malachi Flynn had just the third game of 50 points or more by a player off the bench since starters were first tracked in 1970-71.  

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The Celtics powered past Oklahoma City 135-100 to secure the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.  

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