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Thunder guard Nikola Topic has begun chemotherapy treatment for testicular cancer, with general manager Sam Presti saying doctors are “extremely positive” about the long-term outlook.  

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The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.  

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The NBA Board of Governors approved Mark Walter’s purchase of a majority stake in the Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion, the highest ever for a pro sports team.  

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The questions inside the Blazers’ locker room and across the NBA are the same: How do we reconcile the man we thought we knew — and a man the federal government believes is a criminal?  

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Austin Reaves continued his dream week, adding to a 51-point performance and a 41-point game with a floater at the buzzer that rescued the Lakers.  

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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.”  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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