Basketball

Zion Williamson, Ingram, Jones out for Pelicans vs. Mavs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans have ruled out power forward Zion Williamson and wing player Herb Jones for Tuesday night's home game against the Dallas Mavericks, leaving New Orleans without three starters.

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Joel Embiid tries to put early foot, hand woes behind him

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Good news for Philadelphia 76ers fans: They can keep their No. 21 Joel Embiid jerseys. And don’t worry about a trip to Delaware just to watch Embiid and James Harden play for the developmental Blue Coats.

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NBA, NBPA seeking more respectful tone at all levels of game

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced a plan Tuesday to encourage more respectful behavior within basketball, even at youth levels.

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Analysis: Joe Dumars was made for his new role at the NBA

Joe Dumars might have been destined for this job. He played with the Bad Boys, those Detroit Pistons teams that were physical, aggressive and intimidating.

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Spurs play the Timberwolves, seek 4th straight victory

San Antonio Spurs (3-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2, 10th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

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New York and Charlotte square off in conference matchup

Charlotte Hornets (2-1, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (2-1, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes New York and Charlotte square off.

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Orlando takes on Cleveland, looks to end 4-game slide

Orlando Magic (0-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads into the matchup with Cleveland after losing four games in a row.

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Brooklyn visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo's 44-point game

Brooklyn Nets (1-2, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (2-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Trail Blazers play the Heat on 4-game win streak

Miami Heat (1-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (4-0, first in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

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Los Angeles takes on Denver on 3-game losing streak

Los Angeles Lakers (0-3, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (2-2, 11th in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to stop its three-game slide with a victory over Denver.

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