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- Hawks' Young sprains left ankle, will get MRI April 22, 2021Trae Young exited Wednesday's loss to the Knicks with a sprained left ankle. X-rays were negative, and he is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.
- Lakers' Davis (leg) expects to play Thu. vs. Mavs April 22, 2021Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis expects to make his return to game action Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
- Source: Wizards' Avdija has hairline ankle fracture April 22, 2021Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffered a season-ending hairline fracture in his right ankle during Wednesday night's game, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- Grizzlies' Jackson: Just being on court 'a big win' April 22, 2021Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. was emotional in his first game back since having surgery on his left meniscus, saying just returning to the court was "a big win."
- Sources: Rockets' Porter broke protocol at club April 22, 2021Houston guard Kevin Porter Jr. will be out until at least Sunday due to a violation of the NBA's health and safety protocols stemming from a visit to a Miami strip club, sources told ESPN.
- Curry's 30-point run ends: 'It was a special ride' April 22, 2021Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry finally went cold, scoring 18 points in Wednesday's loss to the Wizards as his 11-game 30-point streak was snapped.
- LeBron posts, deletes tweet on police shooting April 22, 2021Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he deleted a tweet responding to the fatal police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant because it was "being used to create more hate."
- Chauvin verdict reaction: The sports world responds on social media April 22, 2021A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd. Here's how athletes reacted.
- Backing up their pledges: Which leagues have followed through since George Floyd's murder April 22, 2021Leagues pledged to stand with pro and amateur athletes since the murder of George Floyd. After former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday, we look at the leagues' actions and inactions -- and the work that still needs to be done.
- NBA experts debate: Which new acquisitions have surprised the most? April 22, 2021Which players have had the greatest impact on their new teams? What about when the playoffs tip off? Our NBA Insiders examine the biggest moves one month after the trade deadline.
