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Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

Heat begin a new chapter: Life without Jimmy Butler, who is suspended and seeking a trade

MIAMI (AP) — For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him. This was different from the others. And it went very — very — badly for Miami.
Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose wasn't sure how he will feel when sees his No. 1 hanging from the rafters. He was still trying to process the news. The Chicago Bulls announced Saturday they plan to retire Rose's jersey sometime next season.
Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard in the starting lineup as he makes his season debut with Clippers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard was in the starting lineup and made his season debut as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105 on Saturday night.
Tyrese Haliburton scores 27 to help Pacers reach .500 with a 126-108 victory over the Suns

Tyrese Haliburton scores 27 to help Pacers reach .500 with a 126-108 victory over the Suns

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points and Myles Turner added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Phoenix Suns 126-108 on Saturday.
Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.
LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James broke Michael Jordan's NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over Atlanta on Friday night.

San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic's 41-point game

Denver Nuggets (19-14, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (18-16, eighth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2; over/under is 238.

Golden State plays conference foe Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies (23-11, second in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (17-16, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -2.5; over/under is 233.

Pistons host the Timberwolves in cross-conference game

Minnesota Timberwolves (17-16, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-18, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -6; over/under is 218.