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Sources: Giannis refuses Bucks' shutdown pitch
The Bucks want to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season after his latest injury and their postseason chances dwindled, but Antetokounmpo has refused the team's requests and wants to play again, sources told ESPN.
Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D
Thunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.
Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.
Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, among the leaders in this season's NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night's game against the Wizards with back spasms.
Pippen, Aldama have season-ending surgery
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday.
KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight," said Durant.
🏀 Everything we know about NBA expansion
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.