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Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around.

Warriors' Butler suffers torn ACL, ending season

Warriors wing Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL against the Heat on Monday.

Suns' Green back from lengthy absence vs. 76ers

Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Ex-NBA star Odom arrested on suspicion of DUI

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.

King James aversion: LeBron not an ASG starter

For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-time starters along with Giannis and Jalen Brunson.

Pistons stretch East lead with win over Celtics

The Pistons stretched their lead in the East to a season-high 5½ games with a 104-103 win over the Celtics on Monday.

Edgecombe rocks rim, but dunk contest not in mix

VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud, a dunk that capped the highlight reel of the short NBA career for the No. 3 pick out of Baylor.

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