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Bailey, with 10 games in NBA, seeks NCAA return
Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.
Jokic returns from injury to net 31 in Nuggets' win
Nikola Jokic returned to the Nuggets' lineup on Friday night after being sidelined since Dec. 29 with a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee and had 31 points and 12 rebounds in a 122-109 win over the LA Clippers.
Demin's 3 in 34th straight game sets rookie mark
Nets guard Egor Demin made a 3-pointer in an NBA rookie-record 34th straight game on Friday night against the Jazz.
Sources: Hayes, Bryant accept slam dunk invites
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to the NBA slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, sources said.
Nuggets to reevaluate Gordon in 4 to 6 weeks
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Thursday.
Okongwu has dental fracture after elbow to face
The Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture, losing at least one tooth, after being elbowed in the face. He will not play vs. the Rockets on Thursday.
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