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Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) shoots as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taromina/Pool Photo via AP)
Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 25, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves forward James Johnson (16) shoots after getting past Houston Rockets forwards Danuel House Jr., left, and Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston. Luca Doncic's first experience with the playoffs ended with questions about whether Marcus Morris of the Los Angeles Clippers was intentionally trying to hurt the young Dallas sensation. The Mavericks might have hinted at what they thought through trades and draft picks during this abbreviated offseason. Dallas acquired Johnson and his black belt in karate from the Oklahoma City Thunder after using the club's first-round choice at No. 18 overall on Josh Green, who was a strong defender in his only season at Arizona. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Mavs talk tough by adding protectors for young star Doncic

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 01, 2020 07:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward moves the ball on a fast break against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Hayward has been a player that the Charlotte Hornets have wanted for years. On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, they finally landed him, according to Priority Sports, the agency that represents the veteran forward. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, said Hayward would sign a four-year deal worth $120 million. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
AP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors; Hayward to Hornets

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 21, 2020 01:36 PM EST

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston. Celtics guard Marcus Smart says he has been cleared by medical officials after testing positive for the new coronavirus earlier this month. In a message posted late Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Twitter, Smart says he was informed of the news Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Health. He thanked everyone for their support. “Stay safe and stay together _ apart!” Smart wrote.(AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
The Latest: US Open tennis site to house temporary hospital

Mar. 30, 2020 09:06 AM EDT