Basketball

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ come-from-behind win over Washington on Saturday night, a day after he told the team he would like to be traded .

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Ayton has 31 points and 16 rebounds, Suns beat Pistons

DETROIT (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 31 points and 16 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Detroit Pistons 116-100 on Saturday night.

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Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Orlando's Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota's Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court altercation on Friday night.

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Already short-handed Nets lose Curry, Morris to injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — The short-handed Brooklyn Nets lost guard Seth Curry and forward/center Markieff Morris to injuries during their game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

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McMaster men's basketball team punished for player eligibility violation

HAMILTON — McMaster University's men’s basketball team will forfeit two regular-season games played last month due to the participation of an ineligible student-athlete.

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Saint Francis (BKN) hosts Stonehill following Burnett's 22-point showing

Stonehill Skyhawks (11-14, 7-3 NEC) at Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (12-11, 5-5 NEC) New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Saint Francis (BKN) -1.5; over/under is 131.

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Portland plays Chicago on 3-game win streak

Portland Trail Blazers (26-26, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Bulls -5; over/under is 232.

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Charlotte takes on Orlando, seeks to end 3-game skid

Orlando Magic (21-32, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (15-39, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m.

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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder play the Rockets

Houston Rockets (13-39, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (24-27, 13th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -8; over/under is 232.

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Mitchell and the Cavaliers take on conference foe Indiana

Cleveland Cavaliers (32-22, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (25-29, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m.

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