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The S&P 500 espn.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Harden sits after X-rays show right thumb fracture espn.com The Cavaliers ruled out guard James Harden for Wednesday night's game at Milwaukee after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks. Bulls' Simons still dealing with left wrist fracture espn.com Bulls guard Anfernee Simons' aggravated a fractured left wrist that he suffered while with the Celtics, and the team did not offer a timeline for his return. Kuminga all smiles in 'great' debut for Hawks espn.com Jonathan Kuminga, after months of riding the bench in Golden State, shined in his debut for the Hawks. Hawks' Johnson exits with 1st-quarter hip injury espn.com Hawks All-Star forward Jalen Johnson played only 5½ minutes before leaving Tuesday's win over the Wizards with a left hip flexor injury. Blazers' Sharpe to be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks espn.com Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the team said Tuesday. Carlisle questions NBA's process for Pacers' fine espn.com Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the NBA did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a $100K fine for violating the league's player participation policy, a claim the NBA has disputed. Edwards, Bane fined $25K each for ball heaves espn.com The NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands in recent games. Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare espn.com Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood." Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Bennett as adviser espn.com Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. MVP odds tighten as SGA, Jokic near ineligibility espn.com The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for the playoffs. Lakers' Pelinka to remain in role espn.com New Lakers president of business operations Lon Rosen made it clear that GM Rob Pelinka will remain in his role and be flanked by Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi. Pels celebrate Murray's return: 'Didn't miss a beat' espn.com The Pelicans raved over Dejounte Murray's return to action Tuesday, when he scored 13 points in his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history espn.com In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant. Botched final play sees Luka hesitate, Le Bron miss espn.com The Lakers lost to the Magic 110-109 on Tuesday after a botched sidelines out-of-bounds play between Le Bron James and Luka Doncic in the final seconds failed to produce a quality shot. Atkinson sees 'belief' in Cavs since Harden joined espn.com After the Cavaliers beat the Knicks on Tuesday night, coach Kenny Atkinson noted the "renewed confidence" the addition of James Harden has brought to his team. Suns' Ishbia offers $1M to All-Star contest winners espn.com Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants more star players participating in All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts next year -- and is hoping to entice them by offering a $1 million prize to the winners of the events. Don't be surprised if ... Randle finishes in top, Nembhard in top 50 espn.com Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Julius Randle, La Melo Ball and more. OKC ends loss to Detroit with top 6 scorers hurt espn.com The Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview. Banned by NBA, Porter joins USBL's Super Hawks espn.com Jontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league. Hawks honor Wizards' Young in return to Atlanta espn.com Trae Young, who is recovering from a sprained right knee and quadriceps contusion, returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night, his first appearance in his longtime home since he was dealt to the Wizards in 2021. New Lakers president: Pelinka to remain in role espn.com New Lakers president of business operations Lon Rosen made it clear that GM Rob Pelinka will remain in his role and be flanked by Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi. NBA Power Rankings: Will the Wolves rise? Where all 30 teams land after All-Star break NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.