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Without Jaren Jackson Jr., Jazz take aim at BlazersJaren Jackson Jr. was fitting in well and making a solid first impression with the Utah Jazz.,On Thursday morning, however, the Jazz announced Jackson will undergo surgery on his left knee. Their announcement came nine days acquiring him in an eight-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.,Without J...

Jazz F Jaren Jackson Jr. to undergo surgery on left kneeUtah Jazz star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery on his left knee, the team announced Thursday -- nine days after acquiring him in an eight-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.,The Jazz said the procedure over the All-Star break will remove a localized pigmented villonodular synovit...

Wizards' Alex Sarr (hamstring) out for Rising Stars gameWashington Wizards big man Alex Sarr will miss Friday's Rising Stars game in Los Angeles with a hamstring strain.,The team announced Thursday morning that Sarr will be sidelined through the All-Star break.,Sarr, 20, will join Wizards teammates Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson in L.A. for this weekend'...

NBA Suspensions From Pistons-Hornets Brawl Raise Bigger Questions

The NBA handed down suspensions following the Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets brawl, but the incident raises bigger questions about how the league handles fighting....

The NBA’s Tanking Problem Is Getting Worse — Not Better

Despite the NBA’s player participation policy, teams like the Jazz are still finding ways to tank. Has Adam Silver’s reform effort failed?...

Jazz look for continued success from Jaren Jackson Jr. vs. Blazers

Jaren Jackson Jr. is fitting in well and making a solid first impression with the Utah Jazz.,The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year also has a solid offensive game, and he will look to record a 20-point performance for the fourth straight game with his new team when the Jazz battle the Portland...

Thunder, Bucks enter matchup without superstars

The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks faced off, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo led their teams in scoring.,When the teams meet again Thursday in Oklahoma City in their final game before the All-Star break, neither star will be available.,Gilgeous-Alexander i...

NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers nip Rockets in final seconds

Kawhi Leonard completed a tiebreaking three-point play with two seconds remaining to lift the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-102 comeback victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday., ,Leonard scored 19 of his game-high 27 points in the fourth quarter to lead the rally from a 15-point defi...