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Photo: Peter Baba There’s “strong optimism” that shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who has missed the past three games after spraining his right ankle, could return to the Minnesota Timberwolves lineup for Sunday’s game at Golden State, sources tell Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). Check out our…

Mike Muscala, who played 11 seasons in the NBA, including a stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season, is set to retire. Throughout his career, Muscala averaged 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Besides his time with the Thunder, he also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers,…

Photo: NBA/YouTube The Los Angeles Clippers veteran guard Russell Westbrook talked about defenders sagging off of him and leaving him open: “I can do anything I want. Which is great for me. Good luck to everybody that continues doing that.” “I can do anything I want. Which is great for…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t interested in what the Dallas Mavericks could offer in a trade for veteran forward LeBron James, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “If Dallas is offering Luka Dončić for James, then yes, one would assume the Lakers will listen. But…

Orlando Magic big man Moe Wagner is proud to be part of a deep roster that sacrifices for one another every single day. (via Orlando Magic): “That’s a huge advantage of our team: our depth. I think we are very aware of that and the willingness for people to step…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter Tyler Herro scored 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Heat defeat the Pistons (112-100). With 3:20 on the clock and the score tied at 98, the 23-year-old scored 12 points for Miami as provided a much needed boost to his team. It…