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Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward gushed over 21-year-old LaMelo Ball as a player after his triple-double performance during Wednesday’s 120-110 home win vs. the San Antonio Spurs (became the 2nd-youngest NBA player to attain 1,000 points/1,000 rebounds/1,000 assists in career). (via Steve Reed/Associated Press):  “He is…

The Lakers entered the All-Star break with a convincing win over the Pelicans (120-102), a team that is currently eighth in the Western Conference. After the game Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was happy to see his team win a game like this, calling it a quality of life win….

Photo: Cleveland Cavaliers/Twitter According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Cleveland Cavaliers and veteran forward Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout. “The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, with the Miami Heat expected to emerge as a suitor for the five-time All-Star…

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter The Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish. “For the past 34 years, it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids,” Jordan said…

Photo: \New York Knicks/Twitter The New York Knicks shooting guard Quentin Grimes dismissed the notion there is more pressure to play well because of Josh Hart’s presence. “I think that’s how it’s been really the whole year,” Grimes said. “[Coach Tom Thibodeau] kind of goes with who’s playing good, who…

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/Twitter The New York Knicks shooting guard Quentin Grimes is thrilled with the addition of Josh Hart – even if it means less playing time for himself. “It’s not about minutes. It’s trying to win games” Grimes said on Wednesday. “He helps us win games, that’s the…