New York City’s vaccine mandate is expected to be rolled back Thursday, a source said, meaning Nets star Kyrie Irving will be back on the Barclays Center court soon, and that unvaccinated MLB players will be cleared to play at home prior to Opening Day.
Lakers star LeBron James has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s home game against the 76ers because of soreness in his left knee.
Michael Malone, who has coached the Nuggets across seven seasons and ranks third in franchise history with 309 wins, has reached a multiyear contract extension with the team.
The Warriors, mired in a three-game losing streak, rested Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Otto Porter Jr. against the Heat on Wednesday night.
Zion Williamson, who continues to recover from a fractured right foot, played some one-on-one Wednesday — a day after posting a five-second clip of a left-handed slam.
