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MIAMI — For extended stretches Saturday night at Miami-Dade Arena, defense was optional, which for the Dallas Mavericks has become the story of a season gone sour.

The veteran big man made his retirement official after a 16-year career.

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 31 efficient points while Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. had double-doubles, but the #Rockets couldn’t withstand Brooklyn’s late 3-point barrage.

Wednesday’s matchup between the #Rockets and Nets is a rare opportunity for Houston to improve its 2023 draft lottery outlook by winning.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 106-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena to open a quick two-game trip. The Heat is right back at it with another big game on Wednesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports…

NEW YORK — The Nets have ruled embattled forward Ben Simmons out for the remainder of the year, head coach Jacque Vaughn said after practice on Tuesday, ending a months-long charade revolving around the status of the oft-injured former All-Star.

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the rest of the 2022/23 NBA season, with the point guard struggling for fitness since his arrival

The 26-year-old former All-Star played in 42 games for the team this year after missing all of 2021–22.

Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Spencer Dinwiddie have played more minutes together than KD, Kyrie, and Harden.