Mannion is averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals over the last five games, while shooting 50 percent from deep. Chicago Bulls face coverings

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The hope, of course, is that Fournier can provide a spark to a Celtics squad that enters Thursday two games under .500 at 21-23. A healthy Kemba Walker could also help provide some sort of boost and take all the pressure off Tatum and Brown.

Blake Griffin debuted Sunday against the Wizards, and he did the most important thing: He dunked. It has become a bit of a deal that he hadn't done his signature thing since 2019, and after assuring ESPN's Malika Andrews last week that he absolutely still could, the former Lob City mayor threw one down, and did it to score his first points as a Net. He played 15 minutes, took two shots, scored two points and grabbed two boards. His role will grow as he acclimates, but the Nets aren't in need of too much from Griffin. If he can turn back the clock even a little, that's a pretty big X factor to have off the bench. -- Young

Baylor said he was forced out of his job because of age and racial discrimination, though he dropped racial discrimination claims against the Clippers as part of a lawsuit that was ultimately dismissed entirely in 2011.

With the NBA's compacted schedule because of COVID-19, even if James had a comparatively speedy rehabilitation process and missed three to four weeks, it would mean an additional 13 to 16 games without him for a squad that dropped to 0-2 when he doesn't play.

The Brooklyn Nets look to continue their run up the Eastern Conference standings when they open a three-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.