Leonard missed four consecutive games last week, the last three attributed to right foot soreness. He returned for Sunday's game and finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in 22 minutes during a blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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While the Hornets did not say when Ball will be able to return to game action, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that there's optimism he could be ready to return to the lineup in 7-10 days.

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"We're just being soft. That's it," Butler said. "Not getting into bodies, scared of some contact. Soft overall." Portland Trail Blazers

Jordan Clarkson floated to the three-point line after setting a soft screen, Joe Ingles hitting him for the go-ahead three with 8.7 seconds left. New York Knicks

The Rockets chose to stay in Coral Gables to put some distance between the team and Miami nightlife, according to the report.  Chicago Bulls

"The past year following George Floyd's death has been extremely painful for the Minnesota community, particularly for the State's Black residents," the Vikings said in a statement Tuesday. "While today's decision does not minimize the anguish or solve the intolerable issues of racism and hate, we hope it can mark the beginning of community healing.