Basketball

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Before making his way to the bus after games, Kevin Durant always takes a few extra moments to say his goodbyes to all the special familiar faces and old friends as he leaves San Francisco again.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There was a conversation that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had with Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic during last year's All-Star Game that went viral, since microphones picked up the exchange.

Pat Riley's three-peat trademarks could have led to the Miami Heat president getting a sizable payday if the Kansas City Chiefs had won their third consecutive Super Bowl. Turns out, the Basketball Hall of Famer actually doesn't keep that money.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama went to All-Star weekend in Indianapolis last year as one of the featured attractions.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry , but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before.

DENVER (AP) — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray's jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. The Denver guard was still carrying a grudge against the Portland Trail Blazers over being ejected for some trash talking on Monday.

Miami Heat (25-27, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (29-26, eighth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.

Golden State Warriors (27-27, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (34-20, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 220.

Oklahoma City Thunder (44-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 222.