The Knicks’ Julius Randle, who hasn’t played since suffering a sprained ankle March 29, is targeting a return vs. the Cavs on Saturday, sources told ESPN.
Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper is working out at first base in an attempt to speed his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The outfielder approached Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski with the idea.
The Timberwolves filled out the NBA playoff bracket by securing the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference with a near-perfect performance Friday night against the Thunder.
The NBA suspended Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges for 30 games because of a 2022 domestic violence incident, crediting him with 20 games served last season.
Max Strus and Jimmy Butler scored 31 points apiece, and the Miami Heat got into the playoffs by rallying in the final minutes to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game Friday night.