The Celtics ruled out guard Marcus Smart for Tuesday night’s Game 2 against the Bucks, but believe his bruised quad should be improved enough to play in Game 3 on Saturday.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was ejected less than three minutes into Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors for a flagrant foul 2 on Gary Payton II.
Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said interim coach Derek King is still under consideration for the full-time job, despite the announcement over the weekend that two of his assistants will not return.
In a tweet later Monday, the suspended DeAndre Hopkins wrote: “I am very mindful of what I put in my body and have always taken a holistic approach, so I am working with my team to investigate how this could’ve happened.”
The Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett have agreed to a three-year extension that includes $34.5 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Despite losing franchise pillars Tyreek Hill and Tyrann Mathieu, and watching AFC West rivals load up with talent through free agency and trades, Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said he feels good about the team’s chances this season.
Robinson Cano, who is owed $24 million in each of the next two seasons but is hitting just .195 this year, has been designated for assignment as the New York Mets adhere to roster limit rules.