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• Mavericks coach Jason Kidd unleashes expletive-filled defense of Cooper Flagg usage during press conference - Jason Kidd exploded on reporters with expletives when questioned about using Cooper Flagg at point guard after the Mavericks' disappointing loss.
• Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined for 'berating' and 'making contact' with an official - The NBA fined Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson $50,000 for confronting an official in the fourth quarter of the team's 126-113 defeat to the Phoenix Suns.
• Former NBA player and ex-UCLA star eyes return to college basketball amid NCAA scrutiny: 'Why not me?' - Former UCLA star Amari Bailey is attempting to make history as the first NBA player to return to college basketball after playing in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets.
• NBA suspends 76ers star Paul George 25 games for violating league's anti-drug policy - The 25-game suspension, by terms of the agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, indicates that this was a first violation by Paul George.
• NBA rookie Jeremiah Fears calls Thunder's Luguentz Dort 'soft' after on-court scuffle - NBA veteran guard Lu Dort and rookie Jeremiah Fears got into a heated altercation during Tuesday's Pelicans-Thunder game. Fears later called Dort "soft" on social media.
• Timberwolves players release statement addressing 'recent tragic events' involving ICE in Minneapolis - Minnesota Timberwolves players released a statement expressing sympathy for their community amid rising ICE tensions and recent fatal incidents in Minneapolis.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors ramp up again as Bucks' season spirals: report - After 12 years with Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo could be ready for a change of as the struggling Bucks listen to trade offers, ESPN reported.
• French NBA star Victor Wembanyama speaks out after Border Patrol-involved shooting: 'Horrified' - Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old French NBA phenom, spoke out after the deadly Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minnesota over the weekend.
• Steve Kerr says immigration should be addressed by Congress, claims feds 'taking 5-year-old kindergartners' - Steve Kerr addressed immigration protests and fatal shootings in Minneapolis as the Golden State Warriors faced the Minnesota Timberwolves during a tense weekend series.
• Knicks players condemn deadly Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minnesota - New York Knicks players Karl-Anthony Towns and Guerschon Yabusele spoke out about the Border Patrol-involved shooting that left one dead.