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Gary Payton II - Ejected Friday Payton was ejected in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Kings after being assessed his second technical foul, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He'll fin...

Impact Payton picked up his first technical foul in the third quarter and received another in the fourth. Although he played just 15 minutes, he scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest and for the 15th time over his last 16 appearances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama gets to 65 games and award eligibility. Jokic still a game away from that mark

Victor Wembanyama got to 65 games

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA

Plenty of players sat out as NBA teams played their second-to-last games of the season

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Grant Hill opens up about the stereotypes he and Kobe Bryant had to endure as upper-middle-class African Americans Grant Hill had plenty of opportunities growing up, but he never stopped chasing his dream of becoming a basketball player.

APRIL 11 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Suns Reveal New Starting Lineup vs Lakers The Suns will have a different starting lineup tonight with key players out against Los Angeles.

APRIL 11 • SI.COM

Marcus Smart - Not starting in return Smart (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Smart missed the last nine games because of an ankle injury. While it's unknown how long Smart will come off the bench, Rui Hachimura will remain in the starting lineup against the Suns.

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Warriors still have one more brutal roster decision on eve of the postseason The regular season is drawing to a close for the Golden State Warriors and many fans already have one eye on moves that could be made during...

APRIL 11 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM