Nine NBA games involving nine teams have been rescheduled as a result of the four games postponed last week because of the L.A. wildfires and an Atlanta ice storm.
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers’ 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.
Hawks All-Star Trae Young sat out Wednesday night’s game at Chicago due to a bruised right rib. Coach Quin Snyder was not sure how long Young will be sidelined.
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was ruled out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Pelicans, although his intention had been to play both games of a back-to-back after returning from a five-game absence due to a bulging disc in his lower back.
Warriors star Draymond Green will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves — the third straight contest he’s missed due to injury or illness.
Disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler reiterated to team president Pat Riley in a face-to-face meeting last week that he wants to be traded, league sources told ESPN.