Heat confirm Jimmy Butler has an MCL sprain and is out.

Latest on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status for first-round vs. Pacers being in jeopardy. Live on Stadium Playoff Preview show: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The latest on Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s ramp up process as he aims to return this weekend vs. Mavericks — live on Stadium Playoff Preview show: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Statement from Converse CEO Jared Carver on the massive new deal with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:

Oklahoma City Thunder MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed on a new lucrative, multiyear contract extension with Converse – with his first signature shoe releasing in 2025 and title of Creative Director of Converse Basketball.

The expectation is Miami's Jimmy Butler will be out multiple weeks, sources said. Butler remarkably played the final three quarters vs. 76ers last night with what is now feared to be an MCL injury.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is feared to have an MCL injury in his knee, sources tell The Athletic Stadium. The injury could sideline Butler for an indefinite period. MRI to come.

Breaking: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark – the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft – is nearing a lucrative, eight-figure endorsement deal with Nike, per industry sources. Clark is set to receive her own signature Nike shoe.

Story with Mike Vorkunov, Ben Pickman: theathletic.com/5424729/2024/0…

Left hamstring strain for Zion Williamson. Re-evaluation in two weeks.

Developing story at The Athletic on the NBA banning Raptors big man Jontay Porter: theathletic.com/5423208/2024/0…

Investigation shows on the 13 NBA bets Porter made: Total payout was $76,059, resulting in net winnings of $21,965. Three of the bets were multi-game parlay bets that included one Raptors game, in which Porter bet that the Raptors would lose.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver on banning Jontay Porter from the NBA:

NBA investigation found that prior to March 20 game, Porter disclosed confidential information about his health to an NBA bettor. Another person connected to Porter placed an $80K parlay to win $1.1 million wagering Porter would underperform. The bet ultimately was frozen.

NBA announces investigation found Porter 'disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his own participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games.' From Jan. to March, Porter placed 13 bets on NBA games using associate's account.

Raptors' Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban from the NBA for violating league's gaming rules.