Basketball

France has already qualified for this summer's Basketball World Cup. And Victor Wembanyama offered another reminder that his nation is going to be a medal favorite.

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (13-14, 6-8 NEC) at Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-15, 7-7 NEC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets (17-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30, eighth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -7.

Miami Heat (32-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (41-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

New York Knicks (33-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (28-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Wizards -2.

Brooklyn Nets (34-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-33, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take long for Russell Westbrook to join the Los Angeles Clippers.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — During the two years that have passed since he made an antisemitic comment while playing a video game, Meyers Leonard often wondered if he’d ever suit up for an NBA team again.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry has begun individual on-court workouts as he recovers from a left leg injury and will be re-evaluated in another week. The Warriors said Wednesday that Curry had another examination and “is making good progress.

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are just two games into figuring out how to be co-stars for the Dallas Mavericks, who are behind schedule based on last season's surge that sparked a deep playoff run.