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Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, speaking after a two-day meeting of the league's Board of Governors, did not reveal any specifics about the investigation surrounding Porter, other than saying the probe is ongoing. Porter has not played since the league said it was looking into betting patterns surrounding his on-court performance.

Which teams will wind up in the NBA's play-in tournament? Which contender is the most vulnerable to a first-round upset? Our writers weigh in with a week to go in the regular season.

Vs. Washington Wizards, Target Center, 7 p.m. TuesdayTV; radio: BSN; iHeartRadio app Stats and analytics: Tap here. Chris Hine's preview:Opening bell: The Wizards (15-64) have the second-worst record in the NBA, two games better than Detroit. The Wolves are tied for the Western Conference lead with four games remaining in the regular season. Watch him: Wolves G Anthony Edwards figures to gain ...

Naz Reid and Anthony Edwards combined for 57 points as Minnesota demolished the shorthanded Lakers, who were without LeBron James (illness) and lost Anthony Davis (eye) in the first quarter.

Naz Reid makes his case for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award over Malik Monk in Timberwolves win over Lakers

Reid is averaging 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 41.8 percent from 3-point range.

For the second time this season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves got ran out of the building against the Suns, with Kevin Durant leading the way with 22 points on only 14 shots.

The unsteadiness of the first season with Gobert has given way to a connection that seems to deepen by the day.

Naz Reid led the way with 25 points and six rebounds, while Anthony Edwards added 21 points — 19 of which came in the second half — to take down the Rockets, who got 26 from Jalen Green in the loss.

As Anderson's offensive game has returned, so has his confidence. It can be seen in his deep bag of tricks.