Dirk Nowitzki says he would have no problem accepting a sixth-man role if it could help the Dallas Mavericks salvage their season.
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has been benched at OTAs after arriving late to practice on May 26, according to a source close to the situation.
The Cavaliers' J.R. Smith was called for a flagrant-2 foul for striking the Celtics' Jae Crowder in the face and subsequently ejected.
The Celtics moved Jae Crowder into the starting lineup and rookie Marcus Smart to the bench for Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
Seven players were ejected in overtime of Texas' 61-59 win over No. 14 Baylor on Monday, after they left their respective benches to join a shoving match between two opposing players.
Point guard Rajon Rondo did not play the final 20-plus minutes of the Dallas Mavericks' 99-92 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night after a profanity-laced shouting match with coach Rick Carlisle over play calling.
