Basketball

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

DENVER (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out Wednesday night against the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets due to tightness in his lower back. It's the last game for the Mavericks before the All-Star break.

Toronto's Jully Black will sing "O Canada" at the NBA All-Star Game. The Juno Award winning and platinum-selling R&B singer was named to the star-studded show on Wednesday. Black joins Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone and others in the festivities.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Bryn Forbes, an NBA free agent who has played for four teams over seven seasons, was arrested early Wednesday on a family violence charge in San Antonio, police records show.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah native and Grammy nominee Jewel, along with Post Malone and actors Vin Diesel and Ben Affleck, will be among the performers at this weekend’s NBA All-Star events in Salt Lake City.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish. It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization’s 43-year history.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Danny Green was best known for his sideline dance routines during his first stint with the Cavaliers. He has picked up some new moves since then.

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (9-16, 6-6 NEC) at Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (13-13, 6-7 NEC) New York; Thursday, 2 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (32-28, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (32-27, fourth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Detroit Pistons (15-43, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (41-17, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -9.