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 Griffin is expected to miss four to six weeks, but Clippers coach
Doc Rivers said there is no timetable for his return. Griffin will
be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
Griffin is averaging 22.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists this
season.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been named to
replace Griffin.
Lillard, who will appear in his second All-Star game, ranks 13th in
the NBA in scoring (21.6 points per game) and 15th in assists (6.3).
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New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Anthony Davis was diagnosed
with a right shoulder sprain, an injury that forced Davis to leave
Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
Davis is questionable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz and is
listed as day-to-day.
He is scheduled to be a starter in next Sunday's NBA All-Star Game,
and it remains unclear whether he will play.
Davis is averaging 24.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks this
season.
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The Memphis Grizzlies recalled guard Jordan Adams from the Iowa
Energy of the NBA Development League.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers recalled guard Joe Harris from the Canton
Charge of the NBA Development League.
Harris has played in 36 games (one start) for the Cavs this season,
averaging 2.8 points in 10.8 minutes.
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The Atlanta Hawks recalled forward/center Mike Muscala from the Fort
Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.
The 6-foot-11, 230-pound Muscala has appeared in 17 games (one
start) with the Hawks this season, averaging 3.9 points and 2.1
rebounds in 8.2 minutes.
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The Miami Heat signed guard Tyler Johnson for the remainder of the
season.
Johnson has appeared in six games with the Heat this season,
averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.33 steals and 1.2 assists in
18.9 minutes of action.
(Editing by Gene Cherry)
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