Rockets forward Tari Eason taunted the Warriors with trash talk amid Houston bearing down on Golden State for the Western Conference's final play-in tournament spot.
Crew chief Mitchell Ervin explained why Draymond Green was assessed two technical fouls and ejected early in the Warriors' win over the Magic.
Ball has been out since three days after Thanksgiving due to ankle surgery.
Lore and Rodriguez counter they have the money and meet the criteria for an extension to finish the league's approval process.