- by Michael C. WrightThe Hall of Fame point guard joined the sophomore phenom on the Spurs this season.
- by Ohm YoungmisukWarriors guard De'Anthony Melton will undergo surgery on his left ACL and miss the remainder of the season, Golden State announced Wednesday.
- LeBron James posted on X and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he's stepping away from his pages.
- by Shams CharaniaThe Bucks' Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for his season debut, but his return will be based on when he feels ready, sources told ESPN.
- by Shams CharaniaThe NBA's new All-Star Game tournament is expected to include a pickup-style format with two semifinal games played up to 40 points, followed by a final match up to 25 points, sources told ESPN.
- Detroit guard Cade Cunningham left Thursday night's game in Charlotte in the final minute of regulation due to a left hip injury and did not play in overtime as the Pistons fell to the Hornets.
- Mavericks star Luka Doncic has sustained a right wrist strain and will miss at least one week.
- Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said Thursday.
- by Tim BontempsWyc Grousbeck said that not only does he continue to plan to run the Celtics for the next three years, but he believes they could repeat as champions this season.
- by Anthony GharibThe Atlanta Hawks are set to honor Dikembe Mutombo with neat tributes during their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.