Pippen Jr. (toe) makes season debut for Grizzlies
Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. made his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night after undergoing surgery on his left big toe in October.
Carlisle: Zubac won’t debut until ankle fully heals
Ivica Zubac’s debut with the Pacers is on hold because of an ankle injury he has been playing through since December, head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday.
Rivers says Giannis ‘close,’ will play when healthy
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a strained right calf will come “hopefully sooner than later” and that the team just has to make sure he’s healthy.
Doncic to sit vs. Warriors with strained hamstring
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday’s game against the Warriors with a strained left hamstring, but sources told ESPN there is optimism that it is not a major injury.
Pistons prez OK keeping mostly quiet at deadline
The East-leading Detroit Pistons passed on taking a big swing at the trade deadline, opting to lean on their youth and chemistry with the playoffs a little over two months away.
Giannis partnering with prediction market Kalshi
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first basketball star to join prediction market Kalshi as a shareholder, it was announced Friday.
Stevens’ reminder to Tatum: Celts better with you
Brad Stevens has a message for Jayson Tatum if the injured Celtics star truly wonders whether he would still fit in on the team he led to the 2024 NBA championship: We’re better with you.
Sources: Conley, Wolves work on quick reunion
Mike Conley Jr. plans to return to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Conley was traded by Minnesota this week, then traded again and waived, allowing for his return.
Doncic limps off in 1st half; MRI set on hamstring
Lakers star Luka Doncic limped off the court in the second quarter Thursday night against the Sixers and will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring Friday.
Winners, losers and what’s next: How the Cavs, Thunder got better
After a wild week of superstar movement, Zach Kram unveils his winners and losers of the trade deadline.
