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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he was “not worried” about Gregg Popovich, adding that he and his teammates expect the longtime coach to “come back soon.”

The struggling Bucks announced they are making a change to their starting lineup Thursday night, inserting second year wing Andrew Jackson into the lineup to replace Gary Trent Jr.

The Memphis Grizzlies have ruled out star guard Ja Morant for their game Friday night against the Washington Wizards because of hip soreness.

The Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, where he is expected to debut Saturday against Salt Lake City, sources told ESPN.

There is optimism that Spurs guard Devin Vassell, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, can make his season debut vs. the Jazz on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a right hamstring injury, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

After being traded to Chicago in June, Giddey is finding a home in the Bulls’ fast-paced offense.

Sixers star Paul George said his return to L.A. against the Clippers Wednesday night drew a fair and split reaction, but he didn’t understand or care for the boos

Grizzlies star Ja Morant went back and forth with LeBron James and had a clear message for the Lakers after Wednesday night’s 131-114 win: “I don’t like them.”

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James’ effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.