C’s Brown out vs. Hornets with hip flexor strain
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will not play Saturday night against the Hornets because of a left hip flexor strain.
Nuggets’ Braun rues taunting Gobert after dunk
The Nuggets’ Christian Braun took the blame after his celebration following a dunk caused a confrontation with Rudy Gobert, leading to double technical fouls that halted Denver’s momentum.
Grizzlies say injured Bane, Smart week-to-week
Grizzlies starters Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart are week-to-week because of a right oblique strain and a sprained right ankle, respectively.
Nuggets’ Murray in concussion protocol, out Sat.
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol after exiting Friday’s game at Minnesota in the third quarter. He will not play Saturday against the Jazz.
Pelicans lose McCollum, Jones for multiple weeks
Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will miss two to three weeks, while forward Herb Jones is out two to four weeks because of injuries, the team announced.
The quiet free agent signing who could finally unlock KD, Booker and the Suns’ Big 3
The Suns made an unheralded move four weeks into free agency that could not only turbocharge Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but shake up the entire Western Conference.
Curry joins part of Dubs practice; evaluation Sun.
Stephen Curry participated in segments of the Warriors’ practice Friday night in Houston but will not play Saturday. Meanwhile, De’Anthony Melton, dealing with a back injury, will be reevaluated again in one week.
76ers’ Embiid, George won’t play vs. Grizzlies
76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when Philadelphia hosts the Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Why now is the time to bet on Anthony Edwards to lead league in 3s made per game
A closer look at the numbers reveals why Anthony Edwards has a chance to make the most 3s in the NBA this season.
Grizzlies say injured Bane, Smart week-to-week
Grizzlies starters Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart are week-to-week because of a right oblique strain and a sprained right ankle, respectively.