Basketball

Pelicans star Zion Williamson is not close to returning to the court despite undergoing multiple treatments for his left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.

The NBA Cup continues Friday with the Pacers and Bucks looking to get their seasons on track.

Wyc 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.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said Thursday.

Mavericks star Luka Doncic has sustained a right wrist strain and will miss at least one week.

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.

The 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.

The Hall of Fame point guard joined the sophomore phenom on the Spurs this season.