NBA Basketball

Bucks tweak starting 5, use 'energy' to end skid

Thanks to a change to their starting lineup and another pair of outstanding performances from Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks ended a six-game losing streak with a 123-100 victory Thursday night over the Jazz.

Wemby 'not worried,' expects Popovich back soon

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."

Sources: 76ers' Maxey expected to miss weeks

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

Lakers assign Bronny to G League South Bay team

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, and sources told ESPN that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City.

Grizzlies rule out Morant (hip soreness) vs. Wiz

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

Sources: Spurs' Vassell will make debut Saturday

Spurs guard Devin Vassell, the team's second-leading scorer last season, will make his season debut against the Jazz on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

George booed in L.A. return, calls reaction 'stupid'

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

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

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.

Examining eight key early-season trends

A record number of 3-pointers? Will the Warriors cool off? Judging which of the top trends from the first two weeks will stick and which will falter.