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."

Pelicans' Hawkins out 1-2 weeks with back strain

Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins will be sidelined one to two weeks with a low back strain.

NBA Academy to undergo significant restructuring

The NBA Academy venture will undergo a significant restructuring, signaling a shifting philosophy in the league's youth basketball development investment strategy globally, Troy Justice, NBA head of international basketball operations, told ESPN.

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.

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.