Sources: Pels' McCollum plans to return vs. 76ers

Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is planning to make his return to the lineup Wednesday against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.


Sources: Griz signing two to hardship exceptions

Amid several significant injuries, Memphis is signing guards Shaquille Harrison and Jaylen Nowell to 10-day hardship exceptions, sources said.


Amid lawsuit, Dolan resigns from board positions

Knicks owner James Dolan has resigned his positions on the NBA board of governors' influential advisory/finance and media committees, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.


Invisible ink: NBA makes LaMelo cover 'LF' tattoo

The NBA is requiring Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball to cover the "LF" tattoo below his left ear that the league insists violates rules against exposing commercial logos on players' bodies.


Sources: Theis to join Clips after Pacers buyout

Daniel Theis has agreed on a contract buyout with the Pacers and is expected to sign with the Clippers once he clears waivers, sources told ESPN.


Sources: Nuggets' Malone agrees to extension

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has agreed on a contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches, sources told ESPN on Monday.


76ers' Oubre struck by car, released from hospital

76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has been released from a hospital in Philadelphia, where he was treated on Saturday night after being struck by a car in Center City, a Sixers spokesman told ESPN.


Knee surgery to end Blazers C Williams' season

Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his right knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.


Nelson promoted to GM of 76ers' G League team

Former All-Star guard Jameer Nelson has been promoted to general manager of the 76ers' G League affiliate in Delaware.


NBPA director Tremaglio steps down; Iguodala in

National Basketball Players Association executive director Tamika Tremaglio has stepped down, clearing the way for Andre Iguodala to become the union's acting executive director.